Winter Olympics Close in Japan By The Associated Press
The 11th Winter Olympic Games closed with a storybook finish as the United States hockey team earned a silver and Francisco Fernandez Ochoa of Spain won the first Winter Olympic gold for his country in the men's special slalom. Swiss star Marie Therese Nadig claimed women's downhill and giant slalom, edging Annemarie Prüll and Barbara Cochran, while the U.S. women’s golds went to Dianne Holum and Anne Henning in speed skating.
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Shootout in Southland Highlights Cajuns Tech Clash
Southwestern Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns meet Louisiana Tech on the road as Southwestern leads the conference at 6-0 while Tech sits at 6-1. Dwight Lamar headlines with a 34.9 ppg pace after a 155-point road swing and a 17-2 overall record. Lamar's scoring run highlights a week of pivotal Southland shootouts shaping the race.
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Well Balanced MVC Leaders Prompt Weekend Titles
Missouri Valley’s tight race shows Louisville and St. Louis in hot pursuit after a 84-66 Louisville win over Tulsa. Top teams across conferences including Ohio State Minnesota North Carolina Virginia UCLA Kentucky Penn and Marquette hold or shift lead chances amid key upsets and close standings.
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Lakers Use Power To Beat Bullets 121 110 In Relief of Chamberlain
Lakers top the Bullets 121 110 behind Wilt Chamberlain’s late surge and Jim McMillian’s 31 points as Jerry West scores 28. Chenier also nets 28 for Baltimore, keeping the game close until 2 14 remaining. Other NBA results include Bucks 117 Celtics 109 Hawks 133 Braves 119 Pistons 136 Cavaliers 121 Warriors 107 Bulls 88 Rockets 112 Royals 111 Sonics 127 Trail Blazers 117 OT.
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World hockey parity sparks ire over missing US and Canada
Geoffrey Miller reports from Sapporo that the United States, silver medalist, cannot play in the A pool of the World Championships, while Canada withdraws from both the World Championships and the Olympics over pro eligibility. The event, to be held in Prague, features Russia, Czechoslovakia, Sweden and others. The U S team must win Bucharest's Class B pool to return to the A pool. Canada laments pro integration and protocol barriers.
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Trainer Is Suspended After Amphetamine Result At Oaklawn
HOT SPRINGS Ark AP The state Racing Commission suspended trainer Robert Gallimore after tests showed amphetamines given to a horse that won on opening day at Oaklawn Park He is barred from Oaklawn for 21 days seven suspended and placed on probation through the 50 day meet Next Friend trained by Gallimore was disqualified and the victory forfeited Skee Rule was declared the winner and the $500 purse redistributed.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Days For Best Sport Times
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt during peak times to maximize success in good territory and cover.
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Mustangs Face Tough Road Trip After Big Win
SMU leads the Southwest Conference with a 7-1 mark and heads into a two game road stretch. Tuesday at TCU in Fort Worth, then Saturday at Arkansas in the Ozarks, as coach Bob Prewitt warns against complacency while Texas, TCU, and Texas Tech chase in the standings. Houston sits atop overall at 14-5 but ineligible for the title.
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Arkansas at Texas A&M tussle featured in Texas grid set
Arkansas battled Texas A&M while Taylor faced Texas and Rice met Texas Tech in a three game marquee across the Big 12 era.
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Ouachita Leads in Final Stages of ICC Basketball
Ouachita Baptist University sits atop the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference with a 13-2 conference record as the league enters its last three weeks. Southern State 15 12-3 trails by a slim margin after Ouachita’s 61-49 defeat to Southern State last week, while Arkansas Tech solidifies a tie with Arkansas AM&N following recent action. Upcoming Monday games include Harding at Ouachita and UA Monticello at Southern State along with Arkansas College at Hendrix, Arkansas Tech at College of the Ozarks, and State College at Henderson.
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Rosburg Edges Rivals to Win Bob Hope Desert Classic
Palm Springs California AP Bob Rosburg won the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic with a 90 hole total of 344 three strokes ahead of Lanny Wadkins Jerry Heard and Johnny Miller. Rosburg collected $29 000 from the $145 000 purse.
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TCU Beats Razorbacks In Free Throw Duel
In Fayetteville Arkansas, TCU defeated Arkansas 96 90 as Razorbacks hit only 18 of 35 free throws. Dean Tolson led with 32 points and 22 rebounds, while Martin Terry added 25. TCU rimmed 34 of 44 from the line and sits 5 3 in SWC. Arkansas drops to 26 SWC.
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Cornish Sister Looms Best In Oaklawn Feature Race
Cornish Sister owned by Hoss Inman and Bud Ogden looms as the one to beat in a six furlong $10,000 feature at Oaklawn Park. Idle Lady and other foes in a field of six fillies and mares carry 118 pounds. Hempens Song won the $20,000 Hot Springs Handicap in a 1 12 time, ridden by Phil Grimm. Jockey standings see Snyder leading with 10 wins after eight days.
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Ashdown Raps Bobcats 81-43
Ashdown Panthers crushed the Hope Bobcats 81-43 amid rebounding and turnover woes. Ashdown built a 59-31 lead by the fourth, with early scoring by David Pickett and late baskets from Danny Joyce and David Briggs. Hope to visit Arkadelphia next. Bobcats travel to Fairview in district play.
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Snow Delays Departure from Sapporo Olympic Teams
A thaw and heavy snowfall slowed departure of athletes from the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. Venice-like street flooding, airport closure, and stranded delegates from Austria, Czechoslovakia, Norway, and West Germany disrupted travel after the games ended.
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