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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1968
Page
4
The Associated Press notes Boston 107 Los Angeles 101 as star OATS pushes the series in the NBA finals toward a crucial game. New Orleans 109 Pittsburgh 100 leaves the best of seven tied, with upcoming decisive matches shaping the title chase.
Pirates backstop McBean earns support from a 13 run fourth inning as Al McBean stars with strong run support. Veale battles in the opposite outing while the NL and AL slate features a torrent of scores and standout performances from Clemente Stargell Cepeda and Allen.
In Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Razorbacks offense had four touchdowns in a gametype scrimmage. Coach Frank Broyles called it real good and real bad citing inconsistent passing and fatigued-player dips. Bill Montgomery led drives of five and eight plays with a split end connection to Max Peacock.
St. Louis Blues beat Minnesota North Stars 5-3 in the opening game of the NHL West Division playoff finals. A short-handed goal sparked a three-goal second-period burst with Bill McCreary scoring and Terry Crisp assisting. Coach Wren Blair criticized the playoff scheduling after the loss, noting disputes over venue order for upcoming games.
The solunar table from Richard Alden Knight lists daily minor and major hunting and fishing periods in Central Standard time. It shows start times for major and minor periods across days, noting durations of about one hour and forty minutes to two hours, guiding planning for prime activity windows.
The IOC executive board, under pressure from a global boycott threat, unanimously recommended banning South Africa from the Mexico City Summer Games. The move aims to preserve Olympic unity amid racial tensions and potential Soviet participation in protest of apartheid. East Division hockey finals note follows.
David Pearson, the 1966 NASCAR champion, won the 250 mile race at North Wilkesboro, earning 5100 dollars. Lee Roy Yarborough led early but his Ford engine failed in the first turn after taking the lead, sending him into the guard rail. he escaped injury.
Pitching star Woody Fryman of the Phillies tossed a two hitter in a 6 0 win over Houston. Zoilo Versalles fueled the Dodgers rally with a double and triple driving in four as Los Angeles beat New York 7 6 in the first game. Versalles also walked and scored in the 8 0 nightcap win for Philadelphia over Houston. Other results include Atlanta 5 Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 10 San Francisco 9, St Louis 9 Chicago 2. Upcoming games listed.
The Baltimore Orioles sidelined slugger Frank Robinson with a definite mumps attack. The 32 year old outfielder remained hospitalized at St Joseph's Hospital in Anaheim as the team left the West Coast Sunday night.
Chicago veteran Pete Ward forged a resilient performance as the White Sox dropped a doubleheader to Detroit 4-1 and 4-2. Despite six errors this season at third, Ward delivered a ninth inning two run homer and an RBI single, backing his claim as a professional amid boos and a nine game skid.
SHREVEPORT AP The Arkansas Travelers were forced to rest Sunday after their Texas League game with the Shreveport Braves was postponed by rain. The club planned to resume tonight ahead of a four game set with Dallas Fort Worth in Arlington. Also rainouts hit the Albuquerque San Antonio doubleheader. Memphis beat Dallas Fort Worth 3-1 in Arlington as Amarillo rolled to its fourth straight win in Texas League action.
Arkansas Diamonds of the Continental Football League announce a 14 game 12 league contest schedule. They open August 24 in Little Rock versus Omaha. Regular season home and away games include Oklahoma City Huntsville Alabama and Orlando Florida with cross-divisional meetings against Norfolk Wheeling West Virginia and others in the Central Pacific divisions.
Crossett's Terry Hankton was named the state's top amateur athlete after leading his team to the Class AA basketball title and averaging 21.8 points in four tournament games with 28 in the final. Little Rock Central hurdler Phillip Herndon finished second, followed by sprinters Henry Basey and others receiving votes.
Montreal defeats Chicago 4 to 1 as the Canadiens seize a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series. In the West, St Louis downed Minnesota 5-3 to take a 1-0 series lead. Tuesday features Montreal at Chicago while St Louis visits Minnesota.
Lawrence AP notes Lt Jim Murphy was named Most Outstanding Performer after winning both the 5 000 and 20 000 meters. Chuck Rogers vaulted 17 12 Charlie Greene tied the world 100 meters record, while Jim Ryan showed his injured leg is not yet finished. Ryan’s 342 8 in the 1500 and a 26 3 final 220 yards highlighted the meet.
Rice claims top spot at the SWC meet with multiple firsts and high scores as Arkansas and Texas Christian University vie for supremacy. The report notes standout performances, record efforts, and key athletes contributing to Rice’s victory and the tight team competition.
Detroit's 4-1 and 4-2 victories over Chicago lift the Tigers to nine straight wins as Earl Wilson and Denny McLain dominate. Pete Ward homered twice for the White Sox, while Detroit capitalizes on six unearned runs aided by two errors. Elsewhere, Twins beat Yankees 5-2 as Tony Oliya ends slump. Orioles rally past the Angels 7-6. Indians shut out Red Sox 7-0. Dodgers split with Mets. Cubs lose to Cardinals. and other NL results.
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