Weather report from stations across Arkansas and Louisiana
Weather Experiment Station reports 24 hours ending 7 am Thursday. Central Arkansas: clear to partly cloudy, much colder tonight, Friday fair and cold with lows in the 20s and highs around 40. Northwest Arkansas: clear, much colder tonight, Friday fair and cold with highs in the 30s and lows 14 to 24. Northeast Arkansas: clear, colder tonight, mostly sunny Friday with highs 35 to 40 and lows 12 to 24. Southeast and Southwest Arkansas: fair and much colder tonight, sunny and colder Friday with lows 24 to 32 and highs 40 to 45. Arkansas statewide: fair and much colder tonight, lows 14 to 24 north, 24 to 32 south, fair Friday and colder, high 35 to 45. Louisiana: partly cloudy tonight and Friday, cooler tonight and Friday, interior lows 30 to 38, coast 36 to 46.
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National Basketball Association Wednesday results report
San Francisco edged New York 118 117 in a tight finish while Baltimore toppled St. Louis 114 101 and Los Angeles beat Boston 120 113 Cincinnati defeated Detroit 117 103 The day also noted Cincinnati Detroit Toledo and Baltimore Philadelphia matchups with several Friday games listed and college results across four regions including Temple Villanova Georgetown Holy Cross Connecticut No Carolina Virginia Maryland N C State Tennessee Memphis Loyola Marquette Creighton Miami Ohio Bowling Green and Toledo West Virginia State Houston Pan American etc with multiple scores and pairings.
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Baltimore
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Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Philadelphia
Syracuse
San Francisco
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Villanova
Holy Cross
Connecticut
Georgetown
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South
Harding's Brown Holds Slim Lead in Conference Scoring
Ron n ie Brown of Harding College leads the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference scoring race with 297 points at a 21.2 average. Hendrix's Joe Murphy has the same 21.2 average with 275 points, needing 22 more to tie. Tommy Key of Arkansas A&M is third with 240 points at a 20.0 average, while Danny McCauley leads rebounding at 12.6 per game followed by Key at 12.5.
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Little Rock
Ronnie Brown
Harding College
Brown
Joe Murphy
Hendrix
Tommy Key
Arkansas A&m
Danny McCauley
A&m
Key
Maple Leafs Pilot Rehired As Red Sox Manager
Toronto report says Dick Williams, who led the Maple Leafs to last season's International League baseball championship, has been rehired as manager of the Boston Red Sox, confirming a major league appointment.
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Toronto
Dick Williams
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Red Sox
Celtics Streak Ends as Lakers Top Celtics 120 113
Boston coached by Bill Russell in place of the ailing Red Auerbach, drops a five game win streak to Los Angeles. Russell comments he lacks the temperament for coaching, while Sam Jones leads the Celtics with 23 points. Lakers get 29 from Jerry West and 25 from Walt Hazzard. Other games: San Francisco over New York 118 117, Baltimore over St Louis 114 101, Cincinnati 117 103 over Detroit.
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Associated Press
Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
Birds
Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Russell
National Basketball Association
Boston
Red Auerbach
Auerbach
Los Angeles
West Coast
Lakers
Celtic
Sam Jones
Jerry West
Walt Hazzard
San Francisco
New York
Baltimore
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Dayton
Ohio
Mackenzie Names New Oklahoma Coaching Staff
Norman Oklahoma AP Oklahoma Coach Jim Mackenzie former Arkansas aide says no member of last year's varsity staff will be retained and introduces five hires Barry Switzer Billy Gray Robert E Lee Pat James Larry Lacewell James to coach defensive line offensive line freshman backfield and freshmen duties Lacewell will also coach freshmen with holdover Port Robert SO
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Lee
Lacewell
Port Robert
Cotton Bowl to stage two games in 1966 year
Arkansas could claim a third straight Southwest Conference title and earn a second Cotton Bowl berth in 1966 as the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association says the 1967 game will be on December 31 1966 because New Year’s Day is Sunday. LSU beat Arkansas 14 7 in the first Cotton Bowl this year snapping a 22 game Parker streak.
