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Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day
Private Party Want Ads
$10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad).
This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed
results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m.
on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds
will be made if your ad is cancelled early.
ADOPTION
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Adoption is a loving option!! Steve (Class of ‘83) and
Vicki, hope to continue the Aggie tradition in their family
through open adoption. Stability, big extended families
and lots of love await your baby. We are fully certified
with a licensed agency. Call us at 1-800-750-2641 or
our advisors at Methodist Mission Home at 1-800-842-
5433. Legal/ medical expenses.
DJ MUSIC
Pregnant? Considering Adoption? Caring Aggie
couple wants to give your baby a lifetime of security and
happiness in a home filled with love and laughter.
Please call Alan and Beverly anytime, 1-800-750-5348
or TGC 1-800-299-4523. Medical/ legal expenses only.
Professional husband, Nurse wife. Christians with a
secure, loving marriage desire to share our lives and
love with your newborn. Please call Kevin and Laurie
anytime at 1-800-321-6702 PIN #91 or TGC 1-800-299-
4423. Legal/ medical expenses only.
Please call Scott at
Sound Power DJ Service. Weddings/ Mixers/ Parties,
Large/ Small Sound Systems. Lights/ Smoke Available.
Large Music Selection. Tommy Reed, Class ‘98, 696-
9754.
AUTO
1990 Chevy Blazer 4x4 $5,500.
775-2055.
1994 Mazda MX-6, auto, loaded, immaculate, warranty.
Call Kendyl, 696-5506.
2bdrm/lbath apartment, close to campus.
$300/mo. Please call 696-2038.
‘81 BMW, standard, new a/c, good condition, $2,500.
Stephanie, 695-0573.
‘87 Chevy S-10 Blazer. 4x4, automatic. Good condition.
$3,000. 693-9845.
C.Sta. 3bdrm/11/2ba, garage, $600/mo. Coventry Glen
Realty. Call Yulin, 846-3581.
CLOSE TO TAMU 2bdrm/1ba, central a/h, w/d connec
tions, fenced, carport $475/mo. TCP, 775-2291.
‘88 Ford Tempo, auto, 4-door, power locks, 88k miles,
new tires, alternator, battery. Runs well, $2,200 o.b.o.
Call 693-7334.
For rent, guest house in East side Historic District Bryan,
$300/mo., utilities paid. 823-2272.
‘90 Taurus, power everything, 82,000 miles, great con
dition, $4,000. 846-7159.
‘91 Acura Integra. 5-speed, black, a/c, spoiler. $6,500
negotiable. 764-4428.
‘91-GMC Jimmy, 2-door, v6, automatic, cold a/c, runs
great. $4,800. 822-5842.
‘92 White 2-door Accord, moon roof and alarm. $7,500.
764-0587.
January sublease 2bdrm/1bath, $375/mo., w/d connec
tions, 5 minutes from campus. 775-3171.
Cars for $100!!! Seized & Sold locally this month.
Trucks, 4x4‘s, etc. 800-522-2730, Ext.#3782.
Must sacrifice. ‘94 Escort. 2-door, standard, 350-
400mi.Aank. Excellent condition. 694-2217.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
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Mason’s Mobile Car Repair. Help on the spot, 255-
0003, 828-4832.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Romantic Victorian B&B get-away. Plus gourmet can
dle-light dining. ‘The Famous Pink House Gourmet
B&B". 364-2868.
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MONEY- $12,000+ in four weeks Flat!!! Honest, simple,
& fast. ALL OF YOU, please RESPOND NOW!!!. $5,
refundable, to Cinco 2612 E. Britton Rd., Okla. City, OK
73131.
COMPUTERS
CPU with monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 486, 120mhz,
includes tamunet, ees, maple V-4, Windows‘95,
$480/o.b.o., IBM laser printer $285/o.b.o. 847-1909.
