Cuero Gobblers Seek South Zone Playoff Victory
Cuero (9-1 in district) meets East Central (9-1) in a 14-AAA sudden death clash at Seguin High School to decide the south zone champion. Cuero seeks a 10th straight win as star seniors lead a lineup that includes Johnson brothers Tanny Lucien and 6-9 John Blackwell.
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Seguin High School
Charley Braun
Cuero Gobblers
East Central Hornets
Cuero
East Central
Hornets
East Centrals
CHS
Gobblers
Robert Hopkins
Lucien Johnson
Larry Pickens
John Blackwell
Johnson
Tanny
Lucien
Luther
Victor Mathis
Neal Salcher
Robert Beasley
Ricky Kasper
Larry Whittington
Lyons remembered by readers on sports pages
Obituary note for John Lyons, Victoria Advocate Sports Editor, remembered for wit and writing talent. Includes multiple sports items from 1970s coverage and reflections on players and teams such as Arnold Palmer, Ray Floyd, Tom Shaw, the Gobblers, East Central, and a note on SWC players in NFL drafts.
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John Lyons
Victoria Advocate
Mr. Lyons
Lane and Finley Push Three Ball Walk Rule Change
New York based Frank Lane proposes replacing four balls with three for a base on balls to speed play and boost walks. He cites past trial attempts with Charlie Finley and notes Oakland A's may test the idea in spring training despite league rules requiring minor league pilots first.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Cahrlie Finley
Lane
Finley
Kansas City
Oakland A’s
Mesa, Ariz
White Sox
Saul Rogovin
Saul
Milwaukee
Comiskey Park
Red Sox
Allan Bud Selig
Brewers
Bud
Ben Selig
Frank Lane
Spencer Haywood faces heavy mental strain over contract
The Seattle Supersonics star Spencer Haywood endures pressure from legal battles over his six year contract with Denver and move to Seattle. Analysts note the $1.5 million deferred pay and legal delays complicate his efforts to play and earn while facing questions from fans and press while his court case looms.
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New York
Spencer Haywood
Seattle Supersonics
Storm Center
University of Detroit
Mississippi
Boor
Denver
ABA
Haywood
The
Rockets
Don Ringsley
J. W
Bill
Kingsbeys
Kingsley
Seattle
Lennie Wilkens
Supersonics
Wilkens
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Kerrville
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Hope the Gobblers
Tom Shaw
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Rice University
Yorktown Wildcats
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Ali
Donald Burden
Milton Richman
UPI
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MAX Factor
Allercreme
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S.W
United Press International
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SMU
Rice
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TCU
Texas A&m
NBA
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Texas &M
Goodyear
N. Esplanade
Nathan Post Lumber CO
N. Esplanade — Cuero
KCFH
Jim and Jerry
Jerry Gee
A.M
Bob West
Bobby Mack
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