Southwest Conference begins signing top high school players
The Associated Press reports Southwest Conference coaches started signing letters of intent as the recruiting period opened. Mike Thomas of Greenville said he would sign with Oklahoma, a program known for securing Texas prospects, following past Sooners picks like Joe Wylie and Jack Mildren. Thomas said he is finished with recruitment and stands among the state's top schoolboy footballers.
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Texas
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Larry Lacewell
Mike
Joe Wylie
Houston Westchester
Jim Frasure
Amarillo
Palo Duro
Gary Monroe
Texas Tech
Fort Worth
Western Hills
Mike Luttrell
Texas Christian
Astros Near Midpoint in Signing 1971 Players
Houston Astros GM H B Spec Richardson reports 23 of 43 players invited to spring training have signed through the season build. He notes satisfaction with the response and progress as camp nears.
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Spec) Richardson
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Winter Sports Areas in New Mexico Face Closures
Forest Service reports many New Mexico ski areas near Albuquerque and Santa Fe under tight conditions with San Pedro Peak and Santa Fe Basin showing limited snow and variable trails. Cloudcroft and Sierra Blanca report poor to good conditions, while road access remains variable.
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Cloudcroft
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Santa Fe National Forest
Magnuson fights through pain to chase Stanley Cup glory
Chicago Black Hawks defenseman Keith Magnuson speaks on hating to lose and his ascent from college to the NHL. He recalls early practice, a tough work ethic in Saskatoon, and vows to win the Stanley Cup, crediting his drive and years of effort.
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Prothro Brings New Theories to Rams Coaching
The Rams hire Tommy Prothro as head coach in Los Angeles. He emphasizes body mechanics and low center of gravity, aiming to shock veteran players like Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones. Prothro traces football fundamentals to Wade Bierman Neyland and values live testing of his ideas over recruiting.
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Duke
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Bob Neyland
Tennessee
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West Texas State fires Kerbel after board declines renewal
Joe Kerbel and his football staff resign from West Texas State after the board of regents declines to renew contracts. Kerbel had led the Buffaloes to a 68 success 42 loss record with two bowl appearances and West Texas State joins the Missouri Valley Conference under his tenure. Gene Mayfield of Odessa Permian High is tipped as Kerbel’s successor.
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Miami Dolphins
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Satchel Paige Near Hall of Fame Induction Under Special Committee
New York AP Satchel Paige is favored for Hall of Fame induction via a special 10 member committee formed to honor Negro leagues contributions. Other nominees include Oscar Charleston Buck Leonard and Cannonball Redding. Paige’s major league career spans 1948 to 1965 with a 28 31 record, last active with the Kansas City A's.
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Ray Dandridge
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Jackie Robinson
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Astros Publish Pocket Schedule for 1971 Season
The Houston Astros offer a free pocket size color schedule for the 1971 season. To obtain one, write to Publicity Dept Houston Astros P O Box 288 Houston Texas 77001 or visit an Astros ticket center at Kirby Drive or Foley's five stores in Sharpstown Almeda Northwest Pasadena.
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Cougars Sign All-State End Gerald Hill and More
Houston Cougars add all state tackle Gerald Hill from Corpus Christi Miller and second team all stater Marshall Johnson from Jacksonville. The signing list includes backs, ends, linebackers and linemen from multiple Texas cities plus two college hockey results from Boston. Boston University beat Northeastern 12-2 and Harvard defeated Boston College 10-4 in Beanpot action. Chicago Cubs sign three catchers led by Randy Hundley who hit .244 in 73 games last season.
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