Nashville Scrappers edge Bobcats 44 43 in rally
Nashville grabbed a late surge to beat the Bobcats 44 43 at Jones Field House. Johnny White scored for the Scrappers and Richard Wilson led the Bobcats with 11 points as Hope prepares for a Jan 2 game against Arkansas High of Texarkana.
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Henderson State Reddies Visit Midwestern State Tonight
The undefeated Henderson State University Reddies, 6-0, visit the 5-5 Midwestern State Indians at Wells Gym for a holiday break game. Indy leaders Gary Blount and LeRoy Shaw pace Midwestern, while Reddies scoring is led by Chris Lockheart and Thomas Wesley. Bruce Hines adds inside strength as Larry James runs the offense. Tipoff is 7:30.
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Liberty Bowl Preview Pits USC Against Texas A&M
USC coach John McKay faces his last game before NFL coaching move as top ranked Texas A&M and Heisman contender Ricky Bell clash in the Liberty Bowl. Bell and USC’s injuries frame a tense bowl night with Emory Bellard guiding A&M against the Trojans in Memphis.
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Colts Surprises By Finishing First In AFC East
Baltimore Colts defy low expectations after a 2-12 finish and a lengthy rebuild to top the American Conference East. Bruce Lowitt notes the surprising ascent amid questions about the team's future and prospects for success this season.
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Colts Win Tenaciously to Clinch AFC East Title
The Colts, led by rookie coach Ted Marchibroda and Bert Jones, won nine straight to capture the East Division and a playoff berth with a 34-21 victory over New England. Cincinnati, St. Louis, Dallas, Oakland, Philadelphia, Green Bay, Houston, Chicago, and the Giants also won, shaping the wild-card picture. Cincinnati beat San Diego 47-17 to clinch a playoff spot. other results included St. Louis 24-13 over Detroit and Dallas 31-21 over the Jets. The Colts head to Pittsburgh next Saturday to face the Steel Curtain in a key showdown.
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Birden Leads Arkansas Past Oklahoma City in Nonconference Win
Arkansas defeated Oklahoma City 84 to 63 as Robert Birden shot 64.5 percent in the first half and totaled 18 points. He limited Chiefs guard Johnathon Manning to eight. Marvin Deed Birden added 18, with Jerry and Saulsberry each 14, Brewer 13. Powell led Oklahoma City with 22.
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Arkansas Commission Has No Rules On Hog Hunting
The Arkansas Game Commission states there are no regulations on hog hunting as no true wild hogs exist in the state. Hunting rights rest strictly between hunter and landowner, with licensure required for anyone 16 or older. The beaver tail note explains it is not used for digging.
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Golf rule change bans caddie behind ball on putts
An amendment effective January 1 1976 forbids a player from allowing his caddie partner or partner's caddie to position themselves on or near the line of putt behind the ball during the stroke.
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Solunar Tables Plan for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Tables compiled from Richard Alden Knight guide advise planning days around prime fishing and hunting periods. Rest periods are noted to avoid low activity times, helping sportsmen maximize success in favorable territory and cover.
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