Foreman dethrones Frazier in Kingston upset
Jamaicans witness a stunning upset as 24 year old George Foreman knocks out Joe Frazier six times and stops the defending champion at 1:35 of the second round in Kingston National Stadium. Foreman, rising from a rough background, claims the heavyweight crown and eyes future big fights.
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Foreman Wins Title In One Sided Upset
George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier in Kingston Jamaica to claim the world heavyweight championship in a rapid second round stoppage. Foreman floored Frazier six times and stopped the fight at 1:35 of the second round, signaling the end of an era as Frazier cited no matchup could have altered the outcome.
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UCLA Holds Lead In AP Poll As NC State Closes Gap
UCLA remains No 1 in the AP basketball poll extending its winning streak to 59 after two weekend wins. NC State holds second place with 756 points and one first place vote, while North Carolina moves to third. The Top 20 includes Indiana San Francisco Missouri Alabama Marquette and others with New Mexico Purdue Memphis State entering the list and Vanderbilt Florida State Louisville dropping out.
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Hope routs Camden 52 3 in Jones Field House action
Star Sports Writer Ricky Fawcett reports Hope Bobkittens jumped to an early lead and routed Camden 52 to 3 at Jones Field House. Dennis Washington led Hope with 12 points and Mark Harris added 11 as Camden's eighth graders fell 29 26 in a separate junior game.
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Maryland Beats Wake Forest Amid boos for Driesell
Maryland, ranked No. 2 before a 105-76 win, beat Wake Forest as Lefty Driesell faced boos over a recent loss to NC State. Tom McMillen led with 27 points as Maryland steadied after an 18‑point lead, while Tony Byers scored 30 for Wake Forest. Indiana, Alabama, Southwestern Louisiana, Jacksonville, and Purdue also won against ranked opponents.
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Reddies triumph in cross-town clash in busy AIC slate
Henderson Reddies defeated Ouachita 89-83 to tighten the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference race at midseason. Larry Bray led Henderson with 27 points while Lee Clay added 19. Ouachita’s Jim Hamilton scored 28 and James Washington 16 as the Tigers led late before Henderson pulled away.
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Jabbar Withdraws From ABA All Stars In Chicago
The West loses Jabbar and Barry to personal and ankle injuries, replaced by Bob Love and Connie Hawkins. West coach Bill Sharman relies on Wilt Chamberlain and Nate Thurmond for depth as East leads series 14 to 8 and stars like Havlicek Maravich Frazier DeBusschere take starting roles. Albatross sets pacing record earning over 1.2 million across 71 starts in three seasons.
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USL Cajuns Top Arkansas State In Late Scoring Duel
Southwestern Louisiana led by Dwight Lamar, the nation's fourth leading scorer, defeated Arkansas State 119 to 106 at Jonesboro. Lamar and Roy Ebron combined for 64 points as USL, ranked 13th, erased a 10 point early deficit and built a 6 point halftime edge. The Indians never caught up in the second half.
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Camden Leads District 7AA Basketball Race
Camden Panthers surged into the District 7AA lead with a 63-55 win over Fairview on Saturday, their fourth straight victory after an early loss. Ashdown, Arkadelphia, and Magnolia posted strong results as the league race tightens toward a final-wire finish. Alvin Hill tops individual scoring with 96 points for Arkadelphia.
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Solunar Tables From Knight’s Almanac Print
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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