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Playoff-Bound Rams Thrash New York Giants .1.1. cminlc In MrCulChCOn I.OS ANGKLF.S I UP! i Chuck Knox is a stubborn man Ho won't comment on any playoff games in the National Football League even though his Los Angeles flams will be in the thick of it Knox wanted the Karris to maintain their winning edge against the New York Giants and they did more than that Monday night with a 40-6 rout before a Coliseum crowd of 73.328 and a national television audience With their 112 record, they have Hinrhnd the title in the NFC West he a about playoffs. Knox said. We're just tickled to death to be in the; playoffs hut we've still got one game left That one regular game is against Cleveland Sunday at the Coliseum Knox had a chance to look at some of his reserves against Ihe i a Second string quarterback Harris who had not completed a pass all season hit fi-of 6 passes for 64 vards and engineered a 71 yard marr-h lhal capped with a 13-yard TO sprint Big (iround Gainer But Ihe big ground gainer for the Kams was rookie Liwrence SPORTS (The 07th y. Dec II.

1973 Bobby Wins 'Santa Claus Money' LARGO. Fla ilil'li The first plunge into professional golf by Ihe newly-formed Tournament (iolf International is history but the jury is still out I I ion can successfully compete with Ihe established Professional Golf Association. Veteran PGA lour regular Hobby Mitchell, here because the P(iA lour had ended, won the firsl of $10.000 in the inaugural event-- winch was shortened by rain from 54 to a 10-under par 134 That was four shots better I nan Mike Hill and Hod Curl, who lied for second, collecting $4. IBB each It Sims To Me By I'AULSIMS Sports K'dltor Ron Cross, former News sports edilor, of Burns Flat. Okla writes: "Mr.

Sims, I read with great interest and some emotion the "It Sims To Me," column of Friday, Nov. 30, especially the quotes attributed to Swede IAJC. I was sports editor of the Daily News before Swede came there and during his first two years. Where he said that he had to fight for every improvement he made and anybody at Pampa during the time he speaks of. knows what he is talking about is certainly true A group of Pampa businessmen, headed by Ben Sturgeon, decided they had had enough of losing and formed a club, or committee, to find out why Pampa couldn't compete with other schools in football.

They made several changes and recommendations, some of which were acted upon and others that still haven't been and won't be as long as Pampa remains a "basketball town." But the first thing Pampa did is hire a first class coach, which Swede Lee is, and his coaching record proves. He is the type of coach that gets the most out of his players, hires first class assistants and docs things his way, even though he has to fight for his "way" all the time. This is what Pampa needs now, plus a good, strong athletic director, if they hope to compete in all sports. I am very sorry to sec that Pampa has gone back to being just a "basketball town" again. With Ben Sturgeon on the school board maybe this situation will be worked.

There are several influential people in Pampa, even in your news media, who are simply nothing but basketball supporters. After having covered Pampa sports for over 10years I still have a special place in my heart for the athletic program there and it would be nice to see it go back to an all around good athletic program. Sincerely, Ron Cross" More urban households engage in football mostly as spectators than swimming, walking and bicycling. A basketball oddity of 1973, mentioned in Converse's 1973 Basketball Yearbook: "13 was a lucky number for Wayland Baptist Plainvicw) in its 67-48 win over E. New Mexico.

The win broke a 13-game losing streak, and Wayland's record became 13-13. 13 players suited up for the winners, and they made 13 free throws on February 13. Also, the loser's leading scorer netted 13 points." Another unusual basketball happening related in the Yearbook San Bernadino Valley College was at home against San Diego City College, and the hosts were leading in the game, 1 14-85. The hosts "mercifully" inserted 18 year old blonde Sue Palmer with 3:12 left to play. The visitors immediately walked off the court.

