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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1971
Page
2
Miami reports John Unitas is a standout with a second chance at the game’s biggest prize as Dallas prepares for the title clash. The buildup hints at a dramatic showdown between the Colts veteran and the Cowboys in the championship.
The Associated Press voted John Brodie as NFL Most Valuable Player. George Blanda placed second with Fran Tarkenton and Alan Page tied for third. The column also covers Texas A&I signing Deren Lind, Steve Worster as Amateur Athlete of the Year, Cuero High School memories, and Colts vs Dallas preview for the Orange Bowl.
Kizer Komments discusses 1971 membership renewals at Cuero City Club with rates for individual and family memberships, plus monthly options. He praises City employee Mr. Cockrell, anticipates sand trap construction on holes 1 2 5 6 8 and urges readers to prepare sand wedges for golf.
Dallas Cowboys saddle up for the January 17 Miami date with several veterans nursing injuries. Walt Garrison is limited by a sprained ankle, Craig Morton sidelined by strep throat, and others like Chuck Howley and Blaine Nye listed with shoulder and back issues yet expected to be ready for the Colts test. Morton may return to practice in balmy Ft Lauderdale once there.
Houston manager Harry Walker believes the Astros can win the West in 1971 with better breaks. He cites depth, balance, and experience, noting the team outplayed rivals late in 1970. He expects improved pitching to push Houston into contention.
Yorktown hammers Goliad 73 42 in the District 29 AA opener as Loren Cordes leads with 18 points followed by Cary Brieger 16 and Gil Riedesel 14. Wildcats improve to 15 3 on the season under coach Skeeter Edwards.
Newly crowned world welterweight champion Billy Backus signed a contract to fight French welter champion Roger Mene trey in a 10 round non title bout at Paris Palais de Sport on February 22. The event was announced by boxing agent Dewey Fragetta.
UPI reports Olympic skier Spider Sabich, 25, made his professional debut Saturday in the winter professional event in Buffalo. Sabich, who was on the 1968 U S Olympic ski team and won the 1968 U S national championship, showed strong early form.
Cuero Gobblers defeated Pleasanton Eagles 66 to 38 to move to 1 1 in District 14 AAA. Robert Hopkins led with 20 points while John Blackwell pulled down 15 rebounds. Next district game is at Floresville on January 15.
Baylor defeats Southwestern Louisiana 93 to 90 in a college basketball game. The notable matchup updates season standings for both teams with a close finish.
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