Pistons lose backcourt to injuries in Warriors setback
Detroit falls 129-124 to Golden State as Kevin Porter and John Mengelt suffer knee injuries requiring surgery. Porter led Detroit with 19 points and 13 assists before exiting, while Howard Porter topped the Pistons with 28. Warriors pull away in second half for ninth straight win. Other scores: 76ers over Cavaliers 100-85, Bucks over Knicks 109-100, Braves 126-107 over Kings, Suns 104-89 over Jazz, Bullets 116-95 over Trail Blazers.
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Wilkes
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Cowboys get second chance in big washington showdown
Dallas coach Tom Landry seeks a second chance after a 31-17 loss to St. Louis as the Cowboys and Washington each stand 8-4. The nationally televised Saturday game at Texas Stadium could clinch the NFC wild card for the winner, with Kilmer directing Washington’s high scoring offense and Dallas needing a bold, attacking plan. A sellout crowd of 65 000 will attend the 2 30 p.m. CST kickoff.
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Landry
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Athey
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Eagles rally past Odessa Bronchos in season opener upset
Pecos Eagles overcome a late Odessa lead to win 67 64 for their first victory of the season. Linvel Mosby Ricky Gonzales and Steve Hefner sparked the comeback with late outside shots and free throws while Bobby Riggins led Pecos with 20 points. Patterson Rogers and McAnally bolstered the effort as Pecos improves to 1 4. Odessa opened strong then faltered late as Eagles seized control heading into Thursday home game versus Lamesa.
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Odessa High Bronchos
Odessa
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Lamesa
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Steve Hefner
Mosby
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Hefner
Butch Rogers
Eagles booster club officers named for next year
Bryant named president and Mosby vice president of the Eagle booster club for next year after a Tuesday meeting. Wein remains secretary treasurer and Kelley continues as publicity officer. Other officers may be added after further contact. Coach Millsapps praised Pecos for a physical semifinal win 17-12 over Ennis and noted the Eagles’ 11-2 season as strong but expressed disappointment at the playoff loss and the town’s reaction.
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Linvel Mosby
Joann Wein
Frank Kelley
Bryant
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Wein
Kelley
Jerry Millsapps
Millsapps
Cuero
Pecos
Rome
Veeck Comes Up With the Cash for Sox Buyout
Baseball mogul Bill Veeck offered 160.3 million dollars for the Chicago White Sox and predicted AL owners would approve. He said he had all the money needed and hinted optimism about the sale. Simultaneously trades swelled, with Clem Indians acquiring Ray Fosse, John Ellis to Rangers, and Mike Anderson moving to St. Louis while Ron Reed paired with Philadelphia, signaling a flurry of activity ahead of the meetings.
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Hollywood, Fla
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al Oliver
Kansas City
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