Bobby Morrow Returns Home After Olympic Glory
Bobby Morrow receives a welcome-home dinner in San Benito with about 2000 attendees. Abilene Christian College coach Oliver Jackson forecasts future world records and praises his 200 meter run as among the greatest. Morrow is named honorary sheriff of Hidalgo, Cameron and Starr counties, receives a gold badge, ten-gallon hat, and boots, and plans to return to Abilene Christian University for training in March.
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Melbourne
Australia
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London
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Jo Ann
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West Texas
Odessa
Davis Cup Hopes Rest On Big Head
In Adelaide the United States rely on Vic Seixas's recovered shoulder and Lew Hoad's volatile mood. Seixas expects to play the opening singles December 26 while Hoad faces pressure as Australian critics warn of a possible temperamental spell that could cost them the cup.
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Billy Talbert
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Bronc Beat Lamesa 77 to 64 Thursday at Home
The Bronc team defeated Lamesa 77 to 64 as Westerners hosted the game Thursday. Oklahoma Sooners set a second consecutive offensive triple with 481.7 yards per game, 391 rushing, and 46.6 points per game marking major NCAA records.
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Giants Focus on Hill as Bears Prepare for 194X Title Game
New York coach Jim Lee Howell said the Giants will double up on end Harlon Hill in the NFL championship playoff on December 30 while noting Bears strong runners. Hill flashed two late touchdowns in a 17-17 regular season meeting at Yankee Stadium. The Bears’ offense ranked among the era’s highest scorers with 363 points in 12 games, guiding a strategic defense emphasis for the title clash.
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Monterey defeats Brownfield in 80-51 rout
LUBBOCK Special Monterey beat Brownfield 80 to 51 Tuesday night. Kenneth Cason led Brownfield with 16 points and Kenneth Cary added 15.
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Lubbock Monterey
Brownfield
Kenneth Cason
Kenneth Cary
Sul Ross Falls to Troy State 71-67 in OT
In Hammond Louisiana Sul Ross Lobos lost their fourth game of the season and second straight as Troy State Alabama defeated them 71-67 after a five minute overtime. Paul Ingle topped Sul Ross with 23 points while Bill Coleman added 18.
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Odessa Tops Lamesa In 77 64 Road Win
Odessa defeats Lamesa 77 64 as Paul Thorpe scores 21 with 10 field goals and a free throw. Team forces 11 steals and 31 rebounds led by Thorpe Knight Schellhorn and Womack. Prather paces Lamesa with 20 while Holladay exits early in third. Odessa improves to 9 1 with upcoming visit from Lubbock Westerners.
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Jerald Schellhorn
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Carlton Womack
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Knight
Craig Canon
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Ewell Prather
Jim Barr
Goober Goolsby
Holladay
Broncs
Alpine tops Presidio with 92 34 score in clash
Alpine raced to a 25-4 first quarter lead and took a 44-28 halftime edge before walloping Presidio 92-34 in a non conference basketball game. Charley Valenquela and Jesus Valenzuela led Alpine with 14 points each, followed by Don Burgess with 10.
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Abilene Coach Moser eyed for Missouri job amid college football buzz
NEA quotes Rocky Marciano on risk of fighting again as Abilene and Corpus Christi Ray eye a state finals clash. Moser, a Faurot favorite, may interview in Missouri soon after Abilene's game. Baytown and Midland results cited, with Bob Morrow promoted as a West Texas Relays magnet. Short Shots note Majors and Deasy, and the Senior Bowl setup with pro coaches and scouts among 36 000 spectators.
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Seminole Indians Top Lubbock 59 56 In Rematch
Seminole Indians beat Lubbock Westerners 59 to 56 for the second time this season. Donnie Wilson scored 20 points and Bobby Bingam added 12 while Max Hood led Lubbock with 16. The Indians led throughout the game after a slow start by Lubbock.
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Lubbock
Donnie Wilson
Bobby Bingham
Max Hood
McCamey Slams Cowboys in 67-42 Victory
McCamey Badgers product Billy Ritchie poured in 24 points to pace a 67-42 win over the Cowboys Tuesday night. The squad stretched their win streak to nine after an opener setback, with teammate Hoff man adding 15 and Slavter and Jocere contributing seven each as McCamey also took the rame 3-21.
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Dowling Tops Burnett in Grade School Showdowns
Dowling remains undefeated as its fifth graders beat Barrett 8018 and sixth graders defeat Dowling’s 422 in a pair of Saturday basketball clashes. Kenny Jones and TR pants led the Dowling effort while Make Love and Nukey Harris starred for Dowling in sixth grade.
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