Rangers rally past Eagles in key district clash
Sterling High School, led by coach Al Dennis, toppled Smiley 140 in a hard fought game, signaling continued playoff hopes for the Rangers while the Eagles faced a setback as Baytown looms for the 1972 postseason. Sterling praised for disciplined defense and timely plays amid a high powered Eagle offense.
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Rangers Halt Eagles On Fourth and One At Blue 16
The Rangers stopped a critical fourth and one at the Blue 16 with tackles by Jim Muckleroy Dwight Chandler and Gary Bender on Fred Junior as Sterling led 7-0. Ricky Moody starred with a 210 pound interception and two fumble recoveries. Sterling held the Eagles to minus three rushing yards in the final half and 114 for the game while scoring two touchdowns plus a late two yard rush by Dane Listi. The win marked Sterling’s sixth straight and 11 district wins in a row as coach Al Dennis eyes Robe rt E Lee next.
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Figuring Out 20-AAAA Playoff Scenario Rules
Athletic Director Pete Sultis explains ground rules for the District 20-AAAA race. Sterling Rangers and Lee Ganders must win next two games and Smiley three remainers for a Sterling Lee playoff on Friday November 17 at Stallworth Stadium.
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Arnie Won’t Quit After Sahara Loss
In Las Vegas Arnold Palmer, 43, loses by one stroke to Lanny Wadkins in the Sahara Invitational final round. Palmer declares he will keep playing well past Wadkins retirement, stating he has no plans to quit.
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Sterling Fifth Rangers Win Clear Creek Cross Country Title
Sterling High won the Division I race at the Clear Creek Invitational cross country meet scoring 45 points. Pasadena Rayburn was second with 94, Galveston Ball third with 120, and Lee Ganders fourth with 130. Clear Creek won Division II with 23 points, Houston Stroke Jesuit second with 40.
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Junior and Senior Football Scores From Local League
In junior division Ruffneks beat Wasps 13 to 12 with Narvar Collins scoring on Ruffneks and Har vill for Wasps. Collins added an extra point. Ponies downed Shorthorns 19 12 with Harp K Goodman two touchdowns and P Goodman two for Shorthorns. K Goodman extra point. Vikings 12 Rebels 6. Brainer two TDs for Vikings. Chargers 8 Falcons 0. Lopez TD, no extra points. Cowboys and Braves scoreless. In senior division Vikings win 18 7 over Oilers as Byars runs in three TDs. Oilers add Winfort extra point. Hurricanes 0 Chiefs 0. Texans 14 Yellow Jackets 6. Lostack Roberts TDs, Yellow Jackets unavailable. Colts 22 Hornets 0. Parker Klas sing Willingham TDs, Parker adds safety and points. Eagles 32 Longhorns 0. Guenther Hite Revilles two, Atterbury two. Williams Revilles add extra points. STANDINGS Arperham Leeger.
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Nebraska Defense Dominates Opponents in 1972 Season
The 1972 Nebraska Cornhuskers powered to four straight shutouts led by a stingy defense. They crushed Forest Brook 42-0 and Oklahoma State 34-0 while repeatedly stifling opponents on the ground and through the air.
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Ganders Start Stretch Run After Muddy Victory
Schwendeman and Ernst led the Ganders with solid depth from Gary Hanson Kelvin Sigers Salvador Razo David Walker Carl Williams Tim Hazelwood and Jerry Creel. The offense gained 289 yards led by Robert Walmsley with 94 on nine carries as REL heads toward a tough District 20-AAAA stretch including MacArthur Galena Park and Sterling. MacArthur visit at Stallworth Stadium is first.
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