Sports Is Still a Way of Life for Injured Youth
Dick Gericke, 18, star athlete at Lake Mills High School, suffered a fractured neck in a football game on Oct. 13 and wears a neck brace. His family recalls his love of sports and his drive to play, despite the injury, as the town of Lake Mills supports its hometown team the S-Cats and its athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike O'Brien
Associated Press
Lake Mills
Wis
Kay Gericke
Dick Gericke
Lake Mills High School
Clinton
Rock Lake
S-Cats
L-Cats
Jackson Gericke
Jackson
Bob Petruska
Gericke
Masters sparks controversy as Chi Chi fumes over caddies
Tommy Aaron holds a one stroke lead at Augusta as Jack Nicklaus and Masaki Ozaki chase tied second place amid controversy sparked by Chi Chi Rodriguez who accuses the Masters caddy system of unequal treatment. Rodriguez calls for tour caddies or a blind draw while Nicklaus and Palmer defend their decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grimsley
Augusta
Tommy Aaron
Jack Nicklaus
Japan
Puerto Rico
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Chi Chi
Palmer
Tommy Mascari
Lee Elder
Aaron
NFL owners reject major rule changes at meeting
In Scottsdale, Arizona, NFL owners voted down all major rule-change proposals for another season. A sudden-death tiebreaker and a two-point conversion option after touchdowns were among the rejected ideas. Commissioner Pete Rozelle cited concerns that ties and late regulation tension should remain intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale, Ariz
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Oakland
Kansas City
Kiss Me Darlin wins at Oaklawn in Ballerina Stakes
Kiss Me Darlin owned by J. C. Craig of Dallas and ridden by Gearye Louviere won the first division of the $15,000-added Ballerina Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Oaklawn Park with a 2 length margin over Queen's Turn. Me And Connie captured the second division with a 3 1/4 length victory, both races worth about $17,000 each.
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Hot Springs
Ack
Connie
Oaklawn Park
Queen's Turn
Me and Connie
John Lively
Barb
Sailor Frolic
J. C. Craig
Dallas
Tex
Gearye Louviere
Paul Kemling
Aurora
Neb Single Penny
R. F. Roberts
Shreveport
Bold Rosie
Me and
Patricia Blass
Little Rock
Burk
Hareuval
Florida Downs
Four Grounds
Are the Nets Finished in ABA East Semifinals
The New York Nets trail the Carolina Cougars 3-1 in a best of seven East Division semifinal after a 112-108 defeat. Lou Carnesecca comments on the series as other ABA and NBA playoff games unfold with Pacers, Bucks, and Colonels building leads. Caldwell and Cunningham cited as keys for Carolina and Kentucky respectively.
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Associated Press
New York Nets
Carolina Cougars
Lou Carnesseca
American Basketball Association
Nets
New York
Cougars
Indiana Pacers
Denver Rockets
National Basketball Association
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors
Kentucky
Virginia
Hampton
Colonels
Atlanta
Boston
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Chicago
Razorback scrimmage planned in spring practice
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announced a second full controlled scrimmage in spring football for the Razorbacks. Key notes include injuries to Terry Irwin and Doug Scheel, with Billy Burns switching to linebacker to fill Irwin’s spot. The session proceeds ahead of the Red White game on April 14 in Fayetteville while Broyles attends the Masters in Augusta to present the green jacket.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Frank Broyles
Razorbacks
Terry Irwin
Billy Burns
Irwin
Doug Scheel
Broyles
Augusta
Texas TCU show promise in spring football drills
Texas and Texas Christian displayed power potential in final spring drills with standout performances. Marty Akins ran for 156 yards and three scores for the White in the Orange and White game, while Roosevelt Leaks added 156 yards on 26 carries. TCU’s Fort Worth scrimmage featured Ronnie Webb’s offensive TD and Mike Hanna anchoring the defense, as SMU showcased the M and M backs Alvin Maxson and Wayne Morris and moved Steve Morton to guard to strengthen the line.
