Palo Duro Battles Lubbock High In Hard Fought Friday Night
Palo Duro trailed by 13 early but rallied through the game against Lubbock High. Coach John Red dell notes the Westerners gave and received gifts, while standout players Mike Vachon and Bill Walton fueled the finish. Multiple Amarillo schools boast football talent including Caprock and Carver, with notable backs Shanklin and Huff and prep stars poised for the season.
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Walton
Carl Spoonemoore
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Penn State Edges Army 6-2 in Narrow Home Stadium Upset
Penn State drives 62 yards for its lone touchdown and then holds Army at the goal line in the final minutes at Michie Stadium. Bob Riggle scores in the third quarter and a safety on Hershey gives Army two points as the Nittany Lions snap a three game skid. Final play features John Runnells intercepting an Army pass at the PSU 24.
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Bob Kane
Mark Hamilton
Stichweh
Florida Crushes Mississippi 30 14 In Gainesville
Undefeated Florida dominates Ole Miss 30 14 in Gainesville Texas A&M style air. Spurrier connects twice with Charles Casey for 19 and 43 yard touchdowns as Florida solidifies claim to SEC title contender. Mississippi suffers 0 2 SEC start and playoff hopes fade.
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Syracuse Smothers UCLA 39 0 Behind Nance and Big Punt
Syracuse overpower UCLA 39 to 0 as Jim Nance scores twice and Floyd Little returns a 90 yard punt for a history making touchdown. UCLA star Larry Zeno is held to negative rushing and two interceptions while Syracuse defense dominates throughout the snowy afternoon. Murray Johnson and Charley Brown add scores on defense. Dunbar juniors win 26-16 in junior high finale with Wayne Davis scoring and a 35 yard pass.
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Pass For Win Michigan Scores Late To Whip State
Michigan dodged a stalled ground game then scored twice in the final minutes to beat Michigan State 17-10 on a Saturday in East Lansing. Bob Timberlake connected with Rick Sygar on a five yard TD pass to cap a 73 yard drive, then Sygar threw to John Henderson for a 31 yard score. Michigan State, tied for No 9 in the poll, led early and held momentum before the late rally.
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Meadowbrook Hosts Women's Inter- Club Golf Play Day
Meadowbrook Golf Course held the qualifying round for the Inter-Club tournament with 18 hole and nine hole groups starting at multiple tee times. Players named include Billie Moreshead Jo Hickman Becky Pixon Zella Huffman Ann Morrow Eloise Moore Kerry King and others.
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Beth Hill
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Joyce Farrico
Irene Harris
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Pat Hale
Flo Marquis
Nadine Brummel
Jo Biehler
Gloria Robertson
Lois McClure
Betty Moore
Frances Pennington
Janet White
Verlie Wickstrom
Barbara McNeily
Toll hike at Suez Canal Authority raises tolls in Cairo
The Suez Canal Authority announced a toll increase affecting ships using the canal. Officials cited revenue needs for canal maintenance and expansion plans.
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U.S. Plans Trade Mission to Arab Oil States
Washington reports the United States intends to dispatch a trade mission to three Arab oil states to pursue commercial and economic negotiations. The plan reflects efforts to expand U.S. business ties and secure energy-related opportunities abroad.
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Wichita Locked By Utah State
Utah State overwhelmed Wichita 51-7 as Roy Shivers Craig Murray and Don Holder led the offense. Murray scored three touchdowns and Holder added two while Shivers gained 117 yards before an early ankle injury ended his game.
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Murray Romps Logan as Utah State thumps Wichita
Fullback Craig Murray scored three touchdowns and halfback Don Holder added two as Utah State routed Wichita 51-7 in a decisive college football victory.
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