Monahans-Lamesa clash looms in bid for state title
Mixed emotions rise as Pecos Monahans prepare for a playoff bid with district 2-AAA's state title history noted. The Loboes aim to end a 23‑year wait, facing Lamesa while Pecos fans recall 1948 and 1950 champions and archery club plans hint at weekend events.
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Nets Rout Conquistadors Behind Paultz Erving Show
New York Nets beat the San Diego Conquistadors 134 to 108 as Billy Paultz scored a career high 38 and Julius Erving added 36 with 14 rebounds. San Antonio topped Kentucky 104-99 and Utah beat Virginia 116-105.
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National Basketball Association
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Orange duds required for deer hunting on Mayse Area
Parks and Wildlife Commission set rules requiring hunter orange color on the Pat Mayse Wildlife Management Area in Lamar County. Each hunter must wear at least 144 square inches of orange red or yellow clothing, such as a hat or outer garment above the waist. Bucks only deer hunting runs Nov 17–30, 1973, with a $3 fee, one buck bag limit, and 75 hunters admitted per day with no repeat hunting after day one unless quota remains. New York outfielder Al Bumbry named American League Rookie of the Year.
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Lamar County
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Garrison
Mayse
Bowl game favorites set by Reno odds makers
Odds makers in Reno list Ohio State as a 2 point favorite over Southern California in the Rose Bowl. Penn State is favored by 1% over Louisiana State in the Orange Bowl, Texas by 24 points over Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl, and Alabama by 6% over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
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Gillman asks fans to bear with Oilers as team vows change
Houston coach Sid Gillman defends his team after a 32-0 loss to New England and urges patience from fans and press. He says Houston will improve, notes 1-10 record and upcoming games against Pittsburgh Oakland Cincinnati, and cites Elvin Bethea’s defensive play as a bright spot.
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UT grad signs with Cardinals for future list
UT graduate Fred DiBernardi, a 24 year old defensive end from Texas El Paso, has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for their future list. He was the 11th round pick of the Baltimore Colts in 1972 but released before the season. DiBernardi, a two time NCAA All America in shot put and discus, has played on the professional track tour this year. His addition fills the Cardinals roster at 47 after Clancy Oliver was released last week.
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Fred DiBernardi
St. Louis Cardinals
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Clancy Oliver
Gowdy Named Best Sportscaster At Boston Luncheon
Curt Gowdy was named the nation s No 1 sportscaster by the Greater Boston Council of Boy Scouts at a luncheon attended by more than 500 people. The former Boston Red Sox announcer and current national television sportscaster received the Good Scout Award.
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Disney golf leader almost didn't play
Grier Jones nearly skipped the $150,000 Walt Disney World Open due to back trouble and swing issues. He shot five under par 67 to share the first-day lead with Larry Wise, aided by sharp sand play and precise putting despite missing six greens and hitting six sand traps.
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Fla
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Jones
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Laver stirs Davis Cup fire as Smith-led U S clash nears
In Cleveland Rod Laver, 35, returns to form as Australia fields a veteran lineup including Rosewall and Newcombe to challenge No. 1 Stan Smith and the United States in a Davis Cup Challenge Round. The best-of-five series opens Friday with two singles on a carpeted Cleveland Public Auditorium.
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Detroit
Pistol Pete Leads Hawks Past Buffalo in Abbreviated Game
Pistol Pete Maravich came off the bench in the second quarter to score a season high 42 points and guide the Atlanta Hawks to a 130-106 victory over Buffalo. The night featured multiple NBA results including Houston over New York 114-106 and Boston beating Capital 111-104 as other teams posted wins.
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WH franchise may invade Milwaukee
WHA President Dennis Murphy said he will wait for Joseph Schwartz of Timonium Maryland to decide whether to pursue moving the debt ridden WHA franchise to Baltimore. Murphy noted Schwartz is a leader of the bidding group but may refrain due to the Baltimore Clippers and American Hockey League opposition to WHA expansion into the city.
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Schools ban holiday play in Iowa high schools
The Iowa High School Athletic Association voted 408 to 66 to stop all athletic competition and practices from December 22 to 30 as a fuel saving measure. About 50 to 60 Christmas basketball tournaments are expected to be canceled and roughly 30 to 40 wrestling and swimming meets postponed across member schools.
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Boone
Iowa
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Tag rules for deer kill and venison preparation
The article explains legal steps after a deer is down and field dressed. Attach the proper hunting license tag to the deer and, for antlerless deer, an additional landowner supplied tag to the foreleg. Transport to home or a commercial plant, and if venison is shared, attach a signed note with killer's name, address, date, license number, and ranch and county. Do not remove the head until processed. skinning is allowed. Processing may occur at camp if tags stay with meat until delivery to home or locker. The Parks and Wildlife Department notes this ensures identification and proper meat handling for the season.
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Coach Kelly seeks vindication with Maple Leafs win
Red Kelly, once Pittsburgh coach and longtime Maple Leaf player in politics, earned a verbal vindication as Toronto defeated Pittsburgh 4-3. He avoided revenge talk while fans cheered his comeback. Other NHL results include Montreal over Los Angeles 5-3 and Chicago-Boston 3-3. Houston-Winnipeg tied 4-4 in WHA action.
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