Jets Picked To Upset Washington In NFL Upset
New York Jets underdog by three points are forecast for a 27-24 upset over Washington. Weeb Ewbank notes their healthy quarterback while Sonny Jurgensen is out with a ruptured Achilles tendon, leaving Joe Namath to face Washington's veteran defense.
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NFL week preview with Jets Redskins and division jostling
Lee Fresh 'A' notes the Jets at 5-2 face the Redskins while Miami stays unbeaten at 7-0. Predictions show Jets win expected, with Lions Bears Falcons and Rams in key matchups. Cleveland Indians acquire pitcher Mike Hedlund from Kansas City Royals.
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Wells On Track To Return With Oilers After Probation Fight
Warren Wells says he is 70 to 75 percent ready to return to football after joining the Houston Oilers. He passed a physical and was added to the Oilers 40-man roster but will not play in the upcoming game at Cleveland. Wells must satisfy probation terms stemming from a conviction and is under California and Texas supervision.
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Baytown State Bank dominates Humble Credit Union in flag football
Baytown State Bank wins 16 to 3 over Humble Credit Union with touchdowns by Montgomery Frye and a safety. Simmons adds two extra points. Humble Credit Union scores a field goal by Weatherford. First Agency Insurers top Kickers 21 to 0 with Askew Brownfield and Smith scoring touchdowns and Zeringue kicking three extra points. Highlands beats Falcons 37 to 0 with Taylor Jannise Robinson Casey credited for touchdowns and Morisak kicking four extra points and a field goal.
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Campbell Aids Shoats' Win Over NTSU
Campbell, a middle linebacker for the Shoats, intercepted a pass to set up a touchdown and added a 12 yard return as North Texas State was defeated 42 to 6 in a Southwest Conference freshman football game. Arkansas hosts Tulsa to close the season next week.
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Duck Permit Notice for Wallisville Reservoir Hunts
The Corps of Engineers in Galveston now issues duck hunting permits for the Wallisville Reservoir area replacing the Anahuac office. All federal areas are open to hunting while state areas and forests are off limits. Opening day at Sam Houston National Forest brings large crowds and occasional accidents as hunters pursue deer and other game.
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Dr McMurrey Wins Baytown Bass Club Event
Dr S P McMurrey of the Baytown Bass Club won a Lake Livingston tournament with a 72 pound bass string. Louis Carter placed second with 14 pounds. The note urges hunters to know their target and mentions 12 Baytown area bass clubs seeking members. The column also notes Trinity Bay speckled trout, rising winds, and Gulf trout activity.
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Owls Face Tech After Loss to SMU and Texas Tilt
Houston report on Rice Owls coach Al Conover preparing for the Texas Tech game after a 45 0 setback to Texas and a missed return from Rodrigo. The Owls seek improvement with Rodirigo Bar and Barnes unavailable, facing a rugged Red Raiders defense at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Fresh B Wins First For Sterling Freshmen B
Sterling Freshmen B beat Al 18 to 14 at Sterling active field Thursday afternoon for victory number one. Jakie Simms scored twice including a 20 yard run before halftime and a 25 yard run in the third. Harold Norfleet added a one yard TD as Sterling led 18 to 6 in the fourth. Raymond Goudy led the defense as the 1-5-1 Vols prepared to face North Shore next Thursday.
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Borowiak Advances In World Championship Tennis Tour
Jeff Borowiak upset second seed Arthur Ashe in the first round and then defeated Cliff Richey in the second round with set scores of 6 4 2 6 7 6 in Goteborg Sweden.
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Nebraska Colorado in Big 8 spotlight
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney thanks the Black Shirt defense as the 15th ranked Buffaloes visit in a key Big 8 clash. Colorado's power running could test Nebraska’s streak of shutouts and defend national title pressure as Alabama heads toward the SEC title.
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Astrodome Indoor Motorcycle Championships Named Gold Cup Race
The Astrodome hosts the sixth annual indoor motorcycle championships on January 26 and 27 as part of the Yamaha Gold Cup series. Top riders compete for more than 26000 in purses with a steeplechase night and a brake free short track race. Texas and Louisiana state titles are featured events.
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Lee Invitational Cross Country Meet Field Revealed
Robert E. Lee hosts the invitational with freshmen at 9 10 a m junior varsity at 9 30 a m and varsity at 9 58 a m. Teams include Houston Jesuit South Houston Pasadena Deer Park Spring Woods Memorial Madison Clear Creek Dickinson Texas City Brazosport and Clear Lake.
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