Billy Sims signs with Oklahoma Sooners after mystery wait
Hooks Texas star Billy Sims, one of the nation’s top backs, signs a letter of intent to play for Barry Switzer at the University of Oklahoma. Sims, 6'1" and 192 pounds, has 7,738 rushing yards in three high school seasons, frequent All-State honors, and a long-running Texas record of consecutive 100-yard games.
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Henderson and OBU face off in AIC showdown Saturday
The Ouachita Baptist Gym hosts a key AIC clash as Henderson meets its cross town rival. A win for OBU would tighten the conference standings. Also noted are 7AA junior boys all district selections including Greg Pugh, plus bowling league leaders and standout scores at Emmet. The Hope eighth graders, coached by Kenneth Muldrew, enjoyed a strong season. A 50 mile off road motorcycle race named the Hope Centennial Cross Country Classic, sponsored by Gopher Cycles Racing, is set for Sunday March 2 with about 100 riders expected.
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Coaches All American game picks on June 21 in Lubbock
Steve Sloan of Texas Tech and Baylor’s Grant Teaff will coach the 1974 Senior All American game in Lubbock on June 21. Sloan directs the East, Teaff leads the West, with several assistants including LaVell Edwards and Ron Meyer.
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Bench to wed Vickie Cheser in Cincinnati church
Cincinnati Reds star Johnny Bench will marry New York model Vickie Cheser at Christ Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. A large guest list and extravagant reception are planned but gatecrashers prompt reduced press credentials. 27 year old Bench and Cheser, described as a St. Carolina beauty, will exchange vows around 1 p.m. amid heavy security.
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Connors to skip World Team Tennis for Triangles
In Pittsburgh, Frank Fuhrer announced Jimmy Connors will not play World Team Tennis with the Pittsburgh Triangles. Other notes cover Arthur Ashe advancing in Barcelona and several matches from the World Championship Tennis and Women's Pro Tennis Tour, including Delays and semifinals bids.
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Jayvees Coach Plays Against His Own Team in Monroe
Monroe Louisiana AP reports Northeast Louisiana junior varsity coach Dave DeRousse faced his Jayvees team on Thursday when they were scheduled to play local Astro Independents. The unusual setup pitted a coach against players he normally mentors in a public, intra-city contest.
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AIC Scramble Shakes Up Standings With Key Wins
Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist remain Nos. 1 and 2 in the AIC despite losses. Arkansas College upset Henderson 81-73 at Batesville, while Southern State beat Ouachita 74-64 at Magnolia. UCA edged Arkansas Tech 78-77, Hendrix topped Harding 85-84, and UAM defeated Ozarks 56-51.
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Trevino Leads at Los Angeles Open in Riviera Thriller
Trevino shoots five under par 66 at Riviera to seize early lead in the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open. Miller struggles with 72 as Nicklaus and Weiskopf chase, while Stockton Stadler Snead Palmer also feature in the tight leaderboard.
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Marquette Warriors Crush Fordham at MSG in Big Upset
Marquette roared to a 101-64 win over Fordham at Madison Square Garden as Lloyd Walton led with 22 points and four teammates in double figures. The Rams, taunted by fans who hurled a striped bass and apples, were outplayed from the start, dropping behind 41-28 at halftime and never recovering.
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College cage scoreboard shows varied scores
College basketball scores list St. Louis 83 over North Texas State 66 and Louisiana Tech 71 over Arkansas St 69. Drake 90 over West Texas State 81. McNeese State 80 over Texas-Arlington 77. Southwest Texas 95 over Texas A&I 79. Oklahoma City 85 over Virginia Tech 81. Memphis State 88 over Tulsa 80.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Frieds compiled from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides readers to plan days around peak activity periods for fishing and hunting, aiming to maximize success by selecting times and locations with the best sport potential.
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