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Tex
Arkansas
Razorbacks
Cotton Bowl Athletic Association
Louisiana State
Guernsey Takes Two Of Three From Cale In Week Series
Guernsey hosted Cale teams and won two of three games. Junior boys lost 42 41 with Griffin scoring 17 and Glass 18 for Cale. Senior girls defeated Cale 4 3 23, Coleman 23 for Guernsey and Class 19 for Cale. Senior boys won 66 44 as Griffis 24 led Guernsey and Kirk 18 led Cale. Guernsey teams go to Bodcaw for three games Friday night.
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Guernsey
Hosto Cale
Griffin
Glass
Cale
Coleman
Griffis
Blue Devils
Kirk
Red Devils
Williams Joins Minor League Affiliate After Red Soy Stint
Williams, formerly with the Red Soy, has signed with a minor league affiliate. The move expands his professional career path, linking him to a new organization and its development system.
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Williams
The
Red Soy
Parkers Need Two Grid Coaches
Arkansas seeks two assistant football coaches after resignations to Oklahoma. Coach Frank Broyles expects names by week’s end. He noted Jirm Mackenzie left to become Oklahoma head coach and Switzer joined Oklahoma as offensive line coach, while Coffey discussed but not confirmed.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Frank Broyles
Jirm Mackenzie
Barry Switzer
Mackenzie
Switner
Broyles
Tennessee
Charley Coffey
Fight Results from Ricclone Italy Drawed by De Jesus and Melissano
In Ricclone Italy Antonia de Jesus of Brazil and Brie Melissano of Maly weighed 1414 and 1334 respectively and ended in a draw after Wednesday’s fight.
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Associated Press
Ricclone
Italy
Antonia de Jesus
Brazil
Brie Melissano
Maly
Drew
Block that kick drives Cowboys to Playoff Bowl clash
Dallas aims to block kicks as a team strength led by Logan Gaechter Green and Pugh. Coach Landry says the success arose from early-season form, not a planned tactic, with the defense scoring via blocked field goals and extra points. Dallas faces Baltimore in a Sunday Playoff Bowl tilt after a strong late surge.
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Will Grimsley
Qeeretatred Press
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Mia
Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore
Cowhays
Tom Landry
Dallas
San Francisco
Eagles
Philadelphia
New York Giants
Cowboys
Obert Logan
Trinity
Tex
Mike Gaechter
Oregon
Jethroe Pugh
Cornell Green
Utica State
Logan
Gaechter
Green
Pugh
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Tom Matte
Raymond Berry
Jimmy
Orr
Green Bay
Mets Place Kroll on Waivers and Farm Prospects
The New York Mets placed right handed pitcher Gary Kroll on waivers and sent him to the Houston Astros Oklahoma City farm team in the Pacific Coast League for cash and a minor league player to be named later. Kroll, 24, was 6-6 with the Mets in 1965 and had been optioned to Buffalo in the International League but did not report, instead going to Provo Utah and saying he would quit baseball to resume education.
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NEW York
New York Mets
Gary Kroll
Houston Astros
Oklahoma City
Kroll
Mets
Buffalo
Provo
Utah
Houston
Arkansas High School Basketball Scores NEA and ASA Invites
NEA invitational first round at Jonesboro saw Nettleton 68 over Harrisburg 57 and Paragould 50 to 33 Newport. Manila 66 beat Corning 63. Division B totals included Cash 49 over Van Buren 44 and Dell 56 over Turrell 50. Arkansas Tech Invitational results list Pyatt 52 over Cedarville 65 in overtime. Lead Hill 99, Vavaca 65. Huntsville 77 over Marshall 67. Mulberry 34 over Green Forest 32. Harrison 82 over Charleston 41. Flippin 71 over Dover 5. Russellville 50 over Hector 47. Valley Springs 7 over Alpena 46. ASTE at Conway Clinton 64 beat Vilonia 45. Batesville 52 over Leslie 37. Mountain Home 59 over Plumer Ville 44. Conway 66 over Omaha 56. Greenbrier 74 over Conway St Joseph 50. Clinton 63 beat Batesville 7. Henderson Invitational at Arkadelphia Divisign A page incomplete.
