Eagles hold top two spots in district 2-AAA race
Odessa Ector Eagles led the first half with a perfect 6-0 mark, seizing the edge over Pecos Eagle in the district 2-AAA chase. Pecos rose to second after beating Kermit 80-66, knocking Yellow Jackets from the second spot. the teams collide in Pecos for the second half race. Andrews sits third after the first half, having lost only to Pecos and Ector.
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Oilers Seek Talent in NFL Draft Selections
Houston Oilers enter the 1974 NFL draft with two first round picks and a second round choice. Bum Phillips, named Oilers coach, vows to take the best available talent as Houston aims to rebound from 1-13 to 7-7 last season. The club traded away third fourth and fifth round picks, swapping picks for Duane Benson, Mike Montgomery, and Tommy Maxwell.
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Bucks clutch 15-foot jumper tops Jazz in New Orleans
In a late showdown at Loyola Field House Milwaukee guard Jon McGlocklin hit a 15-foot jumper as time expired to lift the Bucks to a 117-115 win over New Orleans. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 41 points while Pete Maravich scored 36 for the Jazz. The victory left Milwaukee at 23-23 and New Orleans at 5-40.
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Bartkowski Expected to Be No. 1 NFL Draft Pick
AP report notes Steve Bartkowski, Cal standout, is projected as the No. 1 selection as the NFL draft opens. Falcons trade with Baltimore to secure the top pick, while linemen and linebackers feature strongly in a deep draft. Bartkowski comments on playing in Atlanta and the South.
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Missouri Valley race gains momentum after Louisville upset
The Missouri Valley Conference race tightens as Louisville, ranked 12th, falls 65 59 to Bradley on Bradley’s home court in Peoria Illinois. Louisville sits 4 1 in league play 13 1 overall leaving four teams within striking distance in pursuit of the Cardinals.
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Rookies in lineup for all star game
Two rookies pace ABA All Star rosters in San Antonio with Marvin Barnes starting for the East and Moses Malone earning a reserve spot. Barnes aims to be the first rookie starter since 1972 Artis Gilmore, while Malone, 19, nears 18 points and 14 rebounds per game as a West reserve. The East and West feature a mix of veterans and first time All Star selections, including Julius Erving and Mack Calvin.
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ABA trustees resume talks on ailing franchises
In San Antonio, ABA trustees continued mid-winter discussions with two of three financially troubled teams still in focus. They approved the Indiana Pacers sale to six Indianapolis investors amid concerns over San Diego Conquistadors, while a Cincinnati expansion was announced but without league growth. Commissioner Munchak defended his future and forecast TV contracts by April 1 as meetings extended to address the San Diego and Memphis futures and a 24-second clock.
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College leaders have luck, experience, and Leon Douglas
Auburn led by coach Bob Davis narrowly defeated Georgia 65-64 as Kentucky held off Vanderbilt 91-30 with a 7-1 SEC mark shared by Auburn Kentucky and Alabama. Tennessee 6-2 beat LSU 99-79 while Indiana dominated Illinois 73-57. NC State beat Duke 95-71 and Houston upset Stanford 74-68 with Louisville Dunbar leading.
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