Razorbacks face Volunteers in Liberty Bowl showdown
Memphis AP reports Arkansas and ninth ranked Tennessee collide in Memorial Stadium at 9 p.m. EST with a sellout crowd of 50 100 and a national ABC telecast. Tennessee seeks to extend a seven game win streak behind star safety Bob Majors and linebackers Jackie Walker and Ray Nettles, while Arkansas relies on QB Joe Ferguson and a deep backfield to challenge the Vols.
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Golf Great Bobby Jones Dies at 69
The golfing legend Robert Tyre Jones died at 69 in Atlanta after a battle with an aneurism. Private services were held at Oakland Cemetery with Msgr. Stapleton officiating. Jones, who ended his career in 1948 due to spinal disease, earned golf’s Grand Slam in 1930 and helped found Augusta National and its Masters Tournament.
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Moody wins Morocco International Golf Grand Prix in Rabat
Orville Moody, former U S Open champion, tops a seven man American-dominated field to win the 50,000 Morocco International Golf Grand Prix with a 291 total, two strokes ahead of Jerry Heard. Sam Snead, near 60, shoots best round of 69.
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Namath to Return as Jets Quarterback Next Season
New York AP reports Joe Namath will be back at quarterback for the New York Jets next year. Namath, after knee surgery, played four games late this season and says he must work hard to regain form while eyeing the right move if a lucrative offer comes along. Don Maynard supports Namath, insisting he won’t go downhill and will do what’s needed to win.
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Chaparrals Defeat Condors in ABA Showdown
In Pittsburgh, the Dallas Chaparrals upset the Pittsburgh Condors 137 to 121 as Jones brothers led a balanced attack. Steve Jones scored 33 for Dallas, Donnie Freeman added 30, while Rich Jones and Hollis Jones contributed. The Condors, at 16-20, were outshot 62 percent and outrebounded 52-29. George Carter led Pittsburgh with 32.
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Texas A&M names Emo ry Bellard as new head coach
The Texas A&M Board of Regents named University of Texas assistant Emo ry Bellard to replace Gene Stallings as Aggies football head coach and athletic director. Bellard, who will assume duties immediately, signed a five year contract with undisclosed terms and aims to organize a coaching staff and begin recruiting. Stallings was fired after a 5 6 season ending with a loss to Texas, finishing 27 45 1 over seven years.
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Ouachita Leads AIC After Henderson Win
Ouachita defeated Henderson 53 50 to take the top spot in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference. Ouachita now 5 0 in conference play and 9 0 overall, Henderson falls to 3 1 in conference and 1 0 in the season. Play resumes January 3 with Arkansas AM&N at Mississippi Valley as the lone holiday game.
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Svare to Stay on as Chargers' Head Coach
HOUSTON AP Harland Svare will return as head coach of the San Diego Chargers next year and said he loves coaching and wanted to do it. He noted it was best for the team and remarked that the idea might seem crazy to some.
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Lakers extend win streak behind Wilt 32 points and 34 rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain fueled a 154-132 Los Angeles win over Philadelphia, pouring in 32 points, grabbing 34 rebounds, and blocking 12 shots as the Lakers stretched their streak to 25. Gail Goodrich added 31 and Jerry West 27 while Philadelphia’s Bob Rule led the visitors with 33.
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NFL Scores and Playoff Schedule from New Year Week
Houston defeated San Diego 49 to 33 while Minnesota beat Chicago 27 to 10 and Philadelphia won 41 to 28 over the NY Giants. Playoff matchups include Dallas at Minnesota and Miami at Kansas City on Saturday with AFC and NFC Championship games set for January 16 and Super Bowl VI in New Orleans.
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Bobcats Name All-Opponent Team for 1971 Season
Hope Bobcats select an all-opponent football team for 1971 featuring 22 players from Ashdown Camden Magnolia Nashville and Arkadelphia. Luther Guinn of Arkadelphia is noted as outstanding back and Dwight Dixon of Arkadelphia as outstanding lineman. Don Hubbard of Magnolia is coach of the year for leading the Panthers to a AAA title.
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Viewers protest as NBC switches Redskins telecast to Colts Patriots
Richmond station manager reports 20 to 25 fans outside WWBT-TV offices after the switch from the Redskins Browns game to Colts Patriots. NBC New York cited about 2 500 calls as Southeast affiliates received garbled orders and aired the earlier game, prompting reversals and a Heidi-like closure incident in 1968.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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Four inducted into Arkansas Hall of Fame in Hot Springs ceremony
ITTLE ROCK AP Four persons to be inducted into the Arkansas Hall of Fame at a Jan 21 ceremony in Hot Springs were announced by Hall of Fame president George Kell. The honorees are Dave Hanner Charles McClendon Maurice Britt and Boyd Cypert.
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Professor Litwack Teaches Temple Defense Upset of Penn
Temple coach Harry Litwack unveils a four-man zone twist to trap Penn star Bob Morse, helping Temple upset Penn 97-02 in Philadelphia. Nightcaps include Hawaii forfeit over Florida State after a pair of technicals, and other top teams posting wins as Indiana routs Notre Dame.
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LSU Bengals trounce Iowa State 43-15 in Sun Bowl rout
LSU quarterback Bert Jones shreds Iowa State defense with three touchdown passes and a rushing score in El Paso. Jones connects with Jay Michaelson and Andy Hamilton for big plays as LSU jumps from a 6-3 halftime lead to a 43-15 victory, while Town State debuts post season play amid multiple LSU scores.
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Indiana Romps Over Notre Dame In Lopsided Showdown
Indiana built a 5-4 early edge but then dominated the game. The Hoosiers led 44-14 at halftime and held Notre Dame scoreless for more than 13 minutes, delivering a one sided contest.
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