Drug Ring Accusations Tie Woman to NFL Players
A 40 page St Louis memo outlines Roxie Ann Rice claiming involvement in a drug ring supplying NFL players. She claimed transporting briefcases with packages and marijuana, being introduced to players, and identifying teams and addresses while being questioned about a stolen Ken Houston card. Teams mentioned include the Oilers Cardinals Chargers Lions Chiefs Bengals and Redskins. Police provided limited comment and denials from teams varied.
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Detroit Lions
Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals
Redskins
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Kensil
Cardinals
NFL Security Division
Chiefs
Chargers
Houston
Lions
Joe Blair
Mike Brown
Bengals
Offi
Kentucky State Thorobreds Lead AP College Poll
The unbeaten Kentucky State Thorobreds, 11-0, hold No. 1 in the AP college division basketball poll with 23 first place votes and 375 points. Gerald Cunningham leads the team with 23.3 points and 15.2 rebounds per game as Gardner-Webb moves up to second and Jackson State rises to third after key wins.
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Associated Press
Kentucky State
Lucius Mitchell
Mitchell
Georgetown
Kentucky
Pikeville
Central State
Ohio
Gerald “Superman” Cunningham
Gardner-Webb
Bulldogs
Warren Wilson
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North Carolina
Asheville
Jackson State
Grambling
Texas Southern
Prairie View
New Orleans
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Worcester
Mass
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Paul N. Johnson
Worcester Telegram
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South Bend
Ind
Johnson
Telegram
Holy Cross
Cincinnati Downs Marquette In Tight Zone Defense
Cincinnati Bearcats upset 12th ranked Marquette 68-58 at Milwaukee Arena as a stifling zone defense stifled the Warriors. Garry Kamstra sparked the comeback with 16 points, while Mike Jones and Mike Franklin sealed the late lead. La Salle, Rutgers, and other games also noted in a doubleheader night.
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Marquette
Warriors
Cincinnati Bearcats
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Gale Catlett
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LaSalle
West Chester
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Delaware
Garry Kamstra
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Kamstra
Bo Ellis
Rick Campbell
Dave Dellman
Mike Jones
Mike Franklin
Joe Bryant
Bill Tayor
la Salle
Explorers
Canisius
Golden Rams
Bryant
Taylor
Tim O’brien
Penn
St. Joseph’s
Hawks
Defense-Driven Arkansas Upsets Tech 65 62 in SWC
Arkansas coach Eddie Sutton unleashed defense to upset preseason favorite Texas Tech 65-62 at home. Guard Ricky Medlock scored 16, Kent Allison 10 rebounds, Bullock led Tech with 21 points and 14 boards but Arkansas clamped down to win. SMU also beat Texas 74-59 as Texas began a rough week.
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Henry Horne
Greg Baldwin
Lafayette
Columbia
Doug Brookins
Creighton
Bradley
Rickey Medlock
Kent Allison
Arkansas
Texas Tech
Don Floyd
Texas A&m
Rice
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John Sagehorn
Jeff Swanson
Texas
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Freeman
Eddie Sutton
Sutton
Red Raiders
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Dallas
Texas Christian
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Fort Worth
Texas Aggies
Houston
Big Tech
Rick Bullock
Bullock
Bob Prewitt
Joe Swedlund
Longhorns
Leon Black
Swanson
Bruce Baker
Thomas Bledsoe
Horned Frogs
Bledsoe
Thomas
TCU
Johnny Swaim
Swaim
Tony Rufus
Aggies
Owls
Charles Daniels
Catalyst
A&m
Pressure builds as Miller to face Nicklaus at Pro-Am
Johnny Miller says the pressure is on Jack Nicklaus for the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, starting a 72 hole run on the Monterey Peninsula. Miller has just swept the Arizona tournaments with record scores, while Nicklaus promises to rise to the occasion after rest.
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Pebble Beach
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Johnny Miller
Jack Nicklaus
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Nicklaus
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Monterey Peninsula
Florida
Southwest
Tucson
Montreal 76 Olympics face mounting deficits and delays
Quebec reports show the organizing committee projects a minimum deficit of 209 million dollars with expenses rising from 223 million to 544 million for the games. Revenue forecasts fall short of costs despite potential gains from commemorative coins and a major lottery, while a retractable roof stadium construction may still be on time.