Sublease 3bdrm/2ba townhouse with 2-atriums and fire
place. Access to neighborhood pool. 1533-Wolf Run.
693-5332.
Sublease for Spring. University Commons. $275/mo.,
w/d, furnished 4-bdrm. Friendly roommates. Call 694-
6498.
Sublease starting January. 2bdrm/11/2ba. 2-stories.
Large deck. Fireplace. W/D. $560/mo. 268-8921.
CPU with monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 486, 120mhz,
includes tamunet, ees, maple V-4, Windows'95,
$480/o.b.o., IBM laser printer $285/o.b.o. 847-1909.
P150, 1 gb hd, 8X cdrom, 16mb, SVGA, Soundcard,
Speakers, 28.8 modem, keyboard/ mouse, 14" monitor,
floppy, Win95, $725. 696-9412.
Moving to Houston?
Relocation Specialist
All Areas! Any Price!
• Houston Area • Sugarland
• Katy • Clear Lake
Apartments, TownHomes, Condos
• 24 Hr. Manned Entry
• Large Sq. Footage
• Hardwood Floors
For FREE relocation package
tailored for you Call:
Shannon @ Vantage Realty
local 713-972-1616
toll free 1-888-277-5032
Sublease. Large efficiency. Close to campus.
$360/mo. Available December. 693-0648.
Heartburn
Acid Indigestion
Are you 18 or older and in
good health. 1 dose over the
counter medication. No blood
drawn. Volunteers will receive
$50 for doing study.
Call for information:
J&S Studies, Inc.
846-5933
Universal Computer Systems, Inc. currently
has the following openings:
• Full Time - Houston or College Station
• Part Time - College Station
Please visit the placement office for more
details or contact our Recruiting Office:
1-800-883-3031
EOE. UCS hires non-tobacco users only.
Check out our website at www.ucs-systems.com
to find out more about Universal Computer Systems, Inc.
ECONOPHONE, INC
A growing international long distance phone company in Bryan currently
has the following positions available:
Customer Service Reps - Days (10a-2p and 8a-5p) and Weekends
(available from 8a-11p), FT and FT available. Servicing inbound
calls for long distance and calling cards. Must have previous
customer service experience & be able to demonstrate excellent
computer (Windows) & communication skills. Must be outgoing &
personable. Bi-lingual/Multi-lingual a plus!
Training & Development Specialist - Must possess a HS degree or
equivalent. Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of customer
service experience as well as excellent communication, phone &
computer skills, specifically with Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Must
be outgoing, spontaneous, creative & personable. Training
experience preferred.
Customer Service Supervisor - FT. HS degree or equivalent required.
Bachelors Degree preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years previous
customer service experience (preferably in telecommunications),
excellent communication, phone and computer skills (specifically
with Windows), prior supervisory experience and initiative.
Training & Development Clerk - Must possess a HS degree or
equivalent and be able to demonstrate proficiency in Excel and
Word. Must have excellent organizational and communication
skills.
Competitive pay & benefits provided. If interested, apply to:
Human Resources Manager, 3833 South Texas Avenue, Suite 130,
Bryan, Texas, 77802, or e-mail to hrtx@econophone.com
http://www.econophone.com
EOE
FOR SALE
Zenith 486 DXZ-50 notebook 640x480 Active Matrix dis
play/ soundcard SMB Ram, $500 O.B.O. Please call
Chris at 764-8474.
The Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional/
experienced. Specializing in Weddings and TAMU func
tions, lights/smoke. The Best!! Call 693-6294.
http://www.inc.com/users/pblock.html
FOR RENT
2-bedrooms, furnished, backyard, 5-min. from campus,
no lease. 1 bdrm/$270,1 bdrm/$180. Antoine, (409)696-
2942.
$225-
3-dorm fridges $75/ea. Large fridge $75. Dryer $75.
KX-P1123 printer $75. 386-computer w/modem, moni
tor, keyboard, &mouse $250. O.B.O. 764-7126, 696-
3913.
