Tech Gets Top Players In Schoolboy Signings
Texas Tech coach Jim Carlen announced a strong start as SWC schools began signing prospects. Blue-chips included Gary Monroe, Tom Dyer, and Jim Frasure. Other top players across Texas and Oklahoma joined various programs, with notable mentions from SMU Baylor Arkansas and Rice among others. The focus remained on athletic potential over position.
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Defeat by Any Name Scorns The Sport Lexicon
New York based NY-NEA notes that sports coverage often uses many verbs for defeat. A 13 year Rand House project catalogs over 300 defeat synonyms, with terms ranging from crushing defeat to shutout. Analysts say vivid wording spices reportage and keeps audiences engaged.
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Bob Hope Tourney Opens with Shaw Challenging Palmer
Tom Shaw, a flamboyant 28 or 32 year old pro, challenges Arnold Palmer in the opening round of the $140,000 Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic in Palm Springs. Shaw leads money winners this season with near $70,000 after two titles but has missed many cuts in prior years. he discusses his unpredictable game and growing up on tour as younger players shift the scene.
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College basketball results and NBA standings snapshot
Tuesday results show East region leaders Lafayette over Lehigh 92 74 Villanova 97 Fairfield 60 Boston U 102 Rochester 82 among others. NBA East Boston Chicago and other teams split while West and Midwest teams post varied scores in a dense sports roundup. Palmer discussion hints at golf’s Hope tournament first round favorites and Tom Shaw’s growing patron base.
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Prothro Converts to Rams Coach Amid Adjustments
Los Angeles Rams new head coach Tommy Prothro settles into pro football with UCLA assistants on board. He explains system changes from UCLA to the Rams, notes numerology in terminology, and emphasizes coaching for the lowest common denominator to lift the team.
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SWC Basketball Tightens Standings After Tue Night Upends
Rice crushed TCU 89 63 as Rice’s five starters shot well and Myer and Reist each scored 18. SMU edged Texas Tech 93 91 while Baylor beat Arkansas 92 91 and Texas beat Texas A M 78 69 to leave five teams tied for second with 4 3 records behind TCU.
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Antitrust Grand Jury Resumes NFL Inquiry in Cleveland
The federal grand jury probing possible illegal restraints of trade in the NFL resumes sessions in Cleveland weather permitting. John Mackey, president of the Professional Football Players Association and Colts tight end, was expected to testify today after Tuesday sessions were canceled due to Monday's snow storm.
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Ali Says Newsmen Mislead Public Ahead of Frazier Fight
Muhammad Ali acuses reporters of misleading the world about Joe Frazier's chances. Fans pack the Miami Beach venue as the unbeaten heavies prepare for March 8. Ali weighs 221 pounds, six more than his usual ring weight, while trainer Angelo Dundee notes possible maximum heft.
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