Gilliam Refuses to Let Setback Halt Pro Quest
Joe Gilliam, third-string Steelers quarterback, failed to complete a pass and threw three interceptions on a Monday night as Pittsburgh lost 20 to 3 to Miami. He vows to return, saying he is too good to be discouraged and expecting another NFL chance.
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Cuero and Big Sandy Secure Texas State Titles in Prep Final
Curco and Big Sandy won Texas state schoolboy football titles as Arthur Whittington and Tanny Johnson powered Cuero to a 21-7 comeback over Mount Pleasant. Big Sandy claimed Class B with a 2-0 victory against Rule, led by Bobby Mitchell’s four touchdowns. Hooks stayed within one win of the title.
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Leonard Sets Annual Tourney
LEONARD The 13th Annual Holiday basketball tournament sponsored by Leonard high school runs Dec 26 through Dec 31. Thirty two teams compete with boys and girls brackets, featuring Royse City Blue Ridge Savoy Como-Pickton and 16 girls teams from Royse City Blue Ridge Savoy Como-Pickton Bonham Plano Sam Rayburn Gunter Tom Bean Farmersville Yantis Alba-Golden Saltillo Whitewright Princeton and Leonard. Ten games per day over five days culminate in finals for both genders. Tickets go on sale at the high school Monday.
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Whittington and Johnson spark late scoring in hard fought showdown
Sun reports Mount Pleasant falls short as Whittington gains 122 yards and Tanny Johnson adds 70 on key second half drives. Cuero’s late drive and Big Sandy’s Mitchell 183 yards plus Sims 184 yards share top rushing feats in semifinal thriller. Sims extends 100 yard game streak to 24.
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Dallas Can Clinch Playoff Berth With St Louis Visit
Dallas aims to seal the NEC Eastern Division title and a eighth straight playoff berth by beating St Louis. Coach Tom Landry warns against complacency after a win over Washington and notes Atlanta’s upset as a warning. Staubach leads an offense blossoming under Landry, while Dallas’ defense under Lilly is described as the hardest hitting since their 1970 title run. Cardinals coach Don Corvell seeks a win to avoid a third straight 4-9-2 season as Gary Keithley shifts to quarterback with Hart questionable.
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Steelers edge Forty Niners to clinch Central title hopes
Pittsburgh wins 24 2 over San Diego to secure a playoff berth as a Central Division contender. John Brodie retires after a storied 17 year career with the Forty Niners. Miami prepares for a primes game against Detroit while Cowboys battle Eagles and Redskins for NFC East supremacy.
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Bonham Quarterback Club Banquet Set For Jan 10
The Bonham Quarterback Club will host its annual football banquet in the high school cafetorium on Thursday night January 10. Mrs Roy McMillan, banquet committee chair, announced Howard Payne College head coach Dean Slayton will speak. Tickets go on sale after the first. Top back and linemen will be named for the Rotary club award.
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