Hooples Week 72 Pigskin Picks Preview
Hoople forecasts Texas over Miami 26 21 and Notre Dame over Northwestern 22 16 in Evanston. USC to beat Illinois 29 8, Alabama upset by Kentucky 17 14, Michigan 15 UCLA 12, and Arkansas 30 Oklahoma State 20 among other scores and matchups.
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Darrell Royal
Texas Longhorns
Miami Hurricanes
Ara Parseghian
Northwestern
Evanston
Notre Dame
Colorado
Minnesota
UCLA
Uclans
Nebraska
Pittsburgh
Michigan
Los Angeles
Jack Wolverine
Golden Gates
Johnny Ray
Kentucky Wildcats
Bear Bryant
Bama Boys
Birmingham
Wildcats
Dinky McKay
Crimson Tide
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
Army
Stanford
Duke
SMU
Florida
LSU
Texas A&m
Oklahoma
Oregon
Miami Redskins
Bowling Green Falcons
Redskins
Eastern Carolina
Appalachian State
Frias State
Virginia
Tec
Southern California
Illinois
Indiana
TCU
Iowa State
Utah
Iowa
Oregon State
Kansas
Wyoming
Ohio U
Kent State
Brigham Young
Utah State
Texas
A&m
Maryland
VMI
Mennahis State
Drake
Miami
Ohio
Bowling Green
Michigan State
Georgia Tech
Missouri
Baylor
New Mexico State
Fresno State
Tene Tech
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Carolina State
Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
Penn State
Navy
Washington
Purdue
Rice
Clemson
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Wake Forest
Toledo
U. Texas
Arlington
Tulane
Georgia
Houston
Tulsa
Pacific
el Paso
Mississippi State
Vanderbilt
Wilton & Mary
Villanova
West Virginia
West Texas State
Colorado State
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Kansas State
Arizona State
Nittany Lions
Virginia Tech
Florida State
Major League Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
Detroit and Boston split a doubleheader as teams chase gains in the American and National Leagues. The American standings show Detroit leading with strong pitching while California and Texas push for playoff spots. In the National League, Pittsburgh clinched a division title with a win, and star players set pace in batting and pitching leaders across both leagues.
Fighting Irish to unveil quarterback against Northwestern
Notre Dame opens the 1972 college football campaign with sophomore quarterback Tom Clements leading the Irish against Northwestern at Dyche Stadium in Evanston. Ara Parseghian comments on needing more points while the defense builds. The AP poll lists top teams like Southern California, Oklahoma, and Colorado, with several ranked matchups and four regional TV games scheduled this week.
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Egad
Texas
Notre Dame
Southern California
Colorado
UCLA
Fighting Irish
Knute Rockne
Northwestern
Evanston
Ill
Tom Clements
Michigan
Ara Parseghian
Rocke
Associated Press
Southern California Trojans
Arkansas
Oregon State
Trojans
Ilinois
Champaign
Olahoma
Sooners
Oregon
Minnesota
Ohio State
Tennessee
Wake Forest
Alabama
Kentucky
Birmingham
Ala
Texas A&m
Louisiana State
Nebraska
Army
Hogs set to challenge OSU in clash Saturday
Arkansas scouts Oklahoma State University film and notes the Cowboys resemble Texas in using a Wishbone offense. OSU rushed for a school record in a season opener, while Arkansas aims to slow Brent Blackman and adjust its defense after USC. A 7:30 p.m. CDT kickoff draws a sellout crowd.
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Little Rock
Oklahoma State University
Texas
Arkansas
Mervin Johnson
OSU
University of Texas-Arlington
Razorbacks
Mike Saint
Marsh White
USC
Cowboys
Saint
White
Scott Bull
Hal Hirschfield
Champagne Flows as Pirates Clinch NL East Title
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate clinching the NL East with a 6 2 win over the Mets. Manager Will Virdon and pitcher Steve Blass receive champagne showers as Richie Hebner and others drive in runs in a multi run third inning. The victory marks their third straight division title with earlier wins on Sept 22 and Sept 27.
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Tom Emory
Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
New York Mets
Pittsburgh
Steve Blass
Will Virdon
Virdon
Richie Hebner
Roberto Clemente
Milt May
Bob Robertson
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Milwaukee
New York
California
Kansas City
Joe Coleman
Tigers
Mike Garman
Louisville
Eddie Kasko
Garman
Kasko
Johnny Briggs
Brewers
Bernie Allen
Yankees
Bob Oliver
Nolan Ryan
Ted Simmons
Bob Boone
Cats journey to Fairview
Hope is 3-0 and leads the conference with Magnolia and Malvern. The Bobcats travel to Camden Fairview, an 0-3 team, seeking a road win as they push toward the title. The piece recalls 1968’s 29-0 loss and predicts a 21-0 Hope victory.
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Alan Foster
Hope
Magnolia
Malvern
Bobcats
Fairview
Cats
Camden Fairview Cardinals
Cardinals
Razorbacks predicted to beat Oklahoma State in key clash
AP forecast notes Arkansas with 14 wins in 15 against OSU and 2 straight regular season losses not recorded since 1967. OSU shows strong Wishbone offense but seven fumbles in last outing. Brent Blackman fuels the Cowboys. Arkansas aims to limit rush. Final pick: Arkansas 24 OSU 10. Also Arkansas State, Wichita State, and other college predictions included.
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Razorbacks
Arkansas
OSU
Little Rock
University of Arkansas
Oklahoma State University
University of Southern California
Tulsa
Texas
Cowboys
USC
Arkansas State University
ASU
Indians
Wichita State
Serre Ortage
Arkansas Tech
Southeast Missouri
State College of Arkansas
Texas Lutheran
Ua-Monticello
St. Benedicts
Southern State
Mississippi College
Quantico
Ua-Pine Bluff
Bellard
University of Texas
Texans
LSU
A&m
Nebraska
Aggie
Tigers
LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Preview
LSU coach Charlie McClendon cautions about Texas A M wishbone offense as LSU opens No 8 in the AP poll after a 31 13 win over Pacific. Emory Bellard lauds LSU and Nebraska as tough foes while noting Aggies face a stiffer test against the Tigers.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State
Charlie McClendon
Texas A&m
Hasbone
Tigers
LSU
University of Pacific
Bayou Bengals
Associated Press
Bengals
Aggies
Emory
Bobkittens Rally Past Arkadelphia 12 6 Victory
Hope Bdens beat Arkadelphia 12 to 6 as Mark Harris connects with Jimmy Williams on two long TD passes, the second at 5 26 of the third. Arkadelphia blocks a punt for their lone score. Hope improves to 2 1. Texarkana College Hill game upcoming for first home appearance.
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Ricky Fawcett
Hope Bdens
Arkadelphia
Hope
Mark Harris
Jimmy Williams
Beaver
Harris
Williams
Beavers
Levon Todd
Babbittens
Texarkana College Hill
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