Financial crisis threatens West Texas State athletics
Lloyd I. Watkins faces a possible shutdown or downgrade of WTSU football as the university weighs options amid a $1.3 million athletic deficit over ten years. The rider would cut state funds for coach salaries, forcing the athletics program to raise $308,000 to maintain the status quo next year. Gene Mayfield led a past fundraising drive that yielded $133,000 with limited help.
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Odessa junior varsity basketball tournament schedule
The calendar lists multiple games across venues including Per mian Fieldhouse and Crockett Gym. Crockett Junior High meets Fort Stockton at 5 p.m. Zavala Junior High faces Marfa at Marfa Junior High.
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Financial crisis at WTSU sparks debate over fundraising
President Watkins doubts reaching a $300000 goal as WTSU grapples with escalating expenses and lack of state athletic funding. Mayfield era under scrutiny amid calls for coaching change and budget balancing, while basketball results from AP provide recent scores across regions.
Super Bowl Showdown Cast as Western Duel in Rose Bowl
AP describes the Super Bowl clash as a Western duel between Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton and Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler. The article paints Tarkenton as the seasoned gunslinger and Stabler as a brash younger challenger, with coaches Bud Grant and John Madden guiding their rugged, independent teams toward an epic Sunday showdown.
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Hawks upset Nuggets as Turner era begins in Atlanta
Ted Turner's first game as Hawks majority owner and Mike Storen as GM drew 9 194 fans at the Omni. Atlanta won 113 109 over Denver to snap an eight game slide and mark a 1 0 start under the new management team. The night also featured other NBA results including Golden State over New York and Milwaukee routing Phoenix.
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Longhorns fall to Aggies 68 59 in SWC clash
Abe Lemons months Texas coach laments effort after Texas loses 68 59 to defending SWC champion Texas A M. Steve Jones scores 24 for A M while Wally Swanson adds 16 as Aggies win at G Rolie White Coliseum.
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Nadia Comaneci Adds New Trophy as Female Athlete of the Year
Nadia Comaneci of Romania, famed for her perfection in the 1976 Olympic gymnastics, accepted The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year Award. At age 14 she stood at the center of attention as Montreal loomed and her career entered new territory.
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Romania
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