SMU Prepares for A Dream Coaching Hire In Dallas
SMU faces a quick coaching replacement after Hayden Fry's dismissal. President Paul Hardin seeks top national candidates as the 7-4 season yield and 14 returning starters promise a strong program next year. Key players back include Keith Bobo Alvin Maxson and Wayne Morris with Kenney Harrison returning on a stout defense.
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Rams Rally To Defeat 49ers In Candlestick Tilt
Los Angeles Rams upset San Francisco 49ers 26 16 at Candlestick Park before 61 215 on national TV. Roman Gabriel despite elbow tendonitis threw two touchdown passes 26 yards to Bob Klein and 39 yards to Wille Ellison and directed the offense amid a late season NFC West bid.
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Dallas Chaparrals Acquire Art Becker From Nets
The Dallas Chaparrals signed veteran ABA forward Art Becker, 6-8, from the New York Nets in exchange for cash and a high draft choice. Becker has five ABA seasons and played for New York Indiana and the Houston Mavericks with a 13 point per game career scoring average. To make room for Becker the Chaps placed former Davidson star Mike Maluy on waivers.
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Leonard Wins Two Of Three In Basketball Meet
The Leonard boys beat Celeste 62 44 as Roland London led with 20 points while Shelton scored 19 for Celeste. The A team won 62 54 with Lee Pemberton scoring 15 45 points and Bobby Walker had 22 for Celeste. Celeste girls defeated Leonard 53 41 with Debbie Abernathy scoring 27 and Joanna Keys adding 26 for Leonard.
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UCLA Ranked No 1 in First UPI Basketball Poll
UCLA received all first place votes in the inaugural UPI Coaches poll with 310 points, riding a 41 game win streak and 3-0 start to the season. Florida State, Maryland, Minnesota, and Marquette follow in the top five, with Long Beach State rising to sixth and North Carolina State dropping to seventh. Southwestern Louisiana and Kentucky also among the top ten.
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USC Trojans Top Poll Unanimously No 1 in 1972 Football
USC finishes 11-0 and undefeated, earning unanimous No 1 by all 35 coaches on the UP International Ratings. Oklahoma drops from 10-0-1 to No 2 after 1 loss. Alabama falls to fourth as Texas, Michigan, Nebraska and LSU follow. Rose Bowl opponent Ohio State ranked third. Coach John McKay marks his second perfect season and third national title for USC.
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Savoy and Howe Split Twin Bill in Tight Battles
In a twin bill Monday night Savoy and Howe split results. Savoy girls overwhelmed with 72 to 32 as Vicki Burris poured in 32 and Wanda Sherer 26. Howe boys edged Savoy 72 to 69 led by Hill's 20 points while Donny Whitlock top scored for Savoy with 15 alongside Moore Hawk and Cloer.
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Browns face Bengals with no new linemen in Saturday lineup
Cleveland expected to start the same offensive line as injuries limit options. Jed Hueaglin may return, replacing Bob DeMario and Jim Houston while Rich Jackson could fill in at defense for Nek Roman if needed.
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Bonham Girls Fall twice to Farmersville in Monday Games
Bonham girls lost both games to Farmersville on Monday night. In varsity, Farmersville won 36 to 32 with Tina Justice scoring 19 for Bonham and Craddock 22 for Farmersville. The Farmersville junior varsity beat Bonham 27 to 6, Debbie Mounted leading Bonham JV with six points. The event took place at Sam Rayburn Lemus.
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Bearcats Defeat Warriors In District Basketball Showdown
Sherman Bearcats surged from a early miscue to crush Bonham Warriors 43 to 21. Day led Sherman with 24 points as Ports brothers Tony and Harold paced Bonham with 15 and 14 points. Warriors struggled to score.
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Leonard Players Dominate All Area Grid Team
Three players from the 1972 Leonard football squad earned spots on the Greenville Herald-Banner All Area teams. Ricky Ross earned defensive player of the year and a linebacker spot, Gary Jones is a defensive halfback, and Russell Pemberton made the offensive center.
Sam Rayburn Tourney Open With Many Teams
The Sam Rayburn basketball tournament begins Thursday with both boys and girls teams. Games start at 8 am and a large number of teams are entered. Finals are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
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