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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1972

Page

11

SMU Faces Texas After Tech Stiff Test

SMU mustangs hope to rebound after Texas Tech stuffed their running game, shifting focus to a SWC clash with Texas. Noting Texas Longhorns defense led by Minnick Arnold Braband Gaspard, and SMU’s prior No 1 national rushing defense, this week shapes a pivotal showdown at Memorial Stadium.

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Jerry Sisemore Leads Oklahoma In Conference Opener

In a chaotic conference opener a Utah State Oklahoma standout Jerry Sisemore shines as the Sooners struggle to describe their offense. coach’s praise clashes with mixed play as Oklahoma battles Texas and Rice while others like Leaks Prains Road and Carson hint at potential improvements.

Tech Jim Carlen Longhorns Sisemore Tine Jerry Sisemore Prains Road Higver Idrive Carson Rosey Lisemorelin Utah State Roach Texas Aller Tech

Football Weekend Brings Surprises at Baylor and More

The piece notes a wild football weekend with Baylor reviving the Go Baylor Line chant in Waco. It mentions Grant Helf as a write-in presidential candidate and hints at strong fundraising for Reylor Stadium. It questions Baylor’s win count and laments tough quarterback duties on an old team.

Ming M Knights Waco Reylor Stadium

Arkansas Razorbacks Bounce Back in Little Rock Passes Struggle

Shaw of North Texas State threw 13 of 34 for 248 yards and three interceptions as Arkansas fought back in a Saturday night game in Little Rock. Rick Lindey held San Antonio's defense to a respectable showing while Charlie Johnson fumbled a two point conversion attempt and David Kervin caught a late strike in the end zone.

Arkansas Ragorbacks Texas San Antonio Rick Lindey Little Rock Shaw Alamo Heights North Texas State Eagles Rick Charlie Johnson David Kervin

Cowboys Lose to Packers in Cotton Bowl Thriller

Reports from Dallas recount a dramatic 196 c mechanical football league championship where Green Bay edged Dallas 21 14. The article notes home team discontent with the film footage and a local theatre showing Lillies of the Field while blackout TV was in effect.

Dallas Ramade Texas Stadium Green Bay Packers Cowboys Green Bay Vince Lombardi Channel 8

Lions Edge Cowboys In Rough Weekday Showdown

Detroit Lions top Dallas Cowboys 34 14 in a hard fought game as Jim Morton connected with Parks for a major score and Hill gained 81 yards on 20 carries. Sanders led Detroit receivers with 82 yards on three catches while Parks added a 41 yard TD grab and Lucci forced a key fumble. Cowboys back Montgomery tallied 81 yards on 20 attempts as the teams traded touchdowns through the final period.

Dallas Detroit Lions Charlie Sanders Cowboys iParks Walt Garrison Montgomery Hill Hill Morton Parks Billy Rudy Redmond Lion Redmond Iloan Bugett Hill Mike Lucci Ralph Neely Calvin Mel Fart Cornell Green Landry Bhoard Montepomery John Niland Montgomery Golived Earl McCutlouch Sanders Taylor LeeRay Jordan Mant Fugett Montgomiery Walton Joe Schmidt

Boating Trades Association Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Boating Trades Association will hold an important meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday at the Bean Patch. Officials will elect officers and a Coast Guard representative will discuss current boat boarding and trailer laws.

Dodger Hire Reinstates Roger Craig as Minor League Ditehing Instructor

Roger Craig, long associated with the Padres as pitching coach since 1969, returned Monday to the Los Angeles Dodgers to serve as the National League club's minor league pitching instructor.

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Arena Cage Ducats Go on Sale

Tickets go on sale Wednesday for a 14 game schedule featuring St. Marys University and local high schools at the Convention Center Arena. Prices are 6 for adults and 3 for children. Games begin November 2 with Alamo Heights 1 vs Austin Johnston and St. Marys vs An yelo State.

Stu’ Mary's University Convention Center Arena Mr. M Food Wright's Sporting Goods St. Mary's En Messbarger Alamo Heights Austin Johnston Anwelo State Central/ Catholic McCollum St. Edward's Howard Payne Southwest Texas St. Gerard Judson Edward's Southwest Texas St. Mary’s Howard Payne Central Catholic Marshall Shir Edward's Southwestern Pan American

Oilers Pay Fine Gesture Sparks Fan Support

Peterson praised the Oilers for offering to pay a large fine as a goodwill gesture to fans. He noted Robinson and Willis faced their former team with frustration and joked about footing the football fine. Friehess was named the valuable player for Sunday's game after a position move.

Peterson Robinson Willis Oilers Tom Friehess

Redskins Fate Hangs On Kilmer Again After Jurgensen Injury

Washington Redskins name Billy Kilmer as No 1 quarterback for the second straight season following Sonny Jurgensen’s Achilles injury. Jurgensen, NFL’s career passer, torn heel cord in a 23 16 win over the Giants, surgery estimated 10 to 12 weeks out with rehab up to three months. Coach George Allen notes age brittleness of connective tissue, while doctors expect players to return next season.

Washington Billy Kilmer Washington Redskins Jurgensen New York Giants Roy Jefferson Shoulsder Kilmer Redskins New England Patriots Larry Brows Giants

Brewers Phillies trade four for Lonborg and more

The Philadelphia Phillies trade Don Maney John Vukovich and Bill Champion to Milwaukee for four pitchers led by Cy Young winner Jim Lonborg Also in the deal are Ken Brett Ken Sanders and Earl Stephenson while Money and Vukovich receive praise for their defensive versatility The transaction aims to rebuild after a last place finish and includes several Brewers players with strong ERAs and records.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Phillies Don Maney John Vukovich Bill Champion Milwaukee Brewers Cy Young Fim Lonborg Lonborg Phillies Ken Brett Ken Sanders Earl Stephenson Money Brewers Champion White Vukovich Eugene Ore Brett Tull Sanders Stephenson Brewerers

Droll Added To International Field At Laurel

LAUREL Md AP Droll Role was added to the field for the $150 002 Washington DC International today giving the United States two entries in the 1 mile turf race to be run at Laurel Race Course on Nov HW The addition of John M Schifs 4 year old cart restores the prospective lineup to nine making up for Mondays withdrawal the Russian entry Hore ald The Soviets withdrew the 3 year old winner of the Russian Derby after Laurel officials refused their request to also enter Skala the fifth place finisher in the Grand Prix von Europa at Cotoone We already had the winner of that race a fer man horse Prince tipi who lacked an outstanding record said John D Schapiro the Laurel president

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