Gander Football Banquet Jan. 23
Chena Gilstrap of UT Arlington will headline the Robert B. Lee football banquet on January 23 at the Ramada l Tower. Gander football earned a 10-2 record, were district co champions, and reached the regional state playoffs before losing to Port Arthur 27-15. Awards include the Dan Stallworth Award, Piyi Kern Award, and James Gay Award.
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Giants Meet in Louisville as Gilmore and McDaniels Clash
The 7-foot-2 Artis Gilmore of Jacksonville and 7-foot Jim McDaniels of Western Kentucky square off in Freedom Hall Louisville in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup between two unbeaten top ten teams. Jacksonville sits No. 4, Western Kentucky No. 10, with a capacity crowd expected to witness a showcase of two giants and a test of national contenders.
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Bengtson Resigns as Packers Coach and GM
The Green Bay Packers announced the resignation of Phil Bengtson at age 57, ending a three year era under Lombardi’s shadow. The team posted a 6-4 record this season, its worst since 1954, with injuries to star quarterback Bart Starr and others signaling a troubling decline after Lombardi’s tenure.
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SWC Will Try Again After Tight Tech Loss
The Associated Press reports Texas Tech fell 67-66 to Colorado in a game where Tech accrued 15 second half fouls. With Texas Tech at 4-4, Colorado stands 4-2 as other SWC teams await tonight’s matchups against Rice Tulsa and TCU. Cliff Meely scored 20 and Greg Lowery 18 for Tech. Jim Creighton and Dudley Mitchell each added 15 for Colorado.
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Brunson To Show No Film On Notre Dame Texas Classic
The Brunson will air 10 minutes of Notre Dame vs SMU highlights from 1949 as part of football lore ahead of the Texas Notre Dame matchup. The feature revisits Doak Walker’s injury absence, Kyle Rote’s duel with Leon Hart, and a 27-20 Notre Dame comeback. Gordon McLendon narrates.
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Cavaliers Continue Drouth Deepens as Bulls Rally
The Cleveland Cavaliers slumped to 0-28 after a 121-80 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Cleveland’s only wins this season came against expansion clubs Buffalo and Portland, as the club nears what would be the worst NBA record. Other results: Philadelphia over Phoenix in overtime, Seattle over New York, Atlanta over Los Angeles, while ABA action saw Kentucky defeat Pittsburgh and Indiana beat Florida.
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Coaching upheaval sweeps college and pro football
New York AP reports a nationwide coaching shake up as 18 major college coaches left posts, with several hiring elsewhere and openings at major programs like Dartmouth, Florida State, Harvard, Iowa, and Tulane. Pro ranks show three openings and multiple head-spot concerns across NFL teams.
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Cowboys Lions Set for Saturday NFL Showdown Thriller
The Cowboys and Lions clash in a 4 p.m. EST national CBS game as Dallas aims to extend a five game win streak against Detroit’s top NFC defense led by Mel Farr and Dick LeBeau. Dallas counters with top rushing threat and interceptions while Detroit seeks another win at 28 steals. Earlier at Baltimore NBC airs Bengals vs Colts as Paul Brown and Don McCafferty renew ties in a marquee AFC tilt.
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Dallas Cowboys optimism fueled by underdog tag
Dallas middle linebacker LeRoy Jordan called the Cowboys three point underdogs to the Detroit Lions in the NFC playoff game. He recalled the 38 0 loss to St Louis on November 1 that season, arguing Dallas has found its form with a five week stretch of strong defense and no touchdowns for 17 quarters. Jordan cautioned against past playoff doubts, insisting the team may have learned from earlier failures.
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Ivy League stars praised for Shrine game showing
SAN FRANCISCO AP Ivy Leaguers in the East-West Shrine football game are forecast to perform well according to East Coach John Pont. Pont praises Ivy Jordan at Alabama League while noting Bear Bryant era influence and rising confidence after five weeks of preparation. Pont previously coached Yale, then Indiana, with Carmen Cozza having become Yale head coach.
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Conroe Rangers Edge Sterling in Last Seconds
Conroe Tigers upset Ross Sterling 60 59 as Larry Derr scored the winning layup with six seconds left. Derr led Conroe with 15 points, Uriah Barnaby 14, and Willie Smith 13 as Sterling suffered its sixth loss at home this season. The game featured a see saw fourth quarter with tied 23 23 at halftime and multiple lead changes before the final ruling and clock confusion.
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Oilers trade Wilkerson for Frazier amid seven exhibition games
Houston Oilers announce a straight swap sending No. 1 draft pick Dough Wilkerson to the San Diego Chargers for tight end Willie Frazier. Frazier, a two time all pro, returns to Houston where he began in 1964. Oilers schedule seven pre season games including a Hall of Fame game in Canton and a clash with the Saints in New Orleans.
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Texas A I Named Top NAIA Football Team
Texas A I I was named the top Division I football team of the 1970 season by the NAIA rating committee. The Oilers, 11 1 in exhibition season, received 160 points and four first place votes. Jacksonville State 131 points, Platteville 115, Wofford 104, New Mexico Highlands 93. Oilers open pre season with road games against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Team schedule previews home games with opponents
The team will host the New York Giants on August 9 for their first home game. Other home dates include Philadelphia on August 21, Dallas on August 26, and Chicago on September 4.
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