Sandhill cranes lure New Mexico hunters during January season
New Mexico reports show lesser sandhill cranes hunted during the second weekend of the season with decoys and blinds. The hunt offers similar sport to geese, and officials note the birds' sharp eyesight and cautious behavior. The season runs through January 30 in Chaves, Curry, Eddy, Lea, Quay and Roosevelt Counties.
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Globetrotters Meet Generals in Washington Showdown
The Washington Generals face the Harlem Globetrotters in a top bill at Municipal Coliseum as Abe Saperstein’s troupe showcases new stars Govener Vaughn and Frank Burks alongside legends like Meadowlark Lemon and Curley Wilson. The Generals counter with a veteran lineup led by Jim Ciol and Red Klotz. Tickets on sale now at local venues with prices from 1 to 2 dollars.
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Red) Klotz
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Heels Beat Virginia 92 70 in ACC Clash
North Carolina, ranked seventh, used a sharp start against Virginia’s zone and rolled to a 92 70 victory in Charlottesville. The Tar Heels extended their unbeaten streak as York Larese and Doug Moe provided scoring in the decisive second half.
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Cunliffe Clinches 1 000 Yard Indoor Victory in Boston
Ernie Cunliffe of Stanford won the 1 000 yard indoor race at the Boston meet in 2 10.2 after borrowing shoes. Yale’s Tom Carroll was second, with notable marks by Deacon Jones and Joe Mullins in other events. Cunliffe used improvised gear, noting his outdoor spikes were unavailable.
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Kansas State Tops Oklahoma 69 57 in Big Eight clash
Kansas State Wildcats led by Larry Comley with 21 points rally to down the Oklahoma Sooners 69-57 in Manhattan. No. 9 K-State improves to 11-2 in conference play as Oklahoma suffers its second league loss and fifth defeat overall. Brian Etheridge tops Oklahoma with 15 points.
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Former Star Wrestler Pat O Connor Headlines Miami Sports Shorts
Former Star reports Pat O Connor as current world wrestling champion per Willie Gilzenberg. Jim Hearn defends his 21st National Baseball Players Golf Championship title at Miami Springs February 16 to 19 with Alvin Dark and Yogi Berra among the entrants, highlighting a star-studded field and high-stakes bids.
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Plains Cowboys Rout Dora 57 37 in District Showdown
Plains Cowboys defeated Dora New Mexico 57 to 37 on Saturday night behind a big third quarter. Mike Culwell scored 20 points while Jack Meixner added 17 and Ronnie Hendricks 10 for Plains. Dora’s Jim Hollis had 12 and Pat Skinner 11. Plains improves to 6 7 on the season and prepares for Frenship Tuesday after a 46 45 overtime win over Seagraves Friday. Dora won the B game 41 38 with Wayne Harp scoring 10.
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Iowa Edges Out Michigan State for Third Big Ten Win
Iowa beat Michigan State 72 to 68 to stay unbeaten in the Big Ten. Don Nelson scored 18 for Iowa while Dick Hall led MSU with 19 as Iowa pulled away after halftime. The Hawkeyes shot 47 percent to MSU's 43 and moved ahead to a 56 55 edge with 12 minutes left before finishing strong.
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Houston to Hold $22 Million Stadium Bond Election
Harris County commissioners set January 31 for a special vote on a $22 million bond to build a Houston stadium for the city’s 1962 National League entry. The move follows a prior $20 million revenue bond and aims to save about $114,000 in annual interest by using tax bonds. The Houston Sports Association has guaranteed rent to retire revenue bonds, and legislators favored a public vote on tax bonds.
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NFL Ahead In Race To Sign Gridmen
The NFL leads the AFL in signing college drafted players. The Dallas Times Herald reports 55 percent of NFL draftees signed with 14 percent losses to the AFL, while the AFL has 27 percent signed and 35 percent lost to the NFL. Three players have signed with both leagues pending court decisions.
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Van Brocklin Final Pro Bowl Appearance in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles the 1969 Pro Bowl features Van Brocklin and Buck Shaw in their final appearances. The West led by Vince Lombardi vs Shaw’s East, kickoff at 1 pm Pacific. Stars like Jim Brown and Johnny Unitas headline a high scoring exhibition before possible overtime.
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Marciano Hints At Possible Boxing Comeback
Rocky Marciano says he may return to boxing someday and doubts he would boast about beating Floyd Patterson or Sonny Liston. At 37 and about 30 pounds heavier than his retirement weight, he shows strong conditioning and is involved in a TV boxing series with other investments.
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Bradley Pounds North Texas 110 to 72 in MVC Game
Bradley, ranked second nationally, crushed North Texas State 110 72 in a Missouri Valley Conference contest. A brief on court scuffle led to both Ed Wodka and Archie Dixon being ejected. Chet Walker poured in 40 points to top scorers while Tim Robinson added 22 for Bradley.
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Irish Housewives Association to Host IAW Conference
The Irish Housewives Association will host the International Alliance of Women in Dublin next August. About 400 delegates from 37 countries are expected to attend the event.
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Doris Phillips Wins Tourney At Sind Annual Golf Meet
Doris Phillips of Belleville Illinois rallied from four-down to edge Marge Burns of Greensboro North Carolina one up in the Sind annual women's South Atlantic Golf tournament final. After a morning 18 holes left her four down, Phillips won five of seven holes in the afternoon, then captured the 33rd 34th and 35th holes to take the lead and win when Burns missed a three-foot putt on the final hole.
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A&M Honors Six Members Of 1960 Football Team
Texas A&M saluted six members of its 1960 football squad at the annual football and cross-country dinner in College Station. Awards went to Bob Caskey Gonzalez Bert Phaff. Joe Eilers Hallettsville A.M. Waldrop. Wayne Frelling San Antonio Herb Smith. Roy Northrup Amarillo O.T. Hotchkiss. Powell Berry Snyder Goree Ellison. Sam Byer Marlin W.T. Doherty for rookie of the year and other distinctions.
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Gifford Hill Holds Lead in Key Bowling League
Gifford Hill Maintains a solid ten game edge in the habbeck AH-Ster Traveling League at QC Bowl. Ted Watts rolled 276 685 to lead Friday actions but Dee Vanney and Elmer Calhoun matched 278 and 688 to challenge. Brown's remains fourth while Strike Magazine and Rich Plan trail. next week moves to North College Lanes.
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Sherry Under Knife Los Angeles
Dodgers relief ace Larry Sherry underwent surgery Monday for appendicitis the club said Tuesday.
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