Dallas Cowboys Lead Pro Bowl Selections With Eight
Dallas places eight players on the NFC Pro Bowl squad for January 23 in Los Angeles. Veterans Merlin Olsen and Mel Renfro head a list that includes Roger Staubach, John Niland, Bob Lilly, Chuck Howley, Cornell Green and Ron Widby among others.
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Landry Uses 1970 Vikings Film To Readiness
Dallas Coach Tom Landry said he showed his Cowboys last year's 54 13 loss to Minnesota to illustrate what can happen when players are not on edge. He noted the Vikings may start Gary Cuozzo at quarterback in the Christmas Day playoff and stressed the need for a strong running game in cold conditions.
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Kentucky St. Holds Top in Small Cage Poll
Kentucky State remains No. 1 in the Associated Press college division poll as Eau Claire rises to challenge with 266 points and five first place votes. Evansville falls to third after losses to Seattle Pacific and Weber State. Louisiana Tech holds fourth with one first place vote and 200 points.
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Lois Crouch Wins Perfect Score in Pecos Eagles Contest
Lois Crouch of Barstow won the perfect score prize with all 12 game predictions in last week’s Pecos Eagles basketball contest and will receive a $15 check. Balmorhea coach Zay LeFevre finished second with 11 correct, earning $3, while Anna Contreras took third with one miss for $1. The top 10 also includes Armando Granado Sr., Kenneth Thomason, Jim Craig Hess, Shane Schmidt, David Vinson, Mark Callison, and Manuel De La Garza. This week the event features 10 games due to holiday breaks, with Lamesa and Hobbs tournaments included. Carl Fuller of the Floridians aided a Boca Raton camp during the off-season.
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Kermit High Names New Gridiron Coach
Kermit High School appoints Charles Topinka as head football coach and athletic director replacing Greg Sherwood who left for Vega High School. Topinka, 30, comes from Phillips where he led athletics for three years. He signed a three year contract at 14000 dollars annually and will begin at spring term.
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Eagles to face Lake View in Lamesa tourney opener
The Pecos Eagles, after a 79-70 win over Van Horn, aim for a 15th victory as they start in the Lamesa Tournament. Pecos meets Lake View Monday at 12:30 p.m., with subsequent games pitting Lamesa Graham Post Kermit Fort Stockton Colorado City and late matchups for losers and winners. Topinka joins staff with a strong coaching history including two 1-AA titles at Phillips and a Panhandle State graduate.
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Pecos Eagles Booster Banquet Set With Guest Speaker
E J Holub former Kansas City Chiefs star will speak at the Pecos Eagles booster club banquet on January 8. Tickets cost 2.50 each and are available from booster club members. The Eagles prep for next week's Lamesa tournament with a 12 30 p m game against Lake View and then face either Lamesa or Graham later the same day.
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Hidden field beneath tarp keeps Vikings Cowboys guessing
Metro Stadium field lies hidden under tarpaulin and insulation as Minnesota prepares for the NFC semifinal at 1 p.m. EST. Richard Ericson, Met Stadium superintendent since 1956, explains weather-based field adjustments and the public/media concern over an artificial surface.
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Penn State Captains Emphasize Team Pride in Cotton Bowl
Penn State co captains Dave Joyner and Charlie Zapiec say the Lions focus on team and each other not regional bragging rights as they prepare for the Cotton Bowl against Texas. They acknowledge fans felt Nation after a 31 11 loss to Tennessee but stress learning from the setback and playing to win.
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