NFL Delays Start To Accommodate Schedule Shifts
In a weekend meeting on the eve of the Super Bowl, NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle announced the league will start the season one week later than usual due to baseball’s expanded schedule. The AFL will adopt a two-division playoff leading to a 1970 Super Bowl, with divisions’ top teams meeting in a cross-division format. The NFL playoff schedule remains unchanged. Rozelle projected Miami as a likely 1970 Super Bowl site.
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Wayland Teams Win Two Games
Wayland kept its win streak alive by defeating Bethany 76 to 68 in Plainview. The Fyine Queens rolled over Raytown Piperettes 57 to 36 in the early game, reaching a 41 mark while Raytown’s foe remained on the schedule.
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Farwell Teams Win Own Tourney In Local Meet
Farwell boys and girls win their own tournament and prepare for next week. The Pioneers will meet Austin College here Monday night while the Wayland Blazers face Frank Phillips that same night.
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Farwell Dominates Farwell Invitational Titles in Closely Welded Showdowns
Farwell captured both boys and girls titles at the Farwell Invitational with decisive wins over Sudan. In the boys final Farwell beat Sudan 59 34 as Kyle Sheets led scorers with 18 points. Debbie Chandler led Farwell girls with 15 points in a 33 28 overtime win over Sudan.
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All-State Team Drawn From Mesquite Area
A local All-State selection highlights players from Mesquite and nearby centers. Names and positions appear in the list of top season performers, with emphasis on center and guard roles.
Raiders Too Much For Owls In 88-82 Victory
Tech led by Clay and Williams as Rice's Rule and Turner staged key late plays. Coach Gibson praised Clay for 10-of-14 shooting, while Rice battled with 50 percent team accuracy and 56.9 overall. Refs and fans clashed, drawing technicals as Columbia, Mo., hosts Kansas in a separate late-night update.
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LA Open Scrambles Past Field with Narrow Margin
LA Open parred the field on the first nine and eagled one under. Henning 35 missed a 10 foot bogey chance on 18. Hill of Evergreen Colorado delivered a 50 foot birdie on three with other birdies from 10 and 15 feet, but bogeyed 17 after a one iron pull and being distracted by a youngster waving at a plane.
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LCC Chaos Dump Pies Tech In Foul Plagued Showdown
Lubbock Christian College defeated Texas Tech 93 to 84 at the Fieldhouse to snap a five game skid. Dan Gobin led with 20 points on 9 of 11 shooting while Aaron Lott added 18 and Larry Farmer 14 as the Chapparals never trailed and built a double digit lead in the second half despite 55 fouls and 27 turnovers. Tech had six players in double figures led by Mike Rogers with 14 and Spencer Marcum and Gary Henderson with 13 each.
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Spur quarterback Jerry Reynolds commits to Texas Tech
Spur signal caller Jerry Reynolds announced an oral commitment to Texas Tech and plans to sign a pre enrollment voucher at the earliest legal date. Reynolds, 6-4 190, led Spur to a 7-3 season while throwing for 1132 yards and eight TDs, adding 398 rushing yards and a 42.1 punt average. He earned all South Plains and all district honors and drew interest from multiple programs but chose Tech, saying he always wanted to be a Red Raider.
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College basketball scores mixed across numerous games
A sprawling list shows Texas AKAM 73 Arkansas 68 and Texas Tech 82 Pan American 74. Other results include North Carolina 99 over Virginia Tech 77 and Seton Hall 81 over Army 65 with multiple near-matches and varied margins across the day.
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Greyhounds Fall to WT in a 68 13 defeat
West Texas State University defeated Eastern New Mexico University 68 to 13 on Saturday night led by Sim mie Hill with 26 points and 43 total rebounds for WTSU. Greg Hyder paced ENMU with 20 points and seven rebounds as ENMU’s effort fell short despite a late first half lead.
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New High School Football Rules Take Effect
The National Alliance Football rules committee approved a two point conversion from the 3 yard line starting in 1969 with optional wider goal posts in 1969 and 1970 and mandatory in 1971. Changes include coach input on rule misinterpretations, a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike acts after touchdowns, and stricter equipment rules including shoe cleat limits and penalties for equipment infractions.
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San Angelo Wins Dolphin Relays
San Angelo dominated the Dolphin Relays with a 100 percent victory over Midland Lee on Saturday. The meet saw Arlington Heights Permian and Odessa also winning events while Wichita Falls, Odessa, Permian, Rider and Arlington Heights placed in the standings.
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Tech Tankers Dominate TCU in Riverside Dual Meet
Texas Tech overwhelmed Texas Christian University 99 to 8 as Tech swimmers swept all 13 events at the Tech Pool. Jay Settle and Chris Schacht led, each earning multiple wins in freestyle and diving events respectively, boosting Tech’s dual meet record to 42-0 for the year.
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Jets Edge Raiders in Super Bowl Division Thriller
Namath throws three touchdowns including the game winner to Maynard as the Jets edge Oakland 7 23 in a climactic finish. Both teams showcase stout defenses with Baltimore leading points allowed and New York leading AFL defense and rushing defense. Colts total 50 TDs 16 allowed. Jets 45 and 36 against. Namath and Morrill post strong aerial stats amid high interception counts.
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