Texans Fill Oklahoma Roster in Bitter Sooner-Texas Battle
The Oklahoma roster includes 22 Texans to 11 Oklahomans with 20 players from other states. Five Oklahoma and five Texas starters on offense. on defense two from Oklahoma and six from Texas. Scandal and recruiting debates follow OU, with Switzer and Royal clashing over limits and lie detector ideas.
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Trans-Pecos mule deer season outlook for 1976
West Texas hunters anticipate a shorter nine day mule deer season in the Trans-Pecos with potential for trophy bucks. State biologists cite herd decline earlier and rising hunter numbers, but aerial surveys show a 30.7 percent rebound since 1975 and better rainfall improving range conditions. Quail crops also look promising with Gambel's quail present and Rio Grande Valley populations steady. deer season runs Nov 27 to Dec 5, quail Nov 13 to Jan 30.
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Giants to name new manager as Rigney departs
The San Francisco Giants planned a 3 p.m. PDT news conference to announce their new manager to replace Bill Rigney who is moving to a front office role. Candidates included Vern Rapp and Joe Amalfitano with eight names on the interview list and several former Giants coaches noted in the report.
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Coaches Decline Predictions Texas Oklahoma Tilt
The piece surveys both coaches’ refusal to forecast a winner in the Texas Oklahoma game. It notes War of the Wish bones rivalry status and previews several college games with expert picks and skeptical odds, highlighting Oklahoma 16-14 as a favored outcome amid conference matchups.
Hurting backs cripple Texas versus Oklahoma
Austin AP report shows Texas facing backfield injuries ahead of the Oklahoma game. Johnny Jones missed practice with a back injury, with Ivey Huber set to start if Jones cannot play. Jones had rushed for 182 yards against Rice. Coach Darrell Royal cited instability in the backfield and noted Jimmy Johnson as the only back who has practiced consistently. Russell Erxleben hopes to be ready for the kickers role despite a missed practice, while Tim Campbell remains doubtful with a strained hamstring.
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Mud nickname fuels Aggie linebacker Jackson legend
COLLEGE STATION Texas A M middle linebacker Robert Jackson known as Mud to teammates runs the 40 in under 4.6 seconds. The 6 foot 2 inch 228 pound senior from Houston had 27 tackles in a 14 7 win over Illinois earning AP National Lineman of the Week honors. Coach Melvin Robertson hailed him as the best he has coached in 25 years and scouts expect a first round NFL pick. Jackson stayed out a year, worked manual labor, and now leads Aggie defense with speed and power.
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Ten Million Purse May Keep Ali From Retiring
Muhammad Ali signals possible retirement after defeating Ken Norton but asks for official word from his manager and boxing authorities. He says a $10 million fight with George Foreman looms, while promoter Chris Dundee suggests a film about his life could influence the decision.
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Friday and Saturday Local High School Sports Schedule
Eagle Queen volleyball hosts Ector and Zavala faces Marfa with multiple games listed. JV and freshman football clash with Odessa High and Alpine respectively. Reeves County 4-H playday rodeo arena hosts a.m. events. Crockett and Zavala football battle Hobbs and Monahans. Queen volleyball competes in La Mesa tournament.
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