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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1969
Page
4
Palmer, pitching after a return from the disabled list, threw the American League’s first no hitter in a year as Oakland topped the A’s 8-0. He struck out eight in seven innings and was supported by Don Baylor's three hits and Brooks Robinson's three-run homer.
The Bills show an uncertain 1970 season prospects with Jack Kemp aging at quarterback and coach Johnny Rauch reorganizing the unit. Offense ratings hinge on Kemp, Flores, and Stephenson. receivers Haven Moses and Richard Trapp lead, while Monte Ledbetter and Bobby Crockett push for depth. Running backs include Roy Enyart and rookie Mikey Simpson. The line features Billy Shaw, Stew Barber, and changes as Gosta contemplates tackle moves. Second in the East seems plausible despite injury worries.
The St. Louis Cardinals moved into NL East second behind Chicago after rookie Chuck Taylor blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. Houston vaulted to third in the NL West with an 8-2 win over the New York Mets. Cincinnati beat Montreal 6-3. Atlanta toppled Philadelphia 4-2 before a 7-0 loss. Chicago downed San Diego 4-2. Pittsburgh crushed San Francisco 5-0. In the American League, Jim Palmer no-hit Oakland 8-0 for Baltimore. Minnesota beat the Yankees 5-2. Detroit over California 3-0. Chicago White Sox topped Boston 5-3. Kansas City beat Washington 7-3. Seattle defeated Cleveland 5-3.
Jim Palmer, 23, returns from the disabled list to pitch eight innings, then completes a no hitter against Oakland as Baltimore wins 8-0. Palmer fans eight, walks six, and drives in a run with a double, while Brooks Robinson boots a three run homer in a seven run seventh inning. Palmer improves to 11-2 with a 1.77 ERA and hints at a bright future if healthy.
U S track and field athletes return from a European tour carrying a protest letter to President Nixon after discontent over accommodations and travel. A 30 athlete group left behind to face Norway and Poland while others head home, with possible disciplinary action looming from AAU officials.
Bowie Kuhn, at 6 5 and 250 pounds, elected commissioner of baseball at a top salary for the office. The seven year contract, announced after the summer meeting, will be substantially more than the prior pro tem pay of 100000 yearly, with Williams Eckert having earned 65000. Cronin and Giles praised Kuhn, saying he is capable, and owners intended a four year term but chose seven reflecting confidence.
Arkansas Diamonds of the Continental Football League announce the signing of former Arkansas quarterback Jon Brittenum. He comes from the AFL San Diego Chargers under a standard CFL pact worth up to 200 dollars per game. Also signed were Oral Schmitz of North Dakota State and Greg Cureton of Tennessee.
In Little Rock Arkansas, the Travelers rallied on a wild streak by three Dallas-Fort Worth pitchers for an 11 6 Texas League victory. Arkansas built eighteen baserunners in four innings, including ten by walks, with six runs in the second inning on four walks and three singles. Tim Thompson earned the win with five strikeouts, while Jose Geigel took the loss after allowing Arkansas’s first five runs. Don Baylor homered solo in the ninth for Dallas-Fort Worth. Other games saw Shreveport over Amarillo, Memphis topping El Paso, and Albuquerque defeating San Antonio. The piece also briefly mentions the World War I Paris taxi fleet organized by Gen Gallieni.
Frosty Brothers a premier show horse owned by Miles Copperman of Chicago died in a Wednesday traffic accident near Atlantic Iowa. The horse valued at $65000.
NFL champions Baltimore Colts, coming off a Super Bowl loss to the Jets, seek a third straight preseason win over AFL clubs. Quarterback Johnny Unitas dazzles in two quarters, completing 19 of 27 passes for 233 yards and 27 points. Upcoming is a Houston Oilers clash, while other NFL and AFL games roll across the weekend. Clifton McNeil of the 49ers remains a holdout.
Dorothy Germain of Blytheville Ark advances to the quarterfinals of the 69th U S Women's Amateur in Dallas suburb Irving Texas after 1 up wins over Mrs W B Mahan and Mrs Sam Furr at Las Colinas Country Club. Germain faces Mrs David Wells of Mount Vernon Wash today.
The schedule lists Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times. The guide encourages using the periods to choose the best sport each day.
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