Local Hope Tracksters Qualify for District Meet
In a pres district meet at Arka delphia yesterday Hope tracksters qualified for district. Ray Wheelington placed 6th in the 120 yard low hurdles with 20.9. Gary Wheelington and David Johnson also qualified in the 220 yard dash, with Johnson winning the 100 yard dash in 10.5. The 440 and 880 relays featuring Wheelington Gary, Artis Martin, and Lee Davis also qualified. The 440 relay team qualified, and junior high 440 relay also advanced. In golf, Hope closes season 4-2 overall and 7-1 in 4AA district play. Hope won the district title. Jack Turner and Ralph Routon travel to Camden Friday for the district tournament.
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Fights Tuesday's Fights By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boxing roundup from New York Seattle and Miami Beach reports results for three bouts. Charlie Green defeated Ray Anderson in New York. Boone Kirkman stopped Bill McMurray in Seattle. Frank O'Tera outpointed Ramon Montes in Miami Beach.
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Cassius Clay Seeks Leave to Fight Frazier in Canada
Former heavyweight champion Cassius Clay asks a federal appeals court for permission to travel to Toronto to fight Joe Frazier at Maple Leaf Gardens in July. He proposes escrow of 70 percent of fight proceeds pending return or a $100,000 cash bond and would travel under court supervision.
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Fairly Hits 2-Run Homer for Montreal
Montreal Expos split a doubleheader with San Diego. Ron Fairly hit a two run homer in the opener and a solo shot in the nightcap. Steve Renko pitched a six hitter for Montreal in the nightcap as they won 7-3. Bobby Wine added a two run single in the first game.
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Derby field eyed as 16 entered for Kentucky Derby
From Louisville Associated Press 16 horses may enter the 96th Kentucky Derby this Saturday with Thursday entries to confirm. Admi ral's Shield Fathom Supreme Quality and My Dad George headline a crowded field. Other likely starters include Silent Screen Terlog o Protanto Dust Commander and Rancho Lejos.
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St Louis Clamps Pittsburgh 5 0 In Division Finals
St Louis dominated the Penguins 5 0 to take a 3 2 lead in the best of seven series. No other games were played Tuesday with St Louis at Pittsburgh on Thursday.
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Solunar Tables for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight’s SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan fishing and hunting. The schedule lists daily windows to optimize sport and activity, helping readers choose days with favorable wildlife conditions.
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East Tops West in AL NL Showdown Tuesday
East divisions swept six games with strong showings from Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Washington, New York, and Boston. Tony Horton and Al Kaline led clutch rallies while Boog Powell powered the Orioles as Tony Perez starred for the Reds with a record 10th homer this month.
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Perez Sets Major League April Home Run Record
Perez drives in Reds wins over Astros 4-2 and breaks April home run mark with his 10th this month, boosting batting average to .461 with 26 RBIs. Pirates end Cubs streak as Sanguillen and teammates homer. Braves, Mets, Phillies win, Expos sweep Padres as Renko twirls six-hitter.
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Lakers Knick series hinges on Chamberlain performance
In Los Angeles Wilt Chamberlain draws focus as he battles Willis Reed in a pivotal NBA finals clash with New York. West scored 34 in a 105-103 Lakers win as Chamberlain shut down Reed and, despite knee limits, helped level the best of seven at one game each.
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Which Was Greatest in Baseball
The Nation al Broadcasting Company invites fans and players to vote for the greatest baseball team of the last 50 years. Top choices include the 1927 Yankees, 1931 A’s, 1931 and 1934 Cardinals, 1954 Indians, 1959 and 1956 Dodgers, 1961 Yankees, 1966 Orioles, and 1957 Braves. Over 2,500 letters received. deadline May 4. The contest leads to an eight team bracket and summer TV coverage.
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New York and Los Angeles Tie 1-1 in NBA Finals
In a tied best-of-7 series, the New York Knicks lost 116 to 113 at Kentucky in the ABA Eastern Division and Denver defeated Washington 143 to 119 to force a 3-3 series split. The NBA Finals feature New York visiting Kentucky and Los Angeles visiting Denver for the first game of the new sequence.
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Haywood Leads Rockets In ABA Playoff Win
Spencer Haywood earned MVP honors as the Denver Rockets crushed Washington 143 119 to claim the Western Division semifinal in the ABA playoffs. Haywood scored 42 with 18 rebounds before an ejection late, Barry's 52 for Washington setting a playoff record, and Denver advances to face the Los Angeles Stars in Denver. Kentucky Colonels beat the New York Nets 116 113 to force a deciding game in Louisville, winner facing the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern finals. A crowd of 9 893 watched Denver edge toward the next round. Dan Burns v. local. The article also lists famous baseball and basketball greats voting for all time teams.
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Players Will Go Two Ways for the Hogs
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said several wide receivers will play for both teams in Saturday's Red White game in Fayetteville, signaling the spring finale. He praised defensive tackle Dick Bumpas for his standout play in last week's intra squad game at Battle Rock. Split end Jack Ettinger, a sophomore to be from St Louis, injured a shoulder in Tuesday's practice. extent unknown.
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Barnett Eliminated In North and South Amateur
Jerald Barnett of Little Rock was eliminated in the second round at Pinehurst North and South Amateur. He lost 3 and 2 to Roger McManus of Hartville Olde in North Carolina.
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