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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
4
Houston defeats the Atlanta Braves 4 0 to snap a two game skid in a night game. The Braves led 2 0 early but Houston countered with key hits and timely runs to tie and take the lead. Dierker earned the win in a late relief appearance as Houston evened their series with Atlanta.
Associated Press reports the Azalea Open in Wilmington opens with 144 players vying for $35,000 on a 6100 yard par 72 Cape Fear Country Club course. Notable is Dave Stockton aiming to rise from 54th and join the elite rabbit brigade in a four day event.
CHICAGO AP Herbert Muhammad Cassius Clay s Black Muslim adviser rules out any title bout between Clay and Floyd Patterson at any site The Pennsylvania governor s order to move the bout from Pittsburgh followed a Nevada commission decision Las Vegas had been considered Muhammad accuses officials of prejudice and says there are no plans for a title defense He also comments on Clay s Army induction and a court bid to halt it Clay plans to report for induction and his attorney seeks to block the draft Clay criticizes religious and racial prejudice in the United States stating the fight would not have been stopped if Clay were white and Christian He says the champion is not fighting Patterson or any other challenger and criticizes moves to stage the bout elsewhere The exchange reflects tensions over race religion and the boxing schedule in the United States
The field includes Kel Nagle, winner of the 1960 British Open, along with past champions Dick Bart and Al Sesselink. Also listed are notable players Charlie Sifford Randy Clover Jack Rule and Jack Meotewan, aiming for the $5,000 top prize or $3,350 runnerup.
Senators beat the New York Yankees 16-4 as Ken McMullen hit a bases Loaded grand slam in the second inning. Joe Coleman earned his fourth major league win in four appearances, supported by costly New York errors and Washington defense. Rico Petrocelli drove in four for Boston, and Mickey Lolich pitched a siz-hitter for Detroit in a 6-3 win over California.
National League standings and results show Houston and Cincinnati tied for first with 2 0 records. Wednesdays games featured Philadelphia over Chicago 5 4 in 11 innings and Houston defeating Atlanta 4 2. Notable performances include Mickey Lolich winning for Detroit over California and Rico Petrocelli driving in four for Boston.
The article lists Johnny Unitas Bart Starr and Sonny Jurgensen as the top NFL passers by lifetime ratings. It notes Unitas with 232 TDs and 29,593 yards, Starr leading in completions and efficiency, and Jurgensen rising to third after 3209 yards and league records for attempts and completions.
The Warriors, after erasing St Louis to win the Western Division, prepare to meet the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA finals. Rick Barry scored 41 as San Francisco edged into a 4-2 series win, while Nate Thurmond led rebounds. Philadel phia dethroned Boston to reach the title series.
Montreal holds a 3-0 lead over the Rangers with captain Jean Beliveau delivering goals and assists as Toronto trails Chicago 2-1, with goalie Terry Sawchuk pivotal in wins over the Black Hawks. The veteran netminder, amid retirement chatter, silences critics after strong performances.
Gray Gavin of Brooklyn outpointed Juan Ramos of Puerto Rico in a light welterweight showdown. Gavin weighed 147 pounds and Ramos 146, with the win reported from New York on Wednesday night.
New York AP report on Harry Walker praising Pirates writers selecting them to win the pennant. Maury Wills shines in opener vs Mets with two hits and a stolen base, while Dennis Ribent awaits Pittsburgh home debut after the trade. Cardwell fends off trouble, Alley and Gunter spark late.
The article lists high games and high series for the Classic League and notes top players. It also covers the 15th Tournament of Champions at Stardust Golf Course Las Vegas with Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Gay Brewer as top contenders and weather as a potential factor for the $20,000 top prize.
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides planning for fishing and hunting. Major Periods begin at listed times and last about one and a half to two hours, shown in bold. Minor Periods are shorter and in regular type. Central Standard time applies.
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