Sims prize catch Sooners raid hooks Texas again
Okla homa University signed Billy Sims, Texas' top high school running back from Hooks High School, after a high pressure recruiting push. Sims, who had visited Oklahoma and other schools, returned home under stress amid his guardian Sadie Sims describing him as verge of a nervous breakdown. The saga echoes past border rival recruitments and Texas’ recent defeats in state talent battles.
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Bench Weds Vickie Chesser in Cincinnati Church
Cincinnati Reds star Johnny Bench married model Vickie Chesser at Christ Episcopal Church in Cincinnati at 7 p m. More than 900 invitations were issued for the social event. Precautions were taken against gatecrashers as fans reacted with heartbreak and disbelief.
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Bowling League Standings Player Leads In Sea Lanes Action
League leaders General Telephone dropped four games to Texaco while Sands fell four to Bottom Dollar. General Telephone rose to second place after three wins for the night from Cheyenne Real Estate, with Utilex taking three of four from Red Barn Drifters. Notable high games and series included Loyd McVey 226 527 for Utilex and Raul Villerrreal 233 589 for General Telephone, plus several split conversions by Texaco and Sea Lanes Bowling CTR.
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Gambling on sports remains murky as hearings begin
The National Gambling Commission opened public hearings seeking evidence on sports betting in the United States. Executives from pro and college sports, authors, a handicapper, and a radio sportscaster gave opinions, but few hard facts emerged. The panel plans more hearings on boxing parimutuel wagering and organized crime to inform a national policy due by October 1976. Pro sports officials argued legalization would hinder policing and could invite scandal, while they contend the sport can regulate itself.
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Point Comfort Completes Little League Signups
Point Comfort closed registration with under 60 players including eight girls, enough for four teams and a small minor league. Nolan Stafford, league president, notes a declining turnout and possible consolidation with Port Lavaca. First tryout set for March 1 at Point Comfort Little League park. teams will again have 12 players.
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Teaff Sloan to coach 1974 Coaches All-America game
Steve Sloan of Texas Tech and Baylor’s Grant Teaff will coach the East and West teams respectively in the 15th annual Coaches All-America football game on June 21 in Lubbock. Teaff, AFCA national coach of the year, led Baylor to its first Southwest Conference title in 50 years.
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Trevino Leads Open After 66 At Riviera
In Los Angeles Trevino shot a five under par 66 to seize the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open lead at Riviera Country Club. The star said he hadn’t prepared or intended to play, having been home in El Paso where weather and fatigue kept him from practicing.
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Calhoun Hosts Homer Phillips Memorial Golf Meet
Calhoun High School hosts the Homer Phillips Memorial Golf Tournament at Hatch Bend Country Club Monday with 14 teams including Victoria Stroman Bay City Corpus Christi King Corpus Christi Miller Palacios Edna Channelview Wharton Sinton and Cuero. Calhoun fields a five man varsity plus two junior varsity squads as Ernest Taylor Bob Reinhard Hal Spiegel Art Green Kevin Durham Lester Colley Kevin Bush Scott Turner Tony Mott John Reinhard compete. Trophies for top three teams and top three individuals plus five individual awards for winning team members and a team sportsmanship trophy will be awarded.
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Trevino leads as Miller fades in Port Lavaca wind
Trevino, having played little recently, plans rest after this event but shoots a solid round. Miller, fatigued and sickly, posts 72 and trails by six, while Nicklaus cards a 69 after an eagle on the first hole, saying he needs more competition and time to sharpen his game.
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Jazz Making Big Turnaround Victory Streak Grows
The New Orleans Jazz, after a 5-42 start, surged to seven wins in ten including a 114-102 win over Portland to extend a four game club record winning streak. Pete Maravich and Nate Williams led with 55 points. Bill Walton sat out for Portland with a recurring bone spur. Cavaliers defeated Bullets 106-95 while Warriors beat Hawks 108-102. Jim Cleamons scored 17 for Cleveland. Sidney Wicks led Portland with 25.
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Bowman Real Estate Contractor Ad Claims Painting Remodeling
Licensed bonded contractor advertises painting and remodeling services with additional rooms or new homes built. All work guaranteed in writing. Contact Bowman Real Estate at 552-3751 or 552-6542.
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