Oals Upset Texas In SWC Thriller
Fort Bliss fell to Oals 70 at Tech stadium in a thriller, as Dixon led the visitors with multiple scores and a dominant second quarter. Despite Fort Bliss defense by McWhorter and Morris, the visitors broke free with key runs and passes, leaving Fort Bliss with 13 to 0 on the board in a standout performance.
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Oklahoma Defeats TCU 34-19 in Major College Football
Oklahoma tramples Texas Christian University 34 19 in Oklahoma City. OU leads at half 14 0 and dominates the third period with two blocked kicks setting up scores. TCU star Joe Kucera passes for two touchdowns and runs for another in his final game, but the Frogs drop to 5 1.
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Bechtel Shines For Longhorns Bechtel Shines For Longhorns
Rice Owls defeat defending Southwest Conference champions Texas 7-0 as Bill Scruggs scores on a 63 yard reception from Bucky Sheffield. Bechtel and Layne spark Texas but Rice outgains them and seals win with a late stand.
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Randolph Is Boosted For Sugar Bowl Bid
Joe R. Carter, sports editor of The Shreveport Times, declares in his column that the Randolph Field Ramblers deserve a bid to the New Year’s Day classic. He notes a star-studded lineup with many former college players, a strong draw for 90,000 fans, and a 7-7 Cotton Bowl tie with Texas, Rice, and SMU in recent Southwest Conference action.
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Abilene Colleges Pool Players For Games
Three U S colleges pooled football players and scheduled abbreviated November games. Abilene Simmons Abilene Chris td McMurry and others planned a tentative schedule linking West Texas State Tarleton Mountain Merines Army Air Field.
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Grid Scores Football Finals Across Bases and Colleges
A wide summary lists final scores from football games including Texas A&M Texas Christian and Navy vs Penn State with multiple military bases and colleges like Rice Duke and North Texas, plus high school results. Several institutions such as Northwestern Fort Riley and William Beaumont Hospital fielded teams, with results in the 0 to 83 point range and notable upsets and close contests.
Oklahoma A&M Upsets Tulsa 46-40 On Homecoming Day
A&M Cowboys shocking Tulsa Golden Hurricane 46-40 before 13 000 fans at Tulsa. Tailback Bob Fenimore opened with a 72 yard TD run as Oklahoma A&M built a lead they held until Tulsa tied 40 40 late. Fenimore and Hankins led scoring with two rushing and two passing plays each, while Watson added a 1 yard TD plunge.
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New Garden Record Set In Madison Square Garden Calf Roping
Jack Shaw of Roswell New Mexico set an all time Madison Square Garden calf roping record at the championship rodeo with a time of 13 2/5 seconds. R L Bland Jr of Merkel Texas finished second in 22 seconds and Art Rude of Mangum Oklahoma was third with 22 3/5 seconds.
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Tulane Defeats SMU 27 to 7 in New Orleans
Tulane over SMU 27 to 7 as Green Wave offense overpowered the Mustangs in the second half. Harry Robinson sprinted 88 yards for a crucial TD, Marv McCain added a 36 yard score, and Joe Renfroe plus Billy Reynolds finished with late scores as Tulane outgained SMU 417 rushing to 76 and 101 passing to 57.
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Littlefield Wildcats Prep For Hereford Clash
Littlefield is set to face Hereford in a high scoring Panhandle showdown as district champions prepare for bi district state playoff foe. Coach Fikes tightens drills after weeks of hard practice with only one conference game this week against Muleshoe at Sudan while Orton hosts Tulia in a non conference tilt.
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Southern Cal Crushes St. Marys Gaels 34 to 7
Southern California routed the St Marys Gaels 34 to 7 in a game where backups saw most action. The rout underscores USC’s decisive win with reserve players contributing throughout.
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Denver City Faces Seagraves In 46 A District Clash
Denver City mustangs host Seagraves Eagles in a key 46 A District showdown as title hopes hinge on the outcome. Terrell leads Denver City's fast backfield after wins over Tahoka and O’Donnell while Seminole visits Tahoka in another important conference tilt.
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Washington Upsets California 33 7 in Bay Area Win
In Berkeley on October 28 1944 University of Washington defeated previously unbeaten California 33 to 7. The Huskies surged ahead late in the game to topple the Bears who led the coast conference until the decisive burst by Washington.
