Oilers spend big as wins rise and payroll scrutiny grows
Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams defends budget spikes tied to a 15 000 fine for 68 players on the payroll during regular season and says future spending will be restrained. Sid Gillman faces questions as team moves from 1 13 to 6 6 and potential coach of the year talk grows.
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Giant killers Mesquite and Carter eye more upsets in playoffs
Mesquite routed No. 1 Wichita Falls Rider 14 0 to reach the Class 4A quarterfinals against No. 10 Amarillo Palo Duro, while Dallas Carter shares the spotlight after beating No. 2 Fort Worth Arlington Heights 34 21 to face No. 3 Plano. Top games include No. 4 San Antonio Churchill vs No. 6 Brazoswood and Cuero against No. 8 Jacksonville in Class 3A.
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Trades spark baseball winter meetings in New Orleans
At the winter meetings in New Orleans 13 players were traded in four deals. Tug McGraw joined the Philadelphia Phillies with Don Hahn and Dave Schneck, while Del Unser Mac Scar E and rookie catcher John Stearns went to the Phillies. Dick Allen moved from the White Sox to the Braves in a controversial deal for five thousand dollars and a player to be named later, with Allen seeking to continue his career after a prior retirement note.
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Eagles Fall Again as Midland Tops Pecos 76 51
Midland High Bulldogs rallied in the second half to beat Pecos 76 to 51 at Midland Gym. The Eagles led 29 to 26 at halftime but were edged in the final two periods, preparing for the Odessa tournament.
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Bill Malone Cops Cup and Cash at Club Shoots
Local bow hunters held their monthly club shoot in Badin North Carolina with Bill Malone winning the revolving trophy and a cash pot by hitting the dot. Elaine Houston and Maria Guzman also earned top division honors as other winners across multiple classes. The same edition notes early season college and MLB moves, including Nancy Isenhour Gamewell and baseball trades, with expansion chatter sidelined to Thursday.
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Ping Pong Tourney Winners Take Blue Ribbons
Jaycee ping pong tournament concludes with champions earning blue ribbons in singles and doubles. Ramesh Wadhwa defeats Carlos Nichols in men’s singles final. San Roman and Wadhwa win doubles. Lisa Smith wins women’s singles and pairs with Smith to claim doubles. David Wade earns Class B singles banner after semifinal win over Tommy Rey. Israel Juarez advances after a bye.
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Penn State tabbed for Lambert trophy honors
Penn State headed for the Cotton Bowl and Delaware and Ithaca were named Lambert Trophy recipients. The Nittany Lions, 9-2, win the East Division I honor for the fourth straight year, chosen by a panel. Delaware, 10-1, earns Division II Lambert Cup. Ithaca earns Division III Lambert Bowl for the first time.
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Pecos Hosts Two Day Fall Tennis Meet For All Grades
Ken Garlitz announces a two day Pecos fall tennis tournament at Pecos courts for seventh to senior students. Four divisions, individual and team trophies, play starts 8:30 a.m. Dec 14. Entry due 7 p.m. Dec 9, $3.50 singles $7 doubles, entries to Garlitz at 304 Ross Blvd or Pecos High School.
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Miami machine issues storm notes
Cincinnati linebacker Ron Pritchard calls the Miami Dolphins an executional machine and says they are among the NFL’s top two teams with Oakland. He notes Miami’s return of Csonka and Morris and credits Vince Costello for Miami’s defense. Pritchard says Cincinnati is a year or two away from being a steady contender.
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