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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

5

Redskins star Larry Brown named AP NFL MVP

Redskins running back Larry Brown won the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award after an 1,216 yard season. Brown led the National Conference in rushing and was a dominant receiver when needed, with coach George Allen praising him as the game's greatest runner.

Washington Larry Brown Washington Redskins NFL Associated Press Brown Kansas State New York Jets George Allen

Eagles Dominate All West Texas Football Teams

The San Angelo Standard Times selected All-West Texas players with Eagles leading in multiple roles. Don Walker and Mike Sadler headed first and second team offense while Joe Segalia and Chris Spray anchored defense. Bobby Herod also made second team. Other honorees included Mona Hans and Kermit players with Vander slice and Shryock noted for Andrews and Ec tor areas.

Pecos Eagles Texas San Angelo Standard-Times Don Walker Joe Segalia Chris Spray Mike Sadler Bobby

Freshmen Drop Kermit Games in Weekend Tournament

Coach Jim Strother reports the freshmen could not hit the basket in the Kermit tournament. Mona han 51 47 and Seminole 61 54 defeated the freshmen. Jal lost 69 40 to the local cagers. The team travels to Andrews Thursday and then to Fort Stockton Friday and Saturday.

Jim Strother Monahans Seminole Jal Strother Andrews Fort Stockton

Ommi Colis Eum tops $3 million gross in Atlanta

Ommi Colis eum has grossed over 3 million as of Sunday, with total attendance reaching 568,793 since its Oct 14 opening. Bill Putnam, president of Ommi Group, reports crowds at Atlanta Flames and Hawks games plus related events.

Atlanta Ommi Ommi Group Bill Putnam Atlanta Flames Hawks

Unbeaten Lone Star teams face stiff tests this week

Sam Houston 9 0 overall and 2 0 in the Lone Star Conference hosts Hal Ross tonight. Howard Payne 2 0 meets Southwest Texas 3 1 in league play. Stephen F. Austin 11 1 overall and 2 1 in LSC hosts Angelo State while 1 8 overall. Abilene Christian hosts Hawaii and Texas A I hosts McMurry with Tarleton at East Texas.

Associated Press Sam Houston Stephen F Austin Howard Payne Bul Ross Southwest Texas Stephen F. Austin Angelo State Rams Nacogdoches SFA Abilene Christian Wildcats ACC Hawaii Texas A&i Javelinas McMurry Tarleton East Texas

Check and Double-Check Is Bass Angler's By-Word

Master bass fishermen prep thoroughly before fishing. They inspect rods for cracks, smooth line guides, and secure tip tops, then service reels, replace weak line, and fill spools properly. The article notes carrying spare line, securing lines, and safety gear including life vests, depth finders, batteries, and larger boats with new gadgets.

Bucks Beat Lakers As Allen Steps In For Robertson

Lucius Allen fills in for the injured Oscar Robertson and assists with 20 points as Kareem Abdul Jabbar scores 37 in a 99-92 Milwaukee win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Bob Dandridge adds 23 for the Bucks, who snap a 14-game streak against LAL.

Associated Press Oscar Robertson Milwaukee Bucks Lucius Allen Allen Robertson National Basketball Association Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers NBA Boston Celtics Baltimore Bullets Chicago Bulls Buffalo Braves Cleveland Cavaliers Houston Rockets Detroit Pistons Portland Trail Blazers Philadelphia 76Ers Seattle New York Houston Cleveland Los Angeles Atlanta Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo Golden State Philadelphia Phoenix Kansas City-Omaha Bob Dandridge Bucks Lakers Abdul- Jabbar Boston Baltimore Bullets John Havlicek Celtics Elvin Hayes Bob Love Chet Walker Garfield Heard Chicago Bob Kauffman John Hummer Barry Clemens Clemens Rockets Bob Lanier Fred Boyd

UCLA Extends Winning Streak To 565 In Upset-Free Week

UCLA rolled to an 87-61 win over Oregon State marking its 55th consecutive victory as Arizona surged with a 83-73 comeback win over New Mexico to share the WAC lead. Arizona’s Norman scored 34 as coach Fred Snowden praised his four freshmen.

Associated Press UCLA Arizona Western Athletic Conference Brigham Young Daniel Norman Lobos Wildcats Norm Ellenberger New Mexico Norman Ellenberger Fred Snowden Eric Money al Fleming Jim Rappis

Ruling Ends Ladies Nights For Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia Human Relations Commission bans Ladies Nights at the Spectrum ending the 76ers promotion offering $1 discounts on select tickets. A universal replacement night will be announced later, per promotions director Rich Lamarella. Blues Acquire Norris From Penguins In NHL Trade.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Human Relations Commission Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Spectrum Rich Lamarella

Moon Golf: 300-Yard Earth Drive Goes a Mile On Moon

A golfer who can drive 300 yards on earth could send a ball more than a mile on the moon, where reduced gravity and no atmosphere change distance and flight behavior. This suggests lunar conditions would significantly extend driving distance for skilled players.

Earth Moon

Stars overwhelm Nets 113 104 in ABA clash

Utah Stars top New York Nets 113 104 as star guards lead the West leaders to their 16th win in 18. Nets struggle with turnovers and clutch defense, while Carolina, San Diego, and Utah also win in Saturday and Sunday ABA games.

Associated Press Utah Stars New York Net John Kresse Hot Stars American Basketball Association Stars Nets Kresse Lou Carnesseca Carolina Cougars Denver Rockets San Diego Conquistadors Memphis Tams John Roche Billy Paultz Billy Cunningham Gene Littles Carolina Denver Littles Larry Miller San Diego Memphis Q’s

Rajun Cajuns Lose Big to Jacksonville. Soon Host Cincinnati

Southwestern Louisiana falls 120 to 78 in a national intersectional game. Dwight Lamar tallies 31 for the Cajuns as they drop to 7-1 and prepare for a non conference clash with Cincinnati in New York. Louisiana Tech climbs to 9-2 with 38 points from Mike Green in a 65-52 win over Northeast Louisiana.

Iowa Gophers Rick Williams Laup Glenn Angelino Jacksonville Ragin Cajuns Long Beach State University of Pacific Notre Dame Kansas Ed Ratliff Associated Press Southwestern Louisiana Southland Rajun Cajuns Jacksonville University Southwestern New York City Cincinnati Lamar Texas-Arlington Dwight Lamar Louisiana Tech Mike Green Northeast Louisiana McNeese State

Louisville eyes new head coach after Corso to Indiana

Louisvilles football program begins seeking a replacement as Lee Corso accepts the Indiana University head coaching job. Corso, 37, left Louisville after rebuilding the Cardi­nals into a top 20 team this season and follows John Pont who resigned to take Northwestern.

Louisville University of Louisville Lee Corso Indiana University Corso John W. Ryan

Johncock to drive in Winston Cup races in 1973

Gordon Johncock, 39, will drive a Chevrolet in 14 or 15 Winston Cup Grand National races in the 1973 season. He will drive the Hoss Ellington-owned Chevrolet last year driven by Fred Lorenzen and compete in the Daytona 500 Fest. 18 and several other races. Johncock, from Hastings, Michigan, is a regular on the USAC Indianapolis big car circuit and last year finished seventh in the National 300 at Charlotte.

Charlotte N. C U.S. Auto Club Gordon Johncock Johncock Hoss Ellington

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