Skorupan wins weekly nod after Navy clash standout
Penn State linebacker John Skorupan earned National College Lineman of the Week honors after a 21-10 win over Navy. He had 17 unassisted tackles, three sacks, and a 32 yard interception return sealing the game, with Navy’s offense repeatedly stalemated by his play.
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Razorbacks Aim to Improve as Tulsa Match Looms
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said the team is getting better each day and focused on improving the kicking game. The defense worked on stopping Tulsa's passing attack as Arkansas prepared for Saturday's game. Fullback Mike Saint returned to practice after missing last week's game with a sprained toe.
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Razorbacks Set To Battle Tulsa In Fayetteville Saturday
Arkansas opens 1972 season at home against Tulsa with kickoff at 2:00 p.m. The Razorbacks, led by Frank Broyles, seek improvement after mixed results and a tight series history with Tulsa. Tulsa enters with a 1-2 mark and recent losses, including a 21-0 setback to Houston.
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Clemente Nears 3000 Hits as Pirates Top Phillies
Roberto Clemente collected two singles to lift his career hit total to 2,996 as Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 5-1. Steve Blass won his 19th, eyeing 20 to join Vernon Law as Pittsburgh’s 20-game winners. Verdon hinted Clemente could be benched if he reached 2,999 before the Mets series. Other NL action: Gullett beaten, Mets over Cardinals, Cubs blank Montreal, San Francisco over Houston, Dodgers beat San Diego. The luna moth note closes the item.
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National League dominates NEA 1972 All Major League Team
The National League tops the NEA All Major League Team 6-4 this year with only two American Leaguers, Dick Allen and Sparky Lyle, breaking the sweep. Cesar Cedeno of the Astros leads voting at 90 percent, while Willie Stargell and Joe Torre are two 1971 veterans back on the 1972 squad. Dick Allen shines for Chicago White Sox as they contend for the pennant.
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Baseball's Top 10 1972 NBA All Major League Team
1972 all major league selections feature Lee May and Willie Stargell at first base, Rod Carew and Joe Morgan at second, Don Kessinger edging Chris Speier at short, Torre leading third base with Santo and Robinson among top contenders, Cedeno winning outfield over Williams and Stargell, Bench catching, Carlton as ace pitcher, Lyle as top reliever.
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Foster Strips Finnegan, Eyes Ali Title Bout in November
Bob Foster fought a hard 14th round win over Chris Finnegan to defend his light heavyweight crown and invited a rematch with Finnegan while arranging a high-profile title bout with Muhammad Ali in November at Wembley or another major venue. London promoter Astaire targets Wembley for the Ali fight, with U.S. TV plans. Arum weighs Las Vegas or Detroit as venues. Foster, 33, earned $109,000 as he clashed with the left-handed challenger and praised Finnegan’s grit as the British, Commonwealth and European champion.
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Steve Hedgepeth Bronc Buster Backs Razorbacks Star
Arkansas Razorback tight end Steve Hedgepeth blends football grit with ranch work. Off the field he visits his uncle’s Mississippi ranch each summer to break and saddle train horses, recalling safe riding despite a barbed wire scare. He prepares for a Saturday 7:30 p.m. kickoff in a familiar arena.
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Punt, Pass and Kick registration continues
Registration for the 1972 Punt, Pass and Kick competition continues with Ford dealers sponsoring local events. Open to boys ages eight through 13, the contest ends with eliminations at the NFL Pro Bowl in Dallas on January 21, 1973. No entrance fee, no body contact, and scoring rewards distance and accuracy.
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