Spring football notes boost Calhoun and Sandcrabs prospects
Calhoun shows quarterback depth and better running backs in spring drills as Sandcrabs prepare for next season. Key players Curtis Gladney Jeff Linhart Mike Machicek Clyde Watson Adolph Matula show potential while Dan Watson Tim McCamey vie for roles. Beeville game opener looms as Beeville rebuilds with 18 of 22 starters gone.
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Sandcrab Gold beats Black in Spring Game led by Watson
Dan Watson hurled a 53 yard TD to Gino Rodriguez as the Gold defeated the Black 12 7 in a late stand. Jeff Linhart rushed 146 yards and a first half TD, while Tim McCamey and Wotipka connected on a late drive. Watson also had a 51 yard run and an interception as both squads battled turnovers and penalties.
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Unser Wins Indy 500 as Rain Spares No Cheer
Bobby Unser claimed his second Indianapolis 500 victory in a rain drenched parade. He beamed from Victory Lane, exclaiming what a beautiful day as he looked up at the thinning thunderstorm over the track.
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Longhorns Bury Pan American 9-2 to Reach College World Series
Texas endures two big innings to topple Pan American 9-2 in the NCAA South Central Regional final. Mike Anderson homered and Rick Bradley doubled as Texas, 52-5, clinches its eighth trip in nine years, behind strong pitching from Martin Flores and Don Rainer.
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Locals win one contest in Cuero Fast Pitch Tourney
Port Sheet Metal of Port Lavaca won one game and lost two in the Cuero Invitational Fast-Pitch Tournament. Victoria's Merchants beat Port Lavaca 3-2 after Port Lavaca stranded tying and winning runs. Willie Warzecha pitched all three games, taking the loss in the opener.
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Warriors win NBA title in four straight sweep
In LANDOVER, MD, coach Al Attles led the Golden State Warriors to a 96-95 victory over the Washington Bullets on Sunday, completing a stunning four game sweep for the championship. Attles shrugged off doubters, saying they won the title by the method they had to, despite Washington’s status as the favored team.
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Warriors Sweep Bullets In Gripping NBA Playoff Opener
Golden State edged Washington 101-95 at Capital Centre to take a 1-0 series lead despite a 16 point first-half deficit. They won the next two at Cow Palace 92-91 and 109-101 as Butch Beard sealed the finale with clutch free throws. Rick Barry led with 20 points in the final, and Elvin Hayes fouled out early as Phil Chenier and Kevin Porter carried Washington. Warriors boost playoff earnings to 330,500.
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Colonels issue million dollar world championship challenge
The Kentucky Colonels challenge the NBA champion Golden State Warriors to a winner take all world championship series for 1 million dollars. ABA Commissioner Dave DeBusschere said a New York news conference would outline details early this week. The telegram praises the two leagues and calls for a method to crown true world champions.
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Mystery surrounds Texas track title in SWC scandal
In Lubbock Texas captured its fourth straight Southwest Conference track crown with a 101 90 win over Baylor. A SWC probe into allegations that coach Cleburne Price paid Billy Jackson money sparked a private 10 day review by faculty fathers and a decision expected in 10 days. Price denied the charges joining a larger mystery over the outcome.
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