Blevins Tigers sweep both brackets in Saratoga tourney opener
In Saratoga Arkansas the 36th annual tourney opened with Blevins Tigers sweeping both girls and boys brackets. Hornettes beat Foreman 59-20 as the boys edged Lincoln 89-78. Foreman boys topped Bright Star 70-58. Pondexter led Lincoln with 33 points. Hobson and Little scored 20 plus for Blevins. Foreman set to meet Okolona Thursday in round two.
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Hope Lady Cats fall to Gurdon by one point
Gurdon high school upset Hope 49 48 after a close fourth quarter. Pogo Griffen led Hope with 13 points while Gail East added seven and Susan Healy six as Griffen scored roughly three quarters of the team's total. Barbie Watson scored two. Emerson awaits Hope Thursday.
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Houston Astros pitcher Don Wilson dies in apparent carbon monoxide tragedy
Harris County medical examiner ruled Don Wilson age 29 and his son Alexander age 5 died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a southwest Houston home. Wilson’s wife Bernice, 27, and daughter Denise, 9, were hospitalized with serious injuries while investigators say there were no signs of violence and the deaths appear accidental.
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Unbeaten AIC leaders Henderson State, Ouachita win big
Henderson State College and Ouachita Baptist University improved to 3-0 in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference with wins Monday night. The Reddies beat Southern State 68-52 behind 19 by Thomas Wesley and Enos Mitchell 13 points. Ouachita downed State College of Arkansas 73-57 as both clubs position for the season end showdown. Hendrix also won, Arkansas Tech, Harding, and others posted results as the tight race continued.
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Stabler and Greene Named AP NFL Players of Year
Oakland quarterback Ken Stabler named Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Raiders to the AFC West title with 2,469 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. Mean Joe Greene of the Steelers captured the top defensive honor, helping Pittsburgh’s defense allow the AFC’s lowest yardage and recording eight tackles for loss and 52 sacks combined.
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Tarkenton hails defenses ahead of Super Bowl IX
Fran Tarkenton lauds both the Steelers and Rams defenses as the strongest ever seen in a Super Bowl context. He says neither unit will dominate, predicting a disciplined, hard hitting game with the Vikings facing Pittsburgh in New Orleans for Super Bowl IX.
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Driver of Year chosen by national racing writers
Johnny Rutherford, winner of Indianapolis and Pocono 50 mile races, was named Driver of the Year by the America Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters as they announced their 10 man All American racing team. First timers include Bobby Unser, Jan Operman, and Rutherford led the votes with other notable picks such as Richard Petty, David Pearson, Mario Andretti, Ray Elder, Peter Gregg, Don Garlits, and Don Prudhomme.
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Grimacing rebounder Bruce Watson shines for Gators
Grimacing forward Bruce Watson, Foreman center, fights for rebounds in the second quarter of the Gators game against Bright Star on Monday night, pulling down one of many boards as his team presses the pace.
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Bobcats Host Magnolias Powerhouse Panthers In Night Clash
Hope Bobcats meet Magnolia Panthers at home in a tough night game as Magnolia, 1974 Class AA State Champion, arrives 13-0 and favored to repeat. Coach Niven stresses mental attitude and defense to offset Magnolia’s firepower, with starters Tyree Williams Williams O'Steen Muldrew. JV at 6 p.m. varsity ~7:30.
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LA Central grabs top spot in AP prep poll
Little Rock Central leads the first AP high school basketball poll of the season with a 9-0 mark and broad support from 16 writers. Eddie Boone praises the Tigers routine as the team emphasizes running and scrimmage prep before games.
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Solunar Tables Schedule from Knight's Tables
Solunar periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish during good territory or hunt in good cover to maximize sport potential each day.
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