1-A's all-district football team was recently announced, as champion Stinnett led offensive selections with seven and Canadian led defensive picks with five. All-district selections are First Team Offense end Charles Hart. Stinnett, senior end Bobby Pool, Stinnett, junior center Colin Locke, Stinnett, senior line Glenn McCormick, Stinnett, senior line Gary Tubb, Canadian, senior line Terry Innis, Canadian, senior line Donnie Thurman. White Deer, senior quarterback Dennis Cobb, Stinnett, senior back Kem Carr, Canadian, senior back Ronnie Jones, Sunray, senior back Mike Monden, Stinnett, junior back Witt, Sanford Fritch, senior back Rich Hagelstein, Stinnett, senior Honorable Mention Offense end Ronnie Schmidt, Canadian; Allen Smith. Fritch; John Keeton, White Deer; Harry Vermillion, Fritch; Robert Fischer, Fritch; Mike Curry.

Stinnett; Alvin Buschman, Stinnett. center -Jim McCann, White Deer; Kent Keller. Fritch end Bill Hines. Canadian; Terry Edmondson, Fritch, Mark Line. White Deer Bobby Lantelme, Stinnett.

quarterback Ronnie Jones. Sunray; Buddy Cummins, White Deer back Bob Dickinson, Canadian David Wilson, Canadian. First Team Defense line Innis, Canadian line McCormick. Stinnett line Curry. Stinnett, junior line Dickinson, Canadian line Steve Watts, Stinnett, junior line Schmidt, Canadian, junior line Thurman.

White Deer line Buschman. Stinnett, senior linebacker Tubb. Canadian linebacker Woodall. Sunray linebacker Edmondson. Fritch.

senior linebacker Ross Dodson. Stinnett, sophomore back Hines. Canadian, junior back Jones. Sunray back Carr. Canadian back Cummins.

White Deer, senior Honorable Mention Defense line Ricky Wheeler. Canadian; Vermillion. Fritch. Gerald Moore. Gruver.

Allen Smith, Fritch. Donnie Bell. Fritch linebacker Locke. Stinett; Untelme. Stinnett; Jirn Taylor.

Gruver back Winson. Canadian. Zane Ross. Fritch. Dan Cathey.

White Deer; Cobb. Stinnett; Pool. Stinnett; Greg Carrol I. Gruver. Brad Hart.

Gruver Despite the salisfacl ion of collecting what he called his 'Santa Claus money." Mitchell admitted as tilings now stand, if the two staged head-to-head events, he would go with the PGA And he said he didn't think there was any doubt thai all other PGA card holders would do likewise I don'l think anv of the pros are going to risk suspension by the PGA to play in another tourney." Mitchell said "After all. if you are suspended by the PGA where else can you But in answer to a question. UPI Poll NKW YORK (UPI) The United Press International's Board of Coaches major college basketball ratings with number of first place votes and won-lost records in parentheses: Team Points 1 UCLA (331 (3-01 339 2 N.C St (I) (2-0) 303 3. Indiana (3-0) 243 4. North Carolina (3-0) 193 5 Maryland (l-l i 182 6 (4-Oi 152 7 Notre Dame (4-0) 147 8 Providence (1-0) 79 9 Memphis St (4-Oi 26 10.

Louisville (3-11 25 11 Alabama (2-0) 20 12 Long Beach St 18 13 South Carolina (3-0) 17 14 Kansas St. (3-11 16 15. Cincinnati (3-()i 14 16. New Mexico (4-0) 13 17 (TieI Am. (3-D 11 17 Pennsylvania (3-0) 11 19.

