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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1971

Page

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Gators Top Bastrop Rams 77 57 Behind Grubbs 24

Capt Shreve guard Tommy Grubbs scored 24 to lead the Gators to a 77 57 victory over Bastrop. Crawford Crenshaw added 22 and Charles Franklin led Bastrop with 16 while Carl Kilpatrick scored 14. Jayvee Rams beat Capt Shreve 56 52 as John Coates had 16 for Bastrop. Pat Nelson led the Gators with 21.

Bastrop Shreve Tommy Grubbs Gators Bastrop Rams Crawford Crenshaw Charles Franklin Ram Crawford Carl Kilpatrick Rams John Coates Capt. Shreve Patty Crenshaw White Grubbs Davis Roe Nelson Cummings Pennywell Kilpatrick Franklin Gordon Robinson Holland Winston Wilson

Jena Keeps Unbeaten With 66 34 Victory Over Georgetown

Jena remains undefeated as Billy Sharbone scores 17 points to lead a 66 34 win against Georgetown. Bobby Andrews and Bill Crews add 14 each while Tim Hannegan also puts up 14 for Georgetown. Monterey tops Jena girls 37 30 as Phyllis Lipsey Bucksett records 10 and Karen French adds nine for Jena.

JENA Billy Sharbone Georgetown Bobby Andrews Bill Creeds Tim Hannegan Monterey Jena Girls Phyllis Lipsey Karen French

Richwood tops Caldwell in district matchup leading 84 75

Larry Wright scored 34 for Richwood and Donnell Cain added 29 as Richwood defeated Caldwell 84 75 on Tuesday night. Gary Jenkins led Caldwell with 24 points, Ronald Simmons 23, Henry MacDonald 14. Caldwell JV beat Richwood 71 41 with Donald Williams scoring 17. Richwood now 4 0, Caldwell 1 1. Rayville tops Oak Grove 77 57 with Henry Robinson 30.

Caldwell Larry Wright Richwood Donnell Cain Gary Jenkins Ronald Simmons Henry MacDonald Donald Williams Oak Grove Rayville Henry Robinson Roy Brown Tigers

Ruston Bearcats Down Fair Park Indians 83 46

Ruston High School led by a new head coach and three players in double figures defeated Fair Park Indians 83 to 46 on Tuesday. Troy Hunt scored 16, Daryl Forney 12, Bill Allen 11, while Richard Goodwin topped Fair Park with 10 points.

Ruston Ruston High School Bearcats Fair Park Indians Troy Hunt Daryl Forney Bill Allen Leon Mark Richard Goodwin Indians

Block earns first win with 63 39 victory over Ferriday

Block-Block secured its season first by defeating Ferriday 63 39 on Tuesday. Randy Tarver contributed 14 points while Ronnie Collins and Johnny Bowman added 10 apiece. Ferriday’s Carl Snyder led with 12 points.

News-Star Sports Service Alexandria Bolton Menard Jimmy Logsdon Mike Walker Jimmy Alford Jerry Foltz Block Ferriday Randy Tarver Ronnie Collins Johnny Bowman Carl Snyder John Holloway Curtis Shavers Mike Henderson

McCall-McCall Boys Rally Past Thomastown in Tue Night Win

McCall-McCall beat Thomastown 92-77 as Gary Taylor led with 22 points, John Hewitt 20, Ben Clark 16, and Patrick Allen 17 for Thomastown. McCall also won the girls game 84-25 behind Betty Harris 12 points. Barbara Hodges 17 for Thomastown.

McCall Thomastown Gary Taylor John Hewitt Ben Clark Patrick Allen Betty Harris Barbara Hodges

Wood's Pro-Am Quartet Claims Shreveport Win

In Shreveport at Northwood Country Club the team of Willard Wood and amateurs Al Chadick Omer Shrevely and Jim Kelly won the North Louisiana PGA Pro Am. Pros Ed Peck and Chadick were second. Butch Bell and Jim Kelly third. Low pro 70s by Wood and Flagler. low amateur 75 by Hunnicutt. Next pro Am set for December 6 at Palmetto Country Club.

Shreveport Willard Wood al Chadick Omer Shrevely Jim Kelly North Louisiana Northwood Country Club Oran Whittington Jack Hunnicutt George Cooper Mike Dark Ed Peck Butch Bell Robert Flagler Mike Harris Chadick Palmetto Country Club

Lyons and Jones Capture U S Tag Team Title

The Lyons Jones duo defeated the iGreat Mephito and Professor Boris Malenko at Civic Center Arena to win the U S Tag Team championship. Akbar won the semi final, while Bob Boyer beat Gypsy Joe Rosario and Eagles versus Rinaldo drew in twenty minutes.

Billy Red Lyons Tom Jones iGreat Mephito Boris Malenko U. S Civic Center Arena Therr Lyons - Jones Skandor Akbar Don Eoney Bob Boyer Gypsy Joe ‘Rosario Johnny Eagles Rick Rinaldo

Knicks Display Old Wizardry In rout of Royals

The Knicks toppled Cincinnati 125 110 to run their winning streak to four and rise above .500. Dave DeBusschere led with 20 rebounds and 17 points in 28 minutes while Walt Frazier added 23 points and four assists as New York shot 60 percent and built a 65 39 halftime lead. Dick Barnett opened with 12 points in the first quarter as the run and gun attack overwhelmed the Royals, with Cincinnati's Archibald scoring 24 and Jim Fox 23 in a losing effort.

