Word: saxton
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...college football, it was the week of the powerhouses. Texas strengthened its position as the nation's top-ranked team when, sparked by the breakaway running of Halfback James Saxton, it overwhelmed tough and bulky Baylor 33-7. While second-ranked Alabama smothered Richmond, third-ranked Ohio State, its bruising ground attack contained by stubborn Indiana, turned to such innovations (for Ohio State) as forward passes, to win 16-7 and remain tied for Big Ten leadership with fifth-ranked Minnesota, which outrushed Iowa 16-9. Continuing its return to national prominence, fourth-ranked Louisiana State ran over strong...
...Texas' scrawny (5 ft. 11 in., 160 Ibs.) Jimmy Saxton, a crazy-legged halfback who takes off in all directions, prompted one opposing defense man to counsel: "If you miss Saxton, just wait a minute. He's liable to be back." > Arkansas' light-footed Lance Alworth (6 ft., 175 Ibs.) is the key man in the Razorback's fast-breaking backfield. Says Arkansas Coach Broyles: "He's what we call an even and leavin' man. When he's even with you, he's leavin'." >Texas Christian's Guy ("Sonny") Gibbs...