Broyles Greets 110 Hogs On Spring Practice Start
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles opened spring practice with about 120 candidates at Fayetteville. He said the first day went as expected, focusing on agility and sprints. QB Joe Ferguson noted some stiffness but felt progress. Archie Bennett missed practice after a recent shooting and Jim Fryer works to return knee strength. A scrimmage is planned for Saturday.
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St Johns without Mel Davis in NIT semifinal
St Johns faces Niagara in the National Invitation Tournament semifinal at Madison Square Garden without 6-foot-7 center Mel Davis who is in a hospital room. Coach Frank Malroff warned it would be like hell on earth for his shorthanded Redmen against the Purple Eagles in the night’s opener.
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Rule Changes Studied By NFL Executive Dick Gordon
NFL meetings open amid debate over offense versus defense as rule changes are considered. Dick Gordon, ex Apollo 12 pilot and Saints executive VP, cautions about overreacting to scoring trends while Pete Rozelle flags defense as a trouble spot. Maryland players Elmore and McMillen shine on defense as Lefty Driesell names defense as the key. Jacksonville coach Wasdin comments on rebounding and quickness. In college tourney action, St. John's center Davis suffers a torn tendon knee injury, forcing Greg Cluess to step up with 27 points and 21 rebounds in a 94-78 win over Oral Roberts.
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Travis Grant Named NAIA Player of the Year
Kentucky State star Travis Grant nicknamed The Machine won AP college division Player of the Year. He led the Thornbreds to a third straight NAIA title in Kansas City and was tourney MVP for the second year, finishing with a 4 000 career-point milestone.
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Mileti Adds Indians to Ohio Sports Empire
AP reports Nick Mileti gains control of the Cleveland Indians as American League owners approve a sale to a nine man group led by Mileti. He already runs the Cleveland Carriers of the NBA and the Cleveland Barons of the AHL. Purchase price is about $10 million.
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Murphy Long Overdue In New Orleans Open Showdown
Murphy predicts a breakthrough as he enters the Greater New Orleans Open at Lakewood Country Club seeking the $25,000 first prize in a 72 hole event. With Nicklaus Player Beard among the favorites, Murphy emphasizes putting and notes his strong recent form despite no wins yet this year.
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Hempens Song Heads Oaklawn Feature In Six Furlongs
Dan Lasater trained Hempens Song leads a nine horse field in the 17,500 feature at Oaklawn Park carrying 113 pounds in a six furlong allowance. Idle Lady 117 and Yuki-San 116 pursue the speedy filly, with Cornish Sister topweight at 121. Other runners include Pretty Note 117 Pick A Nurse 114 Nasomas Baby 117 Goddard Kate 112 and Hasty Reason 107. Hempens Song seeks another Oaklawn win after two seconds in prior starts.
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Orioles Lose No Time Booming in Exhibition Win
The Baltimore Orioles finally got their bats booming with a 10-5 exhibition win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Boog Powell slugged two homers, Don Buford added another, and Nelson Briles yielded nine runs in five innings after earlier World Series blame. Other scores featured Dodgers over Reds, Phillies over Cards, Tigers over Mets B team, and more. Arkansas lost a baseball doubleheader to Missouri in Columbia, with a four-run third inning boosting Missouri in the first game as Arkansas pitcher Ted Wales took the loss.
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Pupil Challenges the Teacher By John Stevenson UCLA, Louisville Face Off
Los Angeles AP reporting notes UCLA Bruins, 28-0, meet Louisville 26-3 in a NCAA semifinal. North Carolina and Florida State also play, winner reaching the final. Coaches say no major changes planned as Wooden stresses present effort over past titles.
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Bobcats Open Baseball Season With Ouachita
Hope High School 1972 Bobcats open season at 3 30 p m hosting Ouachita Warriors. Coach Ken Allen warns for a tougher schedule with return of all but one starter after a 9 2 record last year. Ouachita first-year program faces local rivals including Little Rock Catholic and Camden.
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Showdown Between Owners and Players in MLB Talks
In St. Petersburg AP reports a looming baseball season dispute as owners refuse any extra money in pension talks after players vote near unanimously for strike action. Gussie Busch declares no new funds while John Gaherin and Marvin Miller plan renewed talks in Arizona Friday over the expiring pension pact. The clash centers on pension increases sought by players to match past cost of living rises.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar periods listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan fishing and hunting trips. The schedule highlights prime times each day to maximize sport, encouraging time spent in favorable locations for better results.
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