Reagan Wheatley clash featured in Texas high school playoffs
Reagan seeks a second straight Class AAAA state title as it faces Wheatley in a key quarterfinal. Timmons of Austin Anderson notes Reagan’s depth and confidence while Wheatley hopes runners through Reagan’s secondary create chances. Other top games include Washington vs Galveston and South Oak Cliff vs Smiley as the stacked bracket unfolds.
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United Press International
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Rice Stadium
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Daingerfield
Arlington
Klein
Randolph
Fl Campo
Poth
Cuero
Sudan
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Odessa
Ranger
Clifton
Waco
White Oak
Rosebud
Corsicana
Rick Barry Sparks Oaks to Fast 139 122 Win
Rick Barry poured in 30 points as the Oakland Oaks defeated the New York Nets 139 122 to boost their ABA lead to 18 3. Barry roused in the second half after a quiet start, with Walt Simon pacing the Nets as their top scorer. In other games Denver edged Minnesota 119 118 and Indiana routed New Orleans 115 115.
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Rick Barry
Lar Jones Pacey
Deave
Connie Hawkins
Minnesota
Bob Nellicky
Indiana
Jim Jones
New Orleans
Bonham Warriors Clinch First Win In Greenville Tourney
Bonham Purple Warriors beat J.J. Pearce Mustangs 40 to 33 to reach the Greenville tournament semifinals. Preston Anderson led with 17 points, MacLeay had 15 for Pearce, Lonnie Bennett and Wande Shaw added six each for Bonham. If Bonham wins tonight they reach the finals. otherwise they play for third.
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Bonham Purple Warriors
J.J. Pearce
Preston Anderson
Warriors
Macleay
Pearce
Lonnie Bennett
Wande Shaw
Dick Stinson
Thomas Richardson
Jim Grunert
Bonham
Corsicana
Bishop Lynch
Houston Cougars Roll Past Arizona in SWC Action
The Houston Cougars improved to 3-0 with an 85-4 victory over Arizona behind 26 points from Theodis Lee and 24 from Ken Spain. Arizona committed 25 turnovers as Houston built a first-half lead and cruised to the win.
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Theodis Lee
Ken Spain
University of Houston Cougars
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Lee
Spain
Houston
Cougars
A&m
TCU
Texas
Tech
Colorado
Texas A&m
Centenary
Southwest Louisiana
Bufloes
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Lubbock
Mickey Kern
Cliff Meely
Jerry Haggard
Fort Worth
Rurning
Frogs
Rick Wittenbraker
Jerry Flake
Louisiana
Chamberlain Benched As Lakers Fall To Bullets 108 90
Wilt Chamberlain played 36 minutes but was benched in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Baltimore Bullets 108-90. Earl Monroe led Baltimore with 26 points and Wes Unseld dominated rebounding, while Jerry West led L A with 20 points. Philadelphia topped Chicago 109-92 behind balanced 76er scoring.
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Stalk plowup urged to curb next year's cotton pests
Entomologist James A. Deere warns that leaving cotton stalks to rot invites a severe bollworm and weevil outbreak. He says plowing fields now will prevent losses and that the threat remains high with little improvement since his prior survey.
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Tex
UPI
James A. Deere
Deere
Woody Hayes Named 1968 College Football Coach of the Year
Woody Hayes of Ohio State was chosen as 1968 College Football Coach of the Year by United Press International. He led the Buckeyes to a 9-0 regular season, No 1 in final UPI ratings, a Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth against Southern California. Pepper Rodgers of Kansas finished second with 359 votes, followed by Joe Paterno of Penn State with 38 votes.
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UPI
Woody Hayes
Ohio State
United Press International
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Columbus
Southern California
Pepper Rodgers
Kansas
Jayhawks
Penn State
Rodgers
Joe Paterno
Buckeyes
Opinions Split Over Nixon Draft Elimination Plan
A survey of 30 top military leaders by Air Force Times shows a divided Pentagon reaction to Nixon's proposal to end conscription in favor of all volunteer forces. A majority opposed or hedged against it, with some strongly in favor.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Pentagon
Air Force Times
Independent Service Journal
Trenton teams sweep two wins as finals loom
Trenton squads went 2-0 in both boys and girls action at the regional with wins over Ector in girls 61 31 and 77 61 in boys. Patricia Allen led the Trenton girls 14 points in round two while Raymond Hailey scored 31 for the Trenton boys. Final round games are set for Saturday night.
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Trenton Girls
Ector
Dorothy Howell
Pam Burkhalter
Trenton Boys
Raymond Hailey
Jimmy Martin
Patricia Allen
Pat Wyatt
Plano
Bonham
Paul Montgomery
Allen Sanderson
Charles Smith
Braves
Windom
Gober
Janice Barnett
Jackie Green
Priscilla Shurbit
Boles
Sharon Oeffel
van Alstyne
Joe Eatherly
Hig
Joe Griffin
Bank Officers Indicted in East Texas Bank Scandal
A federal grand jury indicted seven East Texas residents including top officers of Lufkin National Bank on charges of misapplication of funds and false entries. Others face conspiracy and loan-related accusations tied to FHA loans. bonds were set for six defendants and one did not appear.
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Apt
East Texas
Lufkin National Bank
U.S
Joe Huffstutler
Roy Kurth Jr
Wyatt Leinart
Kathleen Davis
Clyde C. Jordan
Vernon Jordan
Lufkin
Lawrence Jordan
Overton
John Cathey
Kurth
Federal Housing Administration
U.S. Mst
William White Wouo
Plan Sparks Debate Over Volunteer Forces Feasibility
Officials discuss the desirability of all volunteer forces while acknowledging doubts about feasibility. The discussion highlights varying opinions on mobilizing and sustaining a volunteer-based military or civil service system.
Bond Purchases Hit 29 521 in October for County
Fannin county residents bought 29 521 in Series E and H bonds during October, announced J. Frank Wright. The 10 month total reached 240 088 or 75 percent of the 320 000 yearly goal. Districtwide October purchases brought the year total to 2 966 341 or 93 percent of 3 200 000. Hunt and Rockwall counties exceeded goals with 969 430 and 42 830 toward targets of 340 000 and 40 000 respectively.
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Fannin County
J. Frank Wright
Hunt
Rockwall
Hunt County
Rockwall County
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