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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1973
Page
6
Balmorhea school hosted a junior high basketball invitational January 26–27 with six teams. Alpine eighth grade A won 33 to 23 over Prude Ranch, which placed second. Outstanding player went to Ross Casillas of Fort Stockton eighth grade B, and Balmorhea B earned the sportsmanship award.
Rick Forzano resigns from Navy to join Detroit Lions staff and then returns as head coach at the Naval Academy. Navy administration vows swift replacement as spring practice begins March 5 amid a 16-33 four year record and three Army losses. Jerry Wampfler also resigns from Colorado State with no immediate successor named.
Archer says he is at least a month from playing his best as he hovers in the lead tied with Tom Watson and Gay Brewer after a four under 68 in the Hawaiian Open. The $40,000 first prize event at Waialae County Club drew a crowded leaderboard with Sanders Wadkins Gilbert Kono Palmer and Trevino among those at 69 and 70.
Pecos High School freshmen defeated Monahans 70 to 52 on Thursday. Kenneth Terry led Pecos with 30 points, Roddy Jenkins added 12, and Robert Abila 10. Jenkins pulled down 11 rebounds and Abila 10 as Pecos evened the season at 7 7 with a upcoming game against Crane Monday at 5 30 p.m. Coach Jim Strother credited Monahans as one of the district’s strongest teams. Lawrence Williams assists Strother on the bench.
Curtis Person of Memphis advances to the semi finals of the 21st Life Begins at 40 Golf Tournament in Harlingen Texas. He faces Jack Kerr of Marshall after Kerr defeated 1965 champion A J Kuentsler of Victoria 2 and 1 in the quarterfinals.
Jim Plunkett had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove damaged cartilage. Surgeon Dr Frederick Behling said the operation went well and rehabilitation should begin in about two weeks with a full recovery expected after treatment. The quarterback is expected to leave hospital early next week and recuperate at his mother’s home in San Jose. He will use crutches for about a week.
Denver Rockets coach Alex Hannum says tempo control key as Denver beats the defending ABA champions 97 82. Robisch 28 points Jabali 24 with 11 assists, Beck 20. Pacers coach Bob Leonard cites need for speed and faster ball movement.
Houston Cougars edge Centenary 89-85 after trailing late in the game. Louis Dunbar leads Houston with 22 points, while 7-foot freshman Robert Parish powers Centenary with 20 points and 22 rebounds.
World indoor shot put record holder Al Feuerbach says Polish champion Wladyslaw Komar’s advice helped his 69 ft 5 3/4 in throw in Portland. Feuerbach credits technique balance, jokes about Sesame Street, and notes 70 feet as the next target while preparing for the Astrodome meet.
Lee Trevino and Grogan Motors of Pecos co sponsor a Good Guys Open charity drawing offering a 1973 Dodge Charger SE as the top prize. Open to anyone 18 and older in the U S A who signs up or test drives, with 25 cents or up to a dollar donated per entrant to Texas youth. Closing date February 14.
Charlie Winner, linked to Weeb Ewbank as son in law, will become Jets head coach in 1974. He will serve as Ewbank’s assistant manager and take over head coaching when Ewbank becomes general manager in 1974 after a three year deal through 1976.
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