Homecoming clash shapes Eagle bid for district crown
In Pecos, the Eagles host the Kermit Yellow Jackets at Rotary Field at 8 p.m. in a pivotal homecoming game that could tilt the district standings. Pecos and Monahans contend for power after last week, while Kermit recovers from a bug impact and aims to slow two of the league’s top teams. Halftime crowns the homecoming queen as 2-3A battle lines solidify.
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Pats coach faces Dolphins amid locker room access clash
Boston AP report says New England Patriots rookie coach Chuck Fairbanks faces two concerns before the Miami game at Schaefer Stadium. He must contend with access demands from Barbara Borin, a 24 year old WNAC TV sports anchor seeking locker room interviews, while balancing privacy and space issues at the facility.
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Coach Brown favors road games for Cougars
SALT LAKE CITY AP After his team walloped the Utah Stars 115 104 in the ABA only contest Larry Brown said he prefers many road games. He noted the Cougars are undefeated in five away games this season and appear to be a strong road squad.
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Hayes Stays Guarded As Buckeyes Prep For Northwestern
Woody Hayes, 60, says Ohio State still not playing conservatively as they prepare for Northwestern invasion. He warns comments about Northwestern could become bulletin board material. Buckeyes sit 5-0, atop Big Ten with Michigan and Illinois. Northwestern 2-1.
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History maker Abe Bikila dies at 46 in Addis
Abe Bikila, the bearded Imperial Guard who twice made Olympic marathon history, died at 46 after years of paralysis from a 1969 wreck. He won Olympic gold barefoot in Rome 1960 becoming the first African-born champion, then defended with a 2:12:11.2 at Japan. His legacies include two marathon titles and a life spent in sports and rehabilitation.
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Crenshaw Leads PGA Trial Final Rounds By Six Strokes
Ben Crenshaw, from Austin Texas, holds a six stroke edge entering the next to last round of the 144 hole PGA tour qualifying trial at Myrtle Beach South Carolina. His total 420 after 72 more holes ties the course record and keeps him atop a field of regional qualifiers vying for 23 spots.
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Flyers face three straight losses dampen hot start
The Philadelphia Flyers, once leading the NHL West, have dropped three in a row after a 4-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Coach Fred Shero and star Bobby Clarke voice frustration as the team sputters with no goals in recent games. other NHL and WHA results are noted.
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Corpus hosts LPGA today at Corpus Christi Country Club
The Sth Annual Civitan-Sch litz LPGA tournament opens at Corpus Christi Country Club led by defending champ Jo Ann Prentice and pro am winners Kathy Farrer and Louise Bruce. Farrer won last year. Whitworth and Rankin expected to compete as top money winners.
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Panthers hold fate of Eagles in Fort Stockton clash
Fort Stockton hosts Monahans in a homecoming game as Pecos fans hope for a Panther win and a Pecos victory over Kermit in the Eagles homecoming. A Pecos win could boost the district lead while Andrews travels to Odessa for a key Ector Eagles matchup influencing Pecos’ title chances.
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Spray Punts for Howard Payne College Amid Strong Start
Chris Spray of Pecos continues as Howard Payne College Yellow Jackets punter averaging 32.4 yards per kick. He has 34 punts for 1,121 yards across six games, with a long boot of 52 yards and only one block.
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Secretariat to run at Woodbine without Turcotte in final race
Secretariat will race in the Canadian International at Woodbine without rider Ron Turcotte who faces a five day suspension. Eddie Mapel or Angel Cordero may ride Riva Ridge. Secretariat weighs 117 pounds under weight for age. Kennedy Road Big Sprite Triangular are listed as opponents as 3,000 fans watched a final workout.
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Golf relic Finsterwald takes share of Sahara lead
Don Finsterwald, a 44 year old relic from a bygone era, shoots six under par 65 to share the first round lead at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. He calls the round fabulous yet downplays excitement while praising his putting, as Allen Miller and Homero Blancas also post 65 to top a crowded leaderboard.
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