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Quebec
Montreal
Jean Drapeau
Drapeau
Roger Rousseau
Or Unizing
Gow
Panthers cill Hope Panthers cill Hope
Ashdown shocked Hope 68 47 in district 7 AA action as John Pickett and Wayne Walker top Ashdown with 16 points each Delvis Williams adds 14 for the Panthers Marshall Scott and Ricky Love pace Hope with 12 apiece Hope drops to 6 12 overall 4 14 in conference Ashdown improves to 11 7 and 3 4 in district ahead of a Friday visit to Camden for another district game
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Ark
Hope Bobcats
Ashdown Panthers
Panthers
John Pickett
Wayne Walker
Delvis Williams
Marshall Scott
Ricky Love
Bobcats
Hope
Camden
Cats
Solunar Tables From Knight's Guide Helps Plan Outdoor Days
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides anglers and hunters to fish and hunt during peak periods each day. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover to maximize sport and opportunity.
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Richard Alden Knight
Seaver Signs 1975 Mets Contract After Mechanic Repair
Tom Seaver signed for 1975 with the New York Mets after identifying a mechanical flaw in his follow through. He said heel jamming caused spine jolt and sciatic pain, contributing to an 11-11 record and 3.20 ERA last season. He accepted a reduced salary from about 170,000 to 150,000 and blamed a lazy mechanics routine for 1974 woes.
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Tom Seaver
Seaver
NEW York Mets
Mets
McAdoo Sparks Braves Past Sonics 118 108
Bob McAdoo led Buffalo with 49 points and 19 rebounds on 21 of 28 from the floor as the Braves beat Seattle 118-108. He opened 7 for 7 and tied a club record with 21 field goals. Russell praised his unstoppable 17-footers. Other NBA results included Bulls over Knicks 97-94 and Hawks routing Jazz 135-103.
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Bob McAdoo
Seattle
Bill Russell
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National Basketball Association
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Chet Walker
Chicago
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Bob Love
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Jazz
Atlanta
Tom van Arsdale
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Blazers
Nate Archibald
Portland
Bill Walton
Warriors
Lakers
Rick Barry
Golden State
Cazzie Russell
Middleweight bout in Israel for wounded soldiers relief
Mike Rossman a New Jersey middleweight agreed to a spring benefit fight in Tel Aviv with proceeds aiding wounded soldiers. Israeli fight manager Jack Shaladovsky said the event could fill Tel Aviv's largest stadium.
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Haifa
Israel
Mike Rossman
New Jersey
Jack Shaladovsky
Tel Aviv
Mets Sign Seaver To 1975 Contract For $150000
New York Mets announce righthander Tom Seaver has signed his 1975 contract. Reported salary is $150000, a $20000 reduction from last year. Boston Red Sox sign Carl Yastrzemski and 16 others for the 1975 American League season. In Philadelphia, Bjorn Borg loses to Bob Lutz 6-1 6-4 in the U S Pro Indoor. Karl Meiler defeats Viorel Marcus 6-0 6-2 in Birmingham International Indoor Tennis Tournament.
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New York Mets
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Carl Yastrzemski
Philadelphia
Bjorn Borg
Bob Lutz
Los Angeles
Birmingham
Ala
Karl Meiler
West Germany
Viorel Marcu
Romania
Arkansas Cage Scores Roundup From Local Games
A long list of high school and college basketball results across Arkansas shows many tight finishes and notable scorers. Highlights include Magnolia 90, Stephens 7 and Searcy 99, Cabot 61, with Bentonville and Huntsville posting solid wins as teams like De Queen and Lake Village register scores.
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Alzheimer
Sheridan
Bryant
Warren
Eudora
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Gould
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Overtime
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Watson Chapel
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Kilbourne
Fordyce
Thornton
Fayetteville
Springdale
Magnolia
Stephens
Ozark
Lavacai
Vissani Des Arc
McRae
Green Forest
Alpena
Huntsville
Benton
Vilonia
Deaf School
Dardanelle
Pottsville
Blytheville
Osceola
Paragould
Trumann
Ashdown
Hope
Lonoke
HS Lakeside
Helena
Forrest City
McNeil
Waldo
Marianna
Jonesboro
Menifee
Shirley
Magazine
Booneville
Lamar
Atkins
Hot Springs
Texarkana
Brinkley
Wynne
Malvern
Camden
Stuttgart
Marion
Searcy
Cabot
Subiaco
van Buren
Batesville
Pocahontas
Nemo Vista
Guy Perkins
Gardner Leads AIC Scoring in Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference
Butch Gardner of Harding College tops the week’s Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference scoring with averages above 30 points per game after 31 against Henderson State and 32 versus Arkansas Tech. Odis Young slips to second with 19.4. Tom Poole and Billy Joe Murray tie for third at 18.2. David Farmer leads with 11.3 rebounds.
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Little Hock
Butch Gardner
Harding College
Gardner
Henderson State
Arkansas Tech
Henderson
Tech
Odis Young
University of Arkansas-Monticello
Tom Poole
Hendrix
Billy Joe Murray
David Farmer
State College of Arkansas
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