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2016:1944 in sports in Texas
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296:. The game was held at
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345:William "Spot" Collins
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18:College football game
1517:2016 New Mexico Bowl
1512:2015 New Mexico Bowl
1507:2007 New Mexico Bowl
1502:2006 New Mexico Bowl
678:, September 8, 1943.
676:The Pittsburgh Press
646:, September 5, 1943.
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306:Southwestern Pirates
47:Southwestern Pirates
1492:2003 Las Vegas Bowl
1487:2002 Las Vegas Bowl
662:, October 21, 1943.
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672:Southwest Benefits
630:, October 5, 1943.
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