Debbie Meyer Retires From Swimming at 19 in Sacramento
Olympic gold medalist Debbie Meyer announces retirement from competitive swimming at age 19. The Mexico City 1968 star, a three gold medalist in 200, 400, and 800 meter freestyles, cites loss of drive and fatigue after years of world records and intense training. She will not compete in the 1972 Munich Games.
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Westerners Entertain Plainview in district hoops clash
District 3-AAA action features Estacado at Lake View and Dunbar hosting Snyder as Coronado receives Hereford and Lubbock High hosts Plainview. Monterey travels to Hobbs while Lubbock Christian meets Seagraves and Christ the King rests. Plainview stands 21 4 as Monterey eyes Hobbs and LCHS seeks run to state.
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Nathaniel Cage
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James Lewis
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Larry Collins
Don McGraw
Gary Howard
George Smith
Calvin Walker
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Jerry Hogue
Mark Curry
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Sam West
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Ricky Lusk
Bert Goodwin
John Patterson
Curtis Felton
Richard Edwards
Ralph Tasker
Eagles
Grady Newton
Dan Irons
Rick Fowler
Blake ‘Christie
Alvin Wade
LCHS
Gary Bowe
Monte Carlo Porsches Rally for Runaway Lead
In the 41st Monte Carlo Auto Rally Bjorn Waldegaard of Sweden and Gerard Larrousse of France push for a strong lead as mild weather favors the Porsches over Renaults and other rivals. The 60 hour, 167 mile stage runs through Alpine tarmac with stages to Chambery and back, while Ford, Lancia, and Fiat contenders look to challenge.
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Pat Moss-Carlsson
New York Track Writers elect new officers
Frank Litsky of the New York Times and Jim Dunaway of Track and Field News were reelected Monday as president and secretary treasurer of the New York Track Writers Association. The election confirms stable leadership for the association’s pro cage standings coverage.
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Track and Field News
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Two Retain Top Spots in Texas Class AAAA Boys
Dallas Highland Park leads with 28 wins while Houston Wheatley stands 26-2 as the top teams in Texas Class AAAA boys basketball. The Amarillo Globe-News rankings list Midland Victoria San Antonio Jefferson and more with multiple districts represented.
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Staubach Credits Pro Bowl for Grounding Experience
Roger Staubach said the Pro Bowl exposed him to real NFL pressure after accepting the Maxwell Bert Bell Award as 1971’s outstanding player. He noted he played only half, threw one interception too many, and aimed to forget the game while focusing on the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Brundage in Tokyo for crucial IOC meetings on skiers
Avery Brundage arrived in Tokyo for key talks on skiers eligibility for the upcoming Winter Olympics. He denied having a 44-violator list and said only individual violators’ names exist. The IOC aims to ensure games proceed under Olympic rules amid possible separate world championships.
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Bulls Top Warriors End Golden State Streak
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Golden State Warriors 110-105, ending Golden State’s 11 game winning run. Jerry Sloan Norm Van Lier and Chet Walker led Chicago while Mullins scored 43 for Golden State and Cazzie Russell was held to 13. Van Lier hit free throws and Walker added a jumper to seal the win.
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Mets Sign Three for Team and Five Draft Picks
New York Mets announce contract signings of three players for the parent NL club and five acquisitions from the recent free agent draft. General Manager Bob Scheffing confirms right handed pitcher Jim McAndrew, and outfielders Dik Basem and Mike Servne as part of the deals.
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Bjorn Palmaquist Delivers Win For Elda A eet U
Bjorn Palmaquist scored the winning goal with three minutes left in the final period to lift the Elda A eet U hockey team to victory on Monday.
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West Texas Tips LIU By 84.69
Amarillo AP report notes Me A en ceased Mieland Un University game Monday. After halftime LIU led late and extended advantage. remaining details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Texas and Elsewhere College Basketball Scores Compiled
A sprawling recap lists numerous college games with wide variety of teams and scores from Angelo State to Illinois and beyond. Notable matchups include Texas Southern, Prairie View, East Texas and more with varied outcomes and high totals.
Louisville Dominates North Texas State In MVC Game
Louisville, ranked fourth, crushed North Texas State 95 72 in Louisville KY to extend their winning streak to 13. Jim Price paced the Cardinals with 23 points as NT State fell behind early and never recovered.
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Chaparrals Suffer 13th Loss Of Year
In San Angelo Angelo State overcame a slow start to beat Lubbock Christian College 67-60 as LCC defense clamped down after halftime. Owen led Angelo State with 21 points, while Hixon and Kubinsky added double figures for the Rams. LCC drops to 5-13 with road games at Wayland and New Mexico Highlands upcoming.
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Garner lifts T-Birds past South Plains in overtime
South Plains College fell 110 to 102 in overtime to New Mexico Junior College. Bi Garner led with 38 points for NMJC while SPC’s Tom Jordan scored 39 as the hosts rallied late to force OT before NMJC pulled away.
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Queens Topple JFK In 52 49 Road Win
The Hutcherson Flying Queens of Wayland Baptist College defeated JFK College 52-49 Monday night for their third consecutive road victory. Queen’s star Cherry Rapp scored 19 and Susan Britton 31 points. JFK’s Barbara Wischmeier led with points for her team. The Queens advance to face Raytown Piperettes Friday and Saturday at home in Plainview.
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