Weatherman Helps 49ers Beat the Packers at Candlestick
San Francisco defeated Green Bay 20-6 in perfect conditions as Vic Washington led a ground game and Steve Spurrier added late passing. Rookie Joe Reed struggled at quarterback, while Dan Devine’s Packers stalled with turnovers and stalled drives. The win snaps San Francisco’s four game slide, though they remain 4-7.
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Kwalick
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Spurrier
Joe Reed
John Brodie
Washington
Ken Willard
New Orleans
Jerry Tagge
Dave Wilcox
Playoff Tilt in Midland between Loboes and Lamesa
West Texas eyes focus on Midland Friday as Monahans Loboes meet Lamesa in a 7 30 p m regional playoff tilt. Wayne Petties leads Loboes after 157 rushing yards against Perryton in bi district win. Robinson and McCurley powered Lamesa to a 40 20 upset over Pecos. Regional action promises top football.
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Lamesa
Wayne Petties
Petties
Perryton
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Pecos
Tor
Robinson
McCurley
Eagle
Eagles
Giants rookie of the year Matthews tops NL voting
Gary Matthews of the San Francisco Giants won the National League Rookie of the Year for 1973, finishing with 11 points to Steve Rogers 3. Others named include Bob Boone Elias Sosa Dan Dreisen Ron Cey Dave Lopes Johnny Grubb and Richie Zisk. Matthews batted .300 with 12 homers 58 RBIs in 148 games and teamed with Bobby Bonds and Garry Maddox on a strong outfield.
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Willie Mays
Orlando Cepeda
Willie McCovey
Gary Matthews
Giants
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Montreal
Steve Rogers
Mays
Rogers
Pittsburgh
Richie Zisk
Bob Boone
Philadelphia
Elias Sosa
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Dan Dreisen
Los Angeles
Ron Cey
Dave Lopes
Johnny Grubb
Zisk
Pacoima
Calif
Bobby Bonds
Garry Maddox
Maddox
San Bernadino Calif
Alabama Tops AP Poll After Week Of Upsets
Alabama claims the nations top ranking in the AP football poll after beating LSU 21 7 and moving ahead of Oklahoma Ohio State and Michigan in a reshuffled top five Notre Dame Penn State and Southern Cal also rise while LSU drops following a loss Texas Texas Tech and Nebraska hold spots further down Maryland enters the Top Twenty after a 42 9 win over Tulane
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Pincher Creek goalie stops minutes in 97 saves showdown
Goaltender Alan Hayden faced a relentless Vulcan attack denying 97 shots in a Ranchland Senior Hockey League clash. Elsewhere in AP reports, young Fostoria pupil Charles Wolph II correctly predicted 130 of 165 college football games, and pro hopefuls Jaynes and Boryla were named to East West Shrine rosters. Major league managers lost their jobs in September shakeups as Whitey Herzog, Billy Martin, and Bill Virdon were dismissed.
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Parks Department Transplants Antelope Expand Hunting Range
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department completed a two week program moving 522 pronghorns to 27 sites across 14 West Texas counties in the Trans-Pecos and Permian Basin. The effort, second year in a row, aims to extend the antelope range to about 638000 acres while keeping hunting halted for at least five breeding seasons to establish populations.
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Permian Basin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Pecos
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Terrel
Brewster
Culberson
Dickens
Sucurry
Sterling
Borden, Garza
Reagan
Howard
Cattle
Jack Parsons
Tohill laments TCU support and future plans
Ousted coach Billy Tohill urges Fort Worth and TCU fans to rally behind the team to restore football fortunes. He discusses his firing, the need for unified public backing, and potential coaching opportunities after a 3-7 season and a near fatal car wreck.
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Texas Christian
Tohill
TCU
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Jim Pittman
Pitt
Southwestern Louisiana
Southland
Alabama
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Rice
al Conover
Pecos Archery Club Plans Sunday Championship Shoot
The Pecos Archery Club will hold a championship shoot at the archery range south of town this Sunday. Officials aim for 100 percent club participation with shooting around 1 p.m. A barbecue hosted by the club follows the events. Visitors may watch.
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Pecos
Pecos Eagles Resume Basketball at Lamesa Courts
The Pecos Eagles resume action today against the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes at their home gym with junior varsity at 6 30 p m and the varsity following. The Eagles enter tournament play in Odessa over the weekend seeking a first place district finish after a strong 1972 season that earned the All Sports trophy.
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Eagle Gym
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Pecos
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Odessa American
Girl joins wrestling tryout despite lack of girls team
LA MESA Calif AP Seventh grader Roberta Butcher 120 pounds tries out for Helix High School wrestling after a new California rule allowing girls on boys teams. Coach Dick Langston respects her sincerity as she battles for a spot amid teasing and a breakup ultimatum from an ex-boyfriend.
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Dick Langston
Roberta
Fraizer Ali Title Match Tickets Go On Sale
New York AP reports tickets for the 12 round Joe Fraizer versus Muhammad Ali fight at Madison Square Garden go on sale Tuesday at the Felt Forum box office and Ticketron outlets. The Garden announced the date as January 28.
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