Cuero Gobblers Host Columbus in District Play Preview
Cuero ranked ninth AP and sixth Harris Poll host 3-10 Columbus Cardinals in Gobbler Stadium at 8 p.m. The Gobblers rely on Ricky Kasper and a deep backfield while Columbus features quarterback Carl Andress and strong receivers. Cuero aims to finish non district play 4-0-1 ahead of District 14-AAA opener with East Central.
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Astros Reach New Heights in Frustrating 1971 Season
The Houston Astros posted numerous club and individual records in 1971 despite a disappointing year. They set a club mark with 49 road wins and tied or broke records in fewest errors 1065, pinch hitting 11 most pinch hits 38 appearances 15 base reach, doubles leader Cesar Cedeno with 40, three-base hits 11 tied by Joe Morgan and Roger Metzger, and triples 52. The pitching staff posted a 3.1 ERA and allowed the fewest runs 567 while achieving five consecutive complete games.
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Rain Postpones Tri City Tourney at Cuero
Golf pro R D Kizer at Cuero Municipal Park says the Tri City Tourney, delayed multiple times by wet grounds, will be held this Sunday weather permitting. Registration 1 00 p m tee-off 1 30 p m with Cuero Yorktown and Yoakum entries. Yorktown hosts next Sunday with times to follow.
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Cuero ninth graders rout Columbus 28 to 0 in football clash
Cuero ninth graders, led by Charles Mitchell and David Hill, overpower Columbus 28 to 0 as Mitchell scores twice and adds two extra points. Columbus outgains Cuero with 10 first downs but falters near the goal line while Cuero’s seventh graders drop a 16-0 decision and Columbus eighth graders win 22-14.
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Southwest Conference Football Forecast
Texas as a six point favorite over Oklahoma in Dallas anchors a set of matchups. Oklahoma with Jack Mildren and running backs Wylie and Pruitt aims to reverse recent results. Eddie Phillips injury cloud, Donnie Wigginton to quarterback. Arkansas favored over Baylor in Waco. Texas A&M slight underdog to Texas Tech. TCU expected to top Oklahoma State. Air Force projected to defeat SMU. Rice idle.
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Pirates Beat Giants Play Baltimore Saturday
Aliee Mathis caught a mistake in a baseball note. Randy Janak finished third in Yoakum’s Punt Pass and Kick for 12 year olds. Betty Ferguson pursues the Ladies Houston match play title despite last year’s setback. The writer predicts a 20 15 victory over Columbus Friday before the game.
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Yorktown Hosts Mathis in Wildcats Home Game
Yorktown Wildcats host Mathis Pirates at Wildcat Stadium at 8 p.m. Coach Kenneth Hutchison’s team aims to rebound as star guard Ralph Koopman struggles with illness and Woodsboro game missed due to a 194 degree fever.
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Life insurers pay $3.8 billion to living policyholders
U S life insurance companies disbursed 3.8 billion dollars in proceeds to living policyholders during the last calendar year, reflecting payments on mature policies and riders. The figure highlights ongoing cash benefit activity in the U S life market.
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McNally to Start World Series Opener Over Ellis
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver chose Dave McNally to open the World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Dock Ellis, despite Ellis's elbow soreness. Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh said he may start Ellis or Hernandez on Friday, with decisions about games two and three pending.
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World Series Umpires Named for Baltimore Opener
UPI reports Commissioner Bowie Kuhn selected six umpires for the World Series opener in Baltimore Saturday. American League men Nes tor Chulak John Rice and Jim Odum join Ed Sudol Ed Vargo and John Kibler of the National League.
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Rocket Richard Considered to Coach NY WOHA Team
Neil Shayne owner of the New York franchise in the proposed World Hockey Association seeks Maurice Richard as coach for the 1972 73 season. Richard is thinking it over with Shayne having offered the job.
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Redskins Stay Unbeaten in NFL After Three Weeks
Under coach George Allen the Washington Redskins sit as the NFL's only undefeated team after three weeks. They host the Houston Oilers (0-2-1) seeking a fourth straight win, while other Week 4 matchups include Detroit vs Green Bay and Dallas vs New York Giants. The Jets lead New England by seven in the AFC, with several close divisional clashes noted.
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