Gobblers Topple Gonzales 65-57 in District Thriller
Cuero Gobblers beat Gonzales Apaches 65-57 to close the first round of District 14-AAA. Lucien Johnson led with 23 points and 15 rebounds as Cuero built a lead pursued late by fouls and turnovers. Cuero’s win follows wins over Pleasanton and Floresville, with Selves and Blundell leading Gonzales scorers.
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Charles Cray
Luther Johnson
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Buster Gilbreth
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Wildcats Top Kenedy Lions 53-42 in District 29-AA clash
Yorktown sprints past Kenedy 53-42 to grab sole third place in District 29-AA at VHS gym. Mark Weischwell leads with 18 points, Loren Cordes adds 17 as Kenedy falls to 2-3 while Yorktown improves to 3-2. Refugio dominates 29-AA race 84-30 over Goliad, staying 5-0. Bloomington beats Karnes City to sit 4-1, one game back.
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Goliad track to glow with new lights and lake feature
The South Texas Race Association awarded a contract to Alder Electric Company of San Antonio to light the La Bahia Downs track at Goliad. The project includes a seven and a half acre central recreation lake enhancing the course, aiming to make the venue a South Texas beauty spot.
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Goliad
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End of grid wars signals return of outdoor weekends
The Pro Bowl results wrap the season as the National Conference crushed the American Conference 27 to 6. The piece humorously urges women to plan family outings and note the shift from TV football to outdoor activities with the men returning to hunting, fishing, and golf as weekends refill with postscripts of domestic life.
Alma Mater Gives Post To Bo Hagan
Bo Hagan former Rice University head coach and athletic director returns to the University of South Carolina as administrative assistant to Athletic Director Paul Dietzel. The 1950 USC graduate will start after settling affairs in Houston. Hagan is married to Doris Paris of Charleston and has two daughters Diana and Lisa.
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Charleston
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Lisa
Manager Williams Installed by Finley at Oakland A's
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley announced Dick Williams as the new A's manager. The 41 year old former Montreal coach will have full field authority and can be fired if players do not respond. Williams previously led the pennant winning Red Sox in 1967.
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S W Conference Basketball Standings and Schedule
United Press International totals season and conference standings for the Southwest Conference. Baylor and Rice lead with 10 wins. SMU and Texas Tech at 9. Texas and TCU at 7. Texas A&M 5 and Arkansas 4. TCU tops conference with 30 overall wins. Week results note Texas Christian 93 over SMU 85 and Texas 89 over Southern Illinois 81. Upcoming games list Washburn at Arkansas and Rice at Baylor among others.
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Texas Prospects Eye NFL Draft Picks From Lone Star State
Texas players like Atessis Worster Speyrer and Lindsey face the NFL draft with mixed nerves and resolve. Scouts weigh speed, height, and potential as several Texans eye early rounds while others worry about pressure and expectations from pro coaches.
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Longhorn
Texas
Selective Service
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Worster
Abilene Christian
Jim Lindsey
Cotton Speyrer
Leonard Dunlap
North Texas State
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Prairie View
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Bob McKay
Cleveland Browns
Lindsey
Padres Sign Kirby and Slocum To 1971 Contracts
Starting pitcher Clay Kirby and versatile player Ron Slocum signed 1971 contracts with the San Diego Padres of the National League on Tuesday.
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Clay Kirby
Ron Slocum
San Diego Padres
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