Richardson First Black Razorback pioneer at Arkansas
Joe Ferguson jokes with quarterback Jon Richardson as the first Black athlete on a University of Arkansas football scholarship, describing his blocking back and race relations on campus. Richardson, a sophomore tailback, runs 9.8 seconds in the 100 yards and aims to back up Bill Burnett while facing questions about integration at Fayetteville.
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Harry King
Associated Press
Fayetteville, Ark
Joe Ferguson
Jon Richardson
Ferguson
Richardson
University of Arkansas
Little Rock
Horace Mann
Razorbacks
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Texas
Jerry Levins
Bill Burnett
Razorback
Black Americans For Democracy
Hartford Open field includes Beard Hill and Trevino in $100,000 golf
The Greater Hartford Open in Wethersfield opens with Frank Beard Dave Hill and Lee Trevino among favorites as many top stars sit out for the 72 hole event. Trevino Beard and Hill have each earned over $100,000 this year despite Dow Jones Open setbacks.
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Wethersfield
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
South Africa
Bruce Crampton
Bruce Devlin
Bobby Nichols
Beard
Hill
Trevino
Dow Jones
Bob Lunn
Tann
Labron Harris
Dan Sikes
Nichols
Dave Stockton
Tommy Aaron
Homero Blancas
Pete Dale Douglass
Mike Hill
Dick Lotz
Bert Yancey
College football preview with Pacific Coast teams in 1969
Hope Arkansas stands out as Oregon State fields a young squad with Dee Ahdros guiding a junior heavy lineup. Sophomore Isaac Curtis shows pace to influence California. Washington and Washington State return 15 and 13 starters. PCAA race tight with San Diego State and Long Beach State favored led by Leon Burns. Big Sky sees Montana defending with Weber State replacing veterans. Air Force, under Coach Ben Martin, aims for another winning season.
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Dee Ahdros
Oregon States
Isaac Curtis
California
Washington
Washington State
Pacific Coast Athletic Association
San Diego State
Long Beach State
Leon Burns
Montana
Weber State
Grizzlies
Independent Air Force
Ben Martin
Tie Break Controversy Roils First Open Rounds
The U S Open introduces sudden death tie break drawing mixed reactions from stars like Rod Laver Arthur Ashe and fans as top seeds Gimeno Riessen and Nastase stumble. Santana upsets Davidson and Smith praises the new system while Gonzales criticizes it. Notable results include Koch defeating Gimeno and Chanfreau stunning Ries sen.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
Rod Laver
Australia
Arthur Ashe, Jr
Craggy
Owen Davidson
Andres Gimeno
Spain
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Evanston
Mle Nastase
Romania
Laver
Allan Stone
John Newcombe
Joaquin Loyo Mayo
Mexico
Ashe
Bill Bowrey
Adelaide
Margaret Court
Pam Austin
Rolling Hills
Calif
Santana
Davidson
Pancho Gonzales
Ingo Buding
West Germany
Gonzales
Pancho
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Bobby Lutz
Smith
Brazil
Tomas Koch
Ill
Jean Baptiste Chanfreau
France
Vestal Promoted to First Team at Arkansas
Steve Vestal a 200 pound S11 linebacker was moved to the first team at strong side linebacker by Razorback coaches on Wednesday. He replaces Johnnie Jones in the starting lineup after previously serving as middle linebacker on the second team behind Guy Parker. Vestal saw limited action last fall as prep for the season opener Sept 12 against Stanford continues.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Steve Vestal
Arkansas Razorback
Vestal
Johnnie Jones
Guy Parker
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Stanford
Weekend Golfer Has Tourney Lead
Lanny Wadkins shot 3 under 67 to lead the U S Amateur Golf Championship at Waverley Country Club in Portland. The Wake Forest junior slipped through with three birdies and no bogeys, holding a one stroke edge over Gary Sanders as the field of 150 moves to the second round on the 6496 yard course. Defending champ Steve Melnyk stood four behind at 71 while five others posted 69. The cut will reduce to the low 60s and ties after today.
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Ore
Lanny Wadkins
Waverley Country Club
U.S
Wadkins
Wake Forest
Gary Sanders
Buena Park
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Richmond
Gary Cowan
Kitchener
Ont
James Simons
Butler
Steve Melnyk
Jacksonville
Fla
ASU Indians Scrimmage Impresses Ellender
ASU Indians opened fall practice in Jonesboro Arkansas with a scrimmage. Coach Bennie Ellender praised overall effort and spirit noting strong hitting and particular promise in the passing game while conceding more work ahead.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Arkansas State University Indians
Bennie Ellender
Ellender
Fragments Hint at Ongoing Negotiations and Mindset
Incomplete quotes suggest ongoing discussions and a belief that the team is aligned. The snippet hints at a cautious but positive frame of mind amid continuing talks, with no clear outcomes or decisions documented in the segment.
Casanova Likely LSU's New Football Star
LSU coach Charlie McClendon hopes to turn Casanova into a national superstar by moving him from defense to offense. The speedy 190-pound back could energize the Tigers as they pursue a strong 1970 season alongside QB Buddy Lee and the developing Bert Jones.
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Jerry Estili
Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State
LSU
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Auburn
Alabama
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Mississippi
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John Sage
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Buddy Lee
Bert Jones
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Cleveland Browns
Dub Jones
Allen’ Shorey
All-Star Game Awarded to Greensboro in 1971
The ABA named Greensboro North Carolina the site for its 1971 all star contest to be staged Saturday January 23 at the Greensboro Coliseum undergoing enlargement to increase seating capacity.
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Greensboro
N. C
American Basketball Association
Greensboro Coliseum
Sam Baker Cut by Philadelphia in Roster Trim
Sam Baker, a 39-year-old NFL veteran and Nebraska native, was released by the Philadelphia Eagles as part of a major roster reduction that also shed eight players. The moves also saw Jim Weatherwax traded to the Cardinals and Vikings, Kent Nix claimed from the Steelers, and multiple veterans finding new teams through waivers including Alvin Mitchell and Austin Denny.
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Sam Baker
Nebraska
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Eagles
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Joe Kapp
Kent Nix
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Alvin Mitchell
Cleveland Browns
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Chicago Bears
Greensboro Home Courts for ABA Cougars Highlight 15 500
The Carolina Cougars of the ABA set 15 500 as a figure tied to their home games in Greensboro and also play in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Carolina Cougars
ABA
Charlotte
Raleigh
N.C
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