IOC Eligibility Fuss Continues at Winter Games
In Sapporo Japan AP reports ongoing controversy over the eligibility of top skiers for the Winter Olympics. After an IOC Executive Committee session in Tokyo most members avoided reporters while Lord Michael Killanin of Ireland said We have no re...
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Ouachita Beats Hendrix in AIC Basketball Fight
Ouachita Baptist University held first place in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference with a 79-76 win over Hendrix. Danny Thomas led Hendrix with 29 points, while Tommy Patterson had 25 for Ouachita. Other AIC results included State College of Arkansas 79 Arkansas College 77 and Southen State 60 Harding 73. IOC released a preliminary report from its eligibility commission amid debates over professional skiers.
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Cowboys scout says 1971 college crop is leanest yet
Gil Brandt, Cowboys VP and talent evaluator, calls the 1971 graduating college class the leanest in his tenure. He cites fewer blue chip prospects like Walt Patulski or Bobby Moore, notes improved scouting elsewhere, and points to GPA rules, Vietnam-era drafts, reduced scholarships, and waning college football interest as factors.
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Littler leads San Diego Open after opening round
Gene Littler fired a six under par 66 at Torrey Pines to grab a two stroke lead in the Andy Williams San Diego Open. He revived an old bullseye putter and ran off five consecutive birdies after a rough start. Paul Harney, Jim Colbert, and Takashi Murakami tied at 68, with several others at 69. Arkansas high school scores also listed.
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Charles Coody
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Irish Frank McGuire Homecoming Wins at Madison Square Garden
South Carolina 11-3 over Fordham 100-77 at Madison Square Garden. Tom Riker 42 points on 19 of 21 FG as McGuire’s leprechaun theme shines. Danny Taylor 15 rebounds, Riker, Joyce among NY-area recruits. USC 11-3, Fordham 11-5. other top games noted, USC’s Westphal sidelined.
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Associated Press
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Bob Carver
Jimmy Powell
Billy Grimes
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Paul Westphal
Ron Riley
Larry Finch
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Lionel Billingy
Dukes
Gibron Heads Bears With 300-Pound Coach Title
Chicago Bears owner George Halas promoted Abe Gibron from assistant to head coach on Thursday marking the team’s first 300-pound scale figure in a head coaching role. Gibron, long a beloved figure in Halas’s staff, steps up after serving since 1965.
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Associated Press
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Chicago Bears
Abe Gibron
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Gibron Named Bears New Head Coach After Dooley Fired
The Chicago Bears replace Jim Dooley with Gibron as head coach after a 6-8 season and five straight defeats. Gibron, 46, is a former Bears offensive captain and veteran of the Browns Eagles and Redskins staff, described as aggressive with a keen football mind. He signed a multiyear deal and learned of the job at a news conference after Halas dismissed Dooley and most assistants.
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Tarkenton Traded From Giants Back To Vikings
Fran Tarkenton is traded from the New York Giants back to Minnesota in a deal that brings Bob Grim Norm Snead Vince Clements and two first round picks to the Vikings The Giants receive the veteran quarterback in exchange and Grim expresses mixed feelings about leaving a contending team Grim later voices concern about giving up too much for Tarkenton and questions linger about the Giants’ future prospects.
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Associated Press
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Bob Lee
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Georgia
Hope Teams Win to Reach Nashville Invitational Finals
Hope Junior teams defeated Prescott 45 24 in the opener as Pogo Griffin led with 23 points and Gail East 17 while Susan Henley added five. Janie York, Melissa Reese, and Bonnie Roy shut Prescott down. In the nightcap the Bobbittens beat Foreman 52 47 as Hope’s defense clamped down after a slim first quarter.
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Warriors Rally To Down Bulls 108 107 In Close Thriller
Golden State overcame a 43 point deficit after Jeff Mullins missed the game due to a family death. Thurmond 31 points 20 rebounds and Russell 29 paced a 13 of 14 surge. Barnett sealed it with 55 seconds left as Chicago lost a five game win streak in Portland bound Mullins rejoined after the absence.
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Associated Press
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Tulsa Drops Arkansas State in Nonconference Win
Tulsa, led by 2 points from senior Steve Bracy, beat Arkansas State 66-60 behind a full court press that pressured ASU into six first-half turnovers and seven more after the break. Tulsa pulled away to a 37-29 halftime edge while Arkansas State struggled with ball handling and injuries to Steve Brooks.
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Hope Ladycats edge Highland Rebels in tournament thriller
In the Joe T Robinson Tournament second round Hope Ladycats upset Highland Rebels 62 to 59. Janet McCain scores 31, Dee Singleton 27, Gigi Gladney 4 as Hope advances toward a quarterfinal against Norphlet, while guards Honeycutt Hobson Rowe Hamilton Reyenga anchor defense. Also tonight the Bobcats and Bobkittens head to Camden for a 6:30 p.m. conference game.
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Cale Red Devils Host Area 13 District Junior Boys Tourney
The Cale Red Devils host the Area 13 Class B Junior Boys District Tournament with Oak Grove top seed at 12 2 Waldo second Okolona third Village fourth. Play begins Monday February 7 at 4 00 p m with 5 00 p m starts Tue Wed Thu. Semis Thursday at 7 00 p m Finals Saturday at 7 30 p m. Admission 25c students 50c adults Mon Tue Wed. 50c students 1 00 adults Thu Fri Sat.
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