Female roommate needed a.s.a.p. Nice 2bdrm/2bath
condo, w/d. $300/mo. Call Anna, 691-2233.
Catholic Books/Gifts. Byrne's Catholic Bookstore.
Northgate, Upstairs. Afternoons. 846-8699.
Couch for sale. Ivory and maroon. Good condition.
$100 O.B.O. Please call 694-5361.
January pre-leasing underway. 1-2-3 bedrooms starting
$335/mo. Some with all bills paid. United Realty, 694-
9140.
Moving. Need someone to sublease big 1bdrm/1ba
apartment on S.W. Parkway. Call Han, (409)695-9365.
NEWLY IMPROVED 2bdrm/1ba In Northgate, central
a/h, w/d connections, new carpet, lawn care provided,
$445/mo. TCP, 775-2291.
PRELEASE DEC-JAN 3bdrm/2ba w/study in C.Sta.,
central a/h, w/d connections, fenced, lawn care provid
ed, $695/mo. TCP, 775-2291.
PRELEASE FOR DEC-JAN 2bdrm/1ba in Pecan Ridge,
central a/h, w/d connections, fenced, HUGE walk-in
closets. $495/mo. TCP, 775-2291.
Spacious 2bdrm/1 t/2ba 4-plex. W/D included. Fenced
yard. C.Sta. $450/mo. 693-0551,764-8051.
SPRING SUBLEASE Treehouse Village efficiency,
$410/mo. Great for grad student. Close to campus. On
bus route. Pool and laundry on site. Available after
Christmas. Call 693-4976.
Sublease 1bdrm/1bath. November- May. November
rent paid. Very close to campus. Call Johan, 764-8924. ,
Sublease University Commons Apartments. Available
immediately. Female roommate. Call (713)896-1119.
Sublease University Commons. Friendly female room
mate. Last month free. (409)695-2636.
Golden Floors is looking for someone w/construction
background or Business Management courses. Must
have dependable transportation, be outgoing & have
good public relations. Apply @4001-East 29th. Street,
Ste.#111.
YEAST INFECTION
STUDY
Currently seeking females age
18 or older to participate in a
research study to compare two
medications for the treatment of
a yeast infection. If you are
experiencing the symptoms of a
yeast infection - please call for
more information.
Eligible volunteers will be
compensated up to $150.
Call for information:
J&S Studies
846-5933
SKIN INFECTION
STUDY
Patients 18 years and older with
uncomplicated skin infections
such as impetigo, cellulitis,
infected hair follicles, wounds,
abrasions, insect bites, etc.
needed to participate in a
research study with an
investigative antibiotic. Eligible
volunteers will be compensated
up to $200.
Call for information:
J&S Studies
846-5933
**1980-90 CARS FOR $100** Seized and sold locally
this month. Trucks, 4x4's, computers and morel! 800-
522-2730, Ext.#4402.
HELP WANTED
Hiring now for Christmas: Santa and Santa helpers. 1 -
800-969-2440, ext.#426.
1980 14x72, 2bdrm/2bath, all appliances. Wellborn
Park. $6,000 O.B.O. Amy, (409)245-2963(w),
(409)245-2821 (h).
2 Dallas Cowboy tickets for $70 (face value) O.B.O.
17th row. November 27th at 3p.m. Please call Susan
at 693-0267.
2 kicker 12” competition subs with box, Phoenix gold
amplifier, acoustic crossover, $400 O.B.O. Please call
Jeff at 690-0117.
2 Tickets on West side, and parking pass for Baylor
game. $55. Pick up in College Station, but call
(713)650-4796.
2-new Linear Phase 8810 Studio monitors THX Digital
Quality, $2,600 retail, asking $2,000, Includes warranty.
847-2159, leave message.
Cannondale Super V mountain bike, full suspension,
Many extras. Must sell! $600 o.b.o. Please call 822-
4575.
