Reagan Wheatley clash energizes Texas high school playoffs
Texas quarterfinals spotlight Reagan and Wheatley as top matchups amid a slate that includes Washington vs Galveston and Plano vs Henderson. Reagan seeks a 27 game win streak while Wheatley aims for an upset to derail the defending Class AAAA champions.
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Rick Barry Carries Oaks Toward ABA Title
Rick Barry poured in 30 points as the Oakland Oaks crushed the New York Nets 139-122 to improve to 18-3 in the ABA. Barry bounced back with 19 in the second half after a 11 point first half. Walt Simon led the Nets with 29 and Denver beat Minnesota 119-118 while Indiana outscored New Orleans 118-115.
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Larry Jones
Deaver
Connie Hawkins
Minnesota
Be Nelolicky
Indiana
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New Orleans
Bonham Warriors Win First Game In Greenville Tourney
The Bonham Purple Warriors defeated the J J Pearce Mustangs 40 to 33 to reach the Greenville tournament semi finals. Preston Anderson led Bonham with 17 points while Macleay scored 15 for Pearce.
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Houston Cougars Win Two SWC Teams Turn in Victories
The Houston Cougars rolled to an 85 4 victory over Arizona as Theodis Lee scored 26 and Ken Spain 24. Arizona committed 25 turnovers as Houston moved to 3 0 while Texas Tech fell to Colorado 81 77. Texas A&M beat Centenary 72 65 and TCU crushed Southwest Louisiana 75 58.
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Louisiana
Chamberlain Benched For Poor Play By Unite
The Lakers were routed by the Baltimore Bullets 108 to 90 after Wilt Chamberlain was benched in the fourth quarter by coach Butch Van Breda Kolff. Chamberlain scored 17 in 36 minutes as Wes Unseld led Baltimore with 26 and Earl Monroe added 26. Jerry West led Los Angeles with 20 while Elgin Baylor was held to 16. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 109 to 92 as Bill Cunningham 23 Wally Jones 19 and Hal Greer 18 led the 76ers balanced attack. Bob Boozer top scored for Chicago with 33.
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Stalk plowup urged to curb cotton pests in Texas
Entomologist James A. Deere warns cotton farmers in Weslaco and surrounding areas that leaving stalks to rot will invite boll worms and weevils next year. He notes no true hibernation for weevils and predicts a severe insect season unless fields are plowed.
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Woody Hayes Named 1968 COY by UPI
New York UPI reports Woody Hayes of Ohio State named 1968 College Football Coach of the Year. He led the Buckeyes to a 9 0 regular season, No 1 final UPI ranking, Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl bid versus Southern California. Pepper Rodgers and Joe Paterno trailed in votes.
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Opinions Vary On Draft Plan
A Pentagon survey of 30 top military leaders for Air Force Times shows a divided view on Nixon's plan to end the draft in favor of all volunteer forces. A majority opposed or hedged, though exact counts could not be fixed.
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Trenton teams ride to two wins in open round
Trenton hosts opening day as both boys and girls win twice to reach finals. The Trenton girls upset Ector 61 31 with Dorothy Howell scoring 20. Ector's Pam Burkhalter had 21. Raymond Hailey led Trenton boys to 77 61 over Ector with 31 points.
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Bank Officers Indicted in East Texas Bank Case
Seven East Texas residents including Lufkin National Bank officers face federal charges for misapplication of funds false entries and conspiracy. Indicted executives Roy Kurth Jr Wyatt Leinart Kathleen Davis John Cathey face related loan schemes with FHA loans involvement. Bonds set at 5 000 to 10 000 with others posting recognizance.
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Overton
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Federal Housing Administration
William White
Plan Sparks Debate Over All Volunteer Forces
Discussion centers on the desirability of an all volunteer force as other speakers praise it while expressing doubt about its feasibility. The tone reflects cautious optimism tempered by practical concerns about implementation and support.
Bond Purchases Reach $29,521 in October Countywide Totals Rise
Fannin county residents purchased 29521 in Series E and H bonds during October. J Frank Wright, county chairman, announced the ten month total at 240088, 75 percent of the 320000 yearly goal. Districtwide October purchases bring the year to 2966341, 93 percent of the 3200000 goal. Hunt and Rockwall counties have met or exceeded their targets with 969430 and 42830 respectively.
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