Carlen Faces Tough Recruiting Test As Tech Battles Ten Schools
Texas Tech coach Jim Carlen and his staff race to land prospects with a one month window before February signing day. He notes heavy competition from ten programs, he must balance winter program duties, and he eyeing a standout recruit in Borger while pushing for early commitment.
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Stram’s Chiefs Triumph Boosts AFL Prestige in Super Bowl Upset
Hank Stram led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 21 7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, boosting AFL prestige and signaling the NFL merger era. Joe Kapp suffered a shoulder injury ending his Pro Bowl bid as Len Dawson and the Chiefs executed a varied attack to steady the title defense.
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Vikings Return to Mixed Welcome After Super Bowl Loss
About 250 fans greeted the Minnesota Vikings at Twin Cities International Airport in St Paul and Minneapolis as the team returned home after losing the Super Bowl. Seven players bound for the Pro Bowl flew to Los Angeles, while fans cheered despite a subdued mood and wore purple pennants and Purple Power buttons.
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Tulia Continues Coaching Search
Tulia officials said they are still interviewing applicants for the head coach position after Richard Souters resigned last month. James Perkins noted a large number of applications and that the district would screen candidates for at least two more weeks before presenting ten finalists to the school board.
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Record Set At Super Bowl Amid Vast Word Totals
The Super Bowl in New Orleans saw Kansas City defeat Minnesota as fans and reporters produced record word counts. The NationalWogbholl League noted 3,092,076 words moved by sports writers, excluding wire services spell cinets of stones dictations.
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Texas Longhorns Honor James Street At Banquet For 1969 Championship
James Street was named MVP of the 1969 Texas Longhorns football team at the banquet held after an unbeaten season. Freddie Steinmark, after a leg amputation for cancer, walked on an artificial leg to receive his second letter, cheered by about 5,000 fans. Street led Texas to major wins over Arkansas and Notre Dame, including a key fourth down play to seal victories, while Steinmark received broad recognition for his inspirational comeback.
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Xavier of Ohio Beats TCU 80 76 in NCSA Nonconference Win
Xavier of Ohio defeated Texas Christian 80 to 76 in a nonconference game. Doug Alt led the Musketeers with 25 points as they built a halftime lead. Ricky Hall scored for TCU, snapping Navier’s five game skid while TCU’s streak extended to six losses.
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Bookmakers Loses Dampened by Chiefs Victory
In Las Vegas AP reports bookmakers faced losses as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23 to 7. Sam Cohen of Santa Anita says 8 percent of bets backed KC with a 13 point line. Del Mar and Churchill Downs parks noted heavier Chiefs bets but not catastrophic losses.
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Dodgers Sign 33 Players In Major Offseason Pact Moves
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of 33 players including outfielder Wille Davis who eyes a $65 000 yearly salary. Dodgers vice president Aluogapanis said all signees receive raises while Davis posts a 31 game hit streak from 1969. The group also includes 20 game winning pitcher Claude Osteen and second baseman Ted Sizemore, NL rookie of the year.
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Nixon Calls Grid Stars New Orleans Victory Prompted Extra Call
President Nixon placed multiple calls to sports figures after the Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs over Minnesota. He spoke with coach Hank Stram and then Dawson to praise pro football and urge champions to set an example. Vikings stars reportedly felt slighted by the additional call.
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Chiefs Return Home After Super Bowl Victory
Kansas City greeted its Super Chief heroes with a jubilant welcome at Kansas City International Airport. Lenny Dawson and coach Hank Stram led 22 players and officials back from New Orleans as thousands cheered, confetti flew, and Mayor Davis proclaimed the team triumphant. Dawson reflected on the magnitude of the win over the Vikings and Green Bay memories. Christ The King defeats Cooper 40-37 in girls basketball. Lynn Morte scores 27 for Christ The King.
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