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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
4
Rico Carty again fueled Atlanta with a ninth inning double that tied St. Louis 6-6 and helped spark a 10-6 Braves win. Carty, 29, stretched his hitting streak to 19 games, insisting he is not a streak hitter while teammates praise his bat.
In an overtime thriller, New York defeated Los Angeles 111 to 108 to move ahead 2-1 in the NBA Finals best-of-seven. No games scheduled today with Friday featuring New York at Los Angeles. ABA Eastern Division Semifinals saw Kentucky defeat New York 112 to 101 to clinch the series 4-3. Talay's Games show Western Division action: Los Angeles at Denver and Kentucky at Indiana as the first meetings in their series.
Gene Moore of the Kentucky Colonels overcame early fouls to spark a 101-92 win over the New York Nets and force a decisive game seven in the division semi finals. Moore scored 19 points as George Tinsley and Wayne Chapman fueled a late first-half rally to trim a 10-point deficit.
Solunar periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide daily plans for optimal sport. Plan fishing or hunting to align with these times and target days with best territory and cover for success.
In Chicago, a wild beanball exchange between the Red Sox and Oakland A’s sparked benches to clear after Siebert and Jackson were ejected. Boston won 5-4, while Baltimore blasted Chicago 18-7 behind Paul Blair’s three homers. Other AL games included Detroit over Kansas City 2-0 and Washington 4-0 over Milwaukee. NL results featured Chicago over Pittsburgh 10-5 and San Francisco ending New York 8-6.
Diane Crump stood on the threshold of becoming the first girl to ride in the Kentucky Derby as Fathom was to run amid mud and possible changes. Trainer Don Divine cited owner Brown’s decision and weather risks while Crump, at 21 from Oldsmar Florida, had a history of firsts including the Derby Trial ride. Post time 5:40 pm EDT, CBS and radio coverage planned. field to include multiple probables and a 126 pound rider weight.
Raymond Johnson of the Nashs ville Tennessean won a one year term as president of the National Turf Writers Association. He succeeds Kent Hollingsworth of the Blood-Horse. Gerry Sullivan of the Boston Traveler was named vice president and Tony Chamblin of Horseman’s Journal was reelected secretary treasurer.
New York’s Knickerbockers edge Los Angeles 111-108 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA title race. Willis Reed nets 38, Dick Barnett 21, while Wilt Chamberlain tallies 21 and 26 rebounds as Jerry West’ buzzer beater keeps the Lakers competitive. West scores 34 for LAL. Holzman says no fixed plan, Mulllaway cites rebounding woes.
Barney Hess, Arkansas State University freshman, cleared 16-6 in a dual meet against Mississippi, establishing a state pole vault record. He began at 15-0, cleared 15-7 first attempt, then 16-2 on first try, and finally 16-6 on his second, as ASU won 75-70.
The Hope High School golf team, finishing 8 2 overall and 7 1 in 4AA, heads to Camden for the district match at 9 30. Ralph Routon led with 777 strokes, Turner 780, Priden 790, Proden 830, totaling 3 177 for the team, 315 under opponents.
Oregon freshman Steve Prefontaine shows early season form by sweeping the mile and 2 mile, clocking 13 12.8 for 3 miles last weekend and aiming for a sub 4 minute mile plus NCAA and AAU titles. Coach Bull Dellinger notes peak age range may be 25 to 32 for distance runners.
The Chicago Bears signed their No 4 draft choice Lynn Larson a 245 pound offensive tackle from Kansas State and two free agent offensive linemen Roy McDaemon 238 pounds from Baylor.
Cincinnati Reds star Tony Perez keeps a hot streak with a .425 average, 26 RBIs and 10 homers through April. He credits better ball matching and confidence while facing top hurlers like Gibson and Marichal. His four year old Victor keeps him motivated with the quip hit homer daddy.
Brazil defeated Austria 2 0 in an international exhibition match at Maracana Stadium. The game showcased Brazil's attack while Austria failed to score. (Note: OCR fragments mention Donner Party context unrelated to soccer.)
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