Missouri Edges SMU 74 73 On Last Second Basket
Missouri barely defeated SMU 74 73 as John Brown scored on a last second layup after time was disputed by the timekeeper. Brown totaled 35 points while Ira Terrell led SMU with 26. coach quotes echoed the controversy over the final play. Florida upset Vanderbilt 80-72 in other AP Top Twenty action.
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Cincinnati
Florida State
Georgetown
Gene Shy
Steve Turner
NBA All Star lineup announced for East starters
The East starting lineup for the Chicago All Star Game on January 28 includes Dave DeBusschere and Pete Maravich for the first time. Also named are John Havlicek Walt Frazier Dave Cowens Lou Hudson Wes Unseld and Lenny Wilkens. Coaches will add six more players while meeting division representation rules.
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All-State Texas 3A Football Honors Named
Spray and Segulia of Pecos earn All-State first team defense and second team offense. Uvalde's Coyotes place three on roster with Ronnie Rogers on both units. Lewisville's Paul Rice and Jim Bragg join first 22. Brenham's Wilson Whitley features prominently.
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Matt Murski
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Uvalde
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Malcolm Bussey
Wilmer - Hutchins
Jimmy Summers
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Redskins relish potential edge for Super Bowl VII
Washington coach George Allen dismissed Miami psychological advantage after the Redskins 27 24 preseason win over the Dolphins. Allen noted 16 0 season hype and praised the defense and running backs while fans mobbed Anaheim Stadium for autographs.
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Jim Kiick
Miami
Roy Jefferson
Toyah Boys and Girls Basketball Earn Four Trophies at Grandfalls Royalty Tournament
Toyah High School teams brought home four trophies with the boys taking a runner up in the tournament and two players Damon Compton and Darrel Goodnight earning all tournament honors. Anna Sanchez led the girls with 16 points in each game while Diana Compton and the team faced illness and short rosters.
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Tinkler Proves Small Guard Can Deliver Against McMurry
Norman Tinkler the Pecos sophomore and the smallest Jacket at 5 9 played a decisive role for Howard Payne College as he sank a pair of free throws on a one and one with the clock dead to seal a 70 69 win over McMurry on HPD home court. He also added a long jumper and credited a shift to a new shooting method. Tinkler who is the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Tinkler of 1524 Missouri Street competed as starting guard Garland Bullock was sidelined by knee cartilage damage and may require surgery. He praised coach Ken Henson for believing in him and noted the team’s improvement and rising confidence.
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UTPB Chargers Rugby Set for Feb 24 Debut vs Alpine Club
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin rugby program fields 25 players with diverse backgrounds as they prepare for the February 24 opener against the Alpine Rugby Club. Newcomers include Froggie Bourg UT Austin alum and Richard Pitts Army veteran. Practices run 2:00 p.m. Sundays and 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at local fields.
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UCLA No 1 in basketball in AP poll
Rampaging UCLA remains undefeated at 10 0 and tops the AP poll with all 47 first place votes and 940 points. Maryland is second at 9 0 with 767 points and North Carolina State moves to third with 9 0 and 689 points.
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Pattillo Named New Coach for Pecos High Baseball
Athletic Director Jerry Millsaps announced Charles Pattillo will coach Pecos High School varsity baseball this spring. Pattillo, a Howard Payne graduate and former player, has coached junior varsity and assisted James Thomas while teaching government and history.
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Conner opens with two stroke edge in Texas golf
Frank Conner, once a Trinity University tennis hero, shot a 67 at Pecan Valley Golf Club to lead the PGM tourney by two strokes. Richard Killian followed at 69 after a 37 on the back nine, with Jim Barker and Chris Blocker tied for third at 70. Other leaders include Bob Erickson, Ralph Johnston, Floyd Addington, and Tommy McGinnis at 71.
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Winter Park
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Atlanta
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Jasper
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Memphis
Landry Named Texas Professional Coach of the Year
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry won the Texas Sportswriters Association Texas Professional Coach of the Year prize with 62 first place votes. Bobby Kromm, coach of the Dallas Black Hawks, finished second with 8 first place votes, after last season’s CHL title and current first place standing.
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Bruce New Iowa Coach Named at Iowa State University
Earl Bruce, famed for taking Tampa University to a bowl game in his single head coaching season, was named head football coach at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa.
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