Giants Gain Three-Game NL West Lead In Houston Thriller
The San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 3-1 behind Gaylord Perry and Juan Marichal to take a three game edge in the National League West with six games left. Willie McCovey belted his 18th homer and the Giants scored twice in the fifth after loading bases on a hit-by-pitch and a hit. John Mayberry homered for the Astros as Perry allowed three hits in a six inning stint. The Dodgers also won, keeping pace with a 5-0 win over the California Angels.
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Upsets Make Pro Pickers Cautious
AP New York Mike Rathert notes last week's upsets may continue with Atlanta pressuring Los Angeles and Buffalo upsetting Miami. He predicts 12 games Sunday plus Monday night Jets at St Louis. Falcons 27 LA 20. Bills 31 Miami 27. Colts 28 Browns 17. Vikings 35 Bears 10. Raiders 27 Chargers 24. Redskins 34 Giants 27. Bengals 21 Steelers 6.
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Arkansas Razorbacks View Tulsa Test as Tuneup
Arkansas coach Claude Gibson expects a stronger offense after a solid defensive showing against Tulsa. Tulsa’s standout players include corner Ralph McGill and linemen Pedro Williams and Arthur Moore, with Mike Ridley likely to see more tailback time. Arkansas aims to win the Southwest Conference opener and roll past Tulsa 42 to 7 while ASU projects a tougher season slate with Northeast Louisiana and other regional games noted.
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Hope Bobkittens Tie Arkadelphia In Defensive Battle
Hope Bobkittens and Arkadelphia played a scoreless defensive game ending in a 0 0 tie. Hope remains undefeated at 1 0 2 and travels to Camden next Thursday for a 7 30 p m game.
Major Pegs Colorado over Ohio State
Ohio State hosts Colorado in a weekend showcase with SEC implications as Tennessee clashes with Auburn. The Hoople System predicts a Colorado 26 21 win and Tennessee 28 24 triumph at Knoxville. Other matchups include Notre Dame over Purdue 42 20 and Georgia Tech 50 Army 7.
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Broyles Critical After Razorbacks Final Practice
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said the Razorbacks were too relaxed in their last workout before the Tulsa game. He noted the Parkers fumbled catches and poor passes, while praising Tulsa’s defensive confidence and strength.
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Archer and Nevil Lead Robinson Open After Day One
Dwight Nevil shot a four under par 67 to tie George Archer for the first round lead in the Robinson Open. Winds gusted over Crawford County CC as Trevino, out of form, posted 72 while defending champ Knudson faltered with 75 and Ryder Cup stars rested.
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Hope Bobcats Vs Fairview In Tough Friday Night Clash
After a week of practice the Hope Bobcats face Fairview in a 7:30 kickoff with a shot at a share or sole 7AA title. The rugged rivalry features key players Harris and Frazier possibly out while fairview counters with a strong roster on both sides. A spaghetti supper fundraiser runs five to seven at the high school before the game.
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Arkansas Golfers Shoot 74s at Robinson Open
In Robinson Illinois two Arkansas players R H Sikes of Springdale and Dick Crawford of Little Rock each carded 74 in the opening round of the $100 000 Robinson Open. George Archer and Dwight Nevil led with 67.
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Indians Prep For North East Louisiana Game At Arkansas State
Jonesboro Ark AP Arkansas State's Indians held a brisk Thursday practice praised by Coach Bill Davidson for improved passing kicking and punting. He noted four remaining opponents were AP College Division ranked and warned the schedule would get tougher each week ahead of Saturday night’s clash with Northeast Louisiana.
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