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Texas
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Austin
Marty Akins
Orange
Mike Presley
Roosevelt Leaks
Joe Aboussie
Fort Worth
Purples
TCU
Ronnie Webb
Mike Hanna
California
Dede Terveen
SMU
Mustangs
M&m Boys
Alvin Maxson
Wayne Morris
Morris
Maxson
Smith
Steve Morton
Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight Solunar Tables
Solunar periods are printed to help plan days for fishing and hunting. The schedule, taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables, guides when to seek good sport in favorable territory and cover each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Durocher Upstages Nixon With First Coach Toss
Leo Durocher upstaged President Nixon by tossing out the first coach at Anaheim Stadium as the Angels hosted the Royals. Nixon attends the season opener, handing the ball to Maj David Lang, while Durocher reshuffles staff with Hub Kittle and Bob Sluis filling key roles. The opener showcased Nolan Ryan for the Angels against Steve Busby of Kansas City. Detroit and other AL and NL games followed as the season began.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Leo Durocher
Anahei Stadium
White House
California Angels
Kansas City Royals
Air Force
David Lang
Durocher
Jim Owens
Hub Kittle
Houston
Bob Sluis
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Chicago White Sox
Texas
Minnesota
Oakland
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York Mets
Montreal
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Diego
Detroit
Cleveland
Indians
Texas Rangers
Steve Dunning
Mike Kilkenny
Ray Lamb
Milt Wilcox
The
Angels
Bobby Winkles
Nolan Ryan
Kansas City
Steve Busby
Jack McKeon
Royals
Playoff Scores and Schedule for ABA and NBA Semifinals
ABA division semifinals saw Carolina 112 over New York 108 and Indiana 97 over Denver 95 as leaders hold 3-1 leads. NBA Western results had Milwaukee 113 over Golden State 93 while Eastern matchups include Atlanta at Boston and New York at Baltimore with multiple series leads.
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Milwaukee
Golden State
Atlanta
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Masters Round One Brings Aaron One-Stroke Lead
In Augusta Tommy Aaron shot four under par 68 to hold a one stroke edge over Jack Nicklaus after the first round of the Masters. Other results across sports include wrapped headlines from golf tennis swimming bowling and pro basketball schedules in brief form.
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Augusta
Tommy Aaron
Jack Nicklaus
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Roberts University
Alabama
Hope Star 1973 Hope Edition Classifieds Start
Hope Star page from April 6 1973 consolidates staff and publishing details. It lists circulation rates and addresses for Hope Arkansas, with AP and syndicate affiliations and office contacts. The notice reads like a front matter or masthead, not a news story, detailing staff roles and subscription pricing.
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Dana
Eagles
Masaki Ozaki
Big Jack
Ozaki
Augusta National
Bob Dickson
J. C. Snead
Grier Jones
Phil Rodgers
Gene Sarazen
Kiss Me
Darlin
Oaklawn
Tird Place
Touviere
Fanny Jane
Kiss Me Darlin
Arthur Isle
Jimmy Nichols
Jamies Jester Vn
Brick Door
Rozkie
Carolina
Carnesseca
Joe Caldwell
Billy Cunningham
Caldwell
Razorback
Texas-Tcu
By Herschel Nissenson
Astros
Spec Richardson
Cincinnati
San Francisco Giants
Reds
Seventit
Juan Marichal
Chris Speier
New York Yankees
Washington
Maj. Luna
Orange High School
Pirates
Roberto Clemente
Willie Starwell
Masing Sanguillen
Clemente
Hope x Star Sports
Indiana
Denver
Greensboro
Utah
Sarasota
Fla
Chris Evert
Germany
Katja Ebbinhaus
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Brian Fairlie
New Zealand
Munich
Bob Lutz
Phil Dent
Australia
Nancy Richey Gunther
San Angelo
Julie Heldman
Keena Rothhammer
Santa Clara
Calif
AAU
Tokyo
Judy Cook
Grandview
Lorrie Koch
Hope Star
Star of Hope
Consolidated
Star Building
Walnut St
Hope
P.O
Area
Hope, Ark
Star Publishing CO
Alex. H. Washburn
Paul H. Jones
George S. Smith
Rebecca Lazenby
Mary Anita Laseter
Esther Hicks
Donal Parker
Wanda Powell
JoAnn Burke
Sibyl Parsons
C.M. Rogers, Jr
Alice Kate Baker
Virginia Hiscott
Elizabeth Bobo
D.E. Allen
Danny Lewallen
George Smith, Jr
Mary C. Harris
Judy Gray
Jean Quillin
Janice Miller
Deanna Barr
Kay Lauterbach
Millie Shotts
Audit Bureau of Circulations
AP News
Southern
Ass'n
Arkansas Press Ass’n
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Poplar Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Hartford Bldg
Michigan Ave
E. 42Nd St
N.Y
Penobscot
Mich
Skirvin
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hempstead
Nevada
Lafayette
Howard
Pike
Clark Counties
Arkansas
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