Hope takes Division I title at Red Devil Relays
Hope Bobcats dominated running events at the Red Devil Relays in Lewisville Ark claiming all three relays to reach 63 points. Lewisville led after field events but Hope surged ahead to beat them 63 to 41 with Nash Ville and Stamps tied for third at 36. Mineral Springs edged Reardon in Division II 65-61 for the title Saratoga third with 44. Individual highlights include Jimmy Williams discus 1461, Larry Coffee shot put 45 feet, Leonard Brown 5 10 high jump second, and the 440 880 and mile relays winning in 45.0 1:34.1 3:34.0. Larry Grace won the mile and 880, Bruce Huddleston fourth in the 880. Hope will compete next at Magnolia.
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Redskins Exclusive Lease Challenge Reopens in Court
AP reports the NFL faces a fresh court bid from banker Norman Hecht seeking $10 million in damages over Washington Redskins exclusive lease at RFK Stadium. Hecht argues eliminations of exclusivity would force stadiums funded with public money to drop such clauses, with trial in U.S. District Court likely five weeks and possible Supreme Court appeals. Hecht claims backing for a new NFL team in Washington, cites a Feb 15 1974 application and notes high ticket prices under the Redskins.
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Quarry and Norton Clash For Shot At Ali Title
Jerry Quarry and Ken Norton, both 29 and Californians, meet at Madison Square Garden in a key heavyweight bout seen as a possible title eliminator. Norton is 32-3-0 with 25 knockouts. Quarry 33-7-0 with a ten year pro career. Both seek to rebound from past title near-misses.
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Solunar Tables Guide Anglers and Hunters by Knight
Solunar tables printed from Richard Alden Knight’s book list daily periods for prime fishing or hunting. Plan outings to align with peak activity times and seek better sport in favorable covers or waters.
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Hope High School Edges in Opening Texarkana Tilt
The Hope High School baseball team fell 4-2 to the Nashville Scrappers after a 2-1 first inning lead. Ron Townsend pitched well. Wyatt McGaugh took the loss with three runs allowed in the fifth. Jim Rhodes doubled in a 2-for-3 effort. Edwin Connaly and Clay O'Steen added doubles. Hope’s next game is Thursday versus Linden Kildare at 4:30 in the Texarkana Tournament.
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Longest shot ever Ali Wepner bout tonight
Ali headlines a bizarre benefit in Cleveland amid wild odds. Chick Wenner, a 6 foot 5 booze salesman, rising from Bayonne saloons, challenges Muhammad Ali with odds from 10-1 to 100-1. Wenner predicts a 13th round upset as Las Vegas declines to set a price.
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Ali Wepner Fight Weekend In Dual City Exhibition
Muhammad Ali defends the crown in a 15 round bout against Chuck Wepner in a Madison Square Garden card billed as part of a $2.3 million double header with a separate 19 round Quarry Norton fight and a big Coliseum main event. Promoters Don King Video Techniques and Carl Tombardo push a high stakes event plan and ticket sales hit 12,000 in advance.
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Ziegler wins Greater Jacksonville Open in bid for payback
Larry Ziegler earned $30,000 for a two stroke victory at the Deerwood Country Club as he posted 12 under par 276. Arnold Palmer led early in the final round but faltered with bogeys and a late error list. Morley and McLendon tied for second at 278 while Graham and North shared fourth at 279-280 respectively.
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Petty Wins Atlanta 500 In A Tight Finish
Richard Petty earned his 167th career victory at the Atlanta 500 in Hampton Georgia after a late caution altered the finish. Petty held off Buddy Baker by six tenths of a second as Baker surged on the final lap behind Petty with David Pearson fading from the lead.
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Csonka says World Football League deal unchanged
Miami Dolphins running back Larry Csonka says his 1.4 million contract to play in the World Football League hasn’t altered him. He notes the WFL’s financial troubles and expresses confidence in Bassett’s leadership while detailing life beyond football and a chance encounter with a curious teen observing him at a pier.
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Princeton Wins NIT Title by Smart Tigers
Princeton clinched the 38th National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden with an 80-69 victory over Providence. Coach Pete Carril lauded his disciplined squad as they negated presses and defenses to become the first Ivy League team to win the NIT. Nan Ramati fueled the late surge with 23 points off the bench, while Mickey Steuerer added 26 to seal the win. Providence’s Garo Bello led scoring for the Friars with 22 points.
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