Centenary Clips Hog Lead In Narrow Arkansas Win
Centenary erased a four point halftime edge to rally past Arkansas 81-80 on Larry Ward 25 foot jumper with eight seconds left. Ward led Centenary with 30 points while Arkansas sophomore Jacky Kimbrell injured ankle in first half.
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Mike Scully
Bill McBridge
Blankenship
Jacky Kimbrell
Fights Last Night In Multiple Cities Reported By AP
In Walpole Lee Carr of New York outpointed Ede dio Vick also of New York in eight rounds. In Milwaukee Art Hernandez of Omaha outpointed Kelly Burden of Kansas City in ten rounds. Ron Marsh of Minneapolis stopped Ray Vega of Memphis in three. In New Orleans Herschel Jacobs of White Plains won a ten round decision over Henry Hank of Detroit. In San Francisco Jimmy Lester of San Francisco knocked out Ernie Burford of Cleveland in three. In Las Vegas Adolph Pruitt of Los Angeles outpointed Ernie Lopez of Orem in ten rounds.
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New York
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Omaha
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Kansas City
Ron Marsh
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White Plains
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Central Tops Arkansas High School Cage Poll
Central High School leads the AP Arkansas boys basketball poll with a 44-0 record and nine first place votes total 98 points. Blytheville 83 points takes second. North Little Rock third, Leachville fourth, Harrison fifth. Fort Smith Northside and Whitehall round out the top ten. several other schools listed as votes.
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Bodeaw Hope and Emmet Fives Advance
Hope’s Holiday Tournament opened with Bodeaw and Emmet victories. Boicaw Senior Girls won their seventh straight, led by Peggy Butler 29 and Sherry Miller 9. Hope Ladycats beat Stamps 44 to 3 with Carol Anthony 20 and Kathryn Coleman 14. Emmet Senior Boys toppled Bodcaw 57 to 44 as McBride and Doulan 14 each for Emmet, Cole 14 and 13 for Bodcaw. Games resume Wednesday night.
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Cathy Duke
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Dennis Cole
Larry Cole
Bodcaw
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Young Holds Record for Penalties in NHL Return
Detroit activates 29 year old defenseman Howe Young from Los Angeles Blades after penalty minutes record. Abel cites withheld trade details. Wings remain last on road with no points. Young seeks reform after past disciplinary issues. He has four goals and 15 assists this season.
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Wyoming Coach Lloyd Eaton Signs New Wyoming Contract
Lloyd Eaton agreed to a new contract to remain head football coach at the University of Wyoming through January 1979 with automatic renewal to 1973. Trustees announced the signing but contract figures were not released. during five years at Wyoming, his record stands 32 wins, 18 losses, and 2 ties.
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University of Wyoming
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Baseball Moves Freely Under Antitrust Immunity
The Supreme Court declined to review a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, leaving organized baseball immune to antitrust challenges. The decision reinforces that teams can relocate between cities without legal jeopardy. The ruling underscores ongoing debates about the sport’s antitrust protections.
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Wisconsin case leaves baseball antitrust immunity intact
The Supreme Court refused to review Wisconsin’s challenge to baseballs antitrust exemption, keeping federal immunity intact while prompting local moves to challenge the rule. Wisconsin and Milwaukee lawmakers consider a rehearing, while calls grow to strip baseballs federal protection.
Arkansas and others score in varied college basketball results
College teams across the state and nation posted a string of scores including Arkansas edged 81 80 by Centenary while Hendrix and Ouachita, Henderson and Arkansas College all posted wins or close margins. Numerous invitationals and Monday to Wednesday schedule details appear with city and school names, team matchups, and final tallies.
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Streamlined Tour Sparks Debate Among Golf Champions
U S Open winner Bill Casper and PGA champ Al Geiberger argue over tour length and scheduling. Palmer and Nicklaus won a $50,000 first prize at Palm Beach Gardens as eight leading pros were honored as Golf Magazine's 1966 AllAmerica team.
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Emerson Tops Hope In Southern State Tourney First Round
Emerson Senior Boys used height to defeat the Hope Bobcats 62 to 51 in Magnola advancing to the quarterfinals against Smackover. Larry East and Stan Reyenga led Hope with 17 and 15 points respectively as the Bobcats fade late.
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Hockey National Hotey League no games today or Monday
Montreal at Chicago Boston at Toronto Detroit at New York are the listed matchups with no games scheduled for today or Monday in the National Hockey League.
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Montreal
Chicago
Boston
Toronto
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Jets Giants Hold Key in Grid Play
Associated Press reports that both New York teams can influence their league title races. The Jets, 5-6-2, visit the Patriots, 8-3-2, as six-point underdogs while the Cowboys hope to seal the NFC East by week’s end after facing the Giants at Yankee Stadium. Cappelletti may return for the Patriots. Meredith aims to play for Dallas. Other NFL and AFL games set across Green Bay, Baltimore, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, and San Diego.
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Cale Beats Spring Hill Boys. Girls Rally Falls Short
Cale juniors beat Spring Hill 37 to 33 as Spring Hill lost the lead after halftime. Downs scored 15. Spring Hill senior girls lost 48 to 22 with Betty McNiel scoring 25. Cale then defeated Spring Hill senior boys 60 to 39 led by Ronn ie Kidd with 22.
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Torres Talks About Meeting Cassius Clay
Kiamesha Lake New York AP Jose Torres discusses pursuing Cassius Clay after his light heavyweight defense against Dick Tiger. He says a knockout of Tiger would boost his chances for Fighter of the Year and a shot at Clay. Tiger remains undefeated in 71 nights.
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Chaney Wins 10th National Senior Hardcourt Title
Dorothy Chaney of Santa Monica defeats June Gay of Oakland 6-2 6-4 to win the women's singles title in the National Senior Hardcourt Championships, achieving an unprecedented tenth straight title at LA JOLLA.
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Santa Monica
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Alcindor Harsh Play Reported by UCLA Coach
UCLA coach John Wooden says Lew Alcindor endured rough treatment in the Bruins first three games. He cites significant hand contact and body pressure on out of bounds plays as referees focus on the ball. Alcindor, a 7-1 center, scored 113 points in games vs USC and Duke. UCLA next plays Colorado State on Dec 22.
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Boston Patriots Near AFL Title After Houston Win
The Boston Patriots sit atop the AFL Eastern Division after a 38-14 win at Houston, needing only a win or a tie against the Jets in New York to seal the division title. Buffalo could snatch the crown with a Bills victory over Denver and a Boston loss. Grizzly claw note follows.
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UCLA Tops Nation in College Basketball Rankings 1944
UCLA remains the top ranked college basketball team as of mid December 1944. Texas Western and Kentucky follow, with Texas Western 5-0 and Kentucky slipping to fourth after mixed results. Michigan State, Houston, and North Carolina also rank in the top ten as teams proceed through December matchups and upcoming games against ranked opponents.
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Texas Won't Forget That Bowl Score
AP report recalls the 1958 Sugar Bowl score Mississippi 39 Texas 7 and the origin of the Bluebonnet Bowl. Houston oilman Elvin Smith, a former SMU captain, backed the new bowl to avoid hotel and meal price burdens for players and fans. He secured pledges from hotels and restaurants to keep prices steady for the Bluebonnet Bowl era.
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