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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
4
Astros beat the Mets 4-0 backed by four hits from Denis Menke and a late double play. Griffin struggled, taken out after nine, and Gladding closed to earn his 24th save as Cincinnati and St Louis push in the NL race while the Reds top the Phillies in a tight NL contest.
Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale, 6-foot-6 and once the Iron Man of the staff, retires due to a right shoulder injury diagnosed as a torn rotator cuff. He cites pain and inconsistency, ending a 14 season Dodgers era with 209 wins and multiple franchise records.
Solunar Periods schedule from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES suggests planning days to fish in prime territory or hunt in prime cover during listed times. The advice emphasizes using these periods to maximize outdoor sport quality each day.
The Vikings expect quarterback Joe Kapp back from a sprained knee in time for August 23 against St. Louis. Rookie Corny Davis, acquired from Minnesota to Pittsburgh, faced a sore foot after returning to the Vikings. Broncos and Bills prep with camps, while Packers fans face bumper signs for Lombardi Avenue. Cardinals voice strong opinions after a 13-6 win over the Jets, and Giants eye a comeback after a 22-21 loss to the Packers. Colts emerge unscathed from a 4-30 victory over Oakland.
Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers said he hopes Karl Salb of Crasset t Ark will reconsider playing football. Salb, last year’s standout defensive tackle, may skip his final two years to protect his shot put career as NCAA champion and Europe tour member. Rodgers noted Salb talks with others but not him, warning it would be a blow to the program if he does not play.
National League East standings and results with New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal. American League leaders and recent scores. Upcoming games listed for several teams including Houston, Atlanta, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Montreal with multiple matchups and pitchers noted.
Orioles ace Dave McNally suffers a 7 4 defeat to the Oakland A’s as Minnesota and Oakland close in on the Twins in the American League West. The win tightens Oakland’s grip while Baltimore maintains a large lead in the East. Other scores include Seattle’s 8 2 win over Cleveland and Boston’s 5 2 victory over Chicago White Sox. In the National League Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4 3, Houston blanked New York 3 0, and St. Louis beat Los Angeles 4 2.
SAN DIEGO AP veteran returnees led by quarterback John Hadl and all pro Lance Alworth spark optimism for the Chargers. Rookies Bob Babich Marty Domres and Mike Simpson add promise while Hadl aims to rebound after a mixed preseason showing.
Garnie Hatch a native of Hope Arkansas was named head basketball coach at Abilene Christian College in Texas on Monday He has served as an assistant coach at Pepperdine College in Los Angeles and will lead the Wildcats this season
John Erikson, 14, became the youngest person to swim the 22 mile English Channel, finishing in Dover. He plans future feats including a possible two way non stop bid. Erikson credits his father Ted, a record holder in long distances, for motivation and says he swam at about 50 strokes per minute and felt comfortable despite the challenge.
Curtis Sifford stands as a representative of the new breed of black pro golfers on the tour. He says he just wants to play and break even with his sponsor as he competes in the Greater Milwaukee Open alongside Lee Elder and other Black players like Pete Brown and Nathaniel Starks. The article notes Sifford and others faced club barriers and sponsorship challenges while highlighting Elder’s near win and Ken Still’s pace.
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