Vikings Bears Clash Headlines Final Central Showdown
The Minnesota Vikings face the Philadelphia Eagles at Franklin Field in a pivotal game as both vie for the Central Division lead with Chicago looming. Fullback Tom Woodeshick aims for 1 000 rushing yards while Bart Starr is sidelined for the Packers in a slate where remaining divisional titles are decided.
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Alene Parker Tops Scores in Rea River Pin Spotters
Alene Parker posted top marks with a 466 series and 181 game in the pin spotters league at Rea River Janes. Eleanor Murphy followed with a 460 series and 169 game, while Reba Starkey had 441 and 168. Morgan Brothers led team scoring with 670, Wingate Fence posted 1936, and Wingate Furniture, Morgan Brothers, and Murphy Chevrolet won four to six night. The losing sides were Big Dipper, Red River Lanes, Bonham State and Bradford-Watson.
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Tigers Falcons Split Twin Bill in Trenton
Trenton and Fanninville split a basketball doubleheader at Ladoman Friday. Trenton boys routed the Falcons 81 39 led by Richard Williams with 20 points while John Tubbs scored 12 for Fanninville. Fanninville girls defeated Trenton 51 35 as Debbie Mills poured in 37 points. Dorothy Howell and Myrtle Hailey each had 17 for Trenton. Honey Grove visits Tuesday.
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Luke Jackson Recovering After Achilles Surgery
Luke Jackson rests comfortably after Friday surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Dr. Charles Parsons said Jackson, who averaged 14.4 points per game before the injury, expects to return to play next season.
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Texas high school football action heats up with upsets
Refugio defeats Alvin 55 44 in a high scoring Class AAA playoff clash while Daingerfield shuts out Iowa Park 1 0 in Class AA. Sonora crushes Clifton 47 0 and Poth tops Rosebud 28 0 advancing to next week’s Class A finals. Eugene Lewis and Gary Keithley star for Refugio and Alvin respectively.
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Warriors and Braves Battle In Weekend Tournaments
In Gainesville the Purple Warriors fell to Southwest Fort Worth 3 point win after a late rally in the second round as Dick Stimson scored 13 and Lonie Bennett 11. In Sam Rayburn, Charles Smith sank 21 as the Braves beat Dodd City 57 46 to reach the consolation final.
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Balmorhea Park Gets 191900 Grant For Improvements
A $191,900 federal grant will aid Balmorhea State Recreation Park in Reeves County Texas with a 50 50 state match for a $383 800 project. Plans include a park headquarters restrooms camping facilities roads and parking a renovated concession building pool and bathhouse and site landscaping. The pool fed by San Solomon Springs is a 26 million gallon daily feature built in the 1930s by the CCC. Nearby attractions include Davis Mountains State Park Fort Davis National Historic Site and McDonald Observatory.
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Pro Golfers Break Away From PGA Sparks Tour Split
New York UPI reports in August that top touring golfers split from the PGA after a dramatic break. An executive said the tour was built from the ground, signaling a major turning point for professional golf.
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PGA and APG Reach Amicable Agreement on Tour Structure
The PGA and rival APG reach an amicable agreement to unify schedules, create a 10 member tournament policy board with four players, three PGA officers, and three independent directors, and to drop litigation. The move ends court actions and sets terms for player voting and governance.
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Jim Brown to be sentenced January 13
Former Cleveland Browns fullback and actor Jim Brown faces sentencing January 13 after his plea of no contest to resisting arrest following an incident last June when a 22-year-old model was found semi conscious outside his Santa Monica apartment. A separate civil suit for $60,000 in damages alleges assault and battery.
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Oilers Fight Patriots For .500 Season In Astrodome
Houston Oilers, with Don Trull returning at quarterback, seek a 7-7 finish and runner up in the Eastern Division as they face the injury plagued Boston Patriots before a expected 30 000 crowd in the Astrodome. A Houston win would secure second place behind the Jets with Miami potentially stealing second if the Dolphins beat New York.
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Apollo lunar drill delivered to NASA for moon core study
The battery powered Apollo Lunar Surface Drill built by Martin Marietta arrives at NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. The 300 rpm rotating bit will bore holes for sensors to determine if the Moon's core is molten.
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Cowboys Face Giants In Final Regular-Season Game
The Dallas Cowboys aim for their 12th win in Yankee Stadium Sunday, seeking momentum for the Eastern Conference title showdown with the Browns in Cleveland. New York Giants sit at 7-6, while Dallas stands 11-2, with coach Tom Landry planning to field starters until a decision is clear.
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Vumore Company Rebrands to Cablecom General Inc
The firm supplying about 1,560 Bonham residents with cable TV will operate under Cablecom General Inc. starting Monday. No changes in personnel location or ownership accompany the rename, according to Bob Lewis district manager.
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Concorde to be delivered to test center near Christmas
Concorde is slated for delivery to a test center around Christmas. Sud-Aviation director Bernard Dufour said the government owned firm expects the plane to fly about 60 days after delivery, per a company spokesman.
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Track Meet Set for June 13 14 at Kentucky Track
NEW YORK UP I reports the 1960s outdoor championship meet of the U S Track and Field Federation will be staged June 13 and 14 at the University of Kentucky Sports Center track.
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