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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1972

Page

9

Denton Broncos Clash With Permian In Abilene Showdown

Denton High hosts Permian at P. E. Shotwell Stadium with Denton carrying a 9-1 mark and Permian aiming to contain Denton speed stars Leslie Varner and Joe Warner. The game pits power against finesse as both teams seek a regional win and a spot in subsequent rounds.

F. M Abilene Herbert Hoover Denton High School Denton Broncos Port Arthur Broncos Dallas Highland Park Arlington Permian Panthers P. E. Shotwell Permian Gil Bartosh Panthers Warner Leslie Joe Denton DHS Ryans North Texas Williamson Jake Heisman Bronco Tommy Faris Sam Peckham Greg “Mad Dog” Head Panther Wichita Falls Bartosh Warners

Fry Fired as SMU Coach and Athletic Director

Southern Methodist University announced the dismissal of football coach and athletic director Hayden Fry on a Friday afternoon. Fry, a 1947 Odessa High School graduate and 1946 state title Broncho quarterback, had a long coaching career including roles at Odessa and SMU before his firing.

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Backup QB Kent Nix to Start for Oilers in Atlanta

Houston Oilers coach Bill Peterson said backup Kent Nix will start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Regular QB Dan Pastorini could not practice well this week after taking hits in last week's San Diego game. Rhett Dawson starts at wide receiver in place of Dave Smith. Jim Beirne placed on injured reserve for knee surgery Tuesday.

Houston Bill Peterson Houston Oilers Kent Nix Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Peterson Dan Pastorini Pastorini San Diego Petersen Rhett Dawson Dave Smith Oilers Jim Beirne

Buena Vista Meets Groom In Class B Playoff Quarterfinal

Buena Vista of Imperial 9-2 faces Groom at 2 p.m. in a quarterfinal clash after recent 35-8 win over Javton and 28-7 over Happy. Star scorer Bob Borrun leads with 108 points, other top scorers Primera and Garcia also high. The Longhorns opened with a 42-14 loss to Sanderson, then won four straight before this playoff run.

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Odessa Cage Tourney Semifinals Set for Odessa High and Irvin

Permian and Irvin reach Odessa Invitational final after decisive semifinal wins. Permian tops Ector 64 34 as Wood and Sparks pace scoring while Irvin defeats Odessa High to meet them in the title game. Pecos and Tasosa vie for seventh, Coronado and Paly Dury in consolation final. gates open at 3 p.m. with $1 adults $0.50 students.

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Alpine Blasts Cooper In 2A Playoff Victory

Alpine defeated Lubbock Cooper 37 to 6 in a Class 2A regional game as Carl Chandler scored four touchdowns, three on short runs and one on a yard dash. Enciso gained 144 yards on end sweeps, and Graham connected on key passes. The victory advances Alpine to the quarterfinals to face Florda Whirlwinds, 13-1, as Cooper ends 10-2.

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