Hope Ladycats Rally To Down Calico Rock Pirates
In a Joe T. Robinson tournament game at Little Rock Hope Girls beat Calico Rock 56 to 51 despite a slow start. Janet McCain and Dee Singleton sparked a fourth quarter comeback, lifting Hope to 9 7 on the season and a Thursday road test at Highland.
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U S Team in Olympic Site
The United States squad arrived at the Olympic Village in Sapporo after an overnight delay in Tokyo due to heavy snowfall. The 130 member team, including Nordic skiers, figure skaters, speed skaters, and the ice hockey team, was greeted by Col. Don Miller and settled in for the Games. McCain led scoring with 29 points and Singleton added 24 in a related game, with Rodden contributing key late points as Hope lost a close contest.
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Olympic Village
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Don Miller
Kentucky Streak Ends in ABA Action
The Associated Press reports a Tuesday ABA slate where Memphis beat Kentucky 107-99 ending Kentucky's 10 game run. Other results include Utah Stars 136 Virginia 135 in OT, Dallas Chaparrals 117 Carolina 97, Indiana 113 Florida 107, and Pittsburgh 123 New York 116 in OT.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Solunar Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below is taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan your days to fish or hunt in good territory during these periods to catch the best sport each day offers.
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Hooper finds key to pro golf gains after years of struggle
Notes from the golf tour report Herb Hooper, 32, Virginia, says his game has matured and concentration improved after high finishes in two early events. He notes fan mail from “Hooper's Troopers” and a dilemma over Caribbean swing commitments. Also mentions Coody's registration change, Blocker and Maxwell buying a Jacksonville golf course, Beard's press-talking stance, Douglass's PGA vice presidency, Quad Cities Open adds to prize money, and overall tour prize pool over 7.5 million.
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Fla
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Lubbock
Jacksonville
Billy Maxwell
Bettendorf
Iowa
Minnesota Ohio State brawl halts Big Ten clash in Minneapolis
Big Ten, AP reports a bench clearing brawl halted the Minnesota versus Ohio State game with 36 seconds left. Ohio State led 50-44. two players hospitalized and one ejected. Commissioner Wayne Duke to meet officials for safety review.
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Turner
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Wardell Jackson
Tech Tops Texas in SWC Clash as SMU Bombs Arkansas
Texas Tech remained unbeaten in SWC play with a 79-68 win over Texas, led by Greg Lowery's 28 points as Ron Douglas keyed a tough defense on Texas star Larry Robinson. SMU crushed Arkansas 85-71 while Texas A&M beat TCU 81-74 and Baylor over Rice 88-70 in other SWC action.
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NBA investigates owner linked to organized crime amid merger talk
Washington AP report recounts Commissioner Walter Kennedy confirming NBA scrutiny of a Cincinnati Royals owner amid a Senate probe into antitrust and merger exemptions. Rep Steiger alleges Emprise Corp ties to crime. Kennedy defends action and notes ongoing inquiries as the merger bill advances. NBA, ABA figures, and college basketball results, including Baylor’s big win and Arkansas and Rice game notes, are also referenced.
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All-Star Hockey Classic Rough Yet Lively 3-2 East Win
NHL All-Star game in St Paul-Minneapolis featured heavy contact as Brad Park left for stitches after a high stick from Bobby Hull. Esposito and Orr combined for the winning goal at 1:09 of the third as the East defeated the West 3-2 before 15,658 fans. Villemure earned a star nod while Hull, Orr, and Villemure stood out amid the rough play and late saves.
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Montreal
Ken Dryden
Minnesota
Gump Worsley
Tony Esposito
Jean Ratelle
New York
Mustangs Rally For 85-71 Win Over Arkansas
SMU shot 62 percent in the second half to defeat Arkansas 85-71 in Dallas. The Mustangs led 39-38 at halftime, pulled away after Ruben Triplett’s three point play with nine minutes left, and finished with a wide margin as Jack Trout hit a 32 foot set shot. Bobby Field scored 23 to pace SMU, Vernon Murphy had 20 for Arkansas, and Martin Terry contributed 16 despite foul trouble.
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Jack Trout
Mustang
Vernon Murphy
19 Story Fall Fatal to Meyer
Daniel H. Meyer 45 president of the Salt Lake club of the Western Hockey League died after a 19 story fall from a Radisson South Hotel room in Bloomington. He had attended WHL meetings and left a league session about ten minutes before the fall. Police investigate.
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Pure Olympics Dreamer Brundage Sees Change Ahead
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports Avery Brundage, 85, president of the International Olympic Committee, favors a pure Olympics but doubts realization before retirement. He criticizes commercial influence and ski-promotion power in Alpine and Nordic events, saying athletes become pawns of business interests.
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