AP grid standings show shakeups across classes
The Associated Press football poll retains four of the top five in 4A 3A 2A and B while Poth tumbles after losses to Karnes City. DeLeon Hull Daisetta Barbers Hill and other movers shift positions as Lester teams rise Temple Killeen Brazoswood and Newton Sonora enter top 10 across divisions with Newton and Sonora new to 2A and Marfa taking 10th in A.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Mount Pleasant
Yoakum
Wheeler
Poth
DeLeon
Karnes City
Comanche
Hull-Daisetta
Newton
Barbers Hill
Anahuac
Austin Reagan
Houston Kashmere
San Angelo
Lubbock Monterey
Wichita Falls
Temple
Killeen
Brazoswood
Cuero
Wylie
Caldwell
Martin A
Sonora
Marfa
Mart
Oilers place Whittington on IR four waived after preseason
Houston Oilers cut to NFL limit placing starting safety C L Whittington on injured reserve after a hyper extended knee. Backup linebacker Harvey Hull also on IR with torn ligaments. Tight ends John Sawyer Bob Gattis and running back Horace Belton plus punter Rich Sanger were waived after a strong exhibition season. Belton had emerged as No 4 rusher. nine of 14 draft picks from 1977 joined the squad.
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Houston
Houston Oiler
C.L. Whittington
Oilers
National Football League
John Sawyer
Bob Gattis
Horace Belton
Rich Sanger
Harvey Hull
Whittington
New Orleans
Hull
Belton
Southeastern Louisiana
Rise of Sooners Football Taught by Postwar Strategy
Oklahoma University transformed its football program after World War II to lift state morale. George Lynn Cross details hiring Navy coach Jim Tatum and Bud Wilkinson, paying players after the 1946 Gator Bowl, and ensuing secrecy. The book recounts morale, regents’ decisions, and Wilkinson’s long tenure shaping a national power.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma University
University
Board of Regents
Sooner
George Lynn Cross
Cross
Oklahoma
Sooners
Dewey ‘‘Snorter
Luster
Jim Tatum
Navy
Jacksonville
Fla
Tatum
Bud Wilkinson
Regents
Wilkinson
Army
Kansas
Texas
Maryland
Heat and heat maps alter early season college games
In the Southwest Conference many teams moved night games to 4 pm to save energy, but Texas heat at 115 degrees on fields hit players hard. SMU Baylor Texas Tech Texas A&M and Kansas endured extreme temperatures with players losing significant weight and requiring fluids and ice. Coaches criticized the 4 pm kickoff trend and urged reconsideration for player safety while fans reported heat-related issues.
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Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist University
Harris Brownlee
Joe Bays
SMU
Texas Christian University
Waco
Baylor
Texas Tech
Texas A&m
Kansas
Dick Davis
Steve Sloan
Thaltime
SMU Triawer
Cash Birwell
Brownlee
Bays
Emory Bellard
Skip Cox
Bears
Davis
Rangers Boss Hunter to Run Club as Long as He Is Manager
Texas Rangers manager Billy Hunter says he will remain in charge on the field despite player pushback and contract clout. After a 3-2 win over the California Angels with Nolan Ryan losing, Hunter plans a team meeting to address clubhouse tensions and restore harmony. Dock Ellis earned the win for Texas, with Gaylord Perry set to start next as Aaron Harrah and Toby Harrah influence looms.
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Texas Rangers
Denne Freeman
Arlington, Tex
Billy Hunter
Hunter
California Angels
Nolan Ryan
Ranger
Nelson Briles
Texas
Toby Harrah
Rangers
Dock Ellis
Ellis
Angels
Mike Hargrove
Willie Horton
Dave May
Ryan
Gaylord Perry
Balor Moore
Photo finish looms as Landry predicts tight NFC East race
Dallas coach Tom Landry foresees a three way battle for the Eastern Division title with the Cowboys, Redskins, and Cardinals, after trades and rookies reshaped rosters. He notes rebuilding gains on defense and offense, while Washington and St. Louis eye improved play with veteran leaders and new plans.
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Denner
Freeman
Dallas
Minnesota
Bud Grant
Seattle
Washington
George Allen
Dallas Cowboys
Tony Dorsett
Tom Landry
Crew
Landry
Cowboys
Washington Redskins
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Dick Vermier
Eagles
New York
Craig Morton
Giants
John McVay
Dorsett
Pittsburgh
Rayfield Wright
Pat Donovan
Bob Breunig
Lee
Redskins trim roster over hill veterans after 43-man cut
Washington coach George Allen released tight end Jerry Smith and safety Brig Owens among veterans as NFL teams reduced rosters to 43. Other veteran cuts included Rams’ Jim Bertelsen and Tom Dempsey, Giants QBs Ramsey and Goldsteyn, and Colts’ Alden Roche. Trades sent Mike McCoy to Oakland for Herb McMath, and Broncos acquired Jim Jensen from Dallas.
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Dick Joyce
George Allen
Jerry Smith
Brig Owens
Washington Redskins
National Football League
Jim Bertelsen
Tom Dempsey
Los Angeles Rams
Larry Walton
Steve Ramsey
New York Giants
Alden Roche
Baltimore Colts
Kle
Mike McCoy
Green Bay
Oakland Raiders
Herb McMath
Ramsey
Giants
Jerry Goldsteyn
Joe Pisarcik
Randy Dean
Craig Morton
Denver
Colts
Roche
New Orleans
Cincinnati Bengals
Duncan McColl
Washington
George Franklin
St. Louis
Ron Crosby
Ken Long
Detroit
Greg Murphy
New York Jets
Keith King
Chris Townsend
Dave Lindstrom
San Diego
Donnie Hick
Houston tops UCLA as Cougars escape with rare win
Houston despite seven fumbles beats UCLA 17 to 13 in a nationally televised game. Donahue laments six Bruins recoveries not turning into points while injuries to Theotis Brown and Frank Corral hurt UCLA. Cyral Thomas scored the winning nine yard TD and Davis takes blame for turnovers.
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Houston
Bill Yeoman
UCLA
Cougars
Yeoman
Bruins
Terry Donahue
Donahue
Theotis Brown
Frank Corral
Corral
Michael Coulter
Penn State
Weekday athletic schedule highlights and venues
Freshmen football with Kermit and A B at here at 4 p.m. Queens meet Wink in volleyball at 6 and 7 p.m. Junior varsity football with Carlsbad at there at 6 p.m. MDT. Friday pep rally in the gym at 2 35 p.m. Eagles host Lamesa in varsity football at 8 p.m. Queens competes in Monahans varsity volleyball tournament. Saturday Zavala Junior High faces Fort Stockton at 9 30 a.m. Crockett Junior High meets Kermit in football A B here at 9 a.m.
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Kermit
Queens
Wink
Carlsbad
Eagles
Lamesa
Monahans
Zavala Junior High
Fort Stockton
Crockett Junior High
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Jim Bunning
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David Chalk
Mike Thomas
John Riggins
Calvin Hill
Bill Kilmer
Joe Theismann
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Frank Grant
Roy Jefferson
Danny Charley Taylor
Pat Fischer
Chris Hanburger
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Man
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Dennis Nelson
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Mel Rodgers
al Palewicz
Bob Kowalski
Beasley Reece
Bob Patton
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Rick Dororak
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