Brinley star Jerry Eckwood earns AP 1973 Super Team honor
The Associated Press selects Arkansas high school star Jerry Eckwood of Brinkley for the 1973 Super Team, citing his 2,616 rushing yards on 283 carries, 15 of 36 passing for 415 yards, 73 tackles, and 33 touchdowns. He headlines a depth chart with Bruce Hay and David Johnson, and praise comes from Frank Broyles. The piece highlights his speed, college interest, and other top Arkansas prospects like Johnson of Hope and Hay of Blytheville.
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Blytheville
David Johnson
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Longest ABA game ends after 186 days in protest
The American Basketball Association completed its longest game after 186 days in a protest over a clock error. San Antonio Spurs beat Indiana Pacers 90 to 89 in an extra period, following a replay of the final 30 seconds. The dispute and trades surrounding the event dominated ABA action with Nets 121 Cougars 163 and Conquistadors 106 Stars 108 alongside NBA results.
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Bruins halt Maryland in Pauley after tense finish
Maryland nearly toppled UCLA on its home court in a 77-76 finish. Len Elmore led the Terrapins with 19 points as Dave Meyers sealed UCLA’s 77-game home win streak with four seconds left, while other Top 20 teams also stumbled in openers.
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Winter baseball draft opens with star names at 25000 tag
Baseball's winter drafts begin as 24 major league clubs select minor leaguers for 25000. Denny McLain Ted Uhlaender Elrod Hendricks and Wade Blasingame among players listed from Iowa Rochester Hawaii. Week promises busy league activity with inter league trades and managerial drama surrounding the Yankees and A's and the Padres sale question in San Diego.
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