(Tie) Vandrbll (4-0) 10 19 Southern Cal (2-1) 10 Mitchell admitted lhat if court, act ion cleared the way for participation in either tour then the TGI would draw its share of pros Named Kent Lineman NKW YORK (UPli Hicks of Ohio Slate, winner of the Outland Trophy as the nation's best interior lineman, added another coveted to his list Monday when he was named college football's Lineman of the Year by the United Press International The 258 pound senior offensive tackle was a runaway winner in the balloting of 150 sportswriters and sportscasters from across the nation. He received 84 voles to easily outdistance middle guard Lucious Selrnon of Oklahoma, who got votes Handy Crowder of Penn State, a defensive tackle, was third with six voles and middle guard Tony Christiani of Miami I Fla was fourth with four votes Hicks, whose powerful bloek- i was integral in the Buckeyes' outstanding running attack, received the highest rating marks of any Ohio State lineman in nine of the team's 10 games. In addition to his great he showed fine speed with a 48 clocking in the 40-yard dash He was called by Coach Woody Hayes the "best lineman I've ever had, including Jim Parker MfCu'cheon He gained 80 vards on 11 carries and ran his season's total to I 014 yards When he went over the 1.000- yard mark, he got an ovation from the crowd He scored on an 11-yard run to cap a 65-yard drive al 1 24 in I he third quarter That made it 21 for the Hams Lsiah Robert son intercepted a Norm pass a few minutes later and gallopi-rl 19 yards to a touchdown untouched by enemy hands other Ham scores came on a four yard run bv Tony Baker, a IB-yard field goal by David Hay and a I'J yard pass from John Hadl to MeCutcheon They even got a safety when John Hill snapped the ball over Ihe head of punter Tom Blarichard over the end line in the end wine The (iiants put up a lough defense early and even led. 30 on Pete Gogolak's 15-yard field goal after the first quarter He also hit on a 27-yarder in the third period The Interceptions Randy Johnson threw one interception for the Giants and Snead tossed three Hadl had two intercepted Ham defenders held Ihe Giants to BO yards by Ron Johnson. Passing stats were close-ihe Giants gained 143 net and the Rams 146 The Giants are 2-9-1 in the basement of the NFC East.

Their last game is against Minnesota, the NFC Central champion points to Washington and Coach Alex Webster was asked to compare the Rams and Redskins. "The Rams are a little stronger on the ground and they have the threat of Harold Jackson to go deep." he said "Also their defense shouldn't go without mention." McCulcheon was given the ball he carried over the 1.000- mark. He did it the hard way. missing two games because of a muscle pull. He is the third Ram runner to make it, the others being Dick Bass and Willie Ellison He played last year but only on special teams in three games so is still classed officially as a rookie The Giants lost by only three TONIGHT IN I'AMPA Huskies Take On Harvesters For Second Time This Year Pampa, unaccustomed to the situation it now finds itself in having a one game losing streak will attempt to change lhat at 8 p.m today as the Harvesters host Wichita Falls Hirschi.

a 90-62 loser to Pampa last week The Harvesters. 7-2. lost their second game of the season, 69-66 to Allus. Okla Friday as Pampa saw its four game win streak snapped while the Bulldogs won their 19th game in a row at home Hirschi is 5-5 on the year and a winner over Childress Friday Billy Wilbon. Pampa's 6-3 junior post and leading scorer with a 19 point per game average, hit his season high in the last meeting with the Huskies by scoring 33 points Wilbon.

6-6 Randy Warner and 6-5 Howie Lewis are all possibilities to start at post for Pampa in its double post offense Guards will be Keith Samples and Ray Powell and Ricky Beesley will probably start in the forward slot. The Huskies, a pressing team much like Pampa, is returning two starters of last year's team which finished 17-14. Those are 6-1 Robert Rhoades and 6-3 Lonnie Gibson, who scored 28 and 16 points, respectively, in the last meeting against Pampa David White also started in last week's game and scored 14 points. Other possible starters for tonight's clash are Claude Jenkins and Stanley Wallace Pampa's C- and B-teams will take on Hirschi at 4:30 and 6 The Shockers lost to Hirschi, 44-38 last week, while the Pampa C-team came away with a 46-32 win. Roosevelt Heads UPI All-SWC Team DALLAS (UPI i Roosevelt Ix'aks and Dickey Morton, who combined to rewrite the Southwest Conference rushing records this season, highlighted the United Press International all- conference team, a unit that was dominated by the league's two bowl teams Texas and Texas Tech Morton, the Arkansas senior who made the all-conference team for the third straight year, became the SWC's leading career rusher this year with a 1.298-yard performance that boosted him to a three-year total of 3.317.

