Pittman introduces the half-wish at TCU football opener
Jim Pittman, new TCU coach, unveils the half-wish formation blending wishbone and pro set elements. The Hor ned Frogs will debut the scheme against Texas Arlington, aiming to keep receivers wide while preserving strong inside running and passing potential led by quarterback Steve Judy.
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Hope Star publication details and subscription rates
The Hope Star of Hope Arkansas 1899 1927 consolidated announces publication details, staff titles, and advertising. It lists subscription rates by carrier mail and other zones, plus a college student bargain offer and various affiliations and addresses.
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Robinson hits 500th homer in twilight twinbill
Frank Robinson, 36, became the 11th player to reach 500 career homers with a swing that cleared left field in the nightcap as Baltimore rallied. The milestone came after a first inning homer in the opener, with Detroit winning 10-5 in the second game.
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Travs Fall After Early Lead In Dixie Playoff Loss
The Travelers led 3-2 entering the ninth inning but fell 5-3 to the Hornets in a Dixie Association best-of-five playoff game in Little Rock. Danny Napoleon drove in three for the Travelers, while Tom Kelly belted a two-run homer to spark the Hornets. Manager Jack Krol lamented the late rally as the Travelers suffer their 10th loss in 11 tries against the Hornets.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Planned Outdoor Activity
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps plan daily fishing and hunting. Use these periods to choose times and locations that maximize chances for success, guiding outdoor outings for best sport periods.
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Offensive coach credits versatile half-wish offense
Pittman notes the new offense can run both play-type and dropback passes and sprint-out passes. He says it may not be a new set, as offenses aren’t uniquely invented anymore, and that assistants coined the “half-wish” nickname which stuck.
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State Won't Practice Much Contact For Opener
Arkansas State University football coach Bill Davidson said players would not practice much contact this week focusing on the running passing and kicking game. The team worked in pads Monday preparing for Saturday's opener with Wichita State University. Davidson described Wichita as a much better football team than last Saturday's 41 to 7 loss to Texas A&M indicates.
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Top 20 College Football Preseason Poll Fares Week One
The AP preseason top twenty teams played opening readings with mixed results. Notable outcomes include Nebraska routing Oregon State 34-7, Michigan defeating Northwestern 21-6, Arkansas beating California 51-20, Ohio State overpowering Iowa 52-21, and Alabama defeating Southern California 17-10. Also, UCLA and Georgia Tech suffered losses while Arizona State, Notre Dame, Texas, and several others did not play or posted uneven results.
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Saints Look to Archie Manning for Turnaround Season
New Orleans enters 1971 with a rebuilding plan centered on rookie quarterback Archie Manning. The Saints hope health and a mix of veterans and rookies, including punter and receiver depth, translate preseason spark into NFL results under first-year coach J.D. Roberts.
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Buchanan Defends Title in Unanimous Victory
Ken Buchanan retained the world lightweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ismael Laguna after a bloodied bout that left Laguna unhappy for postfight theatrics. The Scotsman endured a swollen eye and kidney blows but dominated the later rounds, earning a 96-95 score from Devlin and two judges 10-5 and 8-1. In other notes, Catfish Hunter relaxed dove hunting before his 20th win, aiding the A’s in a 2-1 11-inning win over the Royals to close in on the AL West title.
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