Cuero Gobblers Tip Off Late in 1969-70 Basketball Season
Cuero Gobblers open basketball tonight in Port Lavaca against Calhoun Sand Crabs with B team at six and varsity at 7 30. The late start due to football leaves Cuero five weeks behind, nine varsity returnees from 1969 70 zone winners led by Johnson Hopkins and Beasley with several newcomers from last year’s B squad. Schedule includes two non district games Yoakum tourney and ten district 14 AAA games beginning January 5 with action at 7 30 p m and B games at 6 p m.
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John Blackwell
Neal Salcher
Larry Whittington
Luther Johnson
Oilers QB Rhome, 3 teammates undergo surgery
Houston Oilers quarterback Jerry Rhome and three teammates had successful surgeries after a Sunday game loss to Dallas. Rhome had a shoulder separation, while center Hank Autry and guard Ron Saul repaired cartilage tears and guard Ken Gray had knee cartilage fixed.
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Pro Football Standings from United Press International
American Conference standings note New Orleans clinched best second place. Results include Cincinnati 45 Boston 7 Miami 45 Buffalo 7 Detroit 20 Green Bay 0 Los Angeles 31 New York Giants 3 Minnesota 37 Atlanta 7 Phila 30 Pittsburgh 20 Washington 28 St Louis 27 Chicago 24 New Orleans 3 Dallas 52 Houston 10 San Francisco 38 Oakland 7 Cleveland 27 Denver 13 San Diego 31 Kansas City 13 Saturday games show American Conference semi finals Cincinnati at Baltimore and National Conference semifinal Detroit at Dallas. Sundays schedule Miami at Oakland San Francisco at Minnesota.
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Cuero Bucks Delay as Five Week Basketball Season Opens
In Port Lavaca area basketball starts tonight with SIM S Sar VOS Sy Claire Howerton Gobbler to play, Cuero delays due to a long football season, first game January 2 against Port Lavaca at the Cue ro gym.
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Abilene Christian Track To Run at Drake and NCAA Meets
Abilene Christian College track team will run in both the Drake Relays and Texas meets this year. The squad will also compete in four indoor meets including the NCAA Indoor Championships March 12-13.
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Benvenuti to defend world middleweight title in Rome
TO DEFEND TITLE BUENOS AIRES UPS Car Los Monzon agreed Monday to defend his world middleweight title against Italy's Nino Benvenuti in Rome next year. The Argentine champion defeated Benvenuti for the crown on a 12th round technical knockout in Rome last month.
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Wounded Fielder Recovering Well After Stabbing
Houston Astros outfielder Jim Wynn is recovering at Riverside Hospital after a stabbing by his wife Ruth during a domestic dispute. Wynn underwent abdominal surgery and, citing his fault in the clash, declined to press charges. Doctors expect discharge in about a week.
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McGinn Signs With Montreal Expos For 1971
Montreal Expos pitcher Dan McGinn signed his 1971 contract on Monday after posting a 7-10 record last season, tying Rusty Staub as the only Expos to reach terms for 1971.
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Wimbledon Prize Money Raised to 120000 Dollars
Officials announced the 1971 Wimbledon championship prize money would rise to 120000 dollars. The 1970 tournament paid out 100800 dollars amid large crowds during its 12 days of play.
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Two Longhorns Lead South Squad in Hula Bowl
The 1970 Texas national champions are joined by Steve Worster and Bobby Wuensch heading the 28 man South squad for the Hula Bowl on January 9 at Honolulu Stadium. Archie Manning Chuck Hixon Dennis Dummie direct the South offense with Bill Burnett and Willie Armstrong also in the backfield. Armstrong becomes the first Grambling player in the post season game.
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