Razorbacks and Bulldogs to clash in Cotton Bowl icon
Arkansas and Georgia meet in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day with Arkansas aiming to win back to back against Georgia’s Bulldogs. The Razorbacks bring a high powered offense led by Ike Forte and a strong defense, while Georgia enters 12th in the nation after a tie in the SEC.
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War Memorial Stadium
Aggies
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Ike Forte
Jerry Eckwood
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Rolland Fuchs
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Mike Kirkland
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R. C. Thielemann
Greg Koch
Doug Yoder
Ivan Jordan
Johnnie Meadors
Hal McAfee
Mike Campbell
Bo Busby
Tommy Harris
Howard Sampson
Brad Thomas
Steve Little
Buckeyes and Bruins set for Rose Bowl clash in Pasadena
UCLA coach Dick Vermeil says his team will play the greatest game of their lives against top ranked Ohio State. Vermeil recalls a season opening loss to the nation’s top club and vows his Bruins can challenge the Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.
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Ken Rappoport
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Bruins
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Vermeil
Oklahoma
Switzer
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Schembechler
Alabama bench three starters for Sugar Bowl curfew
No. 4 Alabama benched three starters Jerry Brown Conley Duncan and Ray Bolden for missing midnight bed check after a curfew violation the night before the Sugar Bowl against No. 8 Penn State. Ten starters and 13 others were out past midnight. coach Bear Bryant warned others but kept most players in the game.
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Crimson Tide
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Jerry Brown
Conley Duncan
Ray Bolden
Bryant
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Richard Todd
Ozzie Newsome
Dave Garasimchuck
Larry Ruffin
Terry Jones
Joe Paterno
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Rose Bowl sparks UCLA Ohio State clash and bowl lineups
Rose Bowl spotlight shifts to UCLA with Cliff Frazier promising revenge on a seasoned Ohio State squad led by Woody Hayes as national title odds loom. The bowl slate highlights Peach, Sugar and Cotton bowls with Arch ie Griffin powering Ohio State, North Carolina State, Alabama and a high scoring clash between Georgia and Arkansas.
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UCLA
Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Orange Bowl Preview Highlights Switzer and Schembechler
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer jokes about senior quarterback Seve Davis and a Baptist link as Michigan coach Bo Schembechler praises freshman Rick Leach. Both teams emphasize defense in the Orange Bowl with Michigan ranked fifth and Oklahoma returning to a bowl after NCAA probation.
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John R. Skinner
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Oklahoma
Barry Switzer
Michigan
Seve Davis
Switer
Durne
Lynch
Bo Schembechler
Rick Leach
Wolverines
Leach
Schembechler
Schembech
Hope Bobcats spark 1975 sports year in Arkansas district
In 1975 reviews of Hope and Prescott area athletics highlight a lively season with numerous honors for regional athletes and strong showings by their teams. In January the Hope Bobcats, coached by first year leader Bill Niven, were in the forefront of the district.
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Jonesboro
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Saratoga
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Batesville
Jimmy Williams
Bowl games at a glance from the 1975 season
The roundup lists upcoming bowl matchups including North Carolina State versus West Virginia in the Peach Bowl and Penn State facing Alabama as the calendar turns to January. It notes Arkansas and Georgia in Dallas, Ohio State versus UCLA in Pasadena, and Oklahoma versus Michigan in Miami, with East West Shrine and other post season games in later January. The article also recaps local high school teams’ seasons across Hope Prescott and surrounding districts, highlighting district honors, championships, and notable players.
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Associated Press
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West Virginia
New Orleans
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Larry Rhodes
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John Johnson
Ricky Orr
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Jim Byrd
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Hesterly Purifoy
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Jorge Nassar
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Judge rules Rozelle Rule violates antitrust law
A U S District Court judge ruled the Rozelle Rule violates antitrust law and ordered the NFL and its 26 teams to cease enforcement while allowing time for an appeal. The decision, six months after a trial by John Mackey and others, sparks discussion on its impact on professional sports. Mackey hailed the ruling as a victory for players and all Americans seeking fair treatment by team owners.
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Larson
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John Mackey
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Max Winter
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Tex Schramm
Supreme Court
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Rozelle
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Ed Garvey
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South Alabama Wins Senior Bowl Basketball Crown
South Alabama defeated Mississippi 70-44 to capture the Senior Bowl Tournament title as Albert Gardner scored 23 points and earned MVP honors. Marshall Rogers set a Senior Bowl scoring record with 65 points across two games, while Gardner sparked a 42-28 halftime lead and the Jaguars finished 6-3. Pan American beat Rice 66-56 for third place, led by Marshall Rogers’ 31 points and 65-point tournament total.
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Albert Gardner
Mississippi
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Marshall Rogers
Gardner
Rogers
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Jesus Guerra
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Gilbert King
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Solunar Tables From Knight Guide for Daily Sport
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's tables guide readers to plan days for fishing or hunting. It urges planning around peak periods to maximize sport in favorable territories and cover.
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