Playoff Preview: Arkadelphia Faces Rogers in AA Semis
Arkadelphia, No 1 AA, and Rogers, No 2 AA, clash Friday night in Arkadelphia with ARM contenders in the state semifinals. Arkadelphia beat McGehee 34 7 for the Region HAA title. Rogers won nine straight after a season opener loss to Springdale. The winner advances to the Class AA final against the Pine Bluff Dollarway Stuttgart winner.
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Frazier retains title as he overwhelms Foster
DETROIT report: Joe Frazier, 209 pounds from Philadelphia, KO’s Bob Foster, 184 pounds from Washington, to retain the world heavyweight championship. Foreman knocks out Kirkman in New York. Coiley outpoints Marsh in Boston. Naito and Hoshino draw in Tokyo, keeping Naito’s Japanese middleweight title. Matthews outpoints Qualls in Canton. Jaynes outpoints Ramos in Portland. Cobblah outpoints Rodriguez in Las Vegas.
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Injuries Hit Knicks as Russell and Reed Sit
The Knicks struggle with Cazzie Russell and Willis Reed sidelined by injuries as Billy Cunningham powers the 76ers to a 113-106 win. Russell fractures his wrist for weeks, Reed out with a bad knee. Philadelphia builds a late lead and holds on.
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Rangers Dominate East as Kings Fall from Top Spot
The Rangers beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 to stay within reach of the Stanley Cup champions, while Boston surged past Montreal in a 84- to grab first place. Punch Imlach returned to Toronto as coach of the Sabres, leading Buffalo to a 7-2 win over the Maple Leafs and drawing big applause from fans. Gerry Meehan and Larry Keenan each had two goals for Buffalo, with Floyd Smith assisting twice.
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Arkansas State Leads AP Top Twenty With 9-0 Record
The AP poll keeps Arkansas State atop a Top Twenty that remains largely unchanged at the front. Montana and North Dakota State follow, with Tampa and Tennessee State moving into the top five as Wofford jumps to sixth and four new teams enter the list. The piece also notes other league moves and select game highlights across pro and college play.
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Solunar Tables Plan for daily fishing and hunting times
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables guide readers to plan activities. The schedule highlights optimal fishing and hunting windows each day to maximize success in productive territory and cover.
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NBA Standings and Results From Midweek Schedule
A collage of NBA standings for the Western and ABA East and West divisions shows Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, and Phoenix leading their groups with mixed records. Wednesday results include Philadelphia over New York, San Francisco over Boston, and Milwaukee over San Diego. Upcoming games feature Phoenix at Detroit and Milwaukee at Los Angeles among others.
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No Tuneup for Clay Insists Joe Frazier
Larry Paladino reports from Detroit on Joe Frazier defeating Bob Foster in Cabo Arena in 49 seconds of the second round. Foster was knocked down twice, unable to rise promptly the second time. Frazier defended his heavyweight title and spoke about the fight after the match.
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Frazier Knocks out Foster in Two Rounds for Title Defense
Joe Frazier delivered a sharp win at Cobo Arena stopping light heavyweight champion Bob Foster in the second round. The crowd of 6,300 marked a muted scene as Frazier eyed a potential Ali bout, with promoter chatter centering on a possible fight next year and notes on legal issues surrounding Cassius Clay. Foster was knocked down twice after a first-round exchange, ending the bout at 49 seconds of the second round.
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McClard Near Another Nat's Title
Arkansas junior Bill McClard, who set a major college record last Saturday with a 60 yard field goal, is closing in on a second mark as he trails the 5 year old kick scoring record by Charley Gogolak. The piece notes Mikolayunas leads NCAA pass receptions with 70 catches for 909 yards and six touchdowns, while Tom Gatewood and Ernie Jennings post notable yardage and TD totals. Frazier delivers a 23rd knockout in 26 pro fights, Foster's latest loss, and Foreman remains in the heavyweight title picture amid Fra zier Ali talks. Cobo Arena turnout yields $147,000 gross with buyouts and telecast reach across multiple countries.
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NHL Scores Summary: New York 5 Los Angeles 3
National Hockey League results show New York defeating Los Angeles 5 to 3. Other scheduled games include Boston at Minnesota, Toronto at Montreal, California at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles at Vancouver with only one game on the slate.
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Receiving Rushing Titles to Johnson
In a standout season Ron Johnson of the New York Giants nears both the rushing and receiving crowns, aiming to be the first NFL player to lead in both. He sits near the top in rushing and receiving in the NFC, contributing 1,158 total yards and 38 receptions as the Giants push for the NFC East.
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Jury Probe of NFL Continues in Ohio Grand Jury
In Weland Ohio former Browns defensive back Bernie Parrish returned to testify before a federal grand jury probing NFL antitrust issues. Fellow ex Browns back Ross Fichtner testified on player management relations amid questions on blackballing and league restraints. The probe, run by the Antitrust Division, cites possible Sherman Act violations in merger restraints with criminal indictments possible.
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