Full size bed with metal frame for $50. Please call Justin
at 695-0304.
Home, boarding and breeding kennels, approximately 3-
acres w/pond, totally fenced, 20-minutes from campus,
North. (409)279-5113.
Large Dorm Fridge $75, Fender Acous/Elec $275,
Epiphone LesPaul $200, '65 Fender Princeton Reverb
$350, Electric Guitar $100, 694-1118.
Raleigh mountain bike, Titanium M-1000 John Tomac
19" worth 2k$, lots of extras, need quick sell $650.
Please call 260-1781.
Sculptured Longhorn by Joseph Melancon. Bevo 1,
ceramic reproduction w/or without brand. Call 800-499-
BEVO(2386).
Trek 930 mountain bike (new, never been used), cro-
moly, grip shift, Shimano equipment, aluminum. $420
Please call 862-9321.
U2 concert tickets for sale. November 28. Astrodome.
Floor seats, close to stage. $150 each. Please call 764-
9454.
FUNDRAISER
The Ultimate Fund-Raisers For Greeks, Clubs And
Motivated Individuals Are Available Now. Fast, Easy &
No Financial Obligation. For More Information Call:
(888) 51-A-PLUS, Ext.51.
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Naughty Crosswords Puzzles. Great Fun. Great gift.
Cheapo, http://www.bmvtrade.com/sopuz
HELP WANTED
ATTENTION STUDENTS!! Part-time work. Up to
$8.25. Scholarships and internships available.
Conditions apply. Good resume experience. Call 696-
7734, 10a.m.-4p.m.
Fatburger 846-4234 Hiring Drivers &Cooks. Drivers
earn up to $10/hr. Flexible hours.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. $18K-$72K/yr. +Benefits.
Paid Training. For Information On F/T & P/T Positions
Call 1 -800-585-9024, Ext.#4357.
Wanted experienced Graphics Designer. Html experi
ence a plus. Must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop for
Mac. Call for interview at 693-9700.
Wanted Linux/Unix System Administrator. Network and
LAN/WAN experience a plus. CS/MIS students pre
ferred. Contact Aaron or Joe at Cybercom (409)268-
0771 or aaron@txcyber.com
Chronic Pain Study
Subjects who have had chronic
pain for at least three months,
have been taking a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication daily
and require additional pain relief
are being recruited for an
investigative research study with
a marketed pain medication.
Eligible volunteers will be
compensated.
Call for information:
J&S Studies, Inc.
846-5933 or
1 -800-681 -8204
Athlete’s Foot Study
Patients volunteers needed for
Research Study of new
investigational medicine. Free
physical exam, treatments, study
medications, and lab tests
available for qualified participants.
Patient stipend available for
qualified participants ages 12
years and above. No topical
(prescription or over the counter)
treatment in the last 2 wks.
Call for information:
J&S Studies, Inc.
846-5933
LOST & FOUND
Lost gold cross necklace. Please call Cristi at 693-6222.
$$Reward$$!l
Howdy Agsl! Short on cash? Looking for a part-time
job? Don't go there!! Come here- to the Plasma Center
where you can earn $140 a month donating your life
saving plasma $80 in your first two weeks!! Donating
plasma is everything you could ask for in a part-time Job:
minimal time, good pay, no work required, tax free cashll
Don’t delay, call today!! Westgate Biologicals, Inc. 2-
convenient locations: 4223-Wellborn Rd., Bryan, 846-
8855. 700-University East, College Station, 268-6050.
Jeweler needed at Texas Jewelry and Loan. Full/part
time. 3511-South Texas Ave. 846-0049.
Reward for lost Sharpei, long blonde hair, 2-yr.old
female named Bridgette. Any information please call
846-4214.
MOTORCYCLE
$650.00 1973 Honda 350. Nice bike. Runs great. New
tires/ battery. Very good deal!! Call Manuel at
(409)694-9826 or calderon@viz.tamu.edu
Overtime
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for the Aggies who snapped thr^
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Conversion
Local Business needs part-time warehouse help/ deliv
ery driver. Must have good driving record. Please call
779-7043 for information on application.
