Saints fire coach John North after fifth loss
New Orleans owner John Mecom Jr. dismissed head coach John North following a 35 21 loss to San Francisco and a 38 14 defeat at Los Angeles, with interim Heath Heferble in charge of scouting and being named temporary head coach. Mecom aims to hire a top coach in 1976, with Ara Parseghian or Hank Stram among possibilities. North has one year left on his contract but may stay in another role.
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Razorbacks Face Open Week After Eckwood Injury
University of Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said the team benefits from an open week due to injuries including running back Jerry Eckwood who suffered a facial injury in the Utah State win. Eckwood will be out until at least the Texas Tech game on November 22. The Razorbacks plan practice Monday through Wednesday.
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Carpentier Dies After Heart Attack in Paris
Georges Carpentier, famed French boxer who fought Dempsey in boxing’s first million-dollar gate, died Monday night of a heart attack at his daughter’s home. Once a light heavyweight champion, he later contended for the heavyweight title in 1921, ending a storied career that began in coal pits and included bouts with Tunney and Phal.
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Vikings edge Bears 13-9 on late Lash TD
Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton connected on a 45 yard strike to Jim Lash for the only touchdown as Minnesota defeated Chicago 13-9. Fred Cox added two field goals while the Bears rattled Tarkenton, but a late defensive lapse left Chicago short of a comeback.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below is drawn from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day has to offer.
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Offense record error ties Arizona and New Mexico Saturday
A statistician’s error briefly gave Arizona and New Mexico a Western Athletic Conference total offense record on Saturday. The roundup lists Monday through Sunday games including Minnesota Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Buffalo Jets and other matchups.
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HSU and Ouachita set for pivotal Arkadelphia clash
Henderson State and Ouachita face a decisive November 22 meeting in Arkadelphia that could decide the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference race. Both teams sit atop the standings at 3-0 in league play after recent wins, with Ouachita blanking Central Arkansas 21-0 and Henderson State routing Southern State 10-0. Arkansas Tech beat Arkansas-Monticello 10-0 to improve to 1-3 in league play.
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