Pecos set to host flag football invitational this weekend
Pecos Community Recreation Department schedules a six team men’s flag football invitational at the city park with games Saturday and Sunday. Teams include Orla Service and Supply Pecos Gibson’s Pecos Nursing Home Goodrich Service Center Midland Lubbock Rail Bonds Amarillo Quality Masonry.
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Holmes Faces Evangelista In Las Vegas Title Defense
Larry Holmes, current World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, defends his title against Alfredo Evangelista in a 15 round bout at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Holmes, undefeated with 19 knockouts, is favored to win though Evangelista is a 4 1 underdog after facing Muhammad Ali previously. The ABC televised event runs from 9 p m to 11 p m EST.
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Oilers’ defense stymies NFL star backs in season run
Houston’s defense has shut down the league’s top runners this season. Cleveland’s Greg Pruitt gained 16 yards on 13 carries in a prior Oilers win. Oiler end Elvin Bethea says the goal is to control star backs, not injure them, as they prepare to face Horace Ivory of New England.
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Gibson's Discount eliminates Hector's in city tourney
Gibson's Discount edged Hector's Chevron 7 to 6 to advance in the city tournament. Larry Windham connected with Roy Hunter for the decisive score and Hunter added the extra point. Hector's later drove to the Gibson's 15 yard line but a partial block and a crucial interception sealed the win.
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