Razorbacks face tougher ask after spring lapses
Arkansas notes three top linebackers Winston Watson and McAfee missed spring practice and face competition from Houston and Campbell. Horton expects quicker defense but questions remain about size and experience. Broyles shifts to two back vee offense with Kirkland Forte Eckwood and Roll to lead passing and rushing attack.
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Tigers Keep Winning Streak Alive Without Playing
Detroit Tigers avoided a loss on Thursday as the upswing continues. Details suggest a weather or scheduling disruption prevented a game, yet the club maintains a positive run, with no defeat on record for the day.
Bengals Fans Lose Patience After 18 Straight Losses
Standings show the Bengals fading, and supporters grow weary as an 18 game losing streak stretches, dampening optimism for the season. Players and fans alike brace for possible coaching changes and renewed effort in upcoming fixtures.
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Tigers avoid losing day as critics vent over stadium woes
In Detroit fans debated bagging seats at Tiger Stadium while the team boarded a plane for Anaheim to face the Angels and snap an 18 game losing streak. Oakland beat the Yankees and Chicago topped Cleveland as Friday’s major league slate rolled on.
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Orantes Keeps Winning String At Toronto Tennis
Manuel Orantes, fresh from the U S Clay Court title, won a three match day at Toronto advancing by defeating Jan Kamiwazumi 6-2 6-4 and Norman Holmes 6-2 6-0, then paired with Juan Gilbert to beat Gerald Battrick and Graham Stillwell 4-6 7-5 6-4. Nastase also won twice and teamed with Jan Kodes for a doubles win. Dianne Fromholtz upset her top seed in the women's third round. The Buckeye Championships in Columbus saw top seeds win easily.
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Texas league East second place battle tightens race
The Texas League saw Midland Cubs hand Shreveport a 7-2 loss to seize undisputed West lead while Arkansas Travellers edged Jackson 3 by three percentage points for second in the East. Arkansas beat Lafayette 7-3 and Jackson split a doubleheader with Alexandria 11-10 and 6-2. San Antonio outlasted El Paso 9-7. Steve Hamrick pitched a four hitter for Midland with nine hits and four Shreveport errors. Gary Templeton and Tom Harmon paced Arkansas with RBI. Alexandria and Jackson combined for many errors in a pair of games. San Antonio Brewers beat El Paso 7-4 behind Mike Brooks homer.
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NCAA convention debates costs and football scholarships
The NCAA faces heated on site debate over funding limits and recruiting rules. Delegates cut football scholarships in Division I to 95 at once and basketball to 12, plus reductions across divisions and non revenue sports. A plan to create a need based aid system was endorsed while a move to eliminate all athletic scholarships was dropped.
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No decision seen soon by NLRB on NFL owners charges
New York AP report notes no quick ruling forthcoming from the National Labor Relations Board as hearings continue on unfair labor practices charges against NFL club owners. Witnesses Bethea and Lindsay testified in a case spanning until October at least, tied to the 1974 season strike and access issues with rookies during training camps.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES is presented to help plan days. Use the timings to target optimal fishing territory or hunting cover for best sport opportunities each day.
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