Nicklaus Tops Money List After Coral Eastern Open Win
Jack Nicklaus, earning $1,477,200.86 in just over a decade as a pro, won the Coral Eastern Open with a 12-under 276. Arnold Palmer finished tied for second at 278, while Lee Trevino and Bob Rosburg followed with 279 and $13,875. Sam Snead placed fourth at 279 as the veteran reflected on a storied career.
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Central Bears Triumph In State Tourney Opener
Little Rock Central overcame a slow start to beat Jonesboro 79-63 in the Class AAA-AAAA state tournament first round. Allen scored 28 for Central, Don Hansen led Jonesboro with 17, as North Little Rock, Forrest City, and Fort Smith Northside also posted wins.
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Cougars File Antitrust Suit Against NBA over Player Piracy
The Carolina Cougars of the ABA filed in Atlanta federal court an antitrust suit against several individuals and the NBA alleging the league conspired to pirate Jim McDaniels and other players to create a monopoly in major league basketball.
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Solunar Tables Highlight Daily Hunting and Fishing Periods
Solunar Tables from Richard Alden Knight guide daily activity windows for fishing and hunting. Plan each day to fish in strong periods or hunt in productive cover to maximize sport potential.
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Stuttgart Rolls To Victory In AA Basketball Tourney
Stuttgart built a 33-16 halftime lead and coasted past Morrilton as Dennis Seidenschwarz scored 22. Morriston’s Billy Murray led scoring with 18 for the Devil Dogs. In other AA games Van Buren topped Trumann 61-54 and Camden Fairview beat Harrison 41-28 as Fairview’s defense allowed only four points in the final quarter.
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UCLA Still Tops in College Poll
UCLA leads the AP college basketball poll for the week, with a 25-0 record and 32 first place votes. Penn rises to second, North Carolina third, Louisville fourth, and Long Beach State fifth. notable shifts include Marquette dropping after losing star Jim Chones.
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OSU Arkansas Extend Football Deal Through 1979
Oklahoma State and Arkansas have extended their football contract through 1979 and moved the 1975 game to Lewis Stadium in Stillwater. The teams will meet in Little Rock on Sept. 17, 1977, with sites for 1978 and 1979 games to be announced later.
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Bucks Beat Celtics In Overtime Thriller
Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 45 with six in OT as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Boston Celtics 132 127 in a wild game. John Havlicek led Boston with 34, forcing overtime with a late steal. The Bucks used free throws late to seal the win as Jones and Robertson added points in the final seconds.
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Disturbance at NAIA Playoff in Arkadelphia
After Southern State defeated AM&N 92 82 in the NAIA District 17 playoff game at Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia police said 15 people were injured. The fight started between two Black students near an exit and escalated with chairs and bottles thrown onto the court. One spectator, Wilson Hansard of Arkadelphia, required 25 stitches. About 60 state troopers were sent in as windows and windshields were damaged and vandalism reported on campus.
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Emmet Bowling Results at State Tournament
The Emmet Women's Bowling League competed at the State Bowling Tournament in El Dorado from late January to early February. Several bowlers placed in the winners circle including first in the Doubles With Handicap event by Judy Wall and Betty Jo Cornelius with 1253. Other top doubles teams were Lynette Dillard with Shirley Anderson 1136, Mary Reilly with Dolores McBride 1128, and Bobby Goutsche with Vinie Holt 1111. In singles, Judy Wall led with 596, followed by Vinie Holt 593, Pauline Porter 574, Betty Jo Cornelius 573, Ruth Trent 573, Dee McMurrough 566, and Opal Hervey 564.
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Showdown Time in College as Rupp Eyes Final Home Game
Adolph Rupp declared showdown time as his Kentucky Wildcats crushed Auburn 102-67 in what may be his last home game. Kentucky, 70, faces Tennessee for a SEC NCAA berth while Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 87-74. No official announcement yet from Rupp or university leadership.
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Sensitive Music Favored In Oaklawn Feature At Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas the 8 000 dollar allowance feature at Oaklawn Park centers on Sensitive Music carrying 113 pounds over 1 mile 70 yards. Fleet Grounded Lying Ed Forsty Brown Fire Fire Wa Wa Gale King Hoss Excello also race contenders. Flying Drifter upset seven Derby hopefuls in Monday’s feature finishing six furlongs in 1 114 5 and last 1 mile 70 yards in 1 411 5. Jockey John Lively won two rides Plucky Risk in the sixth. Crowd 11 269 wagered 1 007 303. Kentucky led by Tom Parker Stan Key and Jim Andrews shone in a separate game.
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Clemente Eyes 3,000 Hits as Spring Quietly Goes On
Roberto Clemente, 37, said he plans one or two more seasons, chasing 3,000 hits while maintaining his steady play. He noted 118 hits would reach the milestone, with 11 others having achieved it. he spoke after a Pirates spring workout in Bradenton, Florida. Also in camp, Jim Fregosi of the Mets is out for at least a month with a broken right thumb, and Joe Torre firming up unsigned status for the Cardinals as renewal clause talks loom.
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