Don Walker and Wayne Petties named to all-state football teams
Don Walker Pecos split end earns first team offense on the 1973 class AAA all-state squad. Petties Monahans back and linebacker named to both offensive and defensive all-state lists. Walker tied for top district receiver with 616 yards on 25 catches and 9 TDs, plus 95 points overall, 21 punts for 760 yards. Petties led 2 AAA players in scoring with 142 points. Second team includes Tom Eady Seminole and Steve Perez Fort Stockton.
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Monahans
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Seminole Indians
Steve Perez
Fort Stockton Panther
Dallas
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Texas Sports Writers Association
Hamlin
Rockwall
van Vleck
Lynn Becker
Floydada
Chuck Giammalva
Kiel Winston
James Grimsrud
Alan Friloy
Bobby Kirkpatrick
Two Walkers lead 2AAA scoring race
Odessa Ector and Pecos share the top in district 2AAA scoring with George Walker averaging 22 points per game over two district outings and Donald Walker at 21 points per game with 42 points across those games. Kenneth Williams adds 30 points this season. The trio will drive Pecos in a crucial 8:30 p.m. tilt against the Seminole Indians in Fagle gym.
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Fagle
Tech whips St. Louis Rice nips California in overtime
Texas Tech defeated St. Louis 82-66 while Rice edged California 76-75 in overtime. Baylor lost to Oklahoma State 70-51 and SMU fell 86-83 to Oklahoma City. Texas dropped 80-76 to Oklahoma as Houston Baptist and Arkansas faced Tulane next. Friendswood earned 2A all-state honors with five players.
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Ronnie Daniels
Lee Griffin
Charlie McKinney
Oklahoma City Chiefs
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Burrus Boylan
Ira Terrell
Eagle-Indian showdown starts at 8 30 tonight
Pecos Eagle cagers meet Seminole Indians in a district 2 AAA showdown to grab the early lead. Both teams top the standings and this game could put one ahead in the race for the basketball crown. Other district games include Fort Stockton vs Monahans and Andrews vs Odessa Ector. Kermit has an open date Tuesday then plays Friday against Andrews Mustangs.
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Houston ahead of Canada in Pecos volleyball night
Up and over action in Pecos last Friday saw the National Women's Volleyball champions from Houston defeat the Olympic bound Canada team three sets to none. Junior varsity at 6:45 p.m. and varsity at 8:30 p.m. due to Daylight Saving Time. Pecos stands 10-9, Indians 13-9. Seminole has averaged 56.6 points in three district games while holding opponents to 48. Eagles average 62.5 in two district games. opponents 57.7.
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Vanderbilt Holds Off Mississippi State 75-69 in Tough Win
Vanderbilt, ranked sixth, narrowly defeated Mississippi State 75-69 for its 10th win in as many games. Coach Roy Skinner lamented a poor shooting night and rebounding as Vanderbilt followed a late win over Alabama. Sophomore guard Butch Feher sealed the win with six free throws in the final minutes.
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UCLA
Colleges eye joint travel to save energy
NCAA energy panel explores ways to reduce travel for football games by sharing regional schedules and trading inter sectional contests. Mass Institute of Technology athletic director Ross H Smith said the idea includes possibly combining championships at a single site. Wake Forest has asked out of a Corvallis Oregon game next fall to avoid West Coast travel.
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Johnny Miller Captures Rain Shortened Crosby Pro-Am Win
Johnny Miller won the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach in a 54 hole, rain shortened event. Miller admitted he was pleased with the victory despite the weather and tournament delays.
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Pebble Beach, Calif
SMU put on probation for paying cash bonus
SMU was placed on one year probation by the Southwest Conference after disclosure by SMU President Paul Hardin of cash bonuses to football players for big plays and the overpayment of tickets. The conference did not sanction postseason or TV appearances and endorsed Hardin's dismissal of athletic director and reduction of the coach's contract.
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Dolphins air attack vs Vikings in Super Bowl showdown
Houston AP report previews Miami Dolphins relying on a balanced run and pass for Super Bowl against Minnesota. Star defenders like Bobby Bryant factor as Dolphins targets include Paul Warfield and Marlin Briscoe. Griese emphasizes measured passing while Tarkenton leads Vikings through air and ground threats.
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