Colts and Raiders Dominate NFL Playoff Progress
Colts down Vikings 24 14 and Raiders crush Chiefs 41 6 as AFL and NFL contenders set up Super Bowl semis. Browns upset Cowboys 21 20 to claim NFL East title while Jets and Raiders eye Sunday matchups. Lamonica throws five TDs for Oakland, Morrall two for Baltimore as defense dominates.
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Schoolboy Champions Crowned With Four Texas Titles
The Associated Press reports Texas schoolboy football champions crowned. Reagan repeated as Class AAAA champion by defeating Odessa Permian 17 to 11. Lubbock Estacado won Class AAA 14 to 0 over Refugio. Daingerfield edged Lufkin Dunbar 7 to 6 for Class AA, and Sonora upset Path 9 to 0 for Class A. Reagan’s two-title run included a 2 yard pass to Mike Bayer and a 1 yard TD by De Ealey.
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Rangers Split Texas City Cage Tourney Action
Ross Sterling Rangers won 66 4 over Houston St. Thomas then lost 81 60 to La Marque in the Texas City basketball tourney Consolation round. Johnny Coleman led scoring with 20 in the morning, 24 in the final, while coach Woody Walker noted rebounding and defense issues.
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Baseball Searching For Leader
In Chicago AP reports the search for a new baseball commissioner to please both leagues began with rumors centering on Sen. Phillip Hart of Michigan as a $100,000-a-year candidate. After 19 ballots and 14 hours, owners remained stalemated at 1 a.m. EST with six names in play, most of whom faded. Lee MacPhail emerges as a potential remaining option, Eckert’s former assistant who left to join the New York Yankees as VP. The process pitted traditionalist Chub Feeney against the reformer Mike Burke across ten ballots.
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SWC Squads In Tourneys A Loss Nation
Southwest Conference basketball teams spread across the nation for holiday tournaments as seven of eight members seek to bolster a 25 24 conference record. TCU leads with a 1 loss and heads to the California Winter Classic in Santa Barbara, Baylor faces the East Carolina Classic in Greenville, Rice enters the Kodak tournament in Rochester, SMU hosts an All Sports event, and Texas Tech is idle.
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Bridgers Pressed as OSU Head Coach Candidate
John Bridgers, who resigned under fire as Baylor football coach this season, is being considered for the head coaching job at Oklahoma State University. He is the first head coach from a major college program known to be eyed for the position.
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La Porte Gridders Dominate All-District Honors
La Porte Bulldogs place three on All-12-3A defensive team: end Carlos Vasquez guard Joseph Walker and linebacker Norris Hammers. Several teammates earn honorable mention and first team spots on offense and defense, with Alvin High also claiming multiple selections after a semifinal run.
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Rebels Fall Narrowly In 63-62 Sprawl At Angelina
Angelina College edged the Lee Rebels 63-62 in Lufkin in a tight game from start to finish. Ricky Beal led Lee with 16 points while Steve Welch and Sam Ballard added 14 each. Rebels rebound strong but shot poorly, with Lavoy Darden and Ballard as top rebounders. Rebels head into Christmas, resume Jan 4, and open San Jacinto tourney Jan 3 against Victoria at 4 p.m.
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REL JV Knocks Off Hobert E Lee in Cypress Fairbanks Tourney
REL JV opened with a 48 6 loss to Sam Houston and later beat Conroe 43 3 in consolation. They lost to South Houston 58 49 in the consolation final as John Savell scored 11 and 9 points in the two wins and John Beatty totaled 12 4 and 1 in the three games. The team resumes Dec 6 before the Jan 2 Beltary Tournament in Houston under coach Bu Thompson as they prepare for district play.
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Sterling JV Triumphs In Clear Creek Consolation
Sterling junior varsity won the consolation bracket of the Clear Creek JV basketball tournament in League City. They defeated Pasadena 35 33 in the consolation final after opening with a 65 37 morning win over LaMarque. Carl Barnett 12 and Bruce Nelson 12 led the nightcap scoring. Mark Ocker keyed the defense. Sterling next plays Cypress Fairbanks at 6 p.m. Friday.
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Adelphi Soccer Captain From Greece Aims High
A CAPTAIN FROM GREECE GARDEN CITY NY AP Tom Caranicolas native of Myrina Lemnos Greece captains Adelphi University's soccer team. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 164 pounds. He scored 14 goals in his first two varsity seasons. Former New York Yankee pitcher Bill Stafford hopes to flip With the Seatue Pilots next season.
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