Hope High Bobcats fall to Malvern in district opener
Hope High School closes its season with a 66 to 55 defeat to the Malvern Leopards in the 7AA District Tournament opening round. The Bobcats end with a 3 win, 17 loss record as seniors Perry Henley James Stewart and Ricky Brown played final high school minutes.
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Richardson fuels Tech rally for SWC title bid
Texas Tech guard Ron Richardson, back from flu, played 32 minutes and scored 19 including six in overtime to lift the Raiders 80-77 over Texas. The win clinched at least a share of the SWC crown, with one victory needed in the last three games to secure it outright.
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Mel Davis faces pro chance amid Brooklyn gunfire and near tragedy
St. John's University star Mel Davis grows up in Bedford Stuyvesant as a rising basketball prospect yet endures a brutal neighborhood. He recalls a knee injury that paused his pro hopes after an Oral Roberts game and a street encounter that kept him from playing that season. Davis aims to prove his knee is sound for the NBA draft while supporting his family and resisting street life.
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Seagren Wins Big In Star-Studded Super Stars Meet
Bob Seagren, turning pro after years as an amateur, dominates a two day event featuring eight top earners. He wins four of ten events earning 39,700 dollars plus a 25,000 bonus for top overall. Notable rivals include Joe Frazier Rod Laver and Rod Gilbert. Pam Seagren calls the moment nerve wracking yet triumphant.
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Longshot Paulasia wins Oaklawn feature at 56.80 payoff
Paylasia, a longshot gelding bred in Arkansas, captured Oaklawn Park's $12,500 feature, paying $56.80 to win. Red Hot Tamale paid $8.00 to place, $4.80 to show, with Hunting Cup at $5.20 show. The 5 1/2 furlongs race was run in 1:04 2-5 on a fast track, in front of 9,903 bettors wagering $1,023,520.
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Negotiations Resume Between MLB Players and Owners
Negotiations between the Major League Baseball Players Association and the owners were set to restart in New York with both sides keeping a tight lid on any progress. The prolonged talks were framed by a stern silence from both camps as the stalemate continued.
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Why Miller Muddying Up The Waters Of Content
Boston Globe columnist Ray Fitzgerald argues Marvin Miller pushes sports economics forward, upsetting fans longing for old heroic eras. He notes multimillion dollar deals, lawsuits, and player movements like Sanderson and McDaniels, while acknowledging legality but stressing fan nostalgia and change.
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Young American Homes topples Zeco in Guernsey gym showdown
In Monday action of the Men's Independent League at Guernsey Gym, Young American Homes beat Zeco 99 to 81. Griffin and McGill led with 32 and 31 points, Sooter added 21, Townsend 16 for Zeco. In the 8:30 game Butane Gas Co. edged Rose Hill 109 to 105 in overtime, led by Smith 48 and Odom 42.
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Junior Olympic Basketball results from Guernsey Gym
Western Auto edged Main Auto Parts 30 29 as Rowland scored 13 for Western Auto and Mitchell 20 for Main Auto Parts. Hope Builders defeated J.A. West Co 22 15 with Endsley seven and Brown 15. Moore Brothers won 26 23 over Sherwin Williams led by Tolleson 16. Next games Feb 20 feature Sherwin Williams vs Hope Builders at 6, Main Auto Parts vs Moore Brothers at 7, J.A. West vs Western Auto at 8.
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Positive Thinking Guides Dim Sixers After Tough Season
Philadelphia 76ers players credit mindset as they open a new season after suffering 58 losses in 63 games and a 20 game skid that set a league record. Manny Leaks, a veteran from the ABA, stresses maintaining belief that things will improve and staying mentally strong.
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Associated Press
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Foreman Day in Houston Honors Boxing Champion
World heavyweight champion George Foreman returns to his hometown for George Foreman Day with a parade and ceremony on the steps of City Hall. Mayor Louie Welch notes Houston’s lack of sports championships as Foreman is celebrated for winning the title in Jamaica last month.
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Solunar Tables Preview for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's tables guide daily activity. Plan days to fish or hunt during prime times and positions for best sport.
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