Pro Draft Round Wrap Delivers Surprising Picks and Confusion
Pro football drafters completed 17 rounds amid giddiness and quirks as teams yielded bold picks and equal amounts of confusion. Minnesota grabbed Larry Kuharich, Fordham’s Ken Parker’s draft raises questions about Fordham football, and Philadelphia’s Jim Scott/Wally Scott mix up prompts a substitution. Bills adjust after a knee injury diagnosis. Gary Beban and Ron Yary feature among early stars as the draft winds toward the final rounds.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
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Minnesota
Larry Kuharich
Boston College
Larry
Joe
Philadelphia Eagles
Cincinnati
Miami
Joe Mira
George
San Francisco
Si’ Joe
Brother George
New York Giants
Ken Parker
Fordham University
Fordham
Parker
Dallas
West Virginia
Ron Williams
Cowboys
Larry Cole
Hawaii
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Jim Scott
Arizona
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Dan Darragh
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Gary Beban
Ucla
Los Angeles
Southern California
Ron Yary
260 Entered in Racquets Contest
More than 200 players entered the U S National Squash Racquets Tournament to be held in February 2012 at Harvard Hemenway Gym. Sam Howett of Philadelphia is defending singles champion and Quebec will defend its team title while Henri Salaun of Boston attempts to retain the veterans championship.
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Boston
U.S
Harvard
Hemenway
Sam Howettt
Philadelphias
Quebec
Henri Salaun
Long Island Rates Best in Small Schools
The Long Island Blackbirds repeat as top small college in the AP poll, holding first with 141 points and seven first-place votes. Evansville and Kentucky Wesleyan follow, with SW Missouri State and SW Louisiana moving into fourth and fifth as Indiana State, Trinity Tex, and Guilford round out the top eight. Norfolk State enters at No. 9 and Pan American falls from ninth to 10th.
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Gurdon to Host District 7A Tournament
Gurdon High School will host the District 7-4A senior boys basketball tournament February 21 through 24. Top seed is Columbia of Magnolia with 26-1, followed by Nashville 12-2, and Mena and Peake of Arkadelphia. Other district teams include Prescott Gordon Ashdown DeQueen and Yerger of Hope.
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Columbia
Magnolia
Nashville
Mena
Peake
Arkadelphia
Prescott
Gordon
Ashdown
DeQueen
Yerger of
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Solunar Tables From Knight Guide for Hunting and Fishing
Richard Alden Knight presents Solunar Tables with major and minor periods for Central Standard Time. The schedule lists daily minor and major fishing and hunting windows, formatted with times and days, to guide planning for optimal sport opportunities.
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Richard Alden Knight
Defense Shifts 4-AA Race As Hope Eyes Upset Bid
District 4-AA notes defense now tops scoring in region. Hope Bobcats, led by coach Jim Jordan, face Fairview Cardinals at Jones Field House seeking crucial win to stay in title hunt with Texarkana Washington and Camden Lincoln upcoming games. Crossett and Smackover lead East with strong defenses as Western teams lag behind in scoring.
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Fairview Cardinals
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Smackover Bucks
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Crossett Eagles
Crossett
Malvern
Fairview
Texarkana Washington
Hope High School
Jim Jordan
Ouachita
Jockey Club HBPA clash over purses ahead of Oaklawn season
In Little Rock nine days before opening, Oaklawn Jockey Club and HBPA spar over purse share. HBPA seeks 46.5 percent of mutual handle vs Oaklawn 45.5 percent of 1967 handle. HBPA president Sam Laser says invitation sent for meeting, boards to meet, but impasse could delay opening day. Some horse shipments may be withheld pending agreement.
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Oaklawn Jockey Club
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Associaion
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Oaklawn
Sam Laser
J. Sweeney Grant
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Florisda
Hialeah Park
Monroe Scores Steadily for the Bullets
Earl Monroe led Baltimore with 35 points as the Bullets beat Detroit 113-108 in a steady scoring night. Oscar Robertson topped the Royals with 42, while New York edged Cincinnati 128-126 and Boston beat Chicago 118-109 in other NBA action.
