Cowboys win big as Texas slips in Iron Bowl echoes
Burle Pettit notes the Cowboys secure a pivotal victory while Texas loses, marking a shift in 1971 sports interest. SWC changes unfold with new programs at TCU and Rice, and Houston eyed for league expansion. Basketball outlook shifts as Tech and Rice vie for dominance amid a tougher.
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Lone Star
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Houston
Jim Pittman
TCU
Bill Petersen
Rice
SWC
Texas Tech routs Northern Colorado 80 56 in basketball clash
Texas Tech defeated Northern Colorado 80 to 56 as the Saddle Tramps tossed souvenir balls into the stands. Tech used strong defense to run its record to six wins and five losses and kept to a pattern of winning every other game. Gene Knolle led Tech with 22 points and 12 rebounds while Ron Douglas and Gene Kaberline contributed solid minutes and scores. The Raiders next host Central Missouri before Southwest Conference play begins with Arkansas.
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Bob Bass
Sam Sibert
Ron Douglas
Gene Katherline
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Don Menry
Avelanche-Journal
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Bears
Larry Wood
Greeley
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Gene Knolle
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Lowery
David Johnson
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Gene Kaberline
Seph
Greg Lowery
Dan Hilton
Milton Adams
Beams hint Kapp to Falcons follows Patriots trade push
St Paul Pioneer Press reports Joe Kapp the Patriots quarterback could be traded to the Atlanta Falcons by next season. The story cites unimpeachable sources and notes high salary and Plunkett as top draft choice as reasons. It portrays a trade motive tied to coach Norm Van Brocklin and Falcons leadership.
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Minn
Joe Kapp
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Atlanta Falcons
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Im Plunkett
Norm van Brocklin
Frank Wall
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Atlanta
Kapp
Kapp Are Members of A Mutual Admiration Society. “van Brocklin Has Said, ‘Kapp
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Dartmouth Names New Grid Coach John Crouthamel
Dartmouth selects John J. Crouthamel 32 a former Dartmouth running star and Blackman aide as head coach replacing Bob Blackman. Crouthamel the youngest head mentor and content with two year tenure says he wants to continue the winning tradition built by Blackman.
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John J
Jake” Crouthamel
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Ea Besten
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