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Campbell Passes For SPAAF Tallies
Amarillo Field Sky Giants overwhelmed South Plains Army Air Field 53 to 18 at Amarillo with Joe Grant rushing 78 yards for a touchdown and two scores, plus a pass for a third. Several players from colleges including Minnesota, North Texas State, Auburn, and Wisconsin contributed touchdowns. Tony Romeo reportedly suffered a broken leg.
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Westerners Invade Brownfield Friday Tussle Tops Play
District 1 AA action features Pampa Harvesters defend ing champions at Amarillo against the Sandies in a key clash. Lubbock Westerners visit Brownfield as the Cubs seek a rebound after a conference setback. both games shape the district title race.
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Randolph Field Handily Defeats Third Air Force 19 to 0
Randolph Field Ramblers defeated undefeated Third Air Force 19 to 0 before 22,000 at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. Pete Layden connected with Jack Russell for a first period TD, Russell added a long second half score, and Bill Dudley sealed the win with a fourth quarter TD pass to Goodyear. Causey missed all extra points.
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Army Rally In Second Half Beats Duke 27 to 7
Army overcoming a 7-6 halftime deficit upset Duke 27 to 7 at the Polo Grounds before about 45,000. Dale Hall carried for a third quarter TD, John Minor added a 3-yard score, and DeWitt Coulter recovered a blocked punt to set up Blanchard’s late TD in the final period with Walterhouse kicking both extra points.
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Texas A&M Cruises Past NTAC 61 to 0 in Col lege Station
The Texas Aggies routed North Texas Agricultural College at Kyle Field 61 to 0. Key plays included an 80 yard punt return by Paul Yates and multiple long runs by Mann Scott, with NTAC unable to mount a scoring drive as A&M built a 46 point lead by halftime and cruised to the final gun.
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Sundown six man team rolls to 33 8 win over Wilson
Sundown captured a 33 to 8 home victory over Wilson extending their win streak to six. Nugent opened scoring with a short pass reception, Peden added a TD and long run, Holder connected with Clark on a pass play, and Holder finished with a late end-run TD as Sundown dominated the game.
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Notre Dame Edges Illini 13 7 in Last Quarter Comeback
Notre Dame, 6th ranked, wins 13 7 at Illinois as Chick Maggioli scores a late 6 yard TD set up by a 71 yard pass play. Illini star Buddy Young shines before injuring head as Illinois fights to upset the undefeated Irish.
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Chick) Maggioli
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Lubbock High Names Tennis Champs Hawkins Hester Win Titles
In Lubbock High School tennis, David Hester won the singles title with a 6-0 6-1 over Fred McDonald and 6-2 6-4 against Herbert Hawkins in the final. Lewis and Herbert Hawkins captured the doubles crown after defeating Hester and Fred McDonald 5-7 7-5 6-4. Payne and Giles Carter earlier closed with 6-1 6-1.
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Navy Rolls Past Penn 26-0 on 73-Yard Kick
Navy defeated Pennsylvania 26-0 in Philadelphia. Clyde Scott from Smackerd Arkansas starred with a 73-yard quick kick and strong backfield play helping the Middies end Penn’s undefeated run.
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Arkansas Tops Ole Miss 26 to 18 in fierce Southwest clash
In a close game Arkansas and Ole Miss traded leads as the Razorbacks pulled away late. Alton Baldwin returned the opening kickoff for 33 yards and Tommy Donohoe scored. Clyde Hooker and Rez Pearce fueled Ole Miss drives before Arkansas surged in the final period to secure the victory.
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South Plains Hunters Prepare for Duck Season Opening
South Plains sportsmen oil shotguns for the opening blaze at sunrise on November 2. The season runs to January 10. Hunters should carry duck stamps. Ducks and geese sightings build the mood as shell restrictions ease, signaling a busier season ahead.
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Best Duck Season In Two Decades Forecast
New York on October 28 The duckiest shooting season in two decades is expected as about 140 million waterfowl head south from Canada. Ducks Unlimited announced via Executive Secretary Ray Benson that the teal pin tails and mallards are on the move and shooting has begun in border states.
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