Blues Aim to Stop Bobby Orr in NHL Finals Phase
St Louis Blues coach Scotty Bowman defends his plan to curb Bruins star Bobby Orr as the Blues face Boston in the second game of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup finals. Bruins coach Harry Sinden offers a gracious nod, praising Bowman's counterstrategy and Orr’s impact.
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Cy Scotty Bowman
St. Louis Blues
Bobby Orr
Boston
Bruin
Harry Sinden
Scotty
Sinden
Bobby
Bowman
Boston Bruins
Wayne Cashman
Blues
Noel Picard
ROPES' RICKY BRADEN Named to Coaches' All Star Game
Ropesville star Ricky Braden, a nine numeral winner in three years, earns a spot in the summer Coaches' All Star game. The two time All South Plains selection closes his senior basketball season with 691 points and 523 rebounds, averaging 24.7 points and 18.7 rebounds per game.
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Ropesville
Sonny Arthur
Arthur
Braden
Walt McAlexander
Avalanche-Journal
Ricky Braden
South Plains
Braden Brings Kilgore Offer After Lone District Title
Ropesville star Braden, a three year football and basketball standout, won the district discus title and posted strong all around stats. He has offers from Sul Ross, McMurry and Wayland for football and basketball with Texas A&M among rumored interests. Braden, a southpaw 6'3" 185 pounds, remains undecided on college focus.
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Ropesville
Meadow
Broncos
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Sonny ‘Arthur
Sul Ross
McMurry
Wayland
Texas A&m
Peter
E- Murrey
Flarold Murrell
Jdon
Jim Bevers
Davis Stars Ponies Fall 5 4 to Plainview in Make-up
Plainview defeats Coronado 5 to 4 in District 4-AAAA makeup as Plainview pitchers score two in the fifth for insurance. Coronado strands tying run in final inning. Jerry Stein and David Williams spark Plai nview offense with key hits and steals. Davis and Soliz contribute for Plainview.
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Coronado
Bulldogs
Monterey
Mustangs
Jerry Stein
Joe Byrne
David Williamson
Stein
Kenny Hill
Dar Lippe
Lippe
Wilitama
Danny Davis
Tony Soliz
James Wright
Longhorn Baseball Players Censured In SWC Action
The SWC censured James Street and Tommy Harmon over an on-field collision with a baserunner that led to national attention. Baylor faculty athletic committee discussed suspensions, while UT officials and coaches faced admonishments and a study committee was set to examine hardship rules.
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Street
Southwest Conference
Associated Press
Frank Erwin
Texas Board of Regents
James Street
Tommy Harmon
University of Texas At Austin
Board of Regents
Howard Grubbs
Grubbs
Seminole golfer sinks flying ball at Gaines County Golf
Bob Payne of Seminole playing with his wife on the eleventh hole at Gaines County Golf Course Sunday used a 64 iron and knocked a golf ball in the hole on the fly.
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Gaines County
Seminole
Bob Payne
Payne
Southwest Conference Corrects Cross Country Result
At the SWC spring meeting officials revised last year’s cross country meet outcome. Texas was initially credited with a one point win over SMU, but Baylor runner Pete Morales had not completed the course and walked the finish. Baylor was eliminated and recalculations put SMU ahead by one point.
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UPI
Southwest Conference
Southern Methodist
University of Texas
Baylor
SMU
Texan
Crane Eyes Title Return Without Relays At State Meet
Crane enters the Class AA state meet with five individual spots and no relay qualifiers, hoping to win the title without double point relay help. Floydada Karnes City Wilmer-Hutchins Cros sley join a balanced field including George West Taft Crosby and others in the search for gold.
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Tehert Bolden
Harntia
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Preddie Allen
Decatur
Gene Hudna
Oiney
Sammy Dietschke
Sealy Upl
Jackson
Bellville
Gerald Blewart
Doone Baker
Mathias
Terry Neal
Ricky Hatfield
Denver City
Sammy Lewis
Jacksbors
John Kennedy
Van
Jules Desrmand
Caldwell
James Buller
Léon McNinch
George West
Raneay French
Santa Fe
Eeus Steve Newby
Post
Isa Jer Arnold
Seymour
Joe Terry
Lindale
J. Mayes
Wilmer Hutching
Mike Walker
Mike McCall
Sensai
Dee Rosebrook
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Ke Parong
Alten
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San Antonio
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Osta
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Panhandle
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Ant
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Nan Ry Miley
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Kely
Oronamas
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Hobbs
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Martin Miller
Roel Almares
San Diego
Stanton
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Parsons
John Caldwell
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Two Springs
Dan Gurney Aims to Break Indy Jinx With Turbo Eagle
Dan Gurney in Costa Mesa California hopes to snap a two race 500 mile Memorial Day Indy jinx using a turbocharged Offenhauser powered Eagle. He redesigned the car with a new engine and aero changes and seeks more horsepower while adapting to a new driving technique. Carroll Shelby co founded All American Racers in 1964 and later sold his stake to Gurney. Bobby Unser will drive one of the new Eagles this season.
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Dan Gurney
Gurney
Carroll Shelby
Shelby
Bobby Unser
Lubbock High Faces Coronado After Narrow Defeat
The Lubbock High Westerners travel with pitcher Lewis Watson returning to the mound as likely starter for the Plainview era shift. Coronado counters with David Williams catching Gary Drake at first and Dickie Craddick at second with Gary Olivo at short and Mike Byrne at third. Outfield likely features Kenny Hill Jerry Stein and either Darryl Lippe or David Stanley as the squads seek a key district win.
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Tascosa
Joe Byrne
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Lewis Watson
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Coronado
David Williams
Gary Drake
Dickie Craddick
Gary Olivo
Mike Byrne
Kenny Hill
Jerry Stein
Darryl Lippe
David Stanley
Mustangs
Plainview
Watson
Mark Griffin
Stockton
Danny Griffin
Bob Webb
Thomas OC Cager Signs With LOC Odessa
Carlos Thomas from Odessa College signs with LOC Odessa to play senior college ball after a strong JC season. Coach Larry Hays notes his quick strong defense and averages 14 points per game, with a 20 point game previously against the same team and 4 rebounds. Thomas earned second team all conference in the Western JC Conference.
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Odessa College
Larry Hays
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Hays
Carlos
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