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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1955
Page
6
Texas faces a pivotal stretch under Ed Price as Baylor, TCU, and Texas A&M loom. A string of wins could yield a 5-1 conference mark and a Southwest Conference championship, turning critics into believers and sparking a season-ending joke about Price’s fate.
The Coast League record for consecutive wins remains tied to Frank Browning, a popular San Francisco pitcher from 1909 Texas league days. He starred in vaudeville and singing, played for numerous clubs, and became a beloved figure for his ready smile and patient humor despite a long career and later hardships.
French basketball group Sportive des Etudiants et desi seeks early December matches in the 19th to 23rd window against Association 10.5 and Mexico. Bernard Planque of Texas and a San Antonio based president j from the section de basketball invites amateur teams or university outfits to contact Mons. Planque at 1E Rue Soufflot Paris for scheduling.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a TV segment about wildlife airing Monday nights on WOAL and WH stations. It references a host or director, timing around 10:45 to 11 p m, and a first night of an installment about wildlife and cranes. The text is garbled but indicates a local television schedule item.
Waco report says the Big State league may expand to 12 teams and move from Class B to Class A in 1956. A Texas cities vote proposed Beaumont Lubbock and Abilene join, but actions require approval from the National Association of Minor Leagues, meeting in November in Columbus.
Texas A&M holds a razor thin lead in the Southwest Conference standings as they prepare for a pivotal clash with Southern Methodist. SMU needs a win to stay alive, while Texas, Baylor, and TCU also linger in the title hunt. Arkansas and Rice seek consolation after rough slates. Baylor’s elimination tightens the path. Rice endures a disappointing season with two losses and a recent setback.
Multiple players advance and win in varied flights at Wallow Springs amid a sprawling amateur golf event. Estrada defeats Gilbert Delgado 5 and 4, with other notable results including Campos beating Ten Gonzalez 1 up and Salinas defeating Abel Ber-Tange 1 up. Additional matches feature Flores over Marin 4 and 3, Apotinsi over Morales 4 and 3, and Campbell over Gonzalez 3 and 1. The Brackenridge park tournament also saw Johnny Brack and others contend for top honors as scores and placements ripple through divisions.
Texas Christian star Jim Swink wowed fans with 158 rushing yards against Baylor, aiding a 23-6 victory. Coaches praise his balance and field vision while statisticians note his rising Southwest Conference scoring pace toward a record. Swink, from Rusk, Texas, adds kickoff return and receiving yardage, with experts calling him a once in a lifetime back.
East region shows Fairmont 14 and West Liberty 34 with Jerome Mac Carey at 83 and Tray Ue. Midwest lists Hitsdale 41 Kalamazoo 25 and Upper Iowa 24. Kirksville 22 and Boringfield . Southwest notes Arkansas State Trackers 13 and Ouashita 13. Far West includes Whitersa 22 and Linlieid 12.
Golf notes report Freddie Campbell joined Jane Light's Holedown club Sunday when he aced the Ne Jo hole at Brackenridge with a four under par score. The scene includes Jed Campbell H. E. Watson and Al. Burttachelt.
The International News Service releases a top ten college football poll with undefeated records in parentheses. Michigan leads at 6-0, Maryland 7-0, Oklahoma 6-0, UCLA 6-4, followed by Michigan State 1-1, Notre Dame 5-1, West Virginia 6-0, Georgia Tech 6-4, Navy 5-4, Texas Christian 6-4, and Texas A. & M. 5-4-4.
Swink leads SWC rushing with 851 yards in seven games for Texas Christian. Reach tops league punting at 40.7 yards per boot and adds passer/rusher totals. Fondren ranks among top ball-carriers and receivers, while Texas Christian tops team offense at 333.7 yards per game and SMU leads defense.
Drake University coach suggests plays as Syracuse quarterback against Penn State. The defense features five linemen three linebackers two halfbacks with ends strong against tackles. Early drive stalls then Penn State fumbles on their 31 yard line. A telephone call in stands signals a plan to open the deep seam. evaluate four play options: Dive over middle, Quick pass, Pitchout around end, Screen pass behind blockers.
Freddy Wyant of Morgantown West Virginia, star quarterback, earns 442.3 pass percentage on completions. He completed 132 of 312 attempts for 2042 yards, entering his fourth victorious season with high accuracy.
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