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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1972
Page
7
The Miami Dolphins push toward a Super Bowl, with Coach Don Shula declaring it a must to reach the big game after a turnover-filled game against the Jets. The Associated Press reports the team aims high as the season continues.
UCLA tops the Associated Press preseason poll with 36 first place votes and 720 points. Florida State is second with 520, Maryland third with 509, and Minnesota fourth. The article notes Coach John Wooden’s cautious stance and highlights notable rivals and expectations for the 1972-73 season.
Alabama seeks an upset over Texas in the Cotton Bowl Classic on New Year’s Day. Bryant’s Wishbone clash with Royal’s teams follows Alabama’s 52-13 win over Virginia Tech and Texas’ 27-0 rout of Texas Christian to clinch the Southwest Conference title.
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their rolling streak to 10 in a 135-95 win over Philadelphia, rising to 15 of 16 overall. Gail Goodrich and Jim McMillian led with 24 and 19 points, while other scores from the day included Cavaliers and ABA results across several matchups.
Green Bay beat Houston 23-10 with a late second quarter punt pass from Ron Widley to Dave Davis for 68 yards. Jon Staggers added an 85 yard punt return and Mac Arthur Lane sealed the win with a 36 yard TD run. Oilers drop to 1-9, coach Bill Peterson notes risky play and defensive pressure.
Phil Lyne, the top rodeo performer on the Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit, splits time between George West Texas and travel as he eyes the Oklahoma City finals. He leads all around standings by about $20,000 and could break the single year prize money record with a strong showing.
East Texas State University clinched the 38th Lone Star Conference football title with a 27-6 win against Tarleton State. Tailback Kenneth Parks rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns, boosting season totals to 1302 yards and 72 points. Southwest Texas and Angelo State also posted conference wins as Sam Houston beat Stephen F. Austin 31-19.
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