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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
7
Local fan enthusiasm for Friday's Pecos at Monahans clash swells as Eagles seek district crown. Merchants display signs and storefront banners urging an Eagle victory, aiming to end the Loboes dynasty and decide post season representation.
Monahans High School eyes a district title as the Loboes, led by a strong backfield, travel to Rotary Field to face Pecos Eagles. The teams clash Friday night after last season's 27 7 loss and Pecos aims to extend a four game district win streak.
CHAP Davis Pecos dominated field position late in the game against Andrews thanks to punt returner Chill Davis. Davis has become a key Favre defense member, drawing punishment on returns while improving weekly and aiding secondary rotation. Offensive line stalwart Smith, a 193-pound junior, anchors Pecos with versatility at tackle and center, contributing to the Eagles’ ascent in district standings.
Elon College in North Carolina holds No. 1 with ISL points and 11 first place votes, leading Langston University of Oklahoma by 12 points. Abilene Christian College rises to third while Howard Payne moves to fourth. top 10 includes Carson-Newman, Troy State, Emporia State, Grambling, Wisconsin-La Crosse, Henderson State, and others. Penn State to Utah Classic trip noted with Dartmouth Seattle and Utah.
Armando Contreras, star boxer for the Pecos Evening Optimist Club, spars as the club promotes a Saturday boxing tournament at the Old West Pecos Gym. Teams from Odessa, Andrews, Carlsbad, Kermit and Roswell will participate.
Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club holds its annual November shoot at 1 30 p m Sunday at the local range All calibers may be used Bring your pistol too Bill Youngblood invites participation with target and balloon shooting Prizes await winners Youth and ladies shoots planned if turnout allows Everyone come and try your hand at shooting
The New York Nets fall to the Virginia Squires 111-107 in ABA action as Julius Erving calls for a team meeting amid an eighth defeat in 12 games. Coach Loughery questions visible confidence and effort as the Nets drop to last place in the division. The night also features Spurs over Conquistadors, Pacers over Cougars, and Colonels over Tams along with several NBA results.
Houston quarterback Lynn Dickey returned from a hip injury to throw for 340 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-27 win over Baltimore, ending a one millennium streak. Sid Gillman praised the team’s conduct and hinted at quarterback competition with Dan Pastorini.
Nashville AP reports Wilt Chamberlain may rejoin the Harlem Globetrotters in two or three seasons. Sol Harrison, a Globetrotter for 20 years and now an advance publicity man, weighs in on Chamberlain quitting the Lakers to become player coach of the San Diego Conquistadors after leaving Kansas for the Globetrotters.
In the Permian Basin this year, antelope hunting reached near perfection with a 100 percent hunter success. Sixty nine hunters bagged 69 pronghorns, including 63 bucks and three does, across 26 ranches during a nine day season open through October.
Balmorhea seeks to extend its perfect 9 0 season as it hosts Sanderson at 7 30 p m Friday in a crucial District 6 A football clash. The Bears boast a 11 man program record win streak and boast a stout defense allowing just 24 points all year. Coach Bob Masters praised resilience after a slow start against Clint as Balmorhea aims to clinch the district title with two games left. This final home game could seal a championship and cap a standout season.
Hoboken girl Maria Pepe’s 1972 complaint leads to state order requiring Little League teams to allow girls to play. Hearing Examiner Sylvia Pressler rules policy violates civil rights, aims to reverse gender exclusion while LL bases contest appeal to appellate court and possibly state Supreme Court. The girl is now too old to try out for Hoboken Young Demons.
San Angelo carries an 8-0 record and playoff hopes into W T Barrett Stadium to face Odessa Permian, defending state champions with a home unbeaten streak since 1967. San Angelo hasn’t beaten Permian since 1964, even though it won the 1966 title. Other top teams held firm with only a few upsets, while Meridian dropped to 10th in Class B and Reagan County returned to 10th in Class 2A.
Pete Maravich, now in his fourth Hawks season, tops the league with a 29.6 PPG average after 13 games. He stresses team unity and long-term cohesion under coach Cotton Fitzsimmons as Atlanta holds an 8-5 record atop the Central Division ahead of a clash with Detroit.
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