Aggies Fall Short as Arkansas Clinches Unbeaten SWC Title
Texas A&M lost 65-42 to sixth ranked Arkansas, denying the Razorbacks a perfect SWC season. Arkansas led by 13 at half, then withstood A&M’s comeback behind Willie Foreman’s 23 points. The Aggies, 4-4 in league play, drop to a fourth place tie with Texas as SMU eyeed a home berth in the SWC tournament.
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Bobcats season ends in District playoff loss to Malvern
Hope High School Bobcats fall to Malvern 60 to 57 in the district first round at Fairview. Ricky Dougan scores 18 to lead Hope, while Leonard Bragg tops Malvern with 22 as free throw shooting and late rebounds decide the outcome.
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Baseball contracts not all in the air
Steve Garvey signed a six year deal to remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave Lakoche signed one year with Cleveland under protest to reach free agency. Paul Lindblad agreed with Texas Rangers but pending approval from Bowie Kuhn and Oakland Finley fights. Spring training opened with Angels Twins and Astros reporting in Florida and Texas.
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Mullaney’s plan fails as Smith steals for Braves win
Randolph Smith intercepted Paul Westphal’s pass and raced for the winning basket with seven seconds left as the Buffalo Braves beat the Phoenix Suns 115 to 114. Coach Mullaney had urged a foul, but Smith’s steal sealed the late drama amid a night of NBA results.
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Scores Prep Scores District 7 AA Crossett Tops Camden
Crossett defeated Camden 65 to 56 in a 7 AA district game while Arkadelphia won 73 to 69 over Ashdown and Malvern bested Hope 57 to 50. In 13 B Taylor beat Cale 45 to 32 and Okolona won 37 to 26 over Elevens. Garland 69 edged Emerson 60, Waldo 52, Oak Grove Ralston. Paragould 56 beat Goswell 4 in Rivercrest Region 3 AA Greene County clash.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Best Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides planning days for optimal sport. Plan activities around these times to fish in promising territory or hunt in good cover and maximize daily opportunities.
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Davis Meyers and Western Auto Triumph in Hempstead Playoff
Davis and Meyers split on Monday. Tuesday saw Davis slip past I Gopher 73 72 while Western Auto beat McNab 97 86. Winners advance to Wednesday showdowns and Friday title scenarios unfold with Bodcaw forfeiting to Meyers in the losers bracket.
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