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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1973
Page
4
In Pecos locals blasted the Pecos Andrews football clash as a farce with players trading blows and officials and Andrews coaches blamed for letting heat flare. Eagles were praised for restraint despite abuse while tickets for Pecos Monahans sold out ahead of a likely district title decider.
In a hard fought high school football game Pecos Eagles toppled by a close score, while enduring rough play from Andrews Mustangs. Eagles faced elbows and punches, a bite incident and persistent physical defense, yet rallied to win as officials penalized the Mustangs for their fouls. Cincinnati safety Steve Wunder comment cited.
Conference 4A schools will decide next April whether to drop spring football drills and start fall practice a week earlier. UIL councils also plan to admit state schools for the blind and deaf starting Jan. 1, study alignments for 1976, and adjust meet schedules and entry limits across various events beginning 1974-75.
Montreal's Center Henri Richard, in his 19th season, will be honored Jan 26, with a ceremony also set for Nov 28 to honor Frank Mahovlich who scored his 500th NHL goal. Also notes Oral Roberts releases David Vaughn amid personal problems. Hank Aaron to headline Diamond Dinner honoring Warren Brown Award in Chicago. Aaron nears Ruth's 714 home runs.
At a luncheon following a 34 28 win over Baylor the Frog Club gave Billy Tohill a standing ovation amid rumors of his replacement. Don Woodard noted rumors have likely been silenced while Jim Shofner and Gil Bartosh were floated as successors. Tohill stressed morale and thanked supporters as he recounted his recovery and efforts.
Robert Barreno, 38 0 Air base, won the $10 football contest by correctly predicting the winners of all eight games. He missed the tie breaker score, guessing Pecos to win 32 20. Fifty three entries were received, six favored Andrews, others Pecos. A new contest with $5 prize and a fresh slate of games begins this week.
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