Eagles Queens Clinch District Hope With Kermit Test
The Pecos Eagle Queens volleyball team moved into first place after a 2 1 win over Seminole and a close 11 9 loss in the second game. Debbie Bryan led scoring with six points in game one and four more in game two, Rosalinda Rodriguez added four and Gloria Brooks four in game three. A win over Kermit on Tuesday would clinch the district title with potential ties if they lose.
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Indians
Debbie Bryan
Rosalinda Rodriguez
Kim Blackwell
Susan Wadley
Kathy McAnally
Eagles
Rosalinda
Gloria Brooks
Janice Williams
Pecos High
Yellowjackets
Eagles Crush Seminole 9-1 In District Letdown Turnaround
The Pecos Eagles improved to 11-8 overall and 1-1 in district play by routing the Seminole Indians 9-1. Pecos used four runs in the fifth and three in the sixth to pull away after a close start. They head to Andrews Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game against the Mustangs.
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Pecos Eagles
Seminole Indians
Eagles
Andrews
Mustangs
Seminole Wins District Tennis Championship
The Seminole Indians won the district 2 3A tennis title with 65 points, qualifying three for regionals. Monahans finished second with 25, Andrews third with 10. Joe Bates of Seminole captured boys singles 6-2 8-6 over Martin Fleming of Monahans.
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Monahans
Andrews
Joe Bates
Seminole
Martin Fleming
Scott Hoyer
Rey Villereal
Terry Watson
Alan Holliday
Nerissa Reiley
Margie Cortez
Pecos
Jerry Cantrell
Fleming
Mike Ortiz
Gorman Wins Rothmans Tennis Title in Vancouver
Tom Gorman defeats Jan Kodes 3-6 6-2 7-5 to claim the $50,000 Rothmans International singles crown in Vancouver British Columbia. He grows up in Seattle and is backed by vocal supporters as Kodes complains about line calls. Gorman and Erik Van Dillen fail to secure the doubles title, losing 7-5 3-6 6-7 to Roger Taylor and Pierre Barthes.
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B. C
Tom Gorman
Jan Kodes
Gorman
Seattle
Kodes
Erik van Dillen
San Mateo
Calif
Roger Taylor
England
Pierre Barthes
France
Pecos Eagles Lose a Close Duel to Monahans in Relays
In the Sandhills Relays Monahans edged Pecos 205 1/2 to 151 in division I for AAA and AA. Don Walker led Pecos with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the broad jump, while teammate Roy Meraz took fourth in pole vault and Joe Segalia placed in discus. The Pecos relay team, with Cameron subbing for an injured runner, earned third in the mile relay, and Walker dominated the juniors with 43 points across events. The Pecos JV also competed, led by Walker’s six high-point trophies across six meets, as Pecos heads to Seminole for district competition.
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Dietrich Nelle
Monahans
Pecos Eagles
Pecos
Kermit
van Horn
Alpine
Knicks and Celtics chase conference titles in playoffs
Knicks defeat the Bullets 123-63 behind Earl Monroe 32 points and Walt Frazier 29 as they take a 2-0 lead in the East. Celtics topple the Hawks 134-169 behind Havlicek’s 54 points for a 1-6 series edge. Warriors edge Bucks 95-92, Lakers beat Bulls 108-93. Pacers top Rockets 106-93, Squires beat Colonels 169-94 to tie East series 1-1. NBA and ABA playoffs proceed with Utah-San Diego first game looming. Monroe notes nervous, played well.
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San Diego Conquistadors
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Walt Frazier
Betsy Cullen Wins Alamo Ladies Open In Final Round Rally
Betsy Cullen from Tulsa staged a late rally after losing a seven stroke lead in the final round at Woodlake Golf Club. She carded a 3 over par 76 to finish 218 overall, earning a $4,560 winner’s prize and the Alamo Ladies Open title ahead of Betty Burfevidt and Sandra Palmer.
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Woodlake Golf Club
Tulsa
Oklo
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Sandra Palmer
Mickey Wright
Kathy Whitworth
Miss Cullen
Miss Burfevndt
Norton bursts Ali's big bubble in San Diego bout
Muhammad Ali loses to Ken Norton by split decision after 12 brutal rounds in San Diego. Ali sustains a broken jaw early, endures fatigue and a determined Norton who earns a $50,000 purse while Ali pockets $210,600 in a fight that reshapes heavyweight futures.
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Associated Press
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Muhammad Ali
Ali
Ken Norton
Frazier
George Foreman
Jamaica
Frazier-Ali
Norton
Foreman
Dundee
Futch
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Sucker
Pecos Meets Track Meet Results Lined with High Scores
Discus fourth Joe Segulia 136-5 shot put third Joe Segulia 46-11 3 4. Roy Me raz 11 6 pole vault fourth Pecos Roy Me raz 11 6. 440 yard relay first Pecos Bobby Herod Bruce Horton Chris Spray Don Walker 43.2. Mile relay third Pecos Chris Spray Ray Cameron Carrol Andes Clay Slack 3 32.8. High point individual Don Walker Pecos 43 points. Team totals first Monahans 205 1 2, second Pecos 151, third Kermit 67 1 2 and fourth Alpine 34.
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Roy Meraz
Pecos
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Clay Slack
Monahans
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Alpine
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