Arkansas Hall of Fame to induct four at banquet
The Arkansas Hall of Fame will induct Pat Summerall Eddie Hamua Franklin Swede McCormack and Wilson Matthews at a banquet January 22 at the Arlington Hotel Hot Springs. Hammons long coaching career at Hope and Pine Bluff included a 57 4 2 Zebras run from 1921 to 1925 and a mythical 1925 national title win over Steele High of Dayton 61 0. Hammons died in 1961 at 67.
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Tournament Time for 4 SWC Teams
Four Southwest Conference squads begin holiday event play this week with Texas A&M at the Poinsettia Classic in Greenville and Texas Tech at the Roadrunner Invitational in Las Cruces. Baylor goes to Charleston and Texas to the Milwaukee Classic as Rice, Arkansas, TCU, and Texas Tech also feature in results from last week.
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No Signing But Big Fight Is Sure Thing
A Philadelphia lawyer says the Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier heavyweight title bout weight first is set for Madison Square Garden, but an arena spokesman calls the statement premature. A Livtaht press conference reportedly planned for Tuesday at the Garden to announce the event.
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Weekend Fights in Woodland Hills Boxing Card
In Woodland Hills California Shotgun Joe Shelton from San Francisco stopped Aaron sstling from St Paul Minnesota in the seventh round Tripet Formoasa Koichi Okada from Japan stopped Yun Sun Ok from South Korea in the 17th Bruno Arcari from Italy outpointed Jose Santos from Brazil in the 10th round Rome.
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Two Parkers in the Blue Gray Game
Fifty four college seniors from North and South demonstrate football skills in the Blue Gray game under lights for the first time. The event moves to Monday night to avoid TV conflict with pro playoffs and will be televised nationally by an independent network. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. EST with Bowden and Dietzel guiding passing oriented offenses and captains Sherwood Montgomery Harris Wallace Kingrea in key roles.
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Nets win costly as Rick Barry injures ankle
The New York Nets beat Kentucky 114-108 but suffered a setback as star Rick Barry sprained his right ankle in the second quarter and is expected to miss about a week. Barry scored 13 before his 9:20 exit. Other ABA games went Utah over Virginia 135-119 Tex over Pittsburgh 124-116 Memphis over Indiana 109-106 and Carolina over Florida 122-114.
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Houston Astrodome Eyes Bout Negotiations
The New York Daily News reported fight arrangements Sunday night. Bula Garden spokesman said no contract signing yet and negotiations continue. Houston's Astrodome has also been bidding to host the bout.
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49ers Upset Vikings in Pro Playoff
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 17-14 in an NFC playoff to reach the conference championship against the Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback John Brodie threw for 231 yards and ran for a touchdown, while coach Dick Nolan used a strategic approach to keep his team calm in the cold. The 49ers’ defense held the Vikings scoreless until late, with key plays from Brodie and Dick Witcher and a late 40-yard field goal by Bruce Gossett.
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Solunar Table Advice For Daily Activity
Solunar Periods are taken from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt during good periods to maximize your chances of finding sport in prime territory and cover.
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Basketball standings and results in Hope Arkansas Star
A dense recap of NBA and ABA standings by conference and division, with current records for New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle. Includes Saturday and Sunday game results, upcoming Tuesday and Monday schedules, and college tournament scores across multiple events.
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Parseghian Praises Texas Ahead Of New Year’s Day Rematch
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian said Texas looks improved and has refined its Wishbone T after a phone chat with Darrell Royal. He credited Texas coaching for innovation and noted Eddie Phillips could match top backs. Royal expects a mighty showdown as Texas seeks revenge for the Cotton Bowl setback. Notre Dame arrived in Dallas after practicing on Cotton Bowl turf.
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Tangerine Bowl Set at Orlando
Steve Regan, last-string quarterback for William and Mary, leads the Indians against Toledo in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. The day’s college results include Bradley over Yale 112 78 and California 82 over Cincinnati 76, with numerous other scores across men’s and high school games.
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Colts Have Respect for Raiders
Baltimore coach Don McCafferty led his 12-2-1 Colts to a home AFC championship test after a 17-0 win over Cincinnati. Oakland, 10-6-1, beat Miami 21-14 to reach the title game, with pass defense and a strong run game keying their advance.
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Cowboys defense keys to Super Bowl bid in NFC final
Dallas has a stingy defense that has outscored opponents 2-0 over 21 quarters and has not allowed a touchdown in seven straight playoff games. Coach Tom Landry calls it the best defense yet as the Cowboys beat Detroit 5-0 to reach the NFC final. Rookie Duane Thomas leads a strong rushing attack, gaining 135 yards on 40 carries against Detroit.
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Raiders Beat Dolphins in NFL Opener as Lamonica Shines
Oakland defeats Miami 21 14 at the Coliseum. Lamonica passes to Bilentikoff and Sherman for long gains while Willie Brown returns Griese’s interception for a score. Brown and Lamonica earn game balls as Oakland moves toward another title game in the AFL era.
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