U A releases 26 game Arkansas basketball schedule
University of Arkansas outlines a 26 game season led by coach Eddie Sutton. Nine of the first 11 games are in state with three Little Rock dates including December 6 against Tulane as part of a double header with a nationally televised Arkansas football game. The schedule lists nonconference games against Indiana State and SMU and a SWC slate ending with the conference tournament.
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SSC Pitchers to Korea Lead Muleriders to All Star Trip
Gary Wilson and Reggie Hester of Southern State College Muleriders were named to the NAIA USA All Star Team bound for South Korea and Taiwan July 23 to August 8. Collectively 17-4, they head a staff that won the AIC title and posted a 1.16 ERA. Wilson is 7-2 with a .80 ERA, Hester 10-2 with a 1.13 ERA. The squad gathers July 20 at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, prepares there, and plays eight games abroad before returning August 8.
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NFL to choose playoff site by team record
The NFL adopts a playoff format rewarding regular season performance with home edge for the top records. Oakland would host Buffalo and Miami would host Pittsburgh in the opening round under the new plan, affecting past standings and potential outcomes. The coin flip was dropped earlier, but tradition won out. Seattle and Tampa win Pro Bowl hosting rights for 1977 and 1978 respectively, with Seattle hosting in 1977 and Tampa in 1978.
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Stewart Emerges at Wimbledon After Career Change
Wimbledon England AP reports Sherwood Stewart, a former computer salesman, has left the business world to pursue professional tennis, describing the shift as entering a bust and hump filled sport.
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Texas League Baseball Roundup and Wimbledon Sparks
Texas League games produced several two run homers in a doubleheader rainout affected night. Alexandria beat Lafayette 3-1 with Marc Rhea’s 10th inning homer. Drillers won 3-1 aided by Jack Clark’s two run shot and five Aces errors. Midland beat San Antonio 3-2 on Wayne Tyrone’s 42nd homer. Jackson Mets shaded Arkansas 1-0. Wimbledon saw Stewart upset Nastase in five sets 8-6 6-8 6-2 1-6 6-3 with cramps and fitness notes on Stewart’s career and seeds.
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Solunar Tables Guide to Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar periods from Richard Alden Knight guide daily activity. Plan outings to fish in wood territory or hunt in good cover during peak times to maximize sport and success.
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Bomoh to Clear Sky For Ali Bugner Fight in Malaysia
In Kuala Lumpur officials bring in a transparent roof over the Merdeka Stadium ring and seats for the Muhammad Ali Joe Bugner heavyweight bout to prevent rain. A Bomoh, Malaysia's traditional witch doctor, is assigned to ensure clear skies.
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Indians Sweep Red Sox as Robinson Praises Team Play
Frank Robinson's Cleveland Indians completed a three game sweep of the Red Sox at Fenway Park by an 85 victory. Boog Powell lacked a hit in a standout team effort with Duffy Ashby and Kuiper driving in runs. The win streak reaches four as Boston drops fifth in six.
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Reds inch closer by blanking Braves in double play barrage
Reds extend NL West lead to four games after a 2-0 win over the Braves following a 3-0 blanking. Houston's Astros also won, boosting Cincinnati past Los Angeles, while Phillies edged Pirates in 13 innings. Mets beat Cardinals as Expos slugged 12-6 over Cubs and Padres defeated Giants 6-2.
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Foolish Pleasure race set as Ruffian rematch at Belmont
John L. Greer confident Foolish Pleasure can beat Ruffian in the July 8 match race at Belmont Park over 10 furlongs. Greer, 77, will ride Braulio Baeza after Jacinto Vasquez opts for Ruffian. Foolish Pleasure has 11 wins in 14 starts, while Ruffian is undefeated in 10 starts.
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Mets Rally Past Cardinals 2-1 Behind Seaver gem
Tom Seaver pitched eight two hit innings while Felix Millan gamely played through a bloody ankle and bruised forearm. Rusty Staub drove in two with a seventh inning triple as Ed Kranepool's ninth inning defense sealed the win for New York over St. Louis. Staub contemplates beating RBI mark with 46 in 59 games as Kranepool credits Gil Hodges for the fielding tip.
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Standings and results from a late season baseball card
Standings show Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Chicago St Louis and Montreal with varied win totals. Wednesday results include Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh 7 to 6 in 13 innings and Montreal defeating Chicago 12 to 6. Thursday highlights feature Chicago at Pittsburgh and Atlanta at Houston among others.
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Baseball scores and schedules in the American League East
Recap of games with results across AL teams including Cleveland Boston New York Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Texas Kansas City California Oakland Minnesota and Minnesota Texas. Scheduled matchups list Eckersley Calhorn Wood Tiant Figueroa Cuellar Leonard and Dobson.
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