Coogs Struggle With Subpar 1972 Schedule At Home
Houston Cougars face disappointment as a 6-4-1 record under coach Bill Yeoman lags behind rivals. The era includes a tough upcoming game against Cincinnati, while star players like D. C. Nobles and running back Puddin Jones aim to carry the Veer attack and keep local fans at home.
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Nettles Loses First Race At San Marcos Meet
Sterling ace Larry Nettles placed second in the opening race as Lane Mitchell of Alamo Heights won in 11 06. The Rangers dominated, taking the team title at the San Marcos Invitational cross country meet with Edinburg second, Alamo Heights third, and Calallen first in the freshmen division.
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Rangers Eye Playoff Bid After Baytown Showdown
The Sterling Rangers dominated Robert E Lee 7 0 in Baytown to secure a 9 game win streak and move toward a bi district date with Houston Washington. Lee struggled to stop the Ranger ground game and the defense limited the Ganders there is 83 yards rushing for AEL.
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Anahuac Clinches Playoff Status in District 18-AA Tie
Anahuac, tri champion of District 18-AA, earns a bi district playoff berth after a 18 AA three way tie with Hamshire Fannet and Orangefield. The Panthers close the season with an 18 14 loss and win the coin flip to advance alongside Baytown Sterling and Barbers Hill. Sterling faces Houston Washington at Baytown Stallworth Stadium while Barbers Hill meets Wallis in Spring.
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Dolphins Win AFC East Clinches Playoff Bid
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 28-24 to take the AFC East title, their 10th straight win, and move toward an undefeated regular season with four games left. Coach Don Shula declared Super Bowl or bust as Dallas, Cleveland, Oakland, and other NFL results shuffled division races.
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Oilers Fall to Packers as Playoff Hopes Fade
Houston suffered a 23-10 defeat to Green Bay in a game highlighted by MacArthur Lane's 36 yard rushing score and a key 68 yard punt return TD for the Packers. Dan Pastorini struggled as Paul Robinson Fred Willis and Dave Smith provided Houston's offense, accounting for most of the yardage in a losing effort.
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Sterling B Harriers Take Third in Forest Park Meet
Sterling split its cross country teams with the B squad finishing third at Forest Park Invitational in Beaumont. Garland Barnett won the two mile race in 16 17, while Claude Watkins, Gus Wilson, Wille Martin, Ben May, Danny Elkins and Richard Davis placed among the top twenty. Lester Corbell finished second in the novice division with 10 57.8, followed by Billy Aikin 17th and James Hebert 36th.
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