New York Dick Barnett Holzman Knicks DeBusschere Royals Walt Frazier Barnett Frazier Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Nate Archibald Jim Fox

Shenandoah Pays Fat Daily Double at Charles Town Racetrack

Shenandoah Downs paid a $2146.60 daily double Tuesday night the largest since 1960. Regal Pride and New Legend formed a 1-8 combination with six $2 tickets sold in the wager. Regal Pride paid $68.40 straight and New Legend $72.80, second only to a $2718.60 double on January 22, 1960.

Charles Town W. Va Shenandoah Downs Regal Pride New Legend

Nissenson Picks Big Favorites This Week

AP preview by Herschel Nissenson weighs Nebraska, Oklahoma, Alabama, Army and LSU as top picks for the week. The piece contrasts Nebraska’s potent offense with Oklahoma’s high risk defense and ponders which team will prevail.

Nebraska Alabama Army LSU Herschel Nissenson Norman Okla Oklahoma Fense

Ed Marinaro Sets Ivy Records Before New Milford Exe

Ed Marinaro ends Cornell career with 230 rushing yards and five touchdowns against Penn to share Ivy League records. He capped a 4715 career rushing yards and 1881 season yards, with multiple NCAA marks and national Back of the Week honors.

New Milford Ed Marinaro Philadelphia Cornell Penn Marinaro Princeton Ellis Moore Jack Musick Dartmouth Gary Huff Florida State Ken Nichols Richmond Don Bunce Stanford Brian Sipe San Diego State Sydel Mitchell Penn State George Amundson Iowa State Woody Green Arizona State Dickie Harris South Carolina Charlie Davis Colorado Joe Schwartz Toledo Refus Ferguson Wisconsin

Stofa Sent To Broncos On Waivers For Draft Pick

Miami Dolphins backup quarterback John Stofa was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos. The Dolphins will receive a future Denver draft pick in the deal. Stofa, 29, had joined the Dolphins at the end of 1966, won the No 1 spot in 1967 but was injured in the opener.

Roma Nebraska Georgia Georgia Tech Texas Texas A&m Mississippi Mississippi State Alabama Auburn Birmingham Johnny Musso Pat Sullivan Army Navy Philadelphia Tom Cahill J. Kingsley Fink Arizona Arizona State Pitt Florida State Panthers MIAMI John Stofa Miami Dolphins Denver Broncos Dolphins Denver Stofa Dolphin Cincinnati University of Buffalo Washington

Aggies In Liberty If Arkansas Gets Cotton Bowl Trip

Memphis AP report says Texas A&M can join Liberty Bowl if they beat Texas Thursday. Arkansas already invited to Memphis Dec 20 if Texas loses. A&M win clinches Southwest Conference title and Cotton Bowl berth for Arkansas. a Texas win sends Texas to Cotton and Arkansas to Liberty. Tennessee named second Memphis bowl team.

Aggies Liberty Arkansas Memphis Texas A&m University of Tennessee

Lantrip McDaniel Fuel Louisiana Tech Bowl Bid

Louisiana Tech finished 1971 with a 23-0 win over Northeast Louisiana to earn a bowl berth. Ken Lantrip passed for over 2,000 yards and Charles McDaniel set school and conference records with 17 touchdowns and 104 points while Eric Johnston led receptions with 30 catches for 652 yards.

Buston Louisiana Tech Ken Lantrip Charles McDaniel News-Star Sports Service Northeast Louisiana Bulldogs Tech Lantrip Louisiana Lefty Southland Eric Johnston Eric McDaniel Quick Six Roger Carr

Centennial season opens at Fair Grounds with $10000 handicap

The New Orleans Fair Grounds launches its 98 day season on Thanksgiving Day with a $10,000 handicap featuring Robin's Bug Alhambra Son and Road Man among 12 plus two rivals in a six furlong race. Windrel carries top weight 120 pounds with Robin's Bug and Road Man at 115 pounds.

Fair Grounds New Orleans New Orleans Fair Grounds Alhambra Son Road Man Tmakolee Booray Joe Mr. Cedar Liberal Emperor Beauty Lubenjo Windrel Ronnie Clearance Frank Tish Market Robin's Bug

Michigan State 1972 Home Opponents List Revealed

Michigan State announces its 1972 home football schedule featuring opponents Georgia Tech Notre Dame Wisconsin Purdue Ohio State and Northwestern.

Michigan State Georgia Tech Notre Dame Wisconsin Purdue Ohio State Northwestern

Hill drops suit against PGA group settlement reached

Dave Hill, a controversial figure on the falls pro tour, ends his $3 million suit against the PGA Tournament Players Division with a probation reduction from May 21, 1972 to December 31, 1971. The agreement, announced in New York, allows him to start the winter tour in January with a clean slate.

New York Dave Hill Hill Professional Golfers Association TPD Memphis Forth Worth Tex PGA

Briton Moves to Halt Frazier Daniels Show

British promoter Jack Solomons seeks to block the January 15 World Heavyweight title defense of Joe Frazier against Terry Daniels in New Orleans. He claims Daniels has a contract to meet Danny McAlinden in London and cites Daniels hand injury and a substitute bout in Chicago.

London Jack Solomons Joe Frazier Terry Daniels Solomons Daniels Beaumont Tex Britain Danny McAlinden World Sporting Club Frazier-Daniels New Orleans Frazier Muhammad Ali Salomons Bill Brennan World Boxing Association Brennan Fraizer McAlinden Dick Gosha Chicago

Princeton Names Football Captain

Princeton announces Mike Kincaid a junior from Columbus Ohio has been elected captain of the football team. The announcement was made Tuesday at Princeton New Jersey.

Princeton N.J Mike Kincaid Columbus Ohio

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