Nation's Top Four Teams Face Rough Hurdles Today
Four leading college squads face crucial tests as midway point nears. Town, Mississippi, Washington and Ohio State must win to stay in title contention with Syracuse, Navy, Missouri and Baylor looming. Cracking schedules include Purdue, Oregon State, Wisconsin and Texas A&M amid a slate of notable matchups nationwide.
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Stinnett Is In Trouble
BORGER Texas AP The executive committee of District 1A recommended Stinnett High School be placed on probation for the rest of the 1960 61 year and all of 1961 62 for five eligibility infractions mainly involving B team members. The committee found no intent to violate rules and forwarded findings to the League. Once corrected the football team and players remain eligible for state playoff contention.
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Faulkenberry Leads Seagraves in 52 to 0 Romp
Seagraves Eagles roll over Sundown Roughnecks 52 0 in a District 5 A game as Faulkenberry scores three times and Donnie Kinison Jerry McKinzie and Hernandez star on offense Seagraves improves to 7 0 while Sundown remains winless. Seagraves visits Plains next week.
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Plains Cowboys Rout O'Donnell Eagles 58–0 in Friday Night Game
Plains Cowboys remained undefeated with a 58–0 victory over the O'Donnell Eagles. Ronnie Hendricks connected with James Alberding for the opening score, and Joe Don Morrow added two rushing TDs with others by Dick Cook and Walt Hawkins. Morrow extended the lead in the third and fourth periods as Culwell's extra point attempts faltered in places.
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Anton Takes Scoring Duel In District 3B Victory
The Anton Bull dogs beat the Amherst Bull dogs 87 to 37 in a District 3B game. Anton improves to 2-0 in district play while Amherst stands 1-1. Halfback Hugh Barnett scored three times, Phillip Reep scored once, Carl Taylor added two, and end Ray Batson scored once for Anton.
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Whitharral Panthers Rally Fall Short Against Whiteface Antelopes
Whitharral Panthers and Whiteface Antelopes battled Friday night with Whitharral taking an early lead 26 8 at halftime while Whiteface surged in the fourth quarter scoring the lone TD as Ronnie Caffey ran 10 yards for the final score.
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Wahoo McDaniel Joins AFL Oilers
Houston Oilers add former Oklahoma guard end Wahoo McDaniel to face the New York Titans this weekend as a replacement for injured player coach Fred Wallner who is out about a month with a knee injury.
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Abernathy Antelopes Roll Over Lockney 34 6 District Clash
Abernathy victoriously extends its district record with three touchdown passes from Brown to Waters and Humphrey, Ritchey adds extra points, as Ranger College of Texas falls 34 6 in a late scoring march. Jerry Gist and Keith Beard connected for a fourth quarter score, with Ritchey intercepting a Lockney pass to seal the win. Ronald Barrick and Wilton Manley stood out for Abernathy. Freeman and Jones named football king and queen at halftime.
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District Lead Is At Stake In Borger Lubbock Clash
Borger hosts Lubbock in a key 3-AAAA showdown for first place as the Bulldogs carry a 6-0 record into the game and the Westerners stand 3-1-1. Borger’s offense averages over 31 points per game while allowing 61 points in six. Lubbock has yielded 49 in five. Key players include Borger backs Phil Hardin and Glenn Wooley and Westerners QB Lecte Jackson. The road game is Borger’s final away contest. kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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Houk Moves Fast Lopat Fired As Coach
New York Yankees pitcher coach Eddie Lopat was released Friday after Casey Stengel was dismissed as manager. Ralph Houk, named successor, aims to reorganize the staff and reportedly seeks former Yankee Hank Bauer as a new coach amid further changes.
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Phillips Pounces On Littlefield to 22 6 in AAA opener
Phillips defeats Littlefield 22 to 6 in District AAA opener before 2000 fans. Gray starred for Phillips with two rushing and passing plays while intercepting a pass on his 15 yard line. Littlefield scored late on a Keller carry, but Phillips widened lead with a 74 yard drive finished by Smith. Phillips remains undefeated this season with six straight wins and has allowed only two touchdowns all year.
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McCann Is Standout as Levelland Edges Hereford 14–6
Levelland Lobos defeated Hereford Whitefaces 14 to 6 in a District 1-AAA game. Rom T ald McCann scored both touchdowns on short plunges and a punt return, with Gary McMillan missing the extra point. Hereford totaled 179 rushing yards and 10 first downs, while Levelland had 191 rushing yards and 10 first downs.
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Baytown Ganders Rally Past South Houston 21-0
Baytown Ganders shift from a scoreless first half to a 21-0 victory over South Houston led by quarterback Jimmy Steed who ran for a touchdown and threw for another. Steed connected with Bryan Stratton for the final score after a Vernon McManus block set up the third. Walter Smith added three extra points.
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Morton Indians Falter as Olton Triumphs 28 22 at Homecoming
A 2,000 strong crowd witnessed Olton Mustangs defeat Morton 28 22. Johnny Schenck ran for a score and teamed with Randy Bucheneau for a TD, while Olton’s Gary Berry kicked the extra point. Morton fought back with Zuber and Morrison connection and a late drive, but Olton capitalized on miscues and a quick kick to seal the district win. Marvalene Hoffman crowned band sweetheart and Dorothy Smith queen during halftime.
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Olney Rolls Over Burkburnett 60-14
Olney, the top Class AA team, defeated Burkburnett 60-14 as Jerry Bishop threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more. Booker Liste had two interception returns for touchdowns, Lisle caught a pass for a score, and Olney totaled 385 rushing yards and 163 passing yards.
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