Indian nicknames face legal pressure over stereotype symbols
A Cleveland Indian Center suit seeks 9 million dollars to stop using the Chief Wahoo emblem, arguing it degrades and demeans Native peoples. The piece notes similar controversies at Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Chicago Black Hawks, Buffalo Braves, Golden State Warriors, and several colleges, with reactions from Means and university officials.
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Sapporo sets medals and flame details for Winter Games
Briefs report on Olympic sex checks for women, hotel for VIPs, bank warning to female staff, and the Sapporo flame relay. The sacred flame united in Aomori, with a 14 year old runner collapsing, then ferried to Hakodate for three torch relays across Hokkaido. Medals honoring 35 events cost 14964 dollars each, pentagon shaped with ski tracks and skating rink.
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Harding Swim Team Wins SEARCY Meet
Harding College won eight of 13 events to defeat State College of Arkansas 61 to 45 in a swimming meet in Seaky. Fred Finke won the 1000 yard and 500 yard freestyles and Bill Morgan won both the required and optional diving events.
St Louis Wins 300th Career Victory for Coach Polk
St Louis University edged Bradley 64-59 in overtime as Bob Polk earned his 300th coaching win. Polk, 55, reached the milestone in his 20th season after earlier tenures at Vanderbilt and Trinity. The Billikens improved to 8-2, 2-1 MVC, with strong late play in OT. Other college results include Memphis State over Drake 81-70 and Minnesota over Wisconsin 65-59.
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Moore named head football coach at Earle High
Grafton Moore, 26, an assistant at Helena West Helena Central since 1969, was named head football coach at Earle High School. A West Memphis High School and University of Mississippi graduate, he succeeds A. B. Wood, who recently resigned to lead the East Arkansas Regional Comprehensive Juvenile Training program.
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Trevino Favored To Win Tucson Open In Open Field
Lee Trevino, a heavy favorite at the $150,000 Dean Martin Tucson Open, aims for his third win here at Tucson National. The field includes Jack Nicklaus, Johnnie Miller, Charles Coody, J C Snead, and many stars with TV coverage boosting the prize and celebrity turnout.
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Hall of Fame candidates named include Koufax Berra Wynn and Kiner
New York AP reports Baseball Writers Association of America voting opens for Hall of Fame with Koufax Berra Wynn and Kiner as leading candidates. More than 400 ballots sent. 75 percent needed for election. Koufax praised for four no hitters and perfect game. Berra batting .328 with 358 homers. Wynn 300 wins. Kiner 269 homers. Buster cannot vote between March 22 and April 25.
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West Wins All-Star Thriller On Last Second Jumpshot
Jerry West nails a 20-foot jumper with one second left to lift the West over the East 112-110 in the 22nd NBA All-Star game. West earns MVP honors amid a tight, fast contest as East shooters rally late.
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Arkadelphia Drubs Hope 76 38 In Regional matchup
Arkadelphia Badgers routed the Hope Bobcats 76 to 38 as Albert Hill led Arkadelphia with 12 points while Joe Morrison and Danny Joyce led Hope with early baskets but never found traction. In the B game Arkadelphia beat Hope 57 to 40 as Mike Harris and Jimmy Smith sparked the Bruins. Thursday night girls travel to Emmet at 6 30 p.m. on KXAR with Mike Huckabee broadcasting.
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Rondon Foster Meet Set For Unification Bout
Vincente Rondon and Bob Foster agreed to a 15 round light heavyweight title bout on March 9 at Miami Beach Convention Hall. WBA and WBC versions of the crown will be on the line, with both fighters guaranteed $50 000. Foster trains in Albuquerque New Mexico as he defends against Rondon who claimed the WBA title by defeating Jimmy Dupree in February.
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