Peterson’s Rice job came after reluctant switch from FSU
A Miami Herald column details Bill Peterson’s scramble between Florida State University and Rice. Peterson sought FSU athletic director, accepted Rice at $35,000, regretted next morning, and could not back out as Rice officials pushed him to commit.
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Dallas Bidding For Super Bowl
Dallas leaders campaign to host the 1972 world championship game at Texas Stadium. Warren Woodward will chair the committee to lasso NFL approval, with Clint Murchison pushing the civic effort to impress owners and secure a covered stadium.
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Gun Club to Elect New Officers at Tuesday Meeting
The Gulf Coast Gun Club will elect new officers at 6 30 p m Tuesday meeting held at the Sterling Municipal Library. Members may renew memberships and discuss proposed land for a new rifle range.
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Rangers and Ganders clash in Baytown finale at Gander Gym
Baytown basketball showdown pits REL and Ross Sterling in a District 244A finale. Rangers trail tied for third, Ganders sit in fourth. Last meeting ended 78-74 with Sterling ahead in the fourth period. Player notes include Carl Barnett leading Rangers with 367 points. JV games precede the 7:30 p.m. varsity tipoff.
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Barber 5 Keg King Wins Baytown La Porte Bowling Meet
Bill's Barber Shop clinched the Baytown La Porte city bowling tournament at Bay Lanes with a 3246 team score, besting Pitt Grill 3092 and FMC 3075. Top players included George Mills Gene Taylor T J Kenna Bill Williamson and Mike Hammon with Holley Wells winning All Events at 1938.
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South Carolina 88 Houston 71 in Columbia game
Seventh ranked South Carolina routed Houston 88 71 as five Gamecocks scored in double figures. A near capacity 12 571 crowd watched Houston lose its fifth game of the season. South Carolina improved to 17 4 and six game winning streak. Houston visits Lamar Tech and Jacksonville next.
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Two Volkswagens Mound The Stick Shift Debate
A discussion contrasts two Volkswagens the standard manual and the automatic stick shift Super Bestia. The automatic option simplifies driving by removing the clutch and frequent shifts, starting in Drive 1 then Drive 2 at 55 mph, and promises better fuel efficiency versus typical cars, with optional extra cost.
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Baylor favored as Knodel won’t predict big game winner
Associated Press notes Don Knodel declines to pick a winner in the Baylor vs. TCU showdown but leans Baylor due to schedule. He cites Baylor shooters and defense, while noting TCU rebound edge. Other listed games include Tech at Arkansas and Rice at SMU amid standings shifts.
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Ganders Hold Wild Game Feed At High School Cafeteria
About 500 people attended the annual Robert. E. Lee Booster Club wild game feed in the high school cafeteria. Don Trull was to speak but had other commitments. A highlight film of the Dallas Cowboys 1970 season was shown.
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McDaniel To Be Home Wednesday
Lindy McDaniel of the New York Yankees is set to leave Hermann Hospital in Houston on Wednesday after wisdom tooth surgery. He lives in Baytown and had the operation Thursday. reports say he also had facial growth removal surgery. He will likely report to spring training in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, around March 2 or 3.
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