Pecos District Football Kicks Off Friday Night
Phase one of the 1973 Pecos district schedule starts at 8 p.m. Friday at Rotary Field Pecos. Fort Stockton led by coach Tom Ritchey aims to prove depth and resolve after an improving four game run following a 2-8 season while Pecos counters with Craig Duke and Don Walker leading a potent aerial attack. Both teams feature seasoned veterans and promising reserves as they seek a district crown, though interior lines run smaller than ideal. The first phase will reveal which program is the stronger force.
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Rotary Field
Fort Stockton
Tom Ritchey
Ritchey
Panther
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Randy Pogue
Rex Whitfield
Sollards
Tommy Boyzus
Craig Duke
Don Walker
Eagles
Aaron
Mays
Leading offense vs top defense in Pecos Friday night
Pecos hosts Fort Stockton as the league's top defense faces the leading offense. The Eagles showcase 290 yards per game led by Clay Slack and Wendell Terry, with Don Walker as top receiver, aiming to maintain scoring while Fort Stockton's defense has limited opponents to a low yardage average across four meetings.
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Pecos JV to play Fort Stockton then Artesia on weekend
Pecos junior varsity schedules two weekend games starting in Fort Stockton at 7 p.m. today against Fort Stockton JV, and Saturday at 2 p.m. hosting Artesia, NM sophomores at Rotard Field. The team aims for a 16-game double schedule totaling 104.2 yards per game, with its ground attack and passing yardage outlined.
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Rotard Field
Cowboys Clash With Tech in Tough Big 12 Test
Oklahoma State, ranked 11th, hosts Texas Tech in Stillwater as both teams aim for momentum in the conference race. OSU has dominated early opponents 164-20 while Tech sits 2-1 after a 28-12 loss to Texas. kickoff 1 30 p m CDT before in a 35 000 crowd at Lewis Stadium with a praise for Tech's skilled athletes and quick defense.
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Barry Price
Carl DeVoree
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USAC qualifying set for 35 Indy cars at Texas World
College Station AP report notes 35 Indy cars vying for 26 spots in Saturday's Twin 200 at Texas World Speedway. Drivers include Gordon Johncock, A J Foyt, Wally Dallenbach, Roger McCluskey, Johnny Rutherford, Al Unser, Lloyd Ruby, Mario Andretti, Gary Bettenhausen, Dick Simon, and Joe Leonard. Time trials for USAC stock cars follow Friday, with Rutherford Foyt McCluskey and Al Unser in both events.
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College Station
Bobby Unser
Gordon John
Anatomy of a touchdown in the Orange Bowl clash
In the fourth quarter at the Orange Bowl the Miami Dolphins faced a 49ers defense with Warfield planned for a precise 45 quick out. Warfield's inside move beat Taylor in single coverage, but Bob Griese hesitated, and the pass did not connect, threatening Miami's comeback as the heat bore down.
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A tale of two super superstars
Henry Aaron and Willie Mays remain magnificent on the field yet distinct in style and status. Mays, 42, plans retirement after this season while Aaron, 39, likely has a couple more years. They navigate privilege, management, and team dynamics, with Berra clashing over discipline and both stars adapting to aging while still delivering power and grace.
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NEA
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