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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1975

Page

5

Calhoun-Landcrabs face Bay City in error prone showdown

Calhoun Landcrabs host Bay City Black Cats at 7 30 p m Friday aiming to reduce costly mistakes. Coach James Cleveland plans youth in new spots to spark offense while preserving veterans. Bay City, 1 4, relies on speed and a Wishbone attack with a 6 1 defense as both teams seek a win to escape the divisional cellar.

Calhoun Landcrabs Bay City Calhoun James Cleveland Clay Watson Cleveland Jeff Comstock Jeff Hermes Scott Smith Mark Smith Clyde Watson Jeff Linahart Dennis Sullivan Mike Wotipka Crabs David Nichols Black Cats Hermes Dennis Ezzell Andy Falcon Wotipka Harold Penley Sullivan Bill Day Richards Gladney Dan Watson Mills Roosevelt Edison Carl Ellis Robert Johnson Leroy Cunningham Buddy Gonzales West Columbia Brazosport Sweeny Victoria Brazoswood Jamar Angleton Cats Wishbone Bridges Sullivan Donubek Jack Anderson Zack Cassle George Dereese John Miliff Mike Brannigan

Top SWC clash as SMU eyes Texas upset in Dallas

Royal wary as 8th ranked Texas hosts SMU in a pivotal SWC showdown. Texas led by Darrell Royal seeks win to stay atop standings while SMU aims for its first SWC win in nine tries on the Longhorns’ home turf. The Cotton Bowl crowd nears 35000 as Baylor hosts TCU and Texas Tech meets Rice in other homecomings.

Denner Freeman Hayden Fry Jerry LeVins Billy Rob Stewart Southern Methodist Texas Mustangs Longhorns Darrell Royal SMU Dallas Freeman Johns Wayne Morris Rick Wesson

Oklahoma and Nebraska Clash In Key Big Eight Showdowns

In a pivotal Big Eight weekend Oklahoma ranked second and Nebraska third defend unbeaten marks. Oklahoma visits Oklahoma State after a 35-9 tuneup while Nebraska travels to Missouri after a 64-21 win over Colorado. Other top games include Ohio State hosting Indiana and USC at California as a crowded national slate unfolds.

Associated Press Oklahoma Nebraska Sooners Oklahoma State Stillwater Cowboys Kansas Steve Davis Joe Washington Charlie Weatherbie State Scott Burk Missouri Tigers Cornhuskers Colorado Alabama Vince Ferragamo Steve Pisarkiewicz Ohio State Indiana Southern Cal California Pene A&m Saissteston State Jackson Miss Michigan Minnesota Texas SMU Penn State Maryland Arizona State Utah Florida Auburn UCLA Washington Navy Notre Dame Iowa State Arizona Brigham Young San Diego State Pacific Miami Ohio Toledo

Rams defensive chief Ray Malavasi eyed as Saints coach

Reports from New Orleans indicate Ray Malavasi, defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, is being sought as the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. The development adds a potential new leadership figure for the Saints as talks unfold.

NEW Orleans Ray Malavasi Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints National Football League

Super-Shooter Eyes Basketball Retirement

Colman South Dakota AP profile of Wilfred Hetzel 64 the self described greatest basketball shot expert who may retire after the season. He travels 10000 miles yearly performing in high school gyms and holds multiple records including 144 straight free throws on one foot and 92 in a row with eyes closed. Hetzel born in Melrose Minnesota learned to shoot better than peers while performing early mythical games. His earnings rose from $3 to about $60 per show and $9000 last year. He recalls four straight dropkicks at Hutchinson and 16 in a row once at Spring Grove. He remains popular for autographs at Vermillion SD and plans future performances.

Wilfred Hetzel Colman Wilfred Hetzel Melrose Minn Hutchinson Minn Spring Grove

Crowd Dip Could Change Pro Grid TV Policy

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle told a House subcommittee that falling season ticket sales may force a shift in television policy, including the possibility of altering the current format that televises all road games in a club’s home city. He noted a $9 million revenue drop over 1974 75 due to the anti blackout law and cited rising local telecasts as a factor in attendance declines.

Washington Pete Rozelle Rozelle House NFL NFI

Skeet Shoot Set Sunday In Victoria

The Victoria Gun Club will host a skeet and country doubles shoot Sunday at Conti Lane range. Competition starts at 1 pm with trophies for High Gun and top finishers in AA A B C and Ladies classes. Youth prizes, $14 entry, noon meal included. non shooters pay extra for meals. practice Saturday from 1 pm.

Victoria Victoria Gun Club Conti Lane

Sub Varsity Football Fannin Wins Again

The Fannin Pirates improved to 7-4 by defeating Vanderbilt 14 4. Coach Billy Saylor praised the effort as the team executed well despite Vanderbilt’s speed. Rusty Spencer and Bobby Bubenik scored on long drives, while Tim McKamey added a rushing TD for the Junior Varsity. Don Montier lauded defensive play and spots of good passing, with mixed results across freshmen teams against Bay City and the Black Cats.

Tim McCamey Bay City Black Cats McCamey Don Montier Bay City Fannin Pirates Vanderbilt Billy Saylor Vanderhilt Rusty Spencer Bobby Bubenik Saylor Junio Varsity Tim McKamey Black Cat Black Cats Tommy DeBruin Mike Hernandez Jesse Cuellar Freddie Campion DeBruin Henry Richards Brent Gover Billy Keller

Holding Tag Irks Cowboys Lineman

Dallas offensive lineman Ralph Neely reacts to being named by Miami Dolphins players as part of an all star of holding. He calls the selection irresponsible and says it serves no purpose. He recalls a past hold in a game versus the Dolphins. He adds that Dolphins have no right to judge offensive linemen.

Dallas Dallas Cowboys Ralph Neely Miami Dolphins Dolphins Neely

Collins wins Izod International in sudden death playoff

In Southern Pines North Carolina Bill Collins defeated Charlie Sifford on the second hole of a sudden death playoff to claim the Izod International golf tournament.

Southern Pines Bill Collins Charlie Sifford

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