SWC Grid Drills Set for SMU and Texas A&M Spring
SMU under Hayden Fry fills Chuck Hixson’s void by naming Gary Hammond as quarterback prospect after Hammond’s versatility. Texas A&M, led by Gene Stallings, opens drills without Lex James who is ill with infectious hepatitis. Returning QBs Joe MacKing Kyle Gary Ricky Spencer, with shifts planned for Brad Dusek and Mark Green to slot. Rice Texas and TCU have started practice already. Royal notes a ragged first scrimmage for Texas.
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Defending Champs Set for Final Gloves Show in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas the Gloves Tournament of Champions reaches its final night with defending champions Larry Ward and Felton Woods seeking consecutive titles. Bubba Busceme faces two tests seeking a third straight national crown as the 44th boxing show winds down at the Convention Center. Ward meets Jerry Dobbs while Woods fights Marvin Johnson for top honors. Busceme must beat Delmer Suttles and then the semi final winner to claim the crown amid a 20 bout card and ongoing semifinals across weight divisions.
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Oakland A's 1970s Prospectus Starters and Rookies Preview
American League West prospectus highlights Dick Williams as disciplinarian. Catfish Hunter Odom and Dobson anchored the rotation with Vida Blue up, Lindblad and Roland as bullpen depth. Catching between Tenace and Duncan, infield led by Mincher Campaneris Bando and Bando, outfield headlined by Jackson Rudi and Monday. Predicted finish: 1st in West.
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Angels Prospectus Projects Strong 1973 Season Pitching and Lineup
The Angels, under Lefty Phil Lip's management, boosted by off season trades, field a deep outfield with Tony Conigliaro Ken Berry and Alex Johnson. Clyde Wright won 22 with a 2.83 ERA. Messersmith 195 innings 11-10. Murphy 16-13. May 7-13. Maloney added from Reds. Catcher Gerry Moses shifts from Boston M L potential. Infield features Jim Spencer .274 12 HR 68 RBI. Sandy Alomar 35 steals. Jim Fregosi .278 22 HR. Ken McMullen 14 HR 64 RBI. Rookies Steve Kealy Harvey Shank and Mike Floyd seen in bullpen/outfield roles.
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SWC Baseball Standings and Week in Review
The SWC table shows Texas A&M leading with 12 1,000 overall and 30-1 in conference, followed by TCU Texas and Baylor as contenders. Weekly results include Texas A&M losses to SMU and Texas Tech wins over Texas. key games list Texas A&M 7 SMU 6 and Texas 6 Rice 5 among others.
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Chi Cheng Is Real China Doll Honored In New York
Nat Fields hosts the Tanqueray Achievement Award luncheon for Chi Cheng of the Republic of China in Azusa California. The 27 year old track star has set or tied nine world records in two years and aims for Olympic gold in Munich 1972.
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China Doll China keeps track with Santa Anita hot pants
Chi Cheng has become Americanized and excels at Santa Anita earning about $2 more than before. She cooks Chinese food, keeps house, and is often seen in the latest styles. Her husband notes she only wears hot pants on the track, not at Nat Fields luncheon.
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Astros Heart In Doubt As Pitching Questions Loom
Houston manager Harry Walker stresses the heart is the pitching staff after last season’s 23-game NL West deficit to Cincinnati. Metzer strengthens the defense while Menke slides to first. lineup features Wynn Cedeno Alou Watson and Edwards with Dierker Billingham and veterans among the arms.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores and NCAA Playoff Results
A roundup of exhibition baseball results shows multiple games with scores including Houston 12 Minnesota 4 and Montreal 13 New York A 2. The NCAA Playoffs at a Glance report quarterfinal wins by Villanova, Western Kentucky, Kansas, and UCLA with semifinals set for March 25 and 27 in Houston.
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NMSU Throttles San Jose State for 59-Point Margin
New Mexico State University defeated San Jose State 114-55 in mid December, setting a school record for largest victory margin at 59 points. The Aggies forced 47 turnovers by the Spartans.
Romano Upsets Heath To Retain New England Title
Al Romano of North Adams knocked out Danny Heath of Lowell in the ninth round to keep the New England welterweight crown. Heath faced the loss at 1:58 of the ninth round in North Adams.
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