Semifinals Set for High School Football Finals
Semifinals determine state finalists with Sonora vs Pflugerville and Iowa Park vs Refugio in Class A and AA. Sonora dominated Petersburg 49 8 while Pflugerville edged White Oak 7 6. Iowa Park beat Haskell 14 13 and Refugio toppled Friendswood 26 7.
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Rangers Triumph in Clear Creek Tourney Semis
Sterling defeated Forest Park of Beaumont 66 57 to set up a Saturday 2 p m final against John Marshall San Antonio Tony and Carl Barnett led Sterling with 22 and 16 points and Carl added eight rebounds Forest Park had 24 from Reeves and 20 from Davis but missed more shots from the field Sterling shot 47 percent to Forest Park 39 percent. Robert E Lee suffered a 86 50 loss to Kashmere and plays McArthur Saturday.
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Orange Blossom Classic shifts to night for first time in 37 years
Florida A&M athletic director Jake Gaither notes a change as the Orange Blossom Classic moves to a night game featuring the Rattlers against Jacksonville State, marking a departure from its 37-year all-black format. Florida A&M, 5-4 under rookie coach Pete Griffin, pursues an upset while Colorado and Tulane highlight a busy bowl slate alongside Montana vs North Dakota State and other regional showdowns.
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Miracle Blanda and Dawkins Meet in Chiefs Raiders Showdown
Blanda the veteran benchwarmer looms as Oakland hosts Kansas City in a pivotal AFC Western clash. Len Dawson backs the Chiefs while Podolak gains late-season ground with a 139-yard rushing day. Both teams sit 7-3-2 with playoff stakes and division tiebreakers in play.
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Baylor Salvages Cage Win Over Arizona Wildcats
Baylor edged Arizona 101-91 as Bobby Thompson closed with four late buckets after an 81-81 tie. Oregon crushed Texas A&M 94-70, Nebraska beat Texas Christian 69-64, while Chuck Jura led Nebraska with 22 points and 6-10 center.
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Bruins
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Tom Stanton
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TCU
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Eugene Kennedy
Stan Love
Oregon Ducks
Aggies
Cougars Aim For Cage Title
Houston hosts Tulane in a dominant 91-60 win as defense cripples the Green Wave with a full court press that produced 15 steals. Dwight Davis leads with 20 points and 14 rebounds while Poo Welch adds 19 as Houston advances to the Bluebonnet Bowl final against Oregon, who beat Texas A&M 94-70.
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Dwight Davis
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Dancer's Image Is Exonerated In Derby Dispute
Franklin Circuit Court Judge Henry Meigs ruled Dancer's Image won the 1968 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified on urinalysis. The purse, now $133,273 with interest, to be paid to Dancer's Image, Forward Pass, Francie's Hat, and TV Commercial. Fuller to recover court costs. Kentucky Racing Commission may appeal.
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Eagles Triumph in Barbers Hill Tourney
Barbers Hill defeated Spring 70 to 56 in second round action as Ricky Brazell scored 32 and Keith Elliott added 23 to lead the Eagles. Russ Lund posted 24 for Spring. Eagles were set to play Dayton at noon Saturday with finals at 8 p.m.
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Houston Cougars Southwest Conference bid undecided
The University of Houston's status as a potential Southwest Conference member will be announced at a news conference after the winter meeting. Texas backs Houston's bid to join the eight-member league, which requires six votes. Faculty reps met Friday and planned another session today before the announcement.
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