1979 Honda CX500, custom. 42k miles. Runs great!
With HJC CL-10 helmet. $600 O.B.O. Please call
James at 694-8828.
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Need a part-time job but you want to have your week
ends free? Call Manpower for immediate job opportuni
ties. -Part-time Clerical positions, -Custodial positions,
2:30p.m.-11:00p.m. Call the Job Line at 260-5010 or
our office at 846-3535.
Now accepting applications for enthusiastic dependable
waitstaft and hostesses. Ninfa’s, on Harvey. M-F,
2:30p.m.-4:00p.m. 693-0506.
1990 Honda CBR600. 3,000 miles. Showroom condi
tion. $3,400 optional. 693-3759.
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Meet New People The Fun Way Today. 1-900-289-
0965, Ext.2669. $2.99 per minute. Must be 18 yrs.
Serv-U (619)645-8434.
Now hiring. F/Part-time sales associate. Some experi
ence required. Career Apparel. 1702-A So.Texas
Avenue, Bryan. 823-4296.
Part-time Delivery Driver needed. POP-abilities. 3737
Ea. 29th. Bryan.
Part-time evening work doing commercial office clean
ing, Mon.-Fri. Call for an appointment 823-5031.
Part-time. Equity Real Estate, Inc.- Office Assistant.
Required: Basic accounting, clerical skills and a friend
ly demeanor. For more information call 696-4464.
Sports Results! Spreads! 1-900-285-9413, Ext.#2018.
$2.99/min Must be 18yrs. Serv-U 619-645-8434
PETS
Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure
breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755.
ROOMMATES
Female roommate needed for Spring at University
Commons. 2bdrm/2bath, $355/mo. Call Tammy, 764-
1048.
Part/Full-time help wanted. Apply within Piper's
Chevron. Texas Ave., University Dr.
Female roommate needed. 2bdrm/2bath. $287.50/mo.
W/D, on bus route. New apartments. 2-minutes from
campus. 821-6296.
QUALITY SALES PEOPLE. We have Full and Part
time evening telemarketing positions available immedi
ately. $7/hourly base pay + bonuses. Flexible sched
ules. Apply in person at: IMS, 700-Univ. Dr. E.,
Ste.104, C.Station (behind Golden Corral). 691-8682.
Male roommate, nonsmoker. $275/mo.
Own rm/ba. Call Richard, 846-3093.
+1/futilities.
Need female roommate. $197/mo. plus $25/utilities.
Close to campus. Kelli/Mica, 696-3291.
St. Joseph Regional Health Center is accepting applica
tions for a part-time Film Librarian to work evenings. Will
be responsible for the filing and retrieving of imaging
films and patient reports. H.S. grad or equiv. Interested
applicants can apply to the St. Joseph Regional Health
Center located at 2601 Osier Blvd., Bryan. E.O.E.
Roommate needed for spring. 2bdrm/1bath.
$212.50/mo. +1 futilities. Oak Forest Apartments in
Bryan. Call 775-3242.
Telephone Research. Weekend and evenings avail
able. Start at $5.25/hr. Flexible schedule. Call
IntelliQuest 268-5307.
Texas A&M Students Graduating Spring 1998. Your
opinions, perceptions, and recommendations are
requested for a focus (discussion) group on Monday,
November 10th or Tuesday, November 11th.
Participants will receive a $50.00 cash honorarium for
attending a 2 hour focus group session. All respondents
must be Texas A&M students graduating in Spring 1998
and have attended one or more job interviews by
November 10th. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
is preferred. We want ethnic diverse groups. If inter
ested, please contact Product Development & Marketing
Co. Phone 1-800-668-9581 or e-mail:
Pa, _Holiday_PDM@compuserve.com. Please advise if
undergraduate student or MBA' name ' P hone number
and ethnicity, undergraduate students must be in gen
eral business, marketing, engineering or finance/ bank
ing/ insurance. Thank You! P.D. (Pat) Holiday.
