Arkansas hosts Rice in high-stakes showdown at War Memorial
Eighth ranked Arkansas aims for 29th win in 30 games as Rice, led by QB Robby Shelton, visits Little Rock for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff. Rice, 1-5 after a tough schedule, seeks an upset against Frank Broyles’ top defense and a revamped offense led by Jon Brittenum.
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Razorback Player Still Unconscious
HOUSTON AP Claude Smithey of the University of Arkansas remained unconscious and in critical condition after emergency brain surgery last Sunday. His wife Charlene said he was improving, noting he moved his arms and brows. Smithey collapsed in the dressing room after the Texas A&M game. doctors removed a cranial blood clot. He had missed last season due to a clot and played limited minutes in the game.
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Bobcats Visit Warren in Crucial 1960s District Clash
Hope Bobcats end a mid season slump with a 20? victory over Camden and chase a pivotal 4-4 conference finish at Warren in a 7:30 kickoff. Warren aims for second place as both teams bear tough schedules and a history of heated meetings in the 4AA district race.
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Knicks Beat Warriors in Cage Play
Knicks defeat the San Francisco Warriors 123 to 108 at Madison Square Garden. Dick Van Arsdale held Rick Barry to two points excluding a concession, while scoring 25 himself. Wilt Chamberlain had 14 points, 24 rebounds, and several blocks as Philadelphia won 120 to 108 in Pittsburgh. Boston beat Chicago 137 to 108.
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Fights and Football Rail Against Weekend Cards
The report covers boxing results with Leroy Roberts defeating Ted Whitfield in Portland and Jack Rodgers stopping Larry Magee in Uniontown. It also previews college football with Georgia Tech hosting Virginia and No 7 Florida facing Georgia as unbeaten SEC leaders. Pro football notes note Detroit's slump and Los Angeles at San Francisco. A local skeet shoot and a Sunday turkey and merchandise prize event are described with prize values.
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Coach Not Secure About Leaving Town
Sid Gillman worries about leaving San Diego for a crucial AFL Western Division clash with Kansas City after a home win over Denver. The game pits top passers John Hadl and Len Dawson. NFL notes cover Dallas at Philadelphia, Green Bay hosting Minnesota, Boston vs Denver, Miami at Buffalo, Houston at Oakland, and others including St. Louis, New York Giants, Cleveland at Pittsburgh, and Baltimore at Washington.
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Howell Helps Rangers Slug Past Bruins 7 1 in Historic Win
Harry Howell, longtime Ranger defenseman, scored twice as New York beat Boston 7 1 on Thursday. The win marked only the second victory of the season for the Rangers while Detroit and Toronto tied 2 2 in the other NHL game, with Murray Hall scoring late for Toronto.
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Hapless Pitt Headed for Notre Dame
Murray Chass notes Pitt and Iona face Notre Dame and Iowa in snowbound football scenarios. Pitt plans to clear Spartan Stadium with 500 shovels as they prepare for No. 1 Notre Dame, while Iowa and Michigan State contend in frigid conditions.
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SMU Against Aggies in key Texas clash
SMU aims for its first winning season in seven years as it hosts Texas A&M in a pivotal Southwest Conference showdown. Arkansas meets Rice as Southern Methodist edges toward a championship path while Texas A&M must win to stay in title contention. Boston notes feature Bill Russell recounting a fiery team talk and the locked dressing room door incident.
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