Ships In Overtime- 2nd AEL Rally Cut Off, 72-70
The Robert E Lee Ganders lost 72-70 in overtime to Brazosport Exporters in the Houston Jaycee Basketball Tournament. Sidney Thomas led Lee with 16 points while Avie Thomas grabbed 15 rebounds and Acie 15 points. Lee shot 60 percent at the line but only 37 percent from the floor and must rebound before facing Deer Park next Tuesday.
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Barbers Hill Eagles Fall To Hardin Jefferson In Tournament
Hardin Jefferson defeated Barbers Hill 92-79 in a single elimination tournament. James Clark scored 22 points and Keith Ray added 20 as Barbers Hill begins district play Tuesday night against Tarkington at 8 p.m. The Eagles drop to a 3-3 season record.
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Packers and Cowboys face NFL title clash in Green Bay
Donny Anderson of Green Bay says his home state ties to Texas add personal incentive as the Packers meet the Cowboys for the NFL crown in Green Bay. He notes he’s from Texas and played at Texas Tech, eyeing the matchup with extra pride.
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Rangers Play Here Saturday at Home
The Ross Sterling Rangers host Sterling of Houston in a nondistrict warm-up game as the district race looms. Dallas-area star David Dixon is noted for outside shooting and driving. Ranger coach Woody Walker cited Dixon's performance against Pasadena in the Houston Jaycee Tournament as impressive.
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Old Oiler Primes Toe For Sunday
Veteran George Blanda predicts the Oakland Raiders will win the AFL championship, aiming to defeat the Houston Oilers before a sellout Coliseum crowd. He cites past success and believes the Raiders will dominate for years, referencing league history and his own playoff chemistry with Oakland.
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Panthers Top Mount Carmel Rebels In Anahuac Narrow Win
Anahuac Panthers defeated Mount Carmel Rebels 52 to 41 Thursday night. The Panthers led from the start and held the advantage throughout. Tomball Cougars visit Anahuac Friday at 8 pm, with the B team at 6 30 pm. Anahuac now carries a 13 3 season record.
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