Eagles fall to Seminole in district heartbreaker 63 62
In a tight district clash at PHS gym Pecos Eagles lose 63 62 to Seminole as the Indians rally in the final three minutes to extend their win streak. Don Walker and Ray Cameron led Pecos early with offense but Seminole countered with timely baskets and a late stall to seal the win.
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Santo signs two year deal with White Sox after Cubs bid
Baseball brief reports Ron Santo signed a two year contract with Chicago White Sox after he pushed for a trade from the Cubs. Football note says Tommy Prothro, fired by the Rams after two seasons, is named head coach of the San Diego Chargers. Hockey item covers Los Angeles Sharks acquiring Jim McLeod from New Jersey Knights in exchange for Russ Gillow and Karl Heiskala. Skiing update notes Christa Zechmeister wins her second World Cup slalom with a 39.95 second run leading the women’s slalom standings. Basketball playbyplay fragment mentions Eagles missing a shot after Walker’s pass leaves him clear late third period.
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Knicks stun Bulls 108 80 in Chicago upset
New York Knicks win 108-80 at Chicago as Bulls stumble after early 12 6 lead. Coach Holzman notes surprise performance with a 19 2 run over one stretch and 58 32 halftime cushion. Other scores include Braves 100 96 Hawks Bullets 94 Lakers 92 Warriors 104 Rockets 92 and Nets 109 101 over Squires.
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Marquette Beats San Diego State On Poor Passing
Al McGuire lamented atrocious passing after Marquette, now 12-1, defeated San Diego State 90-66. Maurice Lucas led with 18 points while Earl Tatum Bo Ellis and Ed Daniels each added 12. 15 turnovers cited as a conditioning issue. Indiana beat Miami Ohio 71-58 as Scott May scored 19 for the 13th-ranked team in AP Top Twenty.
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Ed Daniels
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Ohio
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Phil Lumpkin
Miami Hoosier
Bobby Knight
Terry Thomas
Detroit
Minnesota
John Beecroft
Penn
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Palestra
NCAA Allows Some Pros to Play Pro and College
SAN FRANCISCO AP The NCAA voted to permit an athlete to play professional in one sport while competing at the college level in others, a liberalizing shift long urged by coaches like John McKay. Dave Maggard noted Jim Thorpe’s medals were restored posthumously, highlighting the changing view of amateur status.
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Oakland A's put up for sale at 15 million dollars
Chicago reporter says Oakland Athletics owner Charles O Finley has put the A s up for sale for 15 million dollars citing health reasons as he plans to sell his hockey and basketball teams too. He notes no specific buyers though the Marjorie Everett Vern Underwood syndicate is interested in the Padres bid. Dick Williams sits out two seasons after a contract dispute.
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Pecos JV Edges Seminole In Overtime Thriller
Pecos junior varsity edged Seminole 70-69 in overtime on their home court. Sonny Riggins led with 27 points, Ronnie Jenkins 16, Kenneth Terry 13 as Pecos shot 61 percent from the line, overcoming a 19 point third quarter deficit to win.
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