KAIT8 filmed considerable coverage of local and national sports within the region. Please contact the A-State Archives & Special Collections for inquiries regarding use and access.
Content Warning:This material is a product of its time, and may contain elements that are considered offensive, discriminatory, or simply outmoded by today's standards. We strive to represent historical items accurately with verbatim transcription or captions, and fidelity to the original creator.
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Coach Adams Discusses Upcoming Season and Exhibition Game
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KAIT8 reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State basketball coach Marvin Adams on their upcoming exhibition match against the Australian National team and the 1976-'77 season.
Date: 1976
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Coach Davidson Talks About Upcoming Game Against Lamar
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KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football coach Bill Davidon on the upcoming game against Lamar University Cardinals. Davidson also talks about injured players and how this is the last home game for seventeen seniors.
Date: 1976
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Coach Dykes on Line-Up Change and Upcoming Game Against McNeese
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KAIT8 reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football coach Parker Dykes on some changes they made to their line-up, their victory against Southern Illinois Salukis, and the upcoming game against McNeese State Cowboys.
Date: 1976
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Coach Templeton Talks About Upcoming Game Against McNeese
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KAIT8 reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football coach Bill Templeton about their upcoming game against McNeese State Cowboys.
Date: 1976
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Darold Knowles Remembers Mickey Mantle's Home Run
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KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews Chicago Cubs pitcher Darold Knowles after a duck hunt. Knowles remembers the home run that New York Yankee Mickey Mantle hit off of his pitch. Knowles also discusses the Cubs chances for the 1977 season.
Date: 1976
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Dick Clay Reports on A-State Homecoming Controversy
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KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clay reports on the A-State homecoming queen controversy and the last home game of the football season.
Date: 1976
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Meeks and Mullins Talk about Homecoming Controversy
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KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football players Ron Meeks and Joel Mullins on the homecoming controversy and rumors concerning friction in the team.
Date: 1976
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T.J. Humphreys Reflects on His A-State Football Career
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KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews T.J. Humphreys about his final year at A-State. Humphreys reflects on his football career and talks about his pre-med major. Humphreys also comments on the upcoming North-South Game.
Date: 1976
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Coach Davidson Talks About Their Final Scrimmage Before the Season
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KAIT8 reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football coach Bill Davidson their final scrimmage match before the season opening game against Northeast Louisiana Indians. Davidson also talks about a fish-fry event for Indian Club members before the scrimmage.
Date: 1976
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Director Pryor Talks About Upcoming Tic-a-Thon
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KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clays speaks with A-State Athletics Director Dean Pryor on Saturday's tic-a-thon with A-State Indians football coaches and players to promote the upcoming season.
Date: 1976
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1st Annual A-State Invitational Track Meet Highlights
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The First Annual A-State Invitational Track Meet consisted of both high school and college divisions. Over thirty high schools participated, and eight colleges, including: Indiana University, University of Kansas, Aire Force Academy, University of Notre Dame, Western Kentucky University, Memphis State University, and Louisiana Tech University.
Date: 1976
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A-State Indians Basketball Players Practice Dunk Shots
KAIT-TV
Footage of the A-State Indians Basketball team practicing their dunk shots before a game. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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A-State Indians Football Practice
KAIT-TV
A-State Indians football players' train and practice for the upcoming season.
Date: 1976
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A-State Indians vs Southern Mississippi Basketball Highlights
KAIT-TV
Scenes from the A-State Indians basketball game versus University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.
Date: 1976
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A-State Tomahawks Basketball Game vs. Little Rock Lady Trojans
KAIT-TV
Footage from a portion of the A-State Women's Basketball Tomahawks versus University of Arkansas-Little Rock's Lady Trojans. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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Bill Davidson Discusses McNeese-Tulsa Independence Bowl Game
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KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football coach Bill Davidson about the Southland Conference. Davidson discusses the Independence Bowl Game between McNeese State and University of Tulsa.
Date: 1976
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Coach Davidson Talks About A-State Indians' First Week of Practice
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KAIT8 reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State football coach Bill Davidson on the Indians' first week of practice.
Date: 1976
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Dan Henderson Discusses Mental Effect of Opposing Team's Fans
KAIT-TV
KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews basketball player Dan Henderson about how he was affected by the shouting at the Indians by the opponent's fans at an away game.
Date: 1976
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Dean Prior Discusses Independence Bowl
KAIT-TV
KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State Athletics Director Dean Pryor about the newly-created Independence Bowl. Pryor talks about possible collegiate football teams that he thinks could be considered.
Date: 1976
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Dick Clay Reports on Earl Bell
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter Dick Clay reports on how Earl Bell became one of the best pole vaulters in the world.
Date: 1976
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Director Pryor on A-State's Commitment to Division-I Football
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State Athletic Director Dean Pryor concerning with scheduled games against the University of Kansas in several years and Athletics commitment to NCAA Division-I football.
Date: 1976
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Guy Kochel Promotes 1st Annual A-State Track and Field Clinic
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KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State Track & Field coach Guy Kochel about the 1st Annual Track & Field Clinic for high school track & field coaches and local students and athletes.
Date: 1976
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Jonesboro High School Men's Basketball Team Practice
KAIT-TV
Footage of the Jonesboro High School Men's Hurricane Basketball team practicing shooting and passing. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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Linebacker Steve Shrable Signs With A-State
KAIT-TV
Walnut Ridge High School student Steve Shrable signs with Arkansas State University football. Footage also includes practice sessions of the Indians.
Date: 1976
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Marvin Adams Comments on Loss to Southern Mississippi
KAIT-TV
KAIT reporter Dick Clay interviews A-State basketball coach Marvin Adams about the team's loss to Southern Mississippi. Adams discusses the team's defense and shooting.
Date: 1976
