Bears edge Sanderson to keep perfect season alive
Balmorhea remained undefeated at 9 0 after a 12 7 home win over Sanderson as Juan Jiminez scored on a four yard run and Abel Baeza returned a punt 75 yards for the final tally. The Bears defense limited Sanderson to 177 rushing yards and forced a late field goal miss. Masters noted 295 rushing yards but only one TD as Balmorhea advances toward a showdown with Rankin.
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Contenders foul contest as three teams block prize
Three teams Kermit Monahans and Grandtalls each hindered entrants in last week's football contest. Only four of 49 entrants picked Moonahanns Patou. The Cowboys posted their first wire of the season while Kermit Yellow Jackets and Andrews Mustangs saw varying results. Since no perfect entry, prize rises to $10 and a new contest starts Wednesday as final of the year.
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SMU's fall continues after third straight loss this season
Associated Press report from Dallas notes SMU Mustangs, once top contenders, have dropped to three straight losses after a 45-10 defeat by Texas A&M. Coach Dave Smith cites lack of depth and inconsistent offense in the Wishbone as root issues, plans no major personnel shakeup with Arkansas next. Keith Bobo to play, Ricky Wesson to start.
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Longhorns Aim to Six Straight SWC Title Push
Dallas AP reports Texas Longhorns chase a sixth straight Southwest Conference crown as offense leads with 33.4 points per game and 4204 rushing yards. A&M tops defense allowing 260.2 yards per game. Roosevelt Leaks leads rushing at 152.9 yards per game. Neal Jeffrey of Baylor tops passers with 11 completions per game. Leaks 13 touchdowns for 78 points.
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Cowboy polo to join Pecos community sports scene
Reeves County Polo Club forms in Pecos with officer Milton Brantley as president Jiggs Barfield as vice president and Gary Weers as treasurer. Members signed up and began practice last Sunday at the rode arena riding horses with 60 inch fiberglas and rubber mallets. The 13 inch rubber polo ball will be used and five member teams will play monthly events next year inviting any horse owner to join. The second practice is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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Fans and Loboes Clash in West Texas Classic Battle
Rotary Field hosted Pecos Eagles and Monahans Loboes in a high stakes district showdown. Wayne Petties led the Loboes with scoring punch alongside David Ridings, while Pecos countered with speed and explosiveness anchored by Don Walker. The game stayed tight through the final seconds before Ridings’ late score sealed a dramatic bi district bid.
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Sun Bowl Officials Extend Invitations to Missouri and Auburn
Sun Bowl officials will visit Missouri and Georgia next Saturday to extend invitations for the December 29 game. Carnival director Harrison Kohl said Missouri would be delighted to attend, though no firm commitments exist. Speculation in El Paso suggests Missouri is already near commitment.
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Tulane Accepts Bluebonnet Bowl Bid Possibility
Tulane University football, unbeaten except for one loss, would accept a possible Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl invitation. Although NCAA rules delay formal invitations until Saturday, Houston Astro Dome is a leading site and Tulane could face Vanderbilt LSU or other opponents. Tulane’s last bowl was the 1970 Liberty Bowl victory over Colorado.
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Pro basketball at a glance
NBA Monday's Games none scheduled. Tuesday's lineup features Atlanta at Buffalo Seattle at New York Philadelphia at Houston Portland at Milwaukee Chicago at Phoenix Cleveland at Golden State. Wednesday includes Seattle at Boston Portland at Detroit Houston at Kansas City Omaha ABA New York at Memphis Indiana at Denver Virginia at Memphis Carolina at Kentucky Indiana at San Antonio San Diego at Utah.
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Cubs Trade Beckett for Padres Morales
Chicago Cubs send second baseman Glen Beckett to San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Jerry Morales. Morales joins a Padres lineup seeking added offensive depth.
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World Open Golf may be first and last
Pinehurst North Carolina AP indicates the World Open may be the inaugural and final event. Sponsoring company president Bill Maurer cites a two year contract with possible early exit. Attendance is weak with limited top players and frigid 20s weather. Gibby Gilbert leads at 280 through 144 holes, Tom Watson and Al Geiberger tied for second at 285, Allen Miller 256.
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Nebraska returns to AP Top Ten
The AP college football poll sees Ohio State remain No. 1 after a 35-0 win over Michigan State. Alabama and Oklahoma follow, with UCLA rising to eighth and Nebraska entering the top ten at No. 10 after defeating Iowa State.
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Bentgrass turf makes good putting surface
Creeping bentgrass provides a smooth true putting surface with good resilience and a softer texture than bermuda. Research indicates it can be grown in hot humid Southeast Texas with proper care, offering an option beyond its cool weather use.
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