Turner Is Fastest on Speedway
Curtis Turner, at Daytona Beach, set a Daytona Speedway mark by averaging 180.831 mph in a nonfactory Chevelle around the 2.5 mile trioval to win $5,000 and the Daytona 500 pole. Lee Roy Yarbrough had the prior record at 178.660 mph.
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Charlotte
Olympics in Jeopardy After French Committee Demand
IOC president Avery Brundage warns French government and the French Olympic Committee that continued demand for two officials on the national committee could bar France from Grenoble and Mexico City. Copenhagen talks move the dispute to a Tehran meeting in May as an explosive potential issue.
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Farrow
Copenhagen
Grenos Ble
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Chicago
Brundage
Grenoble
Mexico
IOC
Teheran
Black Hawks Fight Back To Extend Win Streak
Chicago Black Hawks rally from behind for a 23 2 comeback win over Detroit, extending a 14 game unbeaten run and knocking the Red Wings from their five game streak. Rangers and Canadiens stay tight as Stemkowski and Fleming spark late scores. Toronto moves into fourth with Bower goalie duel.
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Associated Press
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Montreal
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Pete Stemkowski
Fleming
Rangers
Cesare Maniago
John Ferguson
Canadiens
Stemkowski
Johnny Bower
Bruins
Top college teams stumble as UCLA stays perfect
In college basketball action several top ten squads faltered while UCLA remained undefeated at 19-0. North Carolina dropped to 16-2 after a late NC loss, Houston and Texas Western fell, Providence and Boston College also lost, and Louisville, Western Kentucky, Kansas and St Louis won or held steady amid the upsets.
Hope Ark Basketball Scores From Saturday's College Action
College and high school basketball results from Hope Arkansas and surrounding areas feature numerous matchups across the nation. Notable college scores include Connecticut 113 over Boston College 64, Duke 94 over Southwestern Louisiana 83, and Kansas 60 over Kansas State 55. Local area results list Arkansas State 89 over Lamar Tech 73 and Hope 50 over Magnolia 44 as part of a busy Saturday card.
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Associated Press
College Texas
Arkansas State
Lamar Tech
Arkansas Am&n
Grambling
Hope Bobcats edge Magnolia in district basketball clash
Hope Bobcats slip by Magnolia 44 21 in a hard fought 4AA tilt to move to 7 4 and fourth place. Stan Parris led with 22 points and 11 rebounds while Steve Nipper paced Magnolia with 21 points. Danny Griffis added 15 for Hope as Magnolia stalled late and Hope finished strong.
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Magnolia Panethers
Magnolia
Bobcats
Cats
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Crossett
Malvern
Fairview
Maginolia
Hope
Stan Parris
Danny Griffis
Hope Sports
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Nipper
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Stan Reyenga
Moore
East
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Camden
Arkadelphia
McCallister Wins Maracaibo Open After Sudden Death
In Maracaibo Venezuela Bob McCallister Coralina Calif won the Maracaibo Open two playoff holes to capture 3000 dollars. Wes Ellis tied the final round leader with an eagle on the last hole but McCallister birdied the first playoff hole to clinch the title. The final scores were McCallister 276 Ellis 276 and McCallister finished three under par in the final round. In New York Dave Stallworth of the Knicks eyes a pro golf future while Bill Bridges and coach Rich Guerin struggle with golf form and rookie Jack Marin of the Bullets displays a left handed swing in the low 80s.
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Corona
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West Caldwell
N.J
Ellis
NEW York
Dave Stallworth
New York Knicks
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St. Luis Hawks
Top State High School Basketball Poll Fares Listed
The AP Arkansas high school basketball poll shows the top ten teams and their week results. Leachville 26-1 beat Manila 62-39 and Nettleton 82-22. North Little Rock 17-2 beat Little Rock Central 68-52 and McClellan 43-30. Harrison 26-1 defeated Rogers 74-25 and Subiaco 63-51. Greenbrier 35-2 beat Cash 68-64 and Valley View 65-50. Blytheville 17-4 beat Jonesboro 46-44 and Greene County Tech 69-50. White Hall 24-3 beat Oak Grove 130-45 and Marianna 69-33. Fort Smith Northside 13-5 beat Southside 30-20 and Hot Springs 45-32. Hot Springs 13-5 beat Central 64-58 and lost to Northside 45-32. Searcy 16-1 beat Sylvan Hills 86-63 and Conway 4-43. Springdale 18-3 beat El Dorado 64-60 and Texarkana 61-45.
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Greenbrier
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Valley View
Blytheville
Jonesboro
Greene County Tech
Whitehall
North Little Rock Oak Grove
Marianna
Fort Smith Northside
Fort Smith Southside
Matson to Build Up Strength for Better Shot Put Marks
Tex as A&M star Randy Matson, after a Dallas indoor meet where he threw the 16 pound ball 70 feet 7 inches, said he will work on increasing strength to improve his distance. He called his current form the best he has ever had and noted he is in top condition.
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Texa
Randy Matson
Texas A&m
Dallas
Indoor Track Highlights and NHL Standings Snapshot
A hockey update shows Chicago over Montreal and Toronto over Boston in recent NHL results, with Detroit tallying wins. Charley Thomas pushes for an indoor shot put world record, while Matson eyes outdoor success at Baylor, Texas, and recent track results include Ron Clarke’s 2 mile win at Los Angeles Times Games and Jim Grelle’s mile triumph.
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Advocator Favored in Widener Handicap at Hialeah
Ada L Rice's Advocator, winner of 2 straight including the Seminole, is the solid favorite for Saturday's $100000 added Widener Handicap at Hialeah after Exhibitionist broke his shoulder in last weekend's Boungainvillea Turf Handicap. Jockeys Baeza and Adams injury updates noted. Ring Twice and Northern Deamon among early Widener contenders.
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