Razorbacks shift to pro style offense for 1968 season
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles embraces a wide open pro type attack to spark the running game and spread defenses. He notes a 4-3 defense shift from the classic 5-2, aims to boost yards and points, and seeks action from quarterbacks Gordon Norwood John Eichler and Bill Montgomery while praising backs Dickey Cody Burnett and receiving threats Dicus Sigman Peacock.
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Harry King
Associated Press
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Gary Adams
Terezy Stewart
Tommy Dewee
Terry Dew Ee
Wolves Are Picked Over Bobcats
Fort Smith Northside, the state’s top AP Arkansas high school team, expected to beat Fayetteville while the Grizzlies’ depth gives them edge. Saturday results include Northside 27 Fayetteville 6 and NLR 20 Horace Mann 14, with numerous statewide predictions and scores across the slate.
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Harry King
Associated Press
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Ellis Aims For Convincing Four Wins Over Patterson
Stockholm Ay reports world heavyweight title challenger Ellis says he wants four convincing victories over Floyd Patterson. Ellis vows a decisive win at Raasme stadium in Stockholm and predicts his right hand will decide the title bout.
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Hope Bobcats Aim For First Winning Season In Four Years
Bobcats host Prescott at Cumming Field facing a must win to avoid 0-2 start. Prescott’s rushing could test Hope. key players include Jones at center, Wheelington tailback, and Rogers, Hubbard, Franks in backfield. Prescott relies on sprintout runs and strong defense to counter Hope’s strengthened line. Predict a 13-6 Hope victory to spark a new winning streak.
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Jerry Hubbard
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Mike Payne
Stuart Freeland Hans
Toy Prescott
Ronny Brown
David St
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Juniors Triumph Over Cubs in Season Opener 25-0
Hope Bob Kittens overpower Prescott Cubs 25 to 0 in season opener. Ray Wheelington returns a 95 yard punt for a score but nullified by penalty. Tommy Miller returns punt 75 yards for a TD. Steve Harris opens second half with 70 yard kickoff return. Wheelington leads rushing with 112 yards. defense holds Prescott to five total yards.
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Yfativ
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Tommy Miller
Baseball Standings and Schedule From The National League
The National League standings show St Louis leading with 01 wins and 67 losses tied for top in a tight race with San Francisco at 79 68. Cincinnati 76 69 and Chicago 76 72 trail, while Pittsburgh 71 75 Philadelphia 69 77 Los Angeles 66 81 and Houston 66 62 fill the middle. Thursday and weekend games include Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Houston Atlanta at Los Angeles Cincinnati at San Francisco Chicago at Philadelphia. Individual leaders highlight Campaneris Aparicio and Rose in batting and McAuliffe McCraw and Brock among hitters, with notable pitching marks for Lyle and Hannan.
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Picks Pro Football Winners
Pro football season preview highlights week by week matchups and results. The article cites teams such as AFL Houston and Miami, Oakland against Buffalo, Cincinnati versus Denver, New York versus Kansas City, and Green Bay against Philadelphia, plus rookies and debut coaches shaping early outcomes. It notes star players and stat leaders across leagues and mentions season-long stakes and records.
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Golf War Ends In Quiet Concession Plan
The sponsors back a 12 member super board to govern the tour with three members from players sponsors and the PGA. Nine would pick three retired greats like Hogan Nelson and Worsham. The PGA will run day to day operations and players await final acceptance of the proposal amid mixed reactions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Professional Golfers Association
PGA
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Sutton
Mass
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Lew Worsham
Cards Could Wrap It Up On Weekend
Cards near second straight NL pennant as four wins or four Giants losses clinch by weekend. Reds host Giants while Cardinals await outcome. Tigers still two wins from AL flag with several hurdles. Washington numbers, Howard’s 41st and 42nd homers boost Senators, and Pett and Hunter duel in Oakland open set.
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