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Hector
Valley Springs
Alpena
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Conway
Clinton
Vilonia
Batesville
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Plumerville
Omaha
Greenbrier
Conway St. Joseph
Henderson
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Safety committee backs forearm and hand pads in prep football
The National Alliance of High School Athletic Associations safety panel recommended legalization of forearm and hand pads for football, to be used regardless of injury status. It urged eight minute quarters for games with under ninth grade players and a five minute warmup before the second half, plus tests with the crossbar above the goal line.
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Scoutsports, Ariz
National Alliance of High School Athletic Associations
Yerger High Invitational Tournament Schedule Summary
The Yerger High Invitational in Harris Gym runs January 7 to 8. Friday opens with three games Gordon vs Okolona, Arkadelphia vs Prescott, Carver vs Yerger. Saturday features second round games at 11am, followed by eliminations and finals at 6pm with Bell High of Gordon favored.
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Yerger High
Bell High
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Mother of Satchel Paige Dies in Mobile
Funeral services were to be held today for Lula Coleman Paige 104 mother of famed pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige Born in Mobile on August 17 1861 she died Tuesday at her home in Mobile Alabama Local obituary notes the long life of Satchel Paiges mother and her Mobile beginnings
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Ala
Lula Coleman Paige
Leroy
Satchel Paige
Paige
Astros Name Travel Secretary Owen Martinez
The Houston Astros have named Owen Martinez traveling secretary. He replaces Lynwood Stallings who moves to the player personnel department. Martinez is currently general manager of the Astro Oklahoma City farm club.
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Houston, Tex
Houston Astros
Owen Martinez
Martinez
Astro Oklahoma City
Lynwood Stallings
Astros
Hull Seeks New NHL Scoring Marks in record pace
Bobby Hull of Chicago appears headed for the season goal mark and a points title as his 30th and 31st goals spurred a 4-2 Chicago win over Montreal. Hull leads with 51 points, 11 ahead of Bobby Rousseau. Chicago needs 38 games. a title bid could help their first regular season crown.
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Bobby Hull
Chicago
Blond Bombshell
Hull
Montreal
Canadiens
Bobby Rousseau
Maurice Richard
Bernie Geoffrion
Dick Moore
Hawks
National Hockey Wednesday results incomplete matchups
Chicago defeated Montreal 4 to 2 while other results listed show multiple school or team pairings with scores such as Fordyce 55 over Quadista 62 and Oak Grove 86 against Texarkana 64. Additional games include Stephens 57 over De Queen 4 and Dollarway 54 versus Waldo 49.
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Fordyce
Quadista
Oak Grove
Texarkana
Stephens
de Queen
Dollarway
Waldo
Emerson
Gordon
Prattsville
Sparkman
Murfreesboro
Kichy
Fountain Lake
Willisville
Johnson Peace Offensive Gains Global Diplomacy Pace
President Johnson expresses satisfaction with early results of the Viet Nam peace effort. Envoys like Hariman Goldberg travel to pressure Hanoi while diplomatic traffic increases. A December series of meetings and a planned Christmas cease fire show efforts to expand diplomacy beyond Washington.
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Johnson
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Hanoi
W. Averell Harriman
Arthur J. Goldberg
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LBJ
McGeorge Bundy
Jack Valenti
North Viet Nam
U.S
Texas
Rusk
McNamara
George W. Ball
Bundy
Bill D. Mayers
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Robert Komer
Saigon
Dan
Afl-Cio
San Francisco
Mohammad Ali Khan
Pakistan
Harold Wilson
Britain
Ludwig Erhard
West Germany
National Security Council
Erhard
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
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Goldberg
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Pope Paul
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Harriman
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International Control Commission
Geneva
Thomas C. Mann
Mexico
G. Mennen Williams
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Foy Kohler
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Humphrey
Jamson
Alexander Shelepin
Shelepin
Hendrix Dismisses All-AIC Player from Hendrix College
Conway Arkansas AP Hendrix College basketball coach Morton Hutto announced on Wednesday that All Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference center Jon Murphy of Jonesboro was dismissed from the Hendrix squad for the best interests of all concerned. No further details were provided.
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Hendrix
Morton Hutto
Jon Murphy
Jonesboro
Hutto
Murphy
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