Alvin Dark roars in Boston as A’s manager exits heated
AP Sports writer Eric Prewitt reports Alvin Dark, the A’s volatile manager, ejecting from a game after a disputed steal and flinging the third base bag into Fenway. Dark, 53, defends his motives, cites faith, and reflects on managing a championship team amid changes to his pitching staff. He foresees guiding the A’s again in 1976 with help from God and colleagues, while noting next year’s decisions will come after season end.
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Holy War countdown begins as Texas eyes Utah State
AP Sports Writer reports Texas coach Darrell Royal warns against looking past Utah State before facing Oklahoma. Royal stresses focusing on the next game, while discussing polygraph tests on recruiting and Switzer’s comments. SWC previews include Arkansas over TCU, West Virginia over SMU, Texas A&M over Kansas State, Baylor over South Carolina, and Oklahoma State over Texas Tech.
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Bobkittens Prep for Texarkana Trip to North Heights
Tammy Endsley reports the Bobkittens travel to Texarkana to face North Heights at 7 30 p m with an eighth grade game at 6 p m. Coach Huddleston calls North Heights tough and emphasizes quick defense to counter the wishbone. Injuries from the Rogers game test depth as the team seeks victory five while continuing strong defense and offense.
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Caravan to Malvern Sponsored by Hope Booster Club
A caravan to Malvern is planned for Friday afternoon sponsored by the Hope Booster Club. Cars will depart from the Howard's parking lot at 5 30 p.m.
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Solunar Tables Highlight Daily Fishing and Hunting Periods
The schedule of Solunar Periods, printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES, guides readers to plan days around peak fishing and hunting times to maximize sport.
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Kirkland Knee Shows No Improvement for Arkansas
Fayetteville AP reports Arkansas quarterback Mike Kirkland’s knee injury has not improved and the backup spot remains open. Freshman Ron Calcagne will skip a junior varsity game at Texas Tech to provide depth for the Southwest Conference opener against Texas Christian.
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Hawks waive three players in roster trim
In Savannah, Atlanta Hawks announce waivers for Bob Kauffman Bernard Hardin and Oscar Jackson reducing roster to 14 not counting holdout Dean Meminger End William Hampton and Dan Hampton on defense plus running backs Michael Forrest and Jim Howard will also suit out with the varsity Coach Frank Broyles notes defensive line pass rush improvement Bo Busby questionable for TCU game Freshman Les King to fill in if Busby sidelined In Tacoma Pacif ic Coast League Tacoma Twins vote to continue as Minnesota Twins farm club Officers retained
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Bench and Donahue clash over care and defense legends
Statistics show Johnny Bench’s defense shines with Golden Gloves and high fielding marks while retrospectives note limited rankings for catchers. The piece also discusses the late Mark Donahue racing team’s concerns about his Austria crash treatment and reflects readers’ queries on baseball lore and scoring practices.
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Critics say size drives football talent evaluation
A fragment discusses NFL players Fred Dryer and Jack Lambert as undersized stars and questions the emphasis on weight and height in talent scouting. It mentions Calvin Jones and Denver corners, then invites reader questions about sports figures, promising engaging replies from the noted columnist.
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Horned Frogs face Arkansas after 13 straight losses
The Texas Christian University football team arrives in Little Rock with 25 freshmen and sophomores among 48 players as they prepare to face Arkansas. Coach Jim Shofner emphasizes a positive mindset despite a 13 game skid, noting young players and potential improvement as key factors. Arkansas, 2 1 this season, relies on strong backs Eckwood and Forte while Ole Kirkland sidelined, and a 7:30 p.m. kickoff draws about 50 000 fans.
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ASU ready to face USL in conference clash
Arkansas State University Indians study Southwestern Louisiana offense and kicking game as both teams enter the conference contest undefeated. Coach Bill Davidson notes USL’s strong passing game and says the game is bigger due to conference implications. Indian Stadium hosts the 7:30 p.m. kickoff with no new injuries reported.
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Baseball manager Gene Mauch fixed in Montreal Expos history
Baseball figure Gene Mauch, longtime Expos manager since their National League expansion, remains a fixed part of Montreal baseball history.
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SSC Muleriders face Bishop Tigers in Texarkana showdown
Southern State College Muleriders, high on morale after beating Central Missouri Methodist, prepare for Bishop College in Texarkana. Coach Powell notes a large offensive line, Tigers’ strong passing and rushing, and key players Bechtelheimer Reeder Slaughter Gates among starters.
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