UH Bruins Clash In Astrodome Showdown
The University of Houston hosts UCLA in a top ranked duel in the Astrodome on January 20, projected to draw about 55,000. UCLA led by Lew Alcindor, the defending NCAA champs, brings a perfect record and a strong supporting cast including Lacey Lynn Sweek Nielsen Sutherland and Saner to face Houston led by Elvin Hayes in a battle billed as the year’s biggest basketball event.
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Baytown Cagers Seek Second Win Over Baytown Rivals
Ganders host La Marque and Rangers face Ball High as district 124A action nears. REL already beat Ball 58 56 and Sterling beat La Marque 60 57. Sterling and REL boast improved form while Ball and Deer Park loom as strong threats in South Zone.
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Bay-Tex area cage squads enter district play Friday
Bay-Tex area teams move into district competition with La Porte Barbers Hill Anahuac Crosby hosting, Dayton Channelview on road tests. La Porte aims to break 1-15 season with Central, Channelview seeks upset of Alvin after a 10 point loss to Dickinson. Anahuac Crosby Dayton open District 24-24. Barbers Hill predicted to extend 4-0 league start.
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Schreiner Spills Rebels 94-81 In TJCAC Bout
Schreiner Institute defeated Lee College 94-81 in Kerrville, using a balanced attack with seven players in double figures. Ronnie Browder led Lee with 12 points, while Schreiner's Pat Biescadecki, Dean Krueger, and Gary Gool scored 14 each as Schreiner moved further in the Texas Junior College Conference race.
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Baytown Highlands Split Twin Bill Cagers
Baytown and Highlands split a junior basketball doubleheader. Baytown 7th graders won 34-21 over Highlands, while Highlands 8th graders defeated Baytown 29-21. Highlands tops season play 3-3 for 7th and 3-3 for 8th. Baytown sits 1-5 for upper grades, 5-1 for prep.
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Billie Jean King Named 1967 Female Athlete of the Year
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California won the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 1967. She outpaced Kathy Whitworth and Peggy Fleming in a 372-journalist vote earning 196 first place votes and 854 points. Whitworth had 70 first places and 523 points while Fleming finished third with 43 firsts and 392 points.
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Drake LSU Big Guns Shine Under Pressure
Drake edged Wichita State 74 74 after two late free throws by Draper as Williams stole the ball. Willie McCarter led Drake with 18. LSU rout Tulane 91 59 with Maravich scoring 52 in New Orleans. his 540 points in 12 games boost season avg to 45.8. Dayton-St Louis, Kentucky Wesleyan Southern Illinois, and other Thursday games noted.
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Former Eagles Honored At Lamar Tech Cardinal Awards
Former Barber's Hill stars Randy McCollum and Bill Kilgore received Lamar Tech Cardinal squad honors. McCollum named best team player, Kilgore as outstanding offensive back after notable seasons. McCollum set a school record with 145 of 230 passing for 1,557 yards and 14 touchdowns. Kilgore shattered Lamar Tech reception records with 44 catches for 687 yards and seven touchdowns. Kilgore earned All Southland Conference honors as a sophomore and again this year. McCollum received honorable mention. The duo, nicknamed the Barber's Hill battery, helped Eagles under coach Lloyd Kelley.
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Graham's 68 Leads Crosby Campaign Opener
Graham of Nashville shot a 68 in the opening round at Pebble Beach to lead Bing Crosby's 1968 golf campaign event. Arnold Palmer, rusty from a two month layoff, struggled with a double bogey and two bogeys in three holes while others started sharp.
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