Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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Texas Southern 28 — Texas A I 16 The manpower of the Tigers proved to be too much for A I as they dropped their season opener in the Astrodome. The loss of starting quarterback Marion Danna proved to be drastic as the Javelinas could never get on their feet. The Hogs put together five serious scoring threats in the second half, but could only mus- ter a 23-yard field goal by Villalobos and another touchdown by Hardeman, Texas A I 20 —- Trinity 3 The Hogs took revenge after last season's loss to Trinity as Levi Johnson broke Ed Scott's school record for career pass interceptions by picking off two in the first half. The running of Huff and Alberts excited the crowd of 11,000. Huff finished the night with 109 yards, and Alberts was not far behind with 92 yards. Texas A I 30 — N.M. Highlands 6 A steamroller could not have stopped the A I running game as Huff set a Lone Star Confer- ence record by galloping 95 yards from the line of scrimmage for a touchdown. A I’s defense thoroughly contained the Cowboys and only allowed them 67 yards on the ground. Texas A I 26 — Stephen F. Austin 7 The Javelinas scored 23 points in the last quar- ter to pull away from the stubborn Lumber- jacks, It took a bad snap from the Lumberjack center deep in their own territory in the third quarter to break the scoreless duel in a game that was marred by penalties. The highlight of the game was a 64-yard touchdown pass from Morrison to Taylor.