City AAAA Cagers Edge Into District Showdowns Tonight
Avalanche Journal notes Steff Christ The King and Lubbock Christian Hick aim to extend win streaks to nine and seven as they travel to leAdoo and Seagraves. Other AAAA games pit Tascosa, Monterey, Coronado, Caprock, and Dunbar in key district clashes with Mustangs and Trojans seeking strong road records.
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Steve Tinecoln
David Gregory
Mike Stroope
Kenney McGee
Top Woman Netter Nancy Richey Reclaims No 1 Rank
Nancy Richey of San Angelo regains the top spot as the No 1 United States women’s tennis player after Billie Jean King turned professional during the year. The 26 year old brunette replaces King at the top of the rankings.
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San Angelo
United States
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Billie Jean King
Lions patch up wounds after tough season
The Detroit Lions begin medical revisions after a 4-8-2 finish. Key players undergo surgery on feet knees and ankles at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Several regulars join in knee and tendon repairs as the team works to rebound for next season.
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Pat Detroit
Henry Ford Hospital
Horn shines as Packers ride fourth-string QB to victory
Don Horn, the Green Bay Packers' fourth-string quarterback, stepped in after Zeke Bratkowski's injury and threw two TD passes while adding a third scoring setup to beat the Chicago Bears 31 27. Horn completed 10 of 16 passes for 179 yards and earned AP Offensive Player of the Week honors.
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Washington
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Vikings Credit Discipline For Central Division Title
The Minnesota Vikings won the Central Division title with a 24 17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, aided by Coach Bud Grant s discipline program. Green Bay beat Chicago 28 27, leaving Minnesota with an 8 6 record while Chicago finished 7 7.
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Viking
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Longhorns honor Gaile Keati third straight MVP award
At the UT grid banquet AdeAmercca halfback Chris Gaile Keati was named MVP for the third consecutive year. Gilbert received the George McCurlough trophy as all time Southwest Conference rushing leader. Other awards went to defensive standouts Bill Bradley Corby Robertson Paul Kristynik Harold Pord and Mike Perrin among others.
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D. N. Bible
Pema Spirit
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Longhorn
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Travis County
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Former Ring Champ Ali Begins 10 Day Jail Term in Miami
Muhammad Ali, former heavyweight boxing champion, reports to Dade County Jail to serve a 10 day sentence for driving without a license. He calls it good training and says he may face a five year draft refusal sentence. He notes prior legal battles and criticizes his treatment as part of upholding the law.
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Voice Of Yankees Mel Allen Ailing in Hospital
Mel Allen former New York Yankees broadcaster and Cleveland Indians announcer underwent surgery. The 58 year old is resting comfortably at Deendeut Hospital in Little Neck with his condition listed as good.
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UT Promotes Jim Helms To Fulltime Assistant Coach
AUSTIN UT promotes Jim Helms former San Benito standout and UT tailback to fulltime assistant football coach Athletic Director Darrell Royal announced Helms will join the staff as the ninth assistant and still help with the freshmen He is married to Penelope Porter of Atlanta Texas and was a top Texas high school back before injuries limited his early college years He will also recruit for the Longhorns and spoke about his scouting duties last season.
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