Six Razorbacks Placed on All-SWC Grid Team
Arkansas stars headline the All-Southwest Conference selections with six first team spots. Joe Ferguson earned Offensive Player of the Year honors, joined by six Razorbacks on offense and defense, including Rhodes and Repprd. Texas, SMU, Rice, and TCU also surface among the first-team honorees.
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Razorbacks
Denne H. Freeman
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Jim Pittman
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Joe Ferguson
Arkansas
Texas Tech
Marc Dove
Alvin Maxson
Southern Methodist
SWC
Danny Rhodes
Jerry Sisemore
Don Crosslin
Jim Bertelsen
Greg Froetz
Ray Dowdy
Randy Braband
Alan Lowry
Longhorns
Ferguson
Mike Reppond
Ron Revard
Mike Kelson
Grizzlies Return To Top In Final Prep Poll
NORTH LITTLE ROCK AP The Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies are ranked No 1 in the final Associated Press preseason high school football poll after finishing 11-1 and sharing the AAAA title with Little Rock Catholic They regain the top spot as Stuttgart drops after Morriston’s Class AA playoff final loss Presley credits senior leadership and FCA program for the strong season Highlighted by Northside’s 12 game schedule with 11 victories and the drive of the players and coaches to finish on top
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Charles Presley
Fort Smith Northside
Associated Press
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Catholic
Atkins
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Presley
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA
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Hiceburds
Rogers Cortimes
Walnut Ridge
Nashville
Danville
Harding Academy
Ton. Harding
Gillett
McClellan
Parkview
Boh
Hot Springs
Texarkana
Conway
Rogers
Magnolia
Trevino Sees Nicklaus as Likely to Win Disney Event
Golf writer Bob Green notes Lee Trevino, leading money winner with 229,552 this season, fears Jack Nicklaus will dominate the 150,000 Walt Disney World Open course at Magnolia. Trevino faced elbow trouble delaying practice as Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer also headline a 144-player field including Masters champ Charles Coody and stars Boros and Snead.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Lake Buena Vista
Fla
Lee Trevino
Jack
Nicklaus
Magnolia
Walt Disney World
Disneyland
Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Giant
Palmer
Charles Coody
Julius Boros
Sam Snead
NFL Announces Playoff Format For Upcoming Season
The NFL released the playoff structure with six division champions from the East Central and West conferences plus one wild card team from each conference. Ties will be settled by seven tiebreakers, including head-to-head records and a coin flip if needed. The divisional playoffs are set for the weekend of December 23 to 26.
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NEW York
National Football League
Dalton cleans up Angels with Cardenas trade
Scottsdale AP report notes Angels General Manager Harry Dalton, after reshaping the Orioles' powerhouse, trades Leo Cardenas from Minnesota for Dave LaRoche, signaling more moves to boost the club. Dal ton cites bullpen needs and Fregosi’s heel injury as factors, with the open day trades sparking speculation as the Saber trade market begins.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
Scottsdale, Ariz
Harry Dalton
Baltimore
California
Orioles
Angels
Dalton
Leo Cardenas
Minnesota Twins
Dave LaRoche
Cardenas
Jim Fregosi
LaRoche
Cincinnati Reds
Fregosi
Minor Leagues
National Association
Standings and scores from pro and high school basketball
The AP reports pro standings with ABA East and West divisions led by Kentucky and Utah, plus Tuesday results Virginia 134 Pittsburgh 114 Indiana 114 Memphis 66 Utah 127 Floridians 114 Denver 109 Dallas 91. High school scores list Fayetteville, Leachville, Subiaco, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Monette, Lake City, Greene County Tech, North Little Rock, Magnolia, Marianna, Blytheville and more with multiple close outcomes.
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Subiaco
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Monette
Turrell
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Lake City
Caraway
Greene County Tech
Trumann
Vols One Up on Hogs in Liberty Bowl
The Liberty Bowl officials named Tennessee the home team for the December 20 game in Memphis. Tennessee will wear pale orange while Arkansas dons white. Arkansas had sought home status to wear deep red. The decision centers on Tennessee hosting the game in Tennessee and Memphis location, with TV executives avoiding color conflicts.
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University of Arkansas
Tennessee
Arkansas
Razorbacks
R. F. Bud" Dudley
Knoxville
Fayetteville
Beano Cook
Abc-Tv
Frank Broyles
Solunar Tables From Knight's Almanac Planned Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods outline daily best fishing and hunting windows taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in prime territory and hunt in favorable cover during these periods.
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Richard Alden Knight
Cal Tired of UCLA Shadow in 1971 72 opening night
Southern Cal seeks to unseat UCLA in the season opener at Arizona State as top teams clash on opening night. UCLA No 1 and North Carolina idle while USC, Marquette, Ohio State, Maryland, Houston, Louisville and Kentucky host or travel to showcase early season clashes.
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Ohio State
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Hornyak
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Lefty Driesell
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Mark Cartwright
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Rich Porac
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Palestra
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la Salle
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Kansas
Xavier
Ohio
Razorbacks Seek National Fame in Openers under Van Eman
Arkansas coach Lanny Van Eman, in his 20 months, pushes for national stature beyond local success as the Razorbacks open the season in Fayetteville against Georgia Southern. Tolson, Terry, White, Murphy anchor a young lineup with Lee, Bass, Heider competing for the final starter role, aiming for top SWC status despite a stigma of past losses.
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Lanny van Eman
Arkansas
van Eman
UCLA
Western Kentucky
Dean) Tolson
Missouri
Yan Eman
Fayetteville
Georgia Southern
Tolson
Martin Terry
Dennis White
Vernon Murphy
Almer Lee
Jody Bass
Joel Heider
van Fiman
Terry
Hutchinson
Kan
Murphy
Babe Ruth
Lee
Heider
van Em
Hope Teams Win a Pair In Jones Field House
Hope basketballers split a doubleheader with Lewisville senior teams in Jones Field House. The Ladycats routed Lewisville 64 27 while the Bobcats held on 47 38 with late free throws. Key scorers include Singleton McCain Gladney Rodden Harris Briggs Rowland and Willis. Willis led Lewisville with 16 points.
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Janice Bolt
Dee Singleton
Janet McCain
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Betty Rodden
Carol Hopson
Bonnie Willis
Rodden
Gladney
Steve Harris
Bill Rowland
Buddy Ingram
David Briggs
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Rowland
Briggs
Jimmy Smith
Harris
James Willis
Cald
Ingram
Smith
Willis
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