Pecos JV Tops Fort Stockton 9-5 in Pantherland
Pecos junior varsity improves to 2-0 with a 9-5 win over Fort Stockton. Ricky Box pitched five and two thirds innings, striking out 11, with Curtis Johnson and Genaro Rodriguez finishing. Joe Rodriguez Benny Juarez and Danny Pena led a third inning rally, followed by two more runs in the fourth and a five run fifth as Pecos built the lead.
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Record-breaking senior heads girls all-staters
AUSTIN AP Record breaking Jill Rankin of Borger Phillips and Canyon's three time selection Robena Johnson are among 43 players selected on the all star teams at the girls' recent state basketball tournament. Duncanville won the 4A championship with Waco Midway taking 3A Phillips 2A Stratford A and Neches in B. Rankin scored 93 points including 55 in a game to set 2A records. Johnson had 77 points and her sister Merry also made all tournament.
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ACC Playoffs Kick Off With Lefty Driesell Seeking Answers
ACC tournament opens Thursday in Landover Maryland as Maryland coach Lefty Driesell eyes a breakthrough after years of near misses. He even consulted John Wooden for prep while Temple and Hofstra win to reach East Coast Conference semis and other teams post key results across the nation.
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Midland Bulldogs blank Eagles in 3-0 win
Midland Bulldogs halted the Eagles early season spark with a 3-0 victory on their home field. Ismael Mendoza took the loss after allowing seven hits as Pecos dropped to 2-1 after two days. Coach Peters cited poor hitting and three missed chances with runners in scoring position.
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Spurs suffer flat showing in ABA setback to Pacers
San Antonio coaches and players blamed inconsistent effort after a 107-97 loss to Indiana. Bob Bass cited poor ball movement and off-ball play while Indiana’s Billy Knight and Len Elmore combined for 55 points. Spirits of St Louis beat the Kentucky Colonels 97-82.
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Giants Stay Home Amid Training Rumors In 1976 SP Season
The National League approved the sale of the San Francisco Giants to Robert Lurie and Bud Herseth while confirming the team will remain in San Francisco. Rumors point to possible spring training travels as owners and players negotiate in Miami. The first full weekend of preseason games is at risk due to a 10 day spring training rule.
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Odessa College reassigns basketball coach L E McColloch
L E McColloch, long time Odessa College basketball coach and athletic director since 1952, is reassigned as a physical education professor. During his OC tenure the Wranglers were 1970 Western Junior College Conference co-champions and regional tournament regulars. Applicants for the coaching post may contact Dr. Lee Buice.
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SWC officials deny offering autos to A&M duo
SWC officials from Houston Baylor and Texas deny offering automobiles to Texas A&M basketball players Karl Godine and Jarvis Williams who signed affidavits alleging under the table offers. ADs Fouke Patterson say charges stem from a SWC ruling. Bellard to investigate.
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Sophomores Thrive In NBA Second Season
Milwaukee acquired Brian Winters and Phil Smith in the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trade. Winters scored 28 including the overtime winner as the Bucks beat the Jazz 111-109. Smith had 23 points in the second half to lift Golden State past Buffalo 100-93. Other games saw Seattle, Washington, Kansas City, Portland, and Chicago win, with Elvin Hayes and Phil Chenier contributing for the Bullets and Hayes totaling 30 points.
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Nominees Named for 102nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs announces about 250 nominees for the 102nd Kentucky Derby with the May 1 start in view. Notables include Honest Pleasure winner of the Flamingo Stakes, Bold Forbes from the San Jacinto, and Tellys Pop with multiple California wins as a 2-year-old. Ward Law and Inca Roca shift routes to Oaksown Derby prep, while Pricely Game shows Maryland success but no outside races yet. Only 20 horses will start in the $125000-added 14 mile Derby, the Triple Crown opener.
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