Spurrier era predicts 49ers win over Vikings 17 14
AP sports writer Hubert Mizell forecasts a 49ers 17 to 14 victory over Minnesota at Candlestick Park to claim the National Conference West title and the final NFL playoff berth. The piece notes implications for Atlanta and Los Angeles and adds Mizell's Week 14 picks.
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Midland High handily tops Pecos 86 to 56 in city gym
Midland High's "mile high" cagers defeated Pecos 86 56 in a Thursday night game with Pecos stars Don Brooks and Mike Sadler scoring 14 each and veteran coach Pattillo praising updated effort after a prior 91 48 loss.
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Eagles freshmen rout Crane cagers 63 52 in Crane
Pecos Eagle freshman A team hit 50 percent from the field and forced Crane into 35 turnovers with a full court press. Kenneth Terry scored 32, Ronnie Jenkins 16 and 12 rebounds, as Eagle improves to 3-0. The B team lost 27-19 with Javier Tercero scoring 8 and Arturo Rodriguez 7.
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East Pecos JH A team beats Monahans 44 to 28 on Thursday
East Pecos Junior High eighth grade A team defeated Monahans 44 to 28 after a slow start. Linver Mosby scored 18 and Manuel Garcia 10 as Pecos led 20-20 at half and 44-28 final, with four 100 percent free throws. Monahans saw Joe Walker foul out and Chris Anchondo led Pecos B team with six points.
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Funeral services for NHL goalie Joe Ironstone
Funeral services were held for Joe Ironstone a former NHL goaltender who died Tuesday at 75 Ironstone played for the Ottawa Senators in 1924 before joining the New York Americans in his pro career.
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First Class B title on line in Texas state final
Windthorst meets Chilton in the first Class B state school boy football championship with an 8 p.m. kickoff at Stephenville. Windthorst is 13–0 after routing opponents and playoffs, while Chilton rides a 12–0–1 streak since an opener loss.
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Record sheep hunt yields high harvest in Texas canyons
In SAN ANGELO and Palo Duro Canyon area a seven day hunt from November 11 through 17 saw a record flock take. Hunters aimed for quantity and quality as 32 rams and 13 ewes were reported, setting a state record for the season.
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Brown Wins Bert Bell Award For Pro Football
Washington running back Larry Brown, weighing 202 pounds, won the Bert Bell Award as the NFL's outstanding player of the year given by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia. Brown joined a list of legends and became the first to total 1,000 yards from scrimmage for four straight seasons.
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Hank Aaron Sets Eight National Batting Records
Hank Aaron holds eight National League batting records including major league marks for total bases and runs batted in. Aaron's totals reach 6172 total bases and 2037 RBIs, surpassing Stan Musial and Babe Ruth records. The note covers his 1972 season context and ongoing record pursuit.
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Aaron’s 14th season of 30 HR highlights NL record chase
The report notes Hank Aaron extending to 14 seasons with 30 or more homers and 18 straight seasons with 20 or more. It lists his 673 career homers, tying for NL career leader in bases-filled homers, and a league record of five bases on balls in one game, with other 1972 season highs by Morgan, Lee May, Hunt, Perez, and Monday.
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Area boxing tourney draws regional teams to Pecos
The Pecos Evening Optimist Club hosts a boxing tournament at 8 p.m. Saturday in the old West Pecos gym on Third Street. Teams from Andrews Kermit Midland Odessa and Carlsbad compete. Pecos list includes many boxers such as Andy Matta Dan Levario Richard Abila and Merce Rayos. Admission is $1 for adults 50 cents for children.
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Dolphins host Colts in final regular season clash
The Miami Dolphins meet the Baltimore Colts in the last regular season game at the Orange Bowl. Johnny Unitas may no longer wear a Colt uniform next year as Marty Domres backs his rise, while Tom Matte retires and Bob Vogel calls it a career. Don Shula, former Colt coach, now leads the Dolphins seeking a historic 1 6 record and new rushing records.
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ABA Thrusday Night Upset Duels Stars Pacers Rockets
Old and new ABA stars dominated as Utah Stars routed Memphis Tams 147-97 with 26 points from Ron Boone and 23 from Zelmo Beaty. Indiana Pacers beat San Diego 111-104 behind Don Buse career best 18 points and 6 assists. Julius Keye set a block record 12 in Denver 103-99 over Virginia Squires. Julius Erving scored 24. James Silas had 29 as Dallas Chaparrals defeated Kentucky 121-113. No NBA games played.
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