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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1975
Page
5
The long 17 game losing run at Texas Christian University dominates the piece with quotes from supporters and staff. Jim Shofner, once a Horned Frog player, is defended as capable of turning the program around amid criticism. The article traces coaching changes since Abe Martin’s era and notes the team’s young roster and tough schedule.
Rice University President Dr Norman Hackerman says recruiters misinterpreted his plan to form a committee to study the athletic program and that major sports changes are unlikely in the next five years He notes the probability of continuing in the Southwest Conference as before and that a nine member committee will be appointed to study athletics.
Four eighth grade girls teams contest the Calhoun County Girls All Star Basketball Tournament at Crockett Junior High Port Lavaca Tuesday. At 4 pm Travis Junior High Port Lavaca meets Fannin Junior High Seadrift, at 5 pm Crockett Junior High Port Lavaca faces Port O Connor, with losers playing in the consolation and winners competing for the championship at 8 pm. Concessions are by the Crockett student council.
AP Sports Writer describes Preston Pearson’s preseason cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Dallas Cowboys pursuit. Pearson, 22, recalls pride hurt by the Steelers’ decision, notes Dallas was first to bid after waivers and quickly agreed on terms. He cites the Cowboys’ tradition as a key factor.
The Wave features Pearson starting in Sundays NFC Eastern Division game with Washington after 32 rushes for 164 yards this season. Coach Tom Landry praises his quickness and intelligence while Ermal Allen notes he is picking up the Cowboys system fast. Pearson, a 12th round pick from Illinois in 1967, once led the NFL in kickoff returns and later left Pittsburgh amid a crowded backfield with Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier.
Dallas AP reports SWC football drew over a million fans with an average of 38 021 per game. Texas A M leads at 48 745 per game in a 48 000 capacity stadium while Rice shows a 47 1 percent drop to about 18 000 per contest.
Coach Billy Saylor notes Fannin Pirates face Industrial at Vanderbilt with players smaller on average but in good shape. Junior Varsity to play Bay City, and freshmen split to maximize playing time at Sandcrash stadium.
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