Four Named to Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Dallas AP The Texas Sports Hall of Fame adds Ernie Banks Byron Brannon Jess Neely and Max Hirsch Sr increasing the roster to 72. Banks starred for the Chicago Cubs Brannon coached at Rice and TCU Neely led Rice for 27 years and Hirsch trained Kentucky Derby winners including Bold Venture Assault and Middleground with ties to King Ranch. A luncheon honoring the inductees will be held December 31 during Cotton Bowl week in Dallas.
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Fredericksburg
Astros Sell Farm Club in Oklahoma City
The Houston Astros announced the sale of their Oklahoma City 89ers, a Class AAA affiliate in the American Association, to Tulsa businessman P. C. Dixon for an undisclosed sum. Dixon plans to keep the team in Oklahoma City under a two year working agreement with Spec Richardson.
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Cocoa, Fla
Emer Son Boozer Returns to Jets Roster for Rams Clash
The Jets announce Emer son Boozer, sidelined by torn rib cartilage for two games, is back on the active roster for Sunday's NFL meeting with the Los Angeles Rams. Also, in Tokyo, Marion Mulligan won the Japan National Tennis Championships men's singles 6-2 6-3 7-5, with Kazuko Sawamatsu taking the women's title 6-3.
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Japan
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Jun Kuki
Kazuko Sawamatsu
Kathy Harne
Seal Beach
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Denver Rockets edge ABA tilt in Miami Beach showdown
Denver Rockets beat the Florida 116 119 to clinch a 119 116 win as Larry Cannon and Don Sidle led the effort. Sidle scored 29 and Keye 33 while Cannon iced it with late free throws. Rockets rise to 3 10 as other ABA and NBA results roll in.
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Sidle
Julius Keye
Mystery Surrounds NFL Grand Jury Subpoenas
Federal Grand Jury subpoenas were served on more than half of the NFL’s 26 teams with records due starting November 17. NFL officials in New York deny any pending federal action while Justice Department officials in Cleveland offer no comment. Rumors tied the probe to possible anti trust violations and a complaint by former Cleveland player Walter Beach.
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Tech's Doug McCutchen Tops SWC Offense Honors
Tech halfback Doug McCutchen earned the Associated Press offensive player of the week after rushing for 204 yards against Texas Christian. The Red Raider had risen from a fourth teamer in spring to lead the SWC offense.
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Hawks Win Third Straight With Hudson Hot Start
Atlanta beat Philadelphia 109 104 behind Lou Hudson 32 points after a late run. Coach Richie Guerin urged feeding Hudson and the Hawks outscored the 76ers 13 4 in the final stretch. Other scores included Chicago over Los Angeles 118 96 and Seattle edging the Knicks 93 91.
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Oilers face daunting task to win remaining games
Houston coach Wally Lemm warned the Oilers must win their final games to capture the Central Division. He noted the upcoming clash with the San Francisco 49ers at the Astrodome, where John Brodie and a deep 49ers lineup present a tough test. Charley Johnson played with a broken collarbone protected by a compression plate after last Sunday's KC loss.
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Rice Coach Quits Post After Fourth Losing Season
Bo Hagan announced his resignation as Rice University head football coach effective December 1 after the Owls finish the season. Rice, 2-7, but 0-4 in the Southwest Conference, faces Texas A&M TCU and Baylor to end the year. The decision follows alumni pressure and a prior lack of contract clarity, with Hagan pledging support to his successor and noting the program’s long-term aims.
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Rosewall Named Top Netter of 1970 by Panel
Australian Rod Laver led prize money with 165 503 dollars this year but Kenneth Rosewall won the Martini and Rossi Gold Racquet as player of the year for 1970. The 36 year old defeated field including Newcombe at Wimbledon and captured the U S Open at Forest Hills, edging rivals Roche Ashe and others in a 10 panel vote.
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Kenneth Rosewall
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Tony Roche
Arthur Ashe
Thurmond Back With Warriors After Knee Surgery Comeback
Nate Thurmond speaks in Madison Square Garden locker room about his second comeback with the San Francisco Warriors after knee surgery. He details fears of quitting, adjusts his pace, and credits Jerry Lucas and Jeff Mullins for changing team dynamics.
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