Defending champ Cuero due again
The Associated Press preseason high school football poll names Cuero Grapeland and Big Sandy as Class 3A 2A and B leaders with Bryan Cameron also top in 4A and 2A. Brazoswood Newton receive votes while Port Neches-Groves and PNG threaten, with many returning stars and near‑term contenders noted.
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Associated Press
Cuero
Grapeland
Big Sandy
Bryan
Cameron
Brazoswood
Newton
Port Neches-Groves
PNG
Gregory Portland
Brazosport
Houston
Kashmere
Eileen
Amarillo
Palo Duro
Baytown Sterling
San Antonio Churchill
Belton
Wharton
Bridge City
Hamshire-fannett
Denver City
Buna
Kirbyville
Groveton
Royal
Wortham
Troy
Grand Falls
Booker
Longview
Mesquite
Seguin
Plano
Dallas Carter
Irving MacArthur
San Angelo
Gregory-Portland
Brownwood
Gainesville
Uvalde
Longview Pine Tree
Mansfield
Silsbee
DeSoto
Mount Pleasant
LaGrange
Freer
White Oak
Olton G. Alpine
Cisco
Ballinger
Spearman
Celina
Chico
Sudan
Sundown
Moody
Lone Oak
Jayton
Doves Abundant in West Texas But Snakes and Gunsha hazards Loom
Across West Texas dove numbers are high as the 60 day dove season runs toward its October 30 close. Hunters face rattlesnakes in prime September and October, with many snakes already reported, and caution urged in weed filled fields and near cacti. Firearm safety notes warn against mixing 12 and 20 gauge ammo, with potential catastrophic barrel explosions. Experts say the 1975 dove season should be good if hunters stay safe and vigilant.
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West
Texas
West Texas
Rome
Texas Parks
AP pre season prep poll for schoolboy football
The Associated Press poll lists top schools with first place votes and last season records. The piece also notes bowling will feature Bicentennial elements in 1976 including a shoulder patch design with 1776 1976 200 and a bowling pin and ball.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sooners eye big banner campaign
Oklahoma Sooners, led by All-American halfback Joe Washington, seek a first bowl game in three years after an undefeated run. The 1975 schedule includes Pittsburgh, Miami, Texas and conference foes Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma State and Nebraska. Coach Barry Switzer cites a strong offense and a stout defense anchored by Leroy Selmon and Dewey Selmon, aiming Washington toward the school rushing record.
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Sooners
Pittsburgh
Miami
Texas
Missouri
Colorado
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Barry Switzer
Oklahoma
Washington
Elvis Peacock
Horace Ivory
Steve Davis
Jim Littrell
Terry Webb
Mike Vaughn
Sooner
Rod Shoate
Leroy Selmon
Dewey Selmon
Jimbo Elrod
Tinker Owens
Billy Brooks
McKay Sees USC Groundwork For Strong 1975 Team
USC coach John McKay says the 1975 Trojans, though young, are fast and deep with returning lettermen and speed to form a nucleus. He notes quarterback Vince Evans will start, but position stability remains to be seen as the team develops.
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LOS Angeles
University of Southern California
Trojans
Southern Cal
John McKay
McKay
Marvin Powell
Joe Davis
Donnie Hickman
Jeff Flood
Gary Jeter
Kevin Bruce
Danny Reece
Vince Evans
Baylor's Parker waits in wings for first gridiron start
Baylor's Charley Parker, long a scout team quarterback and KK's captain, moves into No 2 behind Mark Jackson as the Bears prep for a 1975 season debut. Coach Grant Teaff praises his improvement, while Parker recalls fear and perseverance from years on the sidelines. The note ends with a calendar update: Stanford drops none, Army visits Oct. 4.
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Waco
Tex
Charley Parker
Baylor
Parker
Kodak
Kk’s
Wylie
Bears
Mark Jackson
Charley
Grant Teaff
Jackson
Neal Jeffrey
Teaff
Penn State
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Cuero Due
Bryan Vikings
Merril Green
Conroe
Viks
PECOS
Hobbs
Permian
Stockton
Kermit
Artesia
Andrews
Seminole
Ector
Monahans
Carlsbad
Alpin
Odessa
Soph
Alpine
By Roger McKowna
Texas ‘Bulia & Wildlife Department
Sooners Eye
Port Arthur, Tex
Steve Owens
USC
Texas A&m
Stanford
Cardinals
Army
Office Machines
S. Oak St
Central Drug
South Cedar
Southern Union
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