Weekend college games pick by Herschel Nissenson
AP Sports writer recaps last season's Red River rivalry shift and previews upcoming games. Oklahoma, led by QB Thomas Lott, remains a wishbone power while new formations appear for Texas under Fred Akers. Predictions include Oklahoma 34, Texas 24. Alabama 30, Southern California 17. Pitt 28, Florida 17. Michigan 35, Michigan State 7. Colorado 28, Oklahoma State 14. and a slate of Midwest-Ball State through others.
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Cowboys star Walt Garrison weighs Texas Agriculture run
Walt Garrison, former Dallas Cowboys fullback, contemplates a May bid for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. The Lewisville native says he would use public relations skills to aid export of cotton, livestock, vegetables, grain, and horses while staying close to agricultural communities. he has not decided. He retired two years ago and now works for U S Tobacco Co with snuff commercials history.
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Watson Pursues World Match Play Title at Wentworth
Tom Watson, tired but determined, faces four days of 36-hole rounds in the $225,000 World Match Play at Wentworth. The event features 16 players, with a $52,500 first prize and $8,075 for each first-round loser. Watson is joined by Hale Irwin, Hubert Green, Lanny Wadkins, and Ray Floyd as the American contingent.
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Patriots Two Pro Linemen End 24 Day Strike
New England Patriots guard John Hannah and tackle Leon Gray returned to team offices after missing 24 days of action. They met a NFL deadline to decide on returning or retiring. Both will pursue contract talks with owner William H. Sullivan Jr after the season. The team has started 1-2 after two straight losses.
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Linebacker Champ Dickerson Named AP Player of the Week
Ohio State faced SMU for 88 plays last Saturday night and Champ Dickerson recorded 19 solo tackles in the 35 7 loss. SMU coach Ron Meyer praised the junior college transfer and All Conference potential. Dickerson, 6 3, from Pearland, started at linebacker in spring, was elected co captain, and was an All American in junior college.
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