UCLA Tops Basketball Poll as 6th Title Quest Looms
UCLA retains No. 1 in the UPI poll with 30 first place votes and 308 points, as the Bruins improve to 8-0 in the season after wins over Texas A and Ohio State. Marquette 2nd, Indiana 5th, Louisville jumps to 6th. North Carolina is No. 3 and South Carolina No. 4.
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Gobblers Open District Play Against East Central
Cuero Gobblers enter District 14-AAA play versus East Central after a 15 4 season start. Led by 6-10 John Blackwell and scoring from Ricky Kasper Neal Salche Lucien Luther and Tanny Johnson brothers, CHS seeks another big district win.
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Cuero Gobbler Basketball Schedule
Cuero Gobblers list games against East Central Floresville Gonzales Pleasanton and Sam uel Clemens. The team finished high in tournaments this season and plays with top club determination and precision. B teams start at 6 30 p m with varsity following at 7 30 p m.
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Frazier’s Last Second Shot Ups Knicks Past Bucks
Walt Frazier hit a 15 foot jumper with three seconds left to lift the New York Knicks to a 101-99 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Frazier scored 13 straight points late as Kareem Abdul Jabbar had 38 for Milwaukee and Jerry Lucas helped limit Jabbar in the second half.
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Engineer hermit completes 12000 mile Alaskan to Tierra del Fuego trek
Andy Horuiko, 49, from Chase Michigan, describes walking 12000 miles from Anchorage Alaska to Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego. He says he walked and walked to reach the end.
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Hill Ready to Play in Super Bowl After Knee Issue
Calving Hill, Dallas Cowboys running back, says he will be ready for the Super Bowl after injuring the same knee that sidelined him for seven games this season. He noted the knee gave way during the win over San Francisco but expects full recovery in two weeks.
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Pruitt to Receive Distinction From Columbus Touchdown Club
Oklahoma running back Greg Pruitt will be honored with the Award of Distinction by the Columbus Touchdown Club on January 28. Previous honorees include Jerry Tagge Johnny Musso Walt Patulski and Eric Allen from Michigan State. Paul Mellon of Pittsburgh named Th oroughbred racing's outstanding owner and breeder for 1971 will be feted January 26 at the Waldorf Astoria.
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Duane Thomas Not A Mystery Man Says Landry
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry explains that running back Duane Thomas is a focused player who avoids interviews and photos. Thomas, a 1970 first round pick from West Texas State, has clashed with management over contract terms but has produced on the field. Landry stresses Thomas communicates when spoken to and relies on teammates for blocking to find daylight.
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Trade at home and save boosts cubro economy
Local shoppers urged to favor domestic goods to strengthen Cubro's economy. Officials cite increased employment and stable prices as benefits from supporting home industries amidst rising market pressures.
NBA to hold elimination one on one tournament starting January
Vitalis sponsors an NBA players elimination tournament beginning Jan 9 televised at halftime of ABCs Game of the Week. All 17 teams enter to pick two reps each, 24 winners advance to 33 games to crown the first champion. Cowboys favored 4 1/2 points over Dolphins in January 16 Super Bowl line at Harrahs Tahoe.
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