Oilers Pick Matuszak No 1 To Open NFL Draft
Houston Oilers select John Matuszak of the University of Tampa as the No 1 overall pick in the NFL draft to kick off the annual event. The 6 foot 7 inch, 275 pound defensive tackle was announced in New York by Associated Press Sports Writer Hubert Mizell.
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Pecos Golf Association elects officers and plans busy season
The Pecos Men's Golf Association held a supper at the Country Club to elect Bill Moss president and Mike Harrison vice president. Ray Golden was re elected secretary treasurer as the group hints at a more active tournament schedule and contact Bill Wilson at the pro shop for joining.
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UCLA Bruins Again Top AP Poll After 61-Game Streak
UCLA remains No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll after extending its winning streak to 61 with wins over Loyola Chicago and Notre Dame. The Bruins, 16-6, capture all 32 first-place votes for 660 points, while North Carolina State sits second at 68 points behind.
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TSU sprinter Taylor eyes NFL contract after Munich fame
Robert Taylor, Texas Southern Olympian with gold and silver from Munich 1972, says he is ready to pursue an NFL contract as a wide receiver or defensive back. He notes Dallas interest and admits skipping college football last year may hurt his draft chances while weighing pro football versus track.
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Balmorhea Teams Fall Short in Sanderson Battles
Balmorhea High School teams traveled to Sanderson for basketball games. The A boys lost 77 70 while the A girls won 28 25 and the B girls fell 47 34. The 5 p m starts stretched into the night with a long cold return ride home.
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Epstein signs with Texas Rangers in Arlington
Mike Epstein a former Oakland A's slugger and off season trade acquisition signed a one year contract with the Texas Rangers. Epstein spoke of a lingering feud with Ted Williams and praised Whitey Herzog while noting his 29 year old season with 26 homers in the American League. He lives in Zephyr Cove Nevada and arrived in Arlington for the press conference greeted by Texas fans.
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Knicks Beat Warriors 97 84 in Tough Victory
Knicks edge Warriors 97 84 as DeBusschere scores 27 points and grabs 15 rebounds in 47 minutes. New York pulls within one game of Celtics in the Atlantic Division race after back to back wins.
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Butler wins Rice award at football banquet
Rice tight end Gary Butler won the George Martin Award as the Owls most valuable player at the annual banquet. Seven Owls received honors including Bruce Henley as top defensive back and Ket Doucette as the top freshman. The Owls finished 5-5-1 in 1972.
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