Texas high school football nets huge crowds and cash
Port Neches Groves and Plano head for Texas Stadium in Irving for a Class 4A playoff showdown expected to draw about 40 000 fans with an all time 45 000 attendance goal. Port Neches Groves sprayed 114 000 in 1975 and Plano earned 45 000 for one playoff game. statewide playoffs promise substantial bonanzas for advancing schools.
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Fairbanks Says Pro Game Tests Emotion and Criticism
Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks notes pro football carries more outside pressure and a longer season than college, making mood maintenance harder. Despite early contract strife with linemen Gray and Hanna, New England has won four straight to keep playoff hopes alive against the Colts in Baltimore.
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Japanese Grand Prix canceled amid Mount Fuji plans
The international federation announced the cancellation of the Japanese Grand Prix set for April 16 at Mount Fuji, marking the fourth stop on the circuit. In basketball, Kermit Washington faces a 60 day suspension and a record $10,000 fine from NBA Commissioner for punching opponents.
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Tech coaches ask to stay on staff under Rex Dockery
Three of the current Texas Tech assistant football coaches are asked to remain on the staff of new Head Coach Rex Dockery. Dockery and the trio were kept from Steve Sloan's resignation and are joined by two new assistants Bud Casey and Sam Robertson.
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