That surpassed the five-year-old record of Chris Gilbert, who amassed 3.231 yards in his career al Texas. Leaks, with another year to go as the key to the Texas running attack, accumulated 1.415 yards this year from his fullback position, the most yards ever gained in one year by a Southwest Conference runner. Broke Old Record Not only did he break the 23- year record of Texas Bob he came within eight yards of the all-time NCAA single game rushing mark when he carried for 342 yards against SMU. Those two unanimous choices to the 1973 team were joined in the backfield by quarterback Joe Barnes, the senior who guided Texas Tech to its best record (10-11 since entering the Southwest Conference; and junior running back Mike Luttrell of Texas Christian, who overcame an early season injury to still finish among the leading rushers in the conference. The team is selected in balloting by sportswriters and spors broadcasters.

Overwhelming Choice was the overwhelming choice as offensive player of the year in the conference while sophomore linebacker Ed Simonini of Texas was the narrow choice over Texas Tech lineman Ecomet Burley as defensive player of the year. David Walker, who took over the quarterbacking duties midway through the season for Texas was chosen freshman player of the year. Other than Lultrell and Morton, the only player to dent the Texas-Texas Tech monopoly of the first offensive team was Baylor's Charles Dancer, far and away the leading receiver in the conference. The Longhorns, who will meet Jan. 1 in the Cotton 'Bowl, placed center Bill Wyman, guard Don Crosslin and tackle Bob Simmons on the team along with Leaks.

Four Tech Players Texas Tech was represented by guard Dennis Allen, tackle Tom Ferguson, tight end Andre Tillman and kicker Don Grimes as well as Barnes. Dancer and Wyman were unanimous picks along with Leaks and Morton. I On defense the front four was anchored by Burley and included Texas' Doug English, Arkansas' Jon Rhiddlehoover and TCU's Charlie Davis, a repeater from 1972. Joining Simonini in the linebacking corps were Danny Rhodes of Arkansas and Dede Terveen of TCU while the defensive backfield was made up of Jay Arnold of Texas, Bruce Henley of Rice, and Texas Tech's Kenneth Wallace and Danny Willis. DALLAS I UPI I The United Press International 1173 ill-Southwest Conference (ootbill team: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Sr SE-Chirles Dancer.

Baylor. Ml. IM. Simmons Tetaj. soph Tom Ferguson.

Teias Tech. 5-11 225 ir G-Don Crosslins M. 231. sr Dennis Allen. TeiasTech.

5-11. 115. sr C-BIII vman. Tenas sr TE Tillman. Teias Tech.

S- QB Joe Barnes. Teias Tech. S-ll. IIS. RB-Roosevelt Leaks.

5-11. 215. jr Dickey Morton. Arkansas. 5-10.

175. sr Mike Lultrell. I. 211. jr.

lcker-U Klc KS.sr Christian. I on Grimes. Texas Tech S- DEFENSE 'ey. 1 English. Texas, t- Doua I J'on Rbiddletioover.

Arkansas, I- II. 230. soph 5. 240. Jon I 0.

220. Charlie Davis, Texas Christian. Linebacker Simonini, Texas AtM. 1-0 205 loph Danny Rhodes. Arkansas.

210 sr Dede Terveen. Texas Christain. jr Backs-Jay Arnold. Texas l-l. III.

sr Bruce Henley. Rice 170. sr Kenneth Wallace, Texas Tech. 5-11. 115.

sr Danny Willis. Texas Tech. sr SECONDTEAM OFFENSE SE Williams. Texas Tech. 5- II.

175.jr T-Richard Mason. Baylor. 8-5. 250. sr Kelly Arnold.

Southern Methodist. 1-4. 225. G-Bruce Heberl. Texas.

5-11. 212. Bruce Welch. Texas AliM. 6-4.

