Maxson Faces Arkansas After A&M Setback for SMU
SMU star Alvin Maxson, praised as explosive like Arkansas’s Dickey Morton, faces the Razorbacks in Dallas after miscues against Texas A&M. Coach Hayden Fry defends Maxson’s style, notes fumbles and a dropped pass, and signals uncertain lineups as SMU eyes a potential SWC title bid with Arkansas, Baylor, and TCU ahead. The Mustangs shifted from Wishbone to I formation to better use Maxson in the backfield.
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Harry King
Associated Press
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Class AA playoff schedule outlines round one matchups
Van Buren faces Rogers and Batesville meets Stuttgart in Friday night openers, with Rogers 8 4 for the season and Van Buren 6 4 while Batesville and Stuttgart stand 1 1 and 9 1. Other AA first round games include Morrilton vs Hot Springs Lakeside and McGehee vs Magnolia. semifinals set for Nov 19 or 20 and finals for Nov 26 or 27.
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Little Rock Robinson
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Clarendon
Rison
Harding Academy
Danville
Gentry
Magnet
U S Team Favored in World Cup
U S team hailed as favorite for the World Cup as Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino prep. Gary Player predicts high scores on the water logged PGA National course in Palm Beach Gardens Florida. Player pairs with Harold Henning for opening rounds among 46 nations.
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Associated Press
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PGA
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Australia
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Fiji Islands
Hawaii
Dallas
Atlanta
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Florida
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Suns fall to Bucks in late thriller at home
Kareem Abdul Jabbar starred with 44 points as Milwaukee edged Phoenix 118-113 after trailing 97-90 early in the fourth. Lucius Allen and Bob Dandridge key steals late, while Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 28. Golden State beat Houston 115-99. Lakers, Bulls, and Warriors pursuit noted.
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Bob Dandridge
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Jabbar
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Warriors
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Lakers
Jim McMillian
Bulls
Bob Love
Rice's Gadd Is Player of Week
Rice junior quarterback Bruce Gadd was named the Associated Press Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Week after coming off the bench to throw two TD passes in a 24 24 tie with 18th ranked Arkansas. Gadd completed 12 of 15 passes and earned the starting job back from Phillip Wood.
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Associated Press
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Associated Press Southwest Conference
Phillip Wood
LSU
Tobin Rote
Banquet for Pee Wee Blues Football Team Held
The Blues Pee Wee Football team sponsored by First National Bank held a post season banquet in the Douglas Building after a 0 season, winning first place with 153 points to 33. Joe Eason presented trophies as Coy Elledge and Robert Vandivere spoke. Team photo lists players and absent Rocky Hartmay.
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First National
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Robert Vaudivere
M Plan working for Condors in ABA triumph over Pacers
The Pittsburgh Condors under coach Mark Einstein defeated the Indiana Pacers 133 123 as Thompson led with 33 points and Brisker added 41 points in a late season ABA showcase. Brisker added 14 points after the matchup switch, Johnson scored 16, while Indiana’s Rick Mount had 27 and George McGinnis 26 with 25 rebounds. Other ABA scores included Dallas over New York 90 86 Kentucky over Denver 106 96 and Utah over Memphis 93 90.
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Titans of SE clash in pivotal Auburn Georgia showdown
In Athens, Georgia hosts Auburn in a key SEC collision that could decide the conference title and bowl berths. Pat Sullivan and Auburn seek upset over a rugged Georgia defense while both teams push toward postseason play despite looming national championship implications.
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Associated Press
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Hope Ladycats and Kittycats open cage season strong
Hope Ladycats defeated Spring Hill 77 to 48 while the Kittycats beat Spring Hill 42 to 31. Key scorers included Janet McCain 30 points and Dee Singleton 19 for the Ladycats, with Gail East and Pogo Griffin contributing for the Kittycats as both squads took early leads and built comfortable margins. The teams set November 22 for a return meeting with Ashdown.
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Stanford Linebacker Siemon Named AP Lineman of the Week
Stanford star Jeff Siemon recorded 17 tackles in the win over UCLA to clinch the Pac-8 title and Rose Bowl berth. Coach John Ralston praised his consistent play, noting Siemon’s key third down stops and career memories from Arkansas and the Roses Bowl victory over Ohio State.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Jeff Siemon
Stanford
UCLA
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Siemon
Bakersfield
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Arkansas
Ohio State
College grid notes and upsets across major matchups
Washington hosts Northwestern as Ohio State searches for an offensive spark while Cornell beats Dartmouth to clinch the Ivy title, and Dartmouth risks a tie with a late upset. Florida State aims to break its winless streak against Georgia Tech, and USC’s Cunningham is hurt as Sonny Sixkiller stays healthy.
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