Southwest Conference camp notes reveal Baylor key uncertainty
The Southwest Conference tour highlights Baylor likely starting only six offensive and defensive players who did not start last season, while Arkansas and SMU also show limited new players. Texas A&M and Rice anticipate about a dozen newcomers on opening day, with Baylor lauded for enthusiasm and Tech shifting to a preset offense.
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Daryl Comer
Daryl Doggett
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Fred Tayier
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Kansas All-Americans Big Test For Raiders Hunters Coming
New Mexico’s 1969 hunting season offers diverse prospects across public lands with 33 million acres. Non resident licenses cover deer bear and turkey at 50.25 dollars with special either sex validations in Zuni Capitan Sacramento and Guadalupe ranges. Bow season at Sandia Refuge opens Sept 27 through Jan 4 with two deer limits. Bear elk turkey and Barbary sheep hunts outlined with dates and permits. Dove season opened Sept 1 with good bag limits followed by road hunting violations and enforcement efforts.
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Tech Faces Tough Foe In Opener
Kansas battles Texas Tech at Jones Stadium in a season opener marked by star fullback John Riggins and linebacker Emery Hicks driving a potent Jayhawks defense. Tech coach J T King warns Kansas can slow their high powered backfield, while Kansas coach Jay Simon touts Ettinger at quarterback and solid defensive depth. Kansas travels Friday for the game, aiming to start strong despite worries over line experience and conditioning.
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Braxton Shines as West Virginia Blasts Cincinnati
West Virginia roared to a 27-0 halftime lead and defeated Cincinnati 57-6 in an opener. Jim Braxton starred with three touchdowns and four conversions, while Pete Wood added a 64-yard run and a one-yard TD. Cincinnati managed a 48-yard field goal and a late 56-yard TD pass.
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Jim Braxton
Vanderbilt
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Jim O’brien
Jim Carleni
Pete Wood
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Jim Quiley
WVU
Carl Crennel
George Henshaw
Rod Warren
Wichita State ends long losing streak with 17 7 win
Wichita State defeats Utah State 17 to 7 in the first game at the new Cessna Stadium before a crowd of 28,248. Butch Dusharm connected on a 51 yard pass for the opening score, Ray Kinkaid booted a 38 yard field goal, and Randy Jackson scored late from the one yard line. Utah State added a punt return TD and forced a late goal line stand but failed to score again. Stadium capacity listed at 31,500 with a pre game ceremony attended by Gov. Docking.
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Chaparrals Open Training For Dallas Cup Rookies Lead
The Dallas Chaparrals begin training with five rookies and 10 veterans from last season who reached the ABA playoffs. Cliff Hagan may not play this season due to a back injury last year. Returning forwards include Beasley Powell and Lockman, centers Smith and Leaks, guards Boone Combs and Beasley, with rookie guard Tom Hagan likely the top prospect.
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Manny Leaks
Ron Boone
Glen Combs
Charles Beasley
Tom Hagan
Vanderbilt
Monterey JV Edges Estacado 14 12 in Opener
Mike McCasland threw a 65 yard TD pass to Tom Ellis and ran for a score to lift Monterey JV over Estacado 14 12. Russell Coleman answered for Estacado with a 10 yard run and Coleman added a late 40 yard burst before the two point try failed.
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Dons roll past Dumas 42 to 7 in Amarillo game
Palo Duro uses nine backs for 459 rushing yards and scores in every quarter to demolish Dumas 42 7. Charles Haywood races 62 and 32 yards for 111 yards on five carries. Ralph Scott adds 40 yards in five attempts and scores. Bobby Nowak and Bobby Ashberry contribute scoring runs. John Taylor kicks six PATs. Dumas' lone score comes on a 15 yard pass from Bobby Laughry to Mickey Hartman. Johnny Carter adds the extra point. Palo Duro gains 469 total yards to Dumas 120.
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Bobby Laughry
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Austin College edges Northwood on late field goal
Cedar Hill AP Austin College defeated Northwood Institute 9 to 7 as Bob Van Schoick kicked a 12 yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. Wes Eben connected with Butch Gladen for a 32 yard touchdown pass. Nat Johnson caught a 61 yard scoring pass from John Seiler in the fourth to briefly give Northwood the lead.
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Bob van Schoick
Austin
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Butch Gladen
Northwood
John Seiler
Nat Johnson
Chase’s last second FG ties Drake opener with Louisville
Des Moines Iowa junior Bob Chase’s field goal as time expired lifted Drake to a 24 24 tie with Louisville in the football opener for both teams. Senior QB Gary McCoy led a late Bulldog rally with five completions in the final minute and a half, while Louisville’s Jary Inmano and Inman’s late drives produced two touchdowns and a go ahead chance that fell short. Louisville’s offense, under new signal caller Inman, moved 87 yards in the fourth, including a 14 yard completion to Paul Mattingly and a 67 yard pass to Dolin Copeland, but Drake answered before the half with a strong defensive stand and an early scoring burst from Hart and Brom.
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Drake
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Larry Hart
Oscar Brom
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Paul Mattingly
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Dolin Copeland
Tom Mihm
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Chuarie Brinkmoan
Cowboys Name Morton and Foe Jordan Captains
Cowboys named Craig Morton and Lee Foe Jordan as offensive and defensive captains on Friday, highlighting leadership for the Dallas franchise in the NFL season.
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Sports Scene Ties With Bitter Finish
A tense showdown ended in a 1-1 draw as both teams battled for control. Earlier, key plays by standout players from both sides kept the score tight and left fans on edge.
Spider Dillon and the first base theft tale
A fragmented antiquated tale recalls a 1908 baseball incident where Germany Schaefer stole first base to thrill the crowd. The piece notes his earlier steal of second, a return to first, and a sprint to third as the runner scored, highlighting the era’s playful antics and the evolving rules of base stealing.
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