Ali earns AP Male Athlete of 1974 for boxing year
Muhammad Ali topped the AP poll with 162 points after a year that included beating Joe Frazier in January to regain the heavyweight title and knocking out George Foreman in October in Zaire. Hank Aaron finished second and Ton Brock third. Chris Evert was Female Athlete of the Year.
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Miller on tour bar suggestion unfolds in Tucson Open
In Tucson Moody urges banning Miller from the tour to contain him. Hale Irwin and Dave Hill hail Miller’s extraordinary play while Johnny Miller dominates with three straight wins by margins of eight seven and 14 strokes. He aims for another victory at the $200,000 Dean Martin Tucson Open.
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Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State clash for AIC lead
Ouachita Baptist meets Henderson State in a top spot showdown at Wells Coliseum. Both teams sit at 5-0 in conference play, the Reddies hosting a capacity 3,600 crowd as Arkadelphia rivals collide for sole leadership and a high-stakes classic.
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Terps State set for night clash in College Park
Maryland hosts fourth ranked North Carolina State led by David Thompson in a nationally televised game at Cole Field House. The Wolfpack have won six straight over the Terps, with Thompson averaging 31 points per game. A sellout crowd of 14, 500 eyes the matchup as Maryland seeks its first win against State with Thompson in the lineup.
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Maryland Keeps Streak Alive With Wake Forest Win
Maryland 11 1 for the season after beating Wake Forest 83 78, with Lefty Driesell planning man to man defense and Steve Sheppard assigned to guard Thompson. Thompson averages 32.6 ppg and John Lucas leads with 19.6. LaSalle 68 St Josephs 60 and North Carolina 14 beat Wake Forest 80 78 in other games. Charlie Wise nailed key free throws as LaSalle edged St Josephs in Philadelphia. Villanova beat Niagara 68 60.
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NCAA rule changes focus on safety in football
Arlington Texas AP reports the NCAA Football Rules Committee made six significant minor changes largely to player safety. The new rules tighten mouthpiece enforcement and crack down on tear away jerseys that reveal pads, while leaving most major rules intact and preserving fan excitement compared to pro games.
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Killebrew to join Royals after Twins release
Harmon Killebrew, 38, agreed to join the Kansas City Royals as a designated hitter and pinch hitter after being released by the Minnesota Twins. Joe Burke of the Royals announced the deal pending contract signing once released. Killebrew cited the Royals ballpark and pennant chances as reasons for the move.
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Premier plans save Olympics in Montreal strike settlement
Premier Robert Bourassa to reveal a government imposed wage settlement ending an 1,200 iron workers strike that halted Montreal Olympic construction. The eight week dispute jeopardized the July 1976 start as costs rose to 653 million with a 380 million stadium tag. Emergency legislation allowed Cournoyer to adjust terms without union or employer consent.
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Hope Lady Cats Fall In First Round Thriller
In the Joe T. Robinson Girls tournament at Little Rock, Hope lost to Mt. Vernon 46-43 after leading 29-25 at halftime. Susan Henley led Hope with 14 points, Gail East added 13, Pogo Griffin 12, and Barbi Watson 4. Others: Ashdown upset by Highland, Calico Rock edged McNeil, and Lonoke defeated Mountain View.
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Evans lifts Kansas State past Arkansas in overtime thriller
Kansas State edged Arkansas 73 71 in overtime as Mike Evans knocked down two free throws with nine seconds remaining. The Wildcats secured the win on the road in Manhattan.
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Baltimore names Marchibroda mentor three-year pact
Ted Marchibroda signed a three-year contract to become head coach of the Baltimore Colts after 14 years as an NFL assistant. General Manager Joe Thomas cited Marchibroda’s record of directing high scoring offenses and his readiness to lead, keeping the 1974 staff in place for stability. The Colts, 2-12 last season and 11-31 over three years, seek renewed success under the new leadership.
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Monticello sophs pace NAIA backfield record defense
AIC's Monticello Monticello Ark soph defensive secondary ranks third nationally in NAIA stats. In 10 games they allowed 60.6 passing yards per game with four sophomores plus a midseason substitute producing 12 interceptions and 44 completions in 113 attempts. Henderson State and Ouachita also appear among leaders.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport.
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