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National Basketball Association
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Denver
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Cuggie Russell
Adrian Smith
Oscar Robertson
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John Havlicek
Bailey Howell
Howell
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Flyon Robip
Desert Lead as Rosburg and Collins Open Strong
Bob Rosburg 41 and Bill Collins 39 shot five under par to lead the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic after the first round at Indian Wells. Trevino trailed by five strokes, with Casper and Palmer at 72. Each veteran showed form, while Nieporte and other scorers posted solid numbers on varied courses.
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Five Arkansas Players Drafted In NFL Selections
Major league football teams drafted five Arkansas players over two days. Ernest Ruple, UA tackle, went to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round. Ronny South, UA quarterback, was taken by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round. Charles Williams of Arkansas AMAN, Ron Worthen of Arkansas State University, and Don Evans of AMEN were also selected by Cincinnati Green Bay and Minnesota respectively.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Ernest Ruple
Pittsburg Steelers
Ronny South
New Orleans Saints
Cincinnati
Charles Williams
Arkansas Aman
Green Bay
Ron Worthen
Arkansas State University
Minnesota
Don Evans
AMEN
DeGaulle the Sports Fan Meets Olympic Buzz in Grenoble
Gen. Charles DeGaulle, viewed as aloof by many, is described as highly sports minded and deeply involved with televised events. A French official notes he often debates sports matters with aides and will attend the Winter Olympic opening in Grenoble followed by events like the February 14 ski race. Los Angeles’ win marked its sixth straight over the Western Division leading Hawks.
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Associated Press
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Michel Perryecard
Almain Calmat
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Hawks
Tigers Will Play Magnolia Tonight
Tigers travel to Magnolia for a pivotal away game after Magnolia defeated them by 20 last week. The article outlines a revised Tigers attack and emphasizes team spirit, coaching, and crowd support as key factors in seeking a win.
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Magnolia
Linda Williams Yerger
Youth Cage Program Opens Saturday With Tryouts
The Hope Youth League basketball program begins Saturday at 10 a.m. for boys in the fifth and sixth grades. Four coaches draft players after a brief tryout, with senior high players coaching and Joe Austin directing. Games run Saturdays from February 10 through March 16 at the high school.
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Hope Youth League
Joe Austin
Hull Brothers Lead Hawks Past Rangers In New York
Dennis Hull scored twice including a 45-foot drive in the third period to pace Chicago past the Rangers. Bobby Hull added his 33rd of the season as the Hawks moved to second in the East, with Montreal and Boston close behind. Minnesota edged Philadelphia as St Louis beat Pittsburgh.
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Dennis Hull
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Bobby Hull
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Rod Gilbert
Americans End Losing Streak With Teaneck Win
The New Jersey Americans halted a four game skid by rallying from 18 down to beat Dallas 112 109 in Teaneck New Jersey. Mel Nowell and Walt Simon led a late burst as Dallas faded after a 110 103 deficit. Other NBA results included Indiana over Pittsburgh 119 113 Anaheim over Denver 112 105 and Boston over Chicago 118 109.
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Lanier Key Player Leads Bonnies Past Villanova
Lanier dominated for St. Bonaventure in a 66-62 win over Villanova at the Palestra. He scored 22 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and blocked several shots in the final minutes to end Villanova’s nine-game run while Bonaventure extended its win streak to 16. The performance came as Calvin Murphy poured in 50 points for Niagara against Syracuse.
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Dave Bing
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Georgia
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Athletes Plan Drive to Inspire Slum Youth
Dallas Cowboys star Buddy Dial launches a campaign to form a group of professional athletes who will visit cities to mentor slum youths. About 23 top players are expected to attend a Washington seminar after the Presidential Prayer Breakfast to discuss creating an organization focused on civic values and youth outreach.
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