NAIA playoff showdowns in Arkadelphia Arkansas
District NAIA playoffs begin in Arkadelphia with Southern State and Ouachita Baptist at 6 30 and Henderson versus Central Arkansas at 4 30 The winners meet Tuesday night for a chance to reach the Kansas City national tournament March 10 15 The Muleriders and Tigers both 20 6 or 20 8 overall lead AIC races Henderson favored over Central Arkansas Ouachita and Southern State split their conference games The Reddies 25 5 16 4 in AIC lead the field UCA earned its playoff berth by edging Hendrix 62 62 0 late Carr Rating Service rankings kept UCA in playoff mix
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Murphy wins Jackie Gleason Golf Classic in Lauderdale
Murphy claimed the $52 prize at Inverrary Country Club in Lauderdale Hills, firing a closing 68 to finish 15 under 273. He turned back Nicklaus and Pearce as wind aided a dramatic finish, noting his long road to victory with seven losses in playoffs.
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World Championship Tennis crowns two champions
In tennis, Arthur Ashe defeated Tom Okker 3-6 6-2 6-4 to win the World Championship Tennis Green Group final. Dick Stockton beat Stan Smith 7-5 2-6 7-4 for the Red Group title in San Antonio. Golf saw Bob Murphy edge Eddie Pearce by one stroke in Lauderdale. Howard Twitty won the Thai Open by two over Tom Purtzer. Jody Scheckter led South Africa’s Grand Prix field to victory in Johannesburg. Nelson Burton Jr. topped Ed Ressler 208-194 to win a $100,000 PBA event in Windsor Locks.
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Frazier Tko Ellis In Nine Rounds In Melbourne Showdown
Joe Frazier defeated Jimmy Ellis in nine rounds at St Kilda Junction oval in Melbourne. The $325,000 bout ended 34 seconds into the ninth after Frazier opened a cut over Ellis and dominated from the third round. Frazier's record rose to 32-4 with 27 knockouts.
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US to face Russia in Richmond indoor meet tonight
The United States and USSR prepare for the indoor track meet in Richmond Virginia with the US boasting a strong team led by Charles Foster Larry Shipp Dwight Stones Al Feuerbach Terry Albritton and Steve Williams not competing Valeriy Borzov’s absence opens a spot for Houston McTear 18 from Florida Mike McFarland tops the 60 yard dash entries and Ed Parker voices cautious optimism about the Americans chances against a younger Russian squad.
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College basketball post season opens with NCAA finals looming
This week begins college basketball second season with 32 team NCAA field expanding. Top Indiana clinches Big Ten title while Maryland must navigate ACC tournament in Greensboro. ACC rivals include Syracuse, Connecticut, St Johns, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and more as race for NCAA berths heats up.
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College basketball scores and rankings update
Report lists numerous NCAA men’s scores from Saturday across conferences with top teams Indiana Maryland Louisville Kentucky UCLA and North Carolina State in action. Notable outcomes include Kentucky over Vanderbilt 109-84 Duke over North Carolina 74-70 and Maryland 104 Tennessee State 87.
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Hardballers set for spring training and yard work
The Indians under Frank Robinson begin full squad workouts in Tucson with a focus on speed and base stealing, aiming for 100 to 150 steals and a 75 percent success rate. Injuries loom for Yaz, Hunter, and Torre while Mario Guerrero sits out over salary dispute and Baltimore stays in Baltimore through 1975. Humphreys shatters Arkansas indoor shot put record in Memphis State win.
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Fayetteville Wins AAA State Title Over Conway
Trey Trumbo scored 26 points as Fayetteville surged in the third quarter to beat Conway 48-46 and claim the Class AAA state basketball championship. John Forte led Conway with 20 points, Pilgrim added 10, and Trumbo earned MVP honors with eight straight baskets in the third period. Fayetteville's victory ends Conway’s two-title streak and features a late FT sequence sealing the win.
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