245, soph C-Rlcky Seeker. Texas 6-J. 140. TE Oscar Roan. Southern Methodist.

I- 1.206. jr OB-NeaI Jeffrey Baylor, l-l. 175. jr HB-Alvin Maxson. Southern Methodist.

115. Skip Walker. Texas AIM. 510. 115.

soph Gary Lacy. Baylor. "Kicker-Mike Landrum. Rice. 5-10.

204. soph DEFENSE Line MlnnicK. Texas. 0-0. 200.

sr Cornelius Walker. Rice. 1-2. 253. Joe Johnson.

Baylor. 5-11. 215. Bill Rutherford. Texas.

1-2. 220. sr. Knaus. Texas Tech 43.

220. sr Wade Johnson. Texas, 8- I. 215. Glen Gaapard.

Texas, t-0. 223, Backs Hernandez. Texas Christian. M. 170, ir Andy Duvall.

Southern Methodist. 5-11. 175. Rollen Smith. Arkansas, l-l.

110. Preston Anderson. Rice.l-l. Offensive Player of the Year Roosevelt Leaks. Defensive Player of the Year Ed Simonini.

Freihman Player of the Year -David Walker. Teias A4M Texas Basketball Briefs SULROSS OVERACC ALPINE. Tex. (UPI l-Center Willie Elmore scored 21 points and hauled in 21 rebounds Monday to lead Sul Ross to an 8663 Lone Star Conference victory over Abilene Christian. Jeremiah James scored 20 points in a losing cause.

LOST IN CONSOLATION White Deer's Does, led by Tina Khoads (45i, advanced to the consolation finals in the Panhandle Tournament last weekend. Miss Khoads drives here on Deanna Hawkins of Sanford Fritch, a team which beat the Does in an earlier game Both White Deer boys' and girls' teams play Panhandle tonight in Panhandle. I Photo by Terry Hanna I Area Teams Vie Well In Tourneys BUFFS WIN, 72-47 AMARILLO, Tex. (UPI) Sophomore center Reginald Raney scored 28 points and another sophomore. Dallas Smith, added 14 to lead West Texas State to a 72-47 romp over Adams State of Colorado.

Phil Delmore scored 17 and Wade Mortensen added 12 for the visitors. Thiel missed a jump shot at the buzzer. BAYLOR EDGES MURRAY MURRAY, Ky. (UPI) Mark Walter's field goal with 30 seconds to play provided Baylor with a 66-64 victory over Murray State Monday night. Charles McKinney led the Bears in scoring with 22 points.

Both Lefors and White Doer fared successfully in tournament play last weekend as the teams had all four squads advanced to at least consolation games in Panhandle and Clarendon White Deer will take on Panhandle tonight in Panhandle The junior varsity game is scheduled for 4 p.m., the girls for 7pm and the boys after lhat Lefors' three teams play lledley in Lefors at the same times White IK'er In the Panhandle tourney. White Deer's boys advanced to consolation by downing Groom. 62-34 as John Keeton pumped in 14 points. Tirn Bntlam led the Tigers with eight The Bucks stopped Panhandle. 68-44.

to win consolation as Buddy Cummins, named to the all tournament team, put in 16 points. Keeton scored 15 and Donnie Thurman added 10 Cesar Cedeno Sought In Connection Of Death "I thought starting the second half of the Fritch game I Fritch won. 62-51 1 we played well. The boys are learning a new offense and defense, and they're coming along well We're still inexperienced." said Buck coach Frank McCullough. The girls advanced to the consolation game by nipping Groom, 53-51.

