Lakers close to NBA win streak record with 18th straight
The Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 125-120 for their 18th consecutive win tying the Knicks 18 game run and two games from Milwaukee's all time 20 game mark. West led with 33 points while Gail Goodrich added 42 as Los Angeles maintained top form and focus. Coach Bill Sharman praised the team's enthusiasm and intelligence driving the streak.
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Balmorhea 8th Grade A Team Finishes Second in Imperial Meet
Balmorhea Jr. High 8th grade A basketball team placed second at the Imperial Junior High School Tournament. They beat Marathon 49-21 and Rankin 51-23 to reach the final, then lost to Wink 36-29. The team is 9-1 for the season. 7th grade B is 3-0 after a 29-20 win over Imperial. George Lujan averaged over 15 points in the tournament.
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Robert Gomez
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Stormy Pruitt
Javier Lozano
Roy Luna
Baltazar Dutchover
Colonel Issel eyes ABA scoring title in high scoring season
Dan Issel declared a aim to win another scoring title as he joins Artis Gilmore to pace the Kentucky Colonels. Issel, averaging 29.9 points last season, exploded for 41 in a 121-111 win over the Carolina Cougars, lifting Kentucky to 18-7 and first in the East.
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Pecos Eagles Face Tough Colorado City Tournament Run
The Pecos Eagles prepare for a three day Colorado City Tournament with Seminole and Alpine as tough early opponents. JV leaders David Maddux and Steve Clinton share scoring at 67 points in six games, while Donald Ray Walker leads the varsity with 66 points. The team pursues a balanced attack with a season scoring average above 75.
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Jimmy White
Victor Ashley
Joe Segalia
Pecos Teams Hit Court With Several Varsity Games
Pecos basketball teams return to action with the varsity facing Post at 3:30 p m aiming for a seventh straight win not seen since 1959. Freshmen meet Andrews at 5:30 p m in Andrews, after opening the season against Toyah. Eaglets host Alpine at 5:30 p m, while East Pecos and Crane schedule 5:30 p m games as the Hornets chase early season wins.
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Slugging Seraph Jr Bilko and World Series landmark
Steve Bilko Jr son of the major league first baseman known as The Slugging Seraph is noted alongside the historic 18 to 4 Yankees win over the Giants on October 2, 1936, the highest run total by a single team in a World Series game.
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