Transferring to U.T.? I'm a graduate leaving Austin.
Clean, considerate female undergraduate staying.
2bdrm/2ba. NW Austin. 1/2-rent $350/mo. Move-in
date flexible. Call Aggie friend for details 693-1697.
Will have own bdrm/bath plus student busing,
$257.50/mo. Christy, 589-3222.
SERVICES
AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of-fun, Laugh-a-lotl!
Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm),
W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm), Sat(10am-2:30pm),
Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations-Bank. Walk-ins wel
come $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-
Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early
(CP-0017).
TRAVEL
Earn Money and Free Tripsll Absolute Best Spring
Break Packages availablel! Individuals, student organi
zations, or small groups wanted!! Call Inter-Campus
Programs at 1-800-327-6013 or http://www.icpt.com
TUTORS
Waitstaft. $8-$10/hr. average. Flexible hours. Also
Cashier position. Apply Tues.-Fri., 2-4p.m. at Golden
Corral.
Experienced Tutor- Genetics, Math, Science, Spanish
H.S. and College. By appointment only. Small group
discount. Call 690-0738.
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energy and alertness 1 -888-776-5288.
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local delivery. V/MC/Disc. plus checks. (409)823-3307
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College Station Facility
UCS continues to grow with more than 2000 clients nationwide. We sell and support powerful
systems including PC’s, CRT’s, printers, modems, controllers, mainframes, and many other devices.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Will provide ongoing, daily support regarding the repair and maintenance of customized computer
systems to our technicians and clients base. Duties also involve testing and researching hardware
issues. Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
BENCH TECHNICIAN
Will involve component level repair of all UCS peripheral equipment at our College Station facility.
No travel involved. All tools and scopes provided. Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
required.
We offer full salary plus a complete benefits package including medical, dental and vision
insurance, direct deposit, 401k and semi-annual performance evaluations. UCS promotes a healthy
lifestyle by sponsoring a variety of sports events and hiring only non-tobacco users. E.O.E.
To apply, please call our Recruiting Headquarters at:
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trol, but we didn’t. I think y<
learn hard lessons every b;
game. This [loss) is a hard less<
to learn. “
Smith injure
£0| groin in loss
^ SAN FRANCISCO (AP)N
Emmitt Smith’s season of disa
pointment may have just becoi
a lot worse.
The Dallas Cowboys’ tailbai
with only one touchdown l|
year, was knocked out of Sunday
game against the San Francis
49ers when he strained his ; ;i
groin in the second quarter.
Smith was retaped in the loci
room and sat on the bench
wearing a baseball cap, not his&
met — for the final few series of t
first half.
He changed into street clott
during halftime, watching the rt
of the game from the sideline. i|
appeared to be walking ginger®
the sideline.
Smith, who had surgery on
right ankle in January, also v\
unable to finish Dallas’ gat
against Arizona on Sept. 7. He If
that game in the fourth quarl
with bruised ribs on his right sic
Smith, who entered the gai
fifth in the NFC with 688 yai
rushing, gained 31 yards on sev
carries before going out
Sunday’s game. His last carryjv 11]
a 5-yard run on the fifth play of 1
second quarter.
In seven previous seaso:
including three Super Bowl-w
ning campaigns, Smith had 1
touchdowns rushing — an avert
of just under one a game.
But his touchdown slump f
year is the most visible sign of 1
Cowboys’ overall offensive pre
lems. Dallas has been beset
offensive line problems, and ft
back Daryl Johnston is out folio
ing neck surgery.
Though Smith has run for itn
than 100 yards twice this seM
the Cowboys lost both gam
Before this season, the Cownl
were 47-5 when Smith rushed:
100 or more yards in a game. I
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