on a 12-foot shot with three seconds left by Gail Williams The Dues then lost to Wheeler 55-54 in the consolation finals White Deer plays Panhandle tonight and hosts Mobeetie Friday LAMAR RALLIES TO WIN BEAUMONT, Tex. (UPI i Lamar University, down by two points at the half, rallied on the strength of Danny Bromley's game high 26 points Monday night to defeat Wayland Baptist 83-76. Ernie Kahn led Wayland with 20 points LIONS WIN LSCOPENER COMMERCE, Tex. (UPI) East Texas State, behind guard O'Neal Tarrant's 19 points, won its second Lone Star Conference game without a loss Monday, slipping by Texas 77-76. The Lions held an 18 point lead at one time during the first half but during an eight minute stretch of the second half scored only two points.

behind 12 points at the time, to an 84-70 victory over Prairie View Monday night. Lawrence Johnson scored 27 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the losing effort. Bowling Results LONE STAR First place team Fatheree Insurance. High team game Culberson -Stowers (843). High team series Fatheree Insurance (2494).

High individual game Linda Campbell (225). High individual series Frances Richardson (511). AGGIES STILL UNBEATEN COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (UPI i Texas led by Jerry Mercer's 18 points. John Thornton's 13 and a 62-46 edge in rebounding, routed Stephen F.

Austin 87-62 Monday night. The Aggies, with a record of 4-0. led by as many as 35 points during the second half. SANTO DOMINGO. Domini can Republic lUPI i woman was fatally shot in a motel room here- today and police issued a pick up order for Houston Astros baseball player Cesar Cedeno Police said that Cedeno, 22.

a Dominican, fled in his sports car after the shooting of Allagrana de la Crud. 21. about lam i EST i An employe of the Keko Motel, where Cedeno and the young woman were staying, reported the Astros outfielder had telephoned from his room and had said he had shot Miss de la police said Cedeno ha.s not played in the Dominican Baseball League winter season this year because of leg ailment lie had complained to police two days ago about the theft of $5.000 worth of jewelry from his motel room Cedeno. the National League's all-star centerfidder in 1972. batted 320 for the Astros each of the last two seasons, and in 1973 his mark was second only to league batting champion Pete Rose Cedeno stole 36 bases last season and his 168 hits included 35 doubles and 25 home runs He drove in 70 runs Frequently to Willie Mays by former Houston Manager Leo Durocher.

who managed Mays in New York when Mays was a young player with the (iiants. Cedeno broke into the majors in 1970 at age 19 and hit 310 in his rookie season Lefors' buys lost to Clarendon. 43-11. in the consolation finals of the Salt Fork Classic 1 in Clarendon Mike scored 11 to lead the Pirates, and Clarendon's Kenneth Reese put in 12 The girls dowtied Stinnett. 47-45.

i.o earn the right to play Valley High in championship finals Against Stinnett. Carol Vincent scored 26 and sister Ann added 14 I he tourney's finals. powerful Valley belled U'fors. 69 The Vincent's each scored 13 points us Ihe Lefors' girls came out of tournament play as the most successful area team Ann Vincent was named all tournament forward and Pam James was selected all tournament guard SMU DROPS CLOSE ONE SANTA BARBARA. Calif.

forward Tex Walker came off the bench to score 14 points Monday night leading California-Santa Barbara to its third straight win. a 68-66 victory over Southern Methodist. The Mustangs pulled within a point with 28 seconds remaining but Gaucho center Pat Boyer converted a free throw and SMU's Zack PAN AM DROPS MAVS EDINBURG, Tex. (UPI) Bruce King scored 25 points and Carlos McCullough collected 16 rebounds to lead Pan American to a 73-63 decision over winless Texas-Arlington. Michael Long was the only UTA player in double figures with 24 points.

TECH UPSETS COUGARS HOUSTON (UPI(-Forward William Johnson's 18th point of the night was a jump shot from 12 feet out with 25 seconds left that gave Texas Tech an upset 73-73 win over Houston Monday night, the first time the Cougars have lost at home in 30 games. Rick Bullock led the Red Raiders with 25 points and Louis Dunbar. who tied the game with 42 seconds left, led the Cougars with 28. COOPER PACES WIN MARSHALL, Tex. (UPI) Harry Cooper stole the ball three straight times in the second half to boost Wiley College.

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