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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
6
In the Blue-Gray Classic at Cramton Bowl, Pecos edged Kermit 61-59. Gray coach Bill Peterson announced plans to leave for the pro ranks, guiding a defense that pressured both Gray and Blues quarterbacks.
Guy Roberts of Maryland earned the game's MVP honor in the classic, a first for a defensive player in its 34 year history. Stahle’s touchdown on the opening play of the second period capped a 74 yard drive with hard charges from Vincent and Art Cantrelie.
Pecos Eagles shot 59 percent and defeated the Kermit Yellow Jackets 61-59 to claim third place in the Lamesa Invitational. Walker led Pecos with 17 points while Dampeer topped Kermit with 20. Fort Stockton and Lake View won earlier Tuesday. Pecos meets Fort Stockton Saturday at 8 p.m. in Fort Stockton.
Texas and Penn State meet in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day in Dallas with both teams aiming to rebound from late-season setbacks. The Longhorns seek to atone for a previous Cotton Bowl loss while Penn State hopes to salvage its national standing after a rough stretch.
Frank McGuire's South Carolina defeated Boston College 86-64 to reach the Quaker City final as Tom Riker and Danny Traylor led with 15 and 22 points respectively. Indiana edged BYU 61-50 in the Old Dominion Classic with Steve Downing grabbing 23 rebounds. Indiana and Villanova posted solid showings while Louisville faced controversy over the national anthem before a win over St Peters.
The National Basketball Association lists 17 players with careers spanning three decades in its 25 year history. Active members include Dick Barnett Elgin Baylor Wilt Chamberlain Johnny Green and Hal Green. Bob Cousy nearly joined the four decade club had he started in 1949 instead of 1950, as his career touched the 50s 60s and 70s.
Virginia Squires pull Charlie Scott from bench to score 18 in final period sealing a 129-126 win over Carolina. Scott finishes with 27 as Julius Erving tops Virginia with career high 39. Pittsburgh Condors without John Brisker struggle, trailing Denver Rockets late.
Houston dominated the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Basketball Classic posting 104-73 victory over Michigan State to claim the championship. Texas A&M defeated LSU 73-67 in the consolation while referees drew the spotlight with seven technical fouls, sparking bitter exchanges with LSU and Michigan State coaches over officiating.
In the Lamesa Tournament Pecos Eagles shot 51 percent hitting 74 of 145. The team stands 14-4 with 12 league games left, led by Pattillo and top scorers Don Cameron with 245 and Donald Ray Walker with 213.
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