Houston Champions Invitational Becomes Closed Event
Thunderstorms closed the Houston Champions Invitational practice area and, for the first time in years, the players locker room was closed to the working press. Officials including Ed Griffiths denied directing the measure, while others admitted no knowledge. The invitational field of 102 begins with a $25,000 prize, featuring players such as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, and Jack Nicklaus, with several withdrawals due to injuries and nonentries from others.
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Montreal 5 Chicago 2 in playoff tilt ties series
Montreal defeats Chicago 5 to 2 to even the best of seven at 2 2. The AP reports Toronto hosts news on the next game with Montreal at Chicago and Chicago at Montreal scheduled for successive days.
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Dallas Star Recruit May Quit Game
Gil Brandt said on Tuesday he is surprised Duane Thomas, the NFL rookie of the year and Cowboys running back, wants to retire. Thomas, in Los Angeles, expressed dissatisfaction with his three year contract and rookie bonus payment, citing money and the team’s attitude toward players. Dallas field coach Danny Reeves remained hopeful the Cowboys will treat him fairly and keep him with the club next year.
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NAIA Tourney of L A Next Tuesday
The District 17 NAIA baseball playoff selection in Little Rock picks Ouachita State College of Arkansas and a Harding or Henderson State College slot for the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference. John Brown University also selected with a 20 11 record. First game 11 a m Juachita vs SCA.
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Louis and Schmeling Meet Again in Las Vegas
Former heavyweight rivals Joe Louis and Max Schmeling enjoyed drinks and a friendly arm wrestle in Las Vegas after meeting Tuesday night. Schmeling, 57, recalled their 1936 and 1938 battles, while Louis praised his friend and prepared for a Caesars Palace testimonial Friday where Louis works as a house greeter.
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Arkansas State Reds Win 27-7 spring game report
Sophomore quarterback Jack Ross threw two touchdown passes and scored a seven yard run to pace the Red unit to a 27-7 victory over the White in Arkansas State University's spring game in Jonesboro. Ross completed 12 of 28 passes for 204 yards with Blalack catching five passes for 147 yards.
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Bigotti Gets Award for Mechanics
In Indianapolis George Bignotti chief mechanic for 1970 USAC champion Al Unser will receive the D-A mechanical achievement award next Wednesday. Winners prize is a plaque with 3000 dollars. Tom Binford, head of D-A racing oil and former USAC president, started the honor 12 years ago for outstanding Indianapolis car preparation.
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Travs Split Pair With Amarillo Giants in Doubleheader
Arkansas Travelers split a baseball doubleheader with the Amarillo Giants. They lost the first game 3 2 and won the nightcap 4 3. In the second game Amarillo catcher Jerald Brown’s slide sparked a brawl that sent Tommy Heintzelman from the field. Jorge Roque tied the game with a fifth inning homer and drove in the winning run with a seventh inning sacrifice fly.
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Hope Star delivers local news with historic Arkansas rates
The Hope Star from Hope Arkansas lists historical data including football yardage and passing stats, editorial staff, and detailed 1929 subscription rates. It notes daily publication details, circulation management, AP and regional press affiliations, and advertising offices across multiple states.
Hogs Wind Up Spring Practice
Arkansas Razorbacks held a brief spring scrimmage in Fayetteville. Quarterback Joe Ferguson threw 29 and 49 yard TD passes to Mike Reppond. First and second units played 15 plays each as Jon Richardson 33 rushing yards boosted the top unit. Coach Frank Broyles called the drill one of the season’s better workouts. In Orange, Conn, James E. Coogan, manager of the 1956 Olympic basketball team that won gold in Melbourne, died at 78.
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Utah Stars Seek Defense and rebounding edge in pivotal game
Utah Stars coach Bill Sharman tightens focus on defense and rebounding for the ABA championship clash with Kentucky. Skipper cites Beaty foul trouble and Robbins illness as factors in prior losses. lineup notes show Beaty healthy, Robbins improving, while Kentucky sticks with its starting five. All 13,208 tickets sold for tonight with a closed circuit broadcast planned for 2,400 seats. sixth game set for Saturday in Louisville.
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Preakness Field Shrinks to Nine With Withdrawals
Baltimore AP The field for Saturdays 150000 Preakness may be nine after Leematt and Unconscious were withdrawn from consideration. Impetuosity pending a decision. Unconscious injured rear ankle to miss Preakness and aim for Belmont. Jim French and Bold Reason arrive from Belmont. Spouting Horn to be vanned from Bowie.
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