Watering ritual and football odds stir Texas prep notes
In Austin, water hoses drenched Memorial Stadium as part of a weekly field wash criticized as a sham by critics while UT officials insist it is the Monsanto act to wash away chemicals from the turf. The piece then surveys college football forecasts with OSU, SMU, Baylor, A&M, Nebraska, LSU, Rice, and Arkansas set for upcoming games, highlighting Texas Tech vs Texas as a pivotal SWC opener.
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Craig Morton
New Orleans
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Hagan
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Razorbacks
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Pas State Secures 158 Points Amid Tight Meet
The Associated Press notes Pas State placed second with 83 points as Indiana and other teams challenged for top honors.
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Rae
Lazbuddies Matthews Leads Two-Week Scoring Delta
Derril Matthews of Lazbuddie tops scoring over two weeks with 33 points after a 35-0 win over Tatum and two touchdowns. Larry Hanna of Sudan stands second with 31 points, while Johnny Fowler of Coshoma was the first-week leader at 24 but went scoreless vs Winters. Seven others tied for third with 30 points as cutoff was 24 points.
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Horns and Tech discuss the upcoming clash and players
In the interview style feature, Tech players Dennis Lane and Leo Brooks discuss the Saturday game with Texas. Lane praises Tech’s running game and Street’s passing, while Brooks notes defense and offensive depth including Jim Bertelsen.
Estacado JV routs Slaton 32 6 on Thursday night
Estacado junior varsity player Russell Coleman scored three times leading a 32-6 victory over Slaton. Coleman ran 85 and 35 yards in the first quarter and added a 1-yard TD in the second. Olda connected with Paul Moody on a 30-yard pass in the third. Ronnie Peagues contributed a rushing TD. Slaton's Jone had a 35-yard option score in the second period.
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Paul Moody
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Jone
Monterey Sophs Edge Plainview 12 6 In Close Game
Monterey sophomores win 12 6 as Tommy Smith rushes in from the three yard line with two minutes left. Plainview's Kevin Thompson opened scoring with a 22 yard run and Curtis Jordan later returned an 85 yard kickoff for Monterey's first points.
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Shea Stadium fans witness dramatic Mets moment
In a chaotic scene at Shea Stadium New York the Mets saw a historic mishap as items were snatched and toppled during a celebration. Spectators cited the unusual events around the tossing and display of team symbols as fans reacted with disbelief and excitement.
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Shea
Mets Clinch NL East After 6-0 Win and Wild Field Party
Fans flooded the field after the Mets beat St. Louis 6-0 to clinch the National League East. Groundkeeper John McCarthy reported near total disbelief as revelers damaged the infield tearing up sod and graffitiing walls amid the celebration.
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Pampa JV Dominates Coronado in One-Sided Tilt
Pampa junior varsity surged late to rout Coronado JV 32-6 on Thursday. Pampa rose to 20-0 on the season while Coronado suffered its first JV loss. Reddel connected on a 50 yard TD, Ammons added a 1 yard score and a 3 yard plunge, Hamlett contributed a third quarter score, Carruth opened the scoring with a short punt return.
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Dale Ammons
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Amarillo JV rallies to 22-0 lead and edge Lubbock High
Amarillo JV held on for an 8 to 22 win over Lubbock High after jumping to a 22-0 lead. Bobby Bell caught a yard TD from Alan Layne, Randy Robertson added a 32 yard run and an interception, Clifton Hopper scored from two, Layne to Bell produced the final score. Layne threw for 215 yards as Amarillo improved to 0-2-1.
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