Rice Poised for Cotton Bowl Run in Upset-Laden Standings
Rice rides atop the Southwest Conference race after a 30-6 win over Texas Tech, moving into a shared lead with Baylor as Baylor’s title hopes fade with a loss to TCU. Arkansas, Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU trail, with Tigers facing Arkansas at Little Rock and Baylor facing Texas next.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
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TCU
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Christian
Golden Bears
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Arkansas
Texas A&m
Texas
Southern Methodist
Longhorns
Little Rock
Razorbacks
Waco
Dallas
Monahans Can Clinch Tie In Class 3A District Race
Monahans stands as the only unbeaten team after three 3A districts as action resumes Friday. A Monahans win would secure at least a share of the crown, while nearby contenders including Lake View, Snyder, Colorado City and others vie for elimination and the final playoff spots.
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Monahans
Lis
Ector
auto-Lake View
Snyder
Colorado
Colorado City
Lamesa
AAA
Philli
Littlefield
Dumas
Andrews
Hereford
Lobos
Pecos
DIMMITT HOLDS FIRM LEAD IN 2-AA CONTENTION
Dimmit has a firm lead after District 1-2A results. Denver City clinched the 3-AA crown by crushing Stamford, while Anson won the 6-AA title by routing Stamford. Dimmitt’s triumph over Tulia left the Bobcats one win from the district crown as Tulsa nears elimination. District 2-AA remains open with Olton, Floydada and Abernathy in the mix as Olton beat Lockney and Floydada defeated Morton.
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Ector
Phillips
Levelland
Dumas
Hereford
Sweetwater
Denver City
Anson
South Plains
Starton
Mustangs
Stamford
Dimmitt
Laa
Tula
Bobcats
Dalhart
Tulsa
Schoolboy Streaks and Undefeated Teams Listed
State standings show Bellville trimming the Tigers ending a 2T game skein. Remaining perfect records include Floy dada Orton Denver City Dublin Olney Hooks Taylor Kenedy Hondo Gatesville and 10 Class A squads Stinnett Idalou Sanderson Eldorado Crowell Thrall Sour Lake George West Ingleside Alto.
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Tigers
Bellville
Floydada
Orton
Denver City
Dublin
Olney
Hooks
Taylor
Kenedy
Hondo
Gatesville
Stinnett
Idatou
Sanderson
Eldorado
Crowell
Thrall
Sour Lake
George West
Ingleside
Alto
Texas Tech and Texas lead rough SWC standings mix
Fragmented recap shows Texas Tech and Texas near top in SWC standings with scattered results from Lamesa Rice and Amarillo to Eek, plus player scoring notes for Goodwin, Collins, and Bully Cox. Context hints at weekly schedule and regional results, including tuberculosis note from Calcutta.
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Uth
Jeune
Tyler
Texans Slitesbiay
Wallen
Preaek
Frey
Fem
Ryder
Lamesa Carenweater
Rice
Texas Teco
Vetoun
Genk
Bavier
Texas
Emu
Amarane
Ada
Tex
Tenas ‘Tech
Bbocke
Piayer
Goodwin Lalor
Giles Amerson
T. Tech
Jack Collins
Lo' Jesperatie
Bully Cox
Joe Wartene
Butch Blume
Plains and Seagraves battle to 20 20 tie in South Plains action
Plains and Seagraves fought to a 20 20 stalemate Friday night in South Plains Class A play tying for District 3A lead. Plains won on penetrations and nearly clinched the conference title while Seagraves dropped to second, leaving Plains as the lone undefeated team in the area.
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Seagraves
South Plains
Cossboys
Itilou
Bulls
SUP
Distact EA Muth
Tarkrabbats
Idalva Frid Hight
Sudan
Farwell
Hale
Owls
Far West
Hornets
Amonti Knocks Out Fleeman in Seventh Round Bout
Italian heavyweight Santo Amonti stopped Donnie Fleeman of Midlothian Texas in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 round match. A new car ferry for the Elsinore Helsingborg route will carry 55 cars and 7 passengers.
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Fleeman
Milan
Santo Amonti
Donnie Fleeman
Midlothian
Tex
Elsinore
Helsingborg
Copenhagen
Lamar Tech Faces Texas A&I In Lone Star Showdown
Lamar Tech holds a 4-0 conference mark and leads the Lane Si race as it travels to Beaumont Saturday night to meet defending champion Texas A&I. A win would largely decide the title with A&I at 2-1 in league play after a 40-13 win over Stephen F. Austin. Sul Ross shocked East Texas State 13-6, keeping the Lobos in the championship mix while Sam Houston, Southwest Texas, and Stephen F. Austin sit in a three‑way tie for first after Sam Houston’s 70-0 win over Southwest Texas. Wendell threw two TD passes for Lamar Tech as Barry Copenhaver added one 50‑yard TD run and another 20‑yard score.
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Lamar Tech
Texas A&l
Beaumont
A&i
Lamar
Howard
Texas ‘A&i
Stephen F. ‘Austin
Sul Ross
East Texas State
Lobos Intry
Texas
Houston State
Southwest Texas
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Wendell
Tech
Howard Pane
Barry Copenhaver
Cupit Wins Pro Debut In Twin City Golf Playoff
Jackie Cupit of Longview Texas wins his pro debut at the Twin City Golf tournament in a sudden death playoff at Highland Country Club after posting 206 over 54 holes. Freddie Haas from New Orleans and Buster Cupit of Port Smith compete for prizes with others benefiting from the event. Sony Methvin leads amateurs with 210 as final standings include Sam Houston State and Southwest Texas State football notes.
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West Monroe
Jackie Cupit
Jim Langford
Enid
Okla
Sony Methvin
Lite Rock, Ark
Matador Eyes Leading Role in Area Class B Race
Matador remains top in The Avalanche Journal Class B poll as district play nears. They face Turkey in a top clash for the district title after a 28 22 win over Ralls Jack Rabbits and a 16 12 success against Amherst. Ropesville's eight game win streak and a 52 37 win over Amherst highlight the 3B race, with Anton also in contention after beating Amherst 52 37. Turkey idle ahead of Estelline clash as 9 B action unfolds.
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Turkey
Rudor
Matadors
Paducah Insr
Ralls
Estelline
Matador
Avalanche: Journal
Anton
Ropes
Amherst
Bulldogs
Larbuddie
Thinge
Fatal Crash First Involving Squad
New York AP reports the California Polytechnic football team plane crash marks the first instance of an entire athletic squad killed in a U S aviation disaster. The piece notes broader patterns as leagues outline disaster response plans and recalls historic crashes affecting soccer and football teams in Denmark Germany Italy and Britain.
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California Polytechnic
American Baseball League
Copenhagen
Denmark
Munich
Germany
Manchester United
Manchester
Turin
Italy
Lisbon
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Jerry Herrington
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