Oral Roberts Revival Team Gains Momentum in New York
Oral Roberts University revival team, led by Coach Ken Trickey, beat Hofstra 83-74 in Madison Square Garden and extended a 13 game win streak dating to last year. The Titans, now a university, aim to join top programs with a 52-9 three season record and schedule strong opponents. Other notable results from the night include Penn over Manhattan 87-66 and Merrimack over Army 67-66.
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Parks Again Forced Indoors
Arkansas Razorbacks defensive coach Mervin Johnson said weather may force practice indoors again ahead of the December 20 Liberty Bowl. A steady rain kept the Hogs inside for a second straight day as coach Frank Broyles missed the session in Dallas. The team plans to rely heavily on the kicking game against Tennessee.
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Pioneer Bowl showdown pits Eastern Michigan vs Louisiana Tech
No. 3 Eastern Michigan faces No. 4 Louisiana Tech in Wichita Falls in the Pioneer Bowl at Memorial Stadium. The regional title game marks Tech’s third bowl in four years and features EMU’s stout defense led by All-Americans Pureifory and Hicks. The crowd could top 40 000 as region fans await a high scoring test.
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Jones breaks season slump with six-under 65 lead Bahama Open
Grier Jones, six-under-par 65, holds a one stroke lead after day one of the Bahama Islands Open in Freeport. Jones credits improved attitude as he ends a season-long slump. George Archer and J C Snead tied for second at 66. Bert Yancey and Julius Boros at 67. Curtis Sifford, Bruce Fisher, George Johnson, and Harry Toscano at 68. Defending champ Doug Sanders at 75.
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Small Schools Battle it Out in Bowl Games
The AP reports seven post season clashes among small schools this weekend. Notable matchups include C W Post versus Delaware in the Boardwalk Bowl with Little All America stars Gary Wichard and Gordy Kahoe. Others feature McNeese State vs Tennessee State in the Grantland Rice Bowl and Carson-Newman vs Fairmont in the Share Bowl as Arkansas Tech meets Livingston State.
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Thursday's Fights Highlight Upsets and Decisions
The Associated Press report tracks several boxing bouts across states. David Arellano from Mexico stopped Alfred Jimenez in eight rounds in Nev. Randy Neumann bested Chuck Wepner on points in New Jersey. Jimmy Robertson outpointed Javier Ayala in Los Angeles, while Andy Kendall defeated Bob Harrington in Portland in a light heavyweight bout.
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Reddies Beat College of the Ozarks for 7-0 Start
Henderson Reddies improved to 7-0 with a 90-69 win over College of the Ozarks. Sam Witherspoon scored 30 points, while Gary Metcalf led the Mountaineers with 18. In other AIC games, Arkansas AMEN defeated UA-Monticello 91-80.
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Razorbacks Rally Past Rockhurst For 102 72 Victory
Arkansas improves to 2-2 by routing Rockhurst College 102-72 in Fayetteville. Dennis White scores 18, Doug Campbell 14, Dean Tolson 13 as Campbell grabs a school record 21 rebounds. Rockhurst's Tom McElroy leads with 23 points as Arkansas seeds away after halftime.
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Juveniles Have Chance at Liberty
Riva Ridge has clinched the 2 year old championship and is finished for the year but Liberty Bell Park offers $50,000 added Heritage Stakes for eight or nine 2 year olds. Probables include Freetex Merry Native Drum Fire, with other strong 3 year old and up bets in the December Handicap and First Lady and Coral Gables features at Laurel Tropical Park. The Scots overcame a nine point halftime deficit to defeat Tech as turnovers and poor shooting plagued the visitors.
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Lakers extend win streak to 19 with 124 111 win over Warriors
Lakers ride high with their 19th straight victory as West scores 34 and Goodrich 36 in a 124 111 win over the Warriors. Phoenix, Detroit, and other NBA action follow, including Suns 135 115 over Hawks and Pistons 110 107 over Bulls.
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Three Pro Teams Can Clinch Division Title
AP report outlines Miami, Minnesota, and Kansas City poised to clinch division titles this weekend. Miami faces Baltimore Saturday, Minnesota faces Detroit, and Kansas City meets Oakland Sunday with all three capable of earning playoff berths.
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Saints fire their general manager Vic Schwenk
New Orleans Saints owner Mecom dismissed Vic Schwenk citing a shifting image of pro football and a need for a business executive to handle a $6 million proposition. Mecom confirmed ongoing consideration of astronaut Richard Gordon as potential successor.
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Rockets Trade for Greg Smith Aims to End Slump
Houston Rockets acquire Greg Smith from Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Houston's No. 1 draft pick next year and Curtis Perry. Smith, 6-5, started for Bucks and averages 8.4 points this season. Coach Tex Winter says the move provides needed speed defense and playmaking.
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Solunar Tables From Knight Guide For Daily Planning
Solunar Periods schedule printed from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables guides readers to plan each day for optimal fishing or hunting. The table emphasizes fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during peak periods to maximize sport potential.
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Colonels Top Pacers In ABA Thriller On Ref Disputes
The Kentucky Colonels edged the Indiana Pacers 103-101 after Pacers head coach Bob Leonard and assistant Bobby Joe Hooper were ejected. Indiana rallied from a 15 point deficit in the final period but fell just short as Jim O Brien secured the lead with 54 seconds left. Artis Gilmore led Kentucky with 34 while Rick Mount scored 20 for Indiana.
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Lead in Bahama Golf Tournament Leads First Round
R H Sikes of Springdale Ark shot 73 in the opening round of the Bahama Islands Open in Freeport G B L. Dick Crawford of Little Rock Ark followed with 74 while Geier Jones led after day one with 65. Andy Kendall of Portland won a 10 round decision over Bob Harrington of New York in a light heavyweight bout in Portland.
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