Yerger Tigers Fall to Washington Lions in Texarkana
In Texarkana on December 16 the Yerger Tigers split results with Washington High. The Junior Boys lost 38-31 after leading early, while the Senior Boys fell 62-59 as Washington surged in the final period. Standekes led Yerger with 17 points, Smith 15, Brown 10.
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A Stand on Bow Hunting From Arkansas Outdoors
The column argues against bow hunting citing slower kills and poorer tracking. It cites examples from Africa and Nova Scotia, notes archers depend on blood loss, and contends big game should be killed with sufficient firepower rather than bow alone. It critiques rifle hunters who crowd with poor shots and emphasizes skill and commitment.
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Asian Games Marred by Bloody Brawl
The fifth Asian Games near its end after a bloody basketball brawl between South Korea and Thailand. Thailand advanced to face Israel in the final after a jury awarded the match to Thailand. Japan has 70 golds across 11 finals as competition wraps with cycling and tennis finals and a Iran Burma soccer final in the closing ceremony.
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Emmet and Bradley Take Titles
Ralph reports Emmet and Bradley claim top honors in a local competition with decisive performances. The pair outpaced rivals to secure the titles, highlighting strong showings from both competitors during the event.
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Hope Ladycats fall to Bradley in Hope Holiday final
Hope Ladycats fought hard but were beaten 63-38 by Bradley in the finals after advancing with a 62-51 win over Kirby. Carol Anthony led Hope with 21 points as Bradley, led by Ward with 26 and Knott 23, controlled the game in the second half.
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Sayers Sets Records in Bear Win over Vikings
Gale Sayers starred for the Chicago Bears in a 41-28 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He rushed for 197 yards, boosting his season total to 1,231 and giving him the NFL rushing title. He also set a new NFL single season yardage record with 2,440, including 339 yards that day.
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Buffalo Still in Super Bowl Picture
Buffalo remains in the AFL title race and could earn large bonuses after beating Denver 38-21. A wall check for 25000 in the Bills dressing room symbolizes potential pay for AFL and Super Bowl games. The Bills host Kansas City January 1 for the AFL championship, then Los Angeles for the Super Bowl on January 15 with substantial player payouts.
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Celtics Fall to Lakers in Weeknight Nba Duel
Boston trailed 76 53 at halftime but rallied to tie with 11 seconds left. Gail Soudrich sealed a 127 125 loss for the Celtics in Los Angeles as Jerry West topped the Lakers with 35 and Elgin Baylor 31. Sam Jones scored to pull Boston within reach. Havlicek led the C’s with strong scoring.
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Lou Gehrig Award to Arkansan Brooks Robinson
Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles won the 12th Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. Committee chairman Chads O. Skinner lauded his hitting stamina and competitive spirit, noting he is a credit to his team and the game. Robinson was MVP in 1964, edged this year by teammate Frank Robinson.
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Celtics Rally in Cincinnati Helps Royals Pull Ahead in East
Happy Hairston scored a career high 30 as Cincinnati beat Baltimore 138 114 in Cincinnati with Adrian Smith and Connie Dierking adding 21 each and LeRoy Ellis leading the Bullets with 17. The Royals sit six games up on Baltimore and one behind New York in the East.
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Lobos fall to New Mexico State after late call
New Mexico State edged New Mexico 62 61 in overtime after a fourth quarter foul with four seconds left preserved a dramatic finish. Ben Monroe sank two free throws after time ran out. The loss drops New Mexico from the rankings as several other Top Ten teams stumbled this week.
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