Drafts show Rams, Cowboys reshaping league from top to bottom
Draft analysis highlights Rams three first round picks Mike Fanning Dennis Harrah and Doug France keying a strong young core. Cowboys add Randy White and Tom Henderson boosting a shift to a faster defense. Colts leverage No 1 pick for bargaining while Falcons muddle through with Bartkowski and poor line play. Port Lavaca league seeks more coaches as Teen-Age Baseball League readies seven teams for 100 youths ages 13 to 15 with practices starting May 1 and games end of May.
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Oklahoma and Carroll draft sleeper
John Carroll of Oklahoma, a 6 foot 5, 220 pound athlete who missed two years of serious college football, impressed scouts in the Blue Gray Game and was drafted in the sixth round by the San Diego Chargers. Coach Barry Switzer says Carroll could play tight end or wide receiver and recalls his all around athleticism and kick scoring prowess.
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Tiny Archibald leads Kings past Bucks in NBA clash
Nate Archibald known as Tiny drives the Kansas City-Omaha Kings to a 106-102 win over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Milwaukee Bucks. Abdul-Jabbar scores 43, Archibald 28, with Jimmy Walker adding 18 in a tight finish. Other NBA results include Philadelphia over New York 98-92 and Detroit 93-90 Golden State.
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Connors Laver match sparks referee dispute in Las Vegas
In a wagering week ahead clash, Connors warned of a possible withdrawal if Pancho Gonzalez remains as referee as Laver complains Caesars Palace court speed. Riordan says a revised officiating plan is on the table, with Wa jima set to defend June title in Tokyo.
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Sandies aim for fourth straight win at Yoakum
Sandies visit Yoakum at 7:30 p.m. chasing a 4th consecutive district victory and 20th win of the season after a 70-43 win earlier. Yoakum 14-11, 0-5 in 14-AAA will try to slow Delana Cornett, who nears 30 ppg, with Debby Wallace out for season.
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Basketball Standings and Schedule From Thursday to Friday
Standings show Los Angeles 112 over New Orleans 106 and Milwaukee 102 while Seattle 99 and Phoenix 85 follow. Thursday results include New York at Atlanta and Buffalo at Cleveland with Detroit at Houston. Friday matchups feature Cleveland at Boston and Milwaukee at Philadelphia among others with Los Angeles at Phoenix and Portland at Seattle on the slate.
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Fourteen Trojans lead NFL draft to a whimper finish
The 1974 NFL draft ended 442 selections later with Pittsburgh taking Nebraska guard Stan Hegener as the last pick. Georgia Southern, Southern California, Nebraska and other schools saw heavy activity, amid trades and legal questions raised by Judge Sweigert. Bartkowski went No 1 to Atlanta after 18 trades, as crowds dwindled by the final rounds.
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