Colts Edge Patriots As Unitas Calls It Quits
Johnny Unitas, renowned as Mr. Quarterback, declares his love affair with the Baltimore Colts over and says there is nothing he can do about the team's decision not to play him. The Colts snap a four game skid by defeating the New England Patriots 24 17 in Foxboro.
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Baylor Faces Texas in SWC Showdown at Waco
Baylor coach Grant Teaff says Texas will attack with their powerful offensive line and superb backfield led by Roosevelt Leaks and Alan Lowry. Darrell Royal notes Baylor's fighting mood, while Baylor players deal with injuries as the Bears prepare for a high-stakes game in Waco.
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West Pecos Eaglets sweep two games at Artesia
West Pecos Junior High Eaglets won both games in Artesia, first team 22 to 20 with Gonzales scoring on a 40 yard run fumble and a 60 yard pass from Weinacht, Palomino adding a 60 yard score. Second team 12 to 8 with Cantu scoring a 40 yard run and Rogers adding a 65 yard TD.
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Walker contest winner named for Pecos Football Contest
Dwayne Walker of 1018 South Walnut St is this week's Pecos Enterprise Football Contest winner with the only perfect ballot. Readers faced a surprise as Texas A M upset Arkansas 10 7, the week’s big shock, while Washington Redskins defeated the New York Jets with three Joe Namath interceptions and Bill Kilmer leading their offense. The entry form for next week appears in Wednesday’s issue. entries must arrive by Thursday midnight.
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Conover Preaching to Downtrodden Rice Owls After Losses
Rice coach Jess Neely Conover faces a tough task keeping the Owls faith after a third straight SWC defeat. Injuries hit the defense as Rice lost to Texas Tech 10 6 while aiming to rebound vs Arkansas. Ferguson and Coleman shined with 110 rushing yards as Rice eyes a turning point in Little Rock.
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Olympic leaders target new public image for USOC
The U S Olympic Committee seeks a public relations firm to shape a Madison Avenue image after Munich turmoil. Robert J Kane warns of endless press scrutiny while urging internal reform to prevent external intervention. Krumm nominated president as NCAA resignation opens door for talks on future relations.
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Top Twenty College Football Rankings Lead, USC Tops
The AP poll shows USC with 40 first place votes and 978 points leading LSU, Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan. Alabama 58 14 over Mississippi State, Nebraska 33 10 over Colorado, Michigan 21 7 over Indiana, Ohio State 27 19 over Minnesota.
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Houston splits defensive honors after upset over Florida State
University of Houston coaches named three defenders Mack Mitchell Bubba Broussard and Jeff Bouche as top defensive players from the 31 27 upset of Florida State Mitchell 6 8 230 pounds started as a basketball player and had 10 tackles a fumble recovery and three sacks Broussard added two sacks a fumble and nine tackles Bouche batted down four passes and forced a fumble Harold Evans intercepted two passes and made eight tackles but was not honored The Cougars now stand 3 4 1 and prepare a three game home stand to close the season against Colorado State New Mexico and Cincinnati
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Al Humphrey Carries Tulsa Past Louisville for Defensive POW
Al Humphrey, Tulsa linebacker, starved Louisville in a 28-26 win earning Missouri Valley Conference defensive player of the week. The sophomore made 15 tackles, forced two fumbles with one recovered for a touchdown, and intercepted a pass near the Louisville 5 yard line.
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Seventh Grade Football Teams End Season
Seventh grade football teams closed out their seasons last Thursday. The Cowboys edged the Saints 14 to 12 in a tight game while the Packers defeated the Redskins 28 to 0. The Oilers won 12 to 8 on a last play drive as the slate ended. Coaches will select the All Stars this week.
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Freshmen Split Andrews Games In Pecos Eagles
The Pecos Eagle freshmen split a doubleheader with the Andrews freshmen. In the A game Abila scored the first TD and Salyer added a two point conversion for a 14-13 win, Rodriguez added the other TD. In the B game Pecos fell 14-12 with Chappell and Stickles scoring but failed on extra points.
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Knicks Beat Trail Blazers 111 95 in Portland
In Portland Oregon the Knicks overpower the Trail Blazers 111 to 95 as Willis Reed and Walt Frazier key a second half rally. Reed 17 points 6 rebounds Frazier 23 points 11 rebounds Bradley leads Knicks with 24. Blazers suffer ninth straight loss.
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