Arkansas Razorbacks try to rebuild defense in spring practice
University of Arkansas coach Mervin Johnson will coordinate the Razorbacks defense this spring, aiming to replace seven seniors from last season. Frank Broyles notes inexperience is the main challenge while Ferguson Richardson and Hodge lead a capable but young offense in spring drills at Fayetteville.
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Ben Hogan to Play in Houston Champions Tournament
AP reports golfing great Ben Hogan will compete in the $125,000 Houston Champions Tournament May 13-16. Hogan, sidelined by knee trouble, will arrive a week early to practice daily with Jack Burke and Jimmy Demaret, aiming to sharpen his game after finishing ninth last year and earning $2,600. Houston Golf Association president Miles McDermott called Hogan's official entry a tremendous thrill.
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Hernandez Hot Alley Rides Bench in Pirates Win
Pirates shortstop Jackie Hernandez moves into the heartbeat role as Al ley rests. Hernandez drives in a three run homer and hits .209 lifetime, while Alley sits with a broken hand recovery shadow. Other NL scores hinge on rain and late bullpen tweaks as Murtaugh's flu keeps Virgon at the helm.
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Pittsburgh
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Bench homers pace Reds rally in Braves win chances
Johnny Bench hit his third homer in two nights and added a key single to fuel a seventh inning rally for Cincinnati. A Perez walk and Willie Smith RBI singled to make it 6 1 before Chicago responded. Other MLB notes include Houston beating St. Louis on a Norm Miller homer and Montreal's Steve Renko beating the Mets.
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Senators Fall to Red Sox as McLain Struggles On
Denny McLain left early after a faulty second fling as the Washington Senators fell 5-3 to the Boston Red Sox. Carl Yastrzemski and Duane Josephson homered off him, with seven hits allowed. In other scores, Kansas City beat Minnesota 5-3, Oakland shut out Milwaukee 2-0, California beat Chicago in 10 innings, and New York defeated Detroit 5-2.
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Carew to Stay in Baseball After Uncertain Week
Rod Carew, star second baseman for the Minnesota Twins, signaled on Tuesday night that he will likely remain in baseball despite earlier reports of retirement. He noted he still has a contract this season and did not feel like playing earlier, though manager Bill Rigney reacted with surprise.
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Smith Ashe Dominate Open Tennis Round One
In Charlotte, Stan Smith and Arthur Ashe advanced easily at the $25,000 Open tennis tournament, defeating Allen Morris 6-2 6-2 and Dick Dell 6-3 6-1. Marty Riessen and Frank Froehling also won, while top seed Tony Roche and second seed Cliff Richey had first round byes awaiting their Wednesday second round opponents. Franulovic beat Keith Stoneman 6-3 6-3.
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Tulsa Center Dana Lewis Signs with Philadelphia Sixers
Tulsa 6 foot 10 center Dana Lewis agreed to a six year contract reported at 500000 with the Philadelphia 76ers. Agent Steve Arnold said Lewis will receive a large portion of the money even if he does not make the team and called the deal the best for any 1971 No 1 draft choice besides Artis Gilmore after three meetings with GM Don DeJardin.
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Solunar Tables From Knight's Almanac Featured
The page presents Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Readers are urged to plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during peak periods to maximize sport potential.
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Travs Open Season With DREN AnogverVAKT
Arkansas Travelers open the 1971 Dixie Association season with a 5-2 loss to Shreveport. Dave Frost and Dan Keller combined on a five hitter, Frost allowing three hits in five innings. Keller finished, surrendering two hits and fanning 10. Other Dixie action saw Savannah blank Montgomery, San Antonio beat Albuquerque, Dallas-Fort Worth over Amarillo, Charlotte beat Jacksonville, and Columbus edge Asheville.
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Big Three Absent From Pensacola Open Field
Pro golf stars Palmer Nicklaus and Gary Player skip the Me Santo Open as Lee Trevino and Bill Casper contend for the 150000 event. Trevino aims for the Tournament of Champions bid while Casper plays on before a state visit with King Hassan II of Morocco. Casper seeks his 45th tour win before a planned break.
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Associated Press
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South Africa
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Motta Named Coach of Year for Bulls
CHICAGO AP Dick Motta accepted the NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Chicago Bulls to a 51-31 record and a playoff miss in seven games to the Lakers. Motta, 39, expressed no desire to leave pro ranks, focusing on basketball.
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