Culp Wins George Halas Trophy as 1973 NFL Defensive Star
Houston Oilers nose guard Curley Culp, 6-1 265, was named the George Halas Trophy winner for 1973 in a NEA poll of players captains and team reps. The article traces his career from Kansas City to Houston, his role in Oilers’ 3-4 defense, and notes rivals Wally Chambers and Jack Ham as close contenders.
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Chicago Bears
Joe Greene
Gideon Named Texas Amateur Athlete of the Year
Jim Gideon of the University of Texas earned the Amateur Athlete of the Year honor from the Texas Sports Writers Association after leading the Longhorns to the NCAA baseball title.
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Halas Trophy Winners List for NFL Defensive Players of the Year
The Halas Trophy honors the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Winners include 1963 Dick Butkus from the Chicago Bears, 1966 Larry Wilson of the St. Louis Cardinals, 1967 Deacon Jones and 1968 Deacon Jones of the Los Angeles Rams, 1970 Dick Butkus of the Chicago Bears, 1971 Carl Eller of Minnesota, 1972 Joe Greene of Pittsburgh, 1973 Alan Page of Minnesota, 1974 Joe Greene of Pittsburgh, and 1975 Curley Culp of the Houston Oilers.
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Brazile Named AP Defensive Rookie Of The Year
Robert Brazile, Jackson State standout turned Houston Oilers star, earned the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honor. The 6-4, 250-pound outside linebacker impressed with speed, tackling and versatility, hinting at a potential future as a top NFL defender. Oilers coach Bum Phillips praised him as a future superstar, noting his impact from his first season.
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Texas players place in ballot standings
Texas quarterback Marty Akins finished second in the ballot. Texas A&M linebacker Fd Simonini placed third and Houston golfer Keth Fereus was fourth.
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Baytown YMCA Starts New Gymnastics Sessions
Baytown YMCA launches a new gymnastics program beginning January 1 with eight week sessions. Classes run twice weekly for ages five to seven, girls six to nine, and boys eight and up with levels from beginner to advanced. Registration ongoing, $14 member and $25 nonmember. call 427 1797 for details.
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City Cage Results and Player Scores Snapshot
Sporting results show Screaming Eagles and Knicks tied 28 all with Eagles Rivon scoring 13 and Knicks Bass 12 Estes Sporting Goods defeat Bad Company 62 21 led by Askew 18.1 while Bad’s Everett adds 8 Liberty edges Warriors 49 36 with Liberty Hackett 15 and Warriors Talman 10.
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Gout Clouds Baytown Showdown With Kyle Galled By Goat
Baytown Sun Trotsers coach Kyle is uncertain to play versus Big Al's Bunch at Sterling Stadium. Medical spokesman calls his gout touch and go as presale tickets go on sale offering adults 1.25 dollars, students 15 cents.
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Broncos Frustration Resolution Sparks Colorado House Session
A resolution denouncing the frustrations caused by the Denver Broncos season was introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives on Wednesday, reflecting mounting discontent over the team’s performance.
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Wind and Tide Forecast From Sun Outdoor Guide
National Weather Service says clear and cold through Friday with temperatures from the mid 40s to the lower 20s Northeasterly winds 2 to 18 mph bay waters rough small craft advisories in effect offshore waves up to 10 feet tides two to three feet below normal Two high tides Friday on Galveston Beach at 10 26 a m and 6 15 p m Two low tides 3 19 a m and 2 30 p m Haintiy Bay fishing hampered by cold northerly winds near emptying Trinity Bay camps high and dry only HL P discharge canal yielded fish Frozen bait dunkers caught small pan fish including sand trout Galveston piers saw whiting and sand trout catches most camps closed a cruise ship operator waited for warmer weather Lake Livingston fishing limited to heated barges as fishermen stayed home Barrow s Ranch cold weather slowed duck and goose hunting with limits scarce but many carried birds home for supper.
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Miller Seeks Encore In Tucson Open After Historic Run
Arizona report says Miller, aiming for a second Tucson Open title, finished last season with a record-setting stretch and faces the 1976 event with high confidence. He matched a string of sub-60 rounds, won by 24 strokes, and enters as the man to beat at the 7,200 yard Tucson National.
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District 26 hoops set with multiple Friday games
Ross REL Eye Wins Sterling and Robert E Lee meet in District 26 action while other AAAA games rule Friday night. Sterling sits at 10 10 overall and 24 in district play with 38 23 season marks for AEL. Junior varsity follows with 7 30 p m tip offs, and Lee College returns after a two month layoff to face Brazosport in the Laredo Invitational starting Friday and Saturday.
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