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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
2
English John Regan, center, expresses disappointment missing a putt on eight. Bill Lester, right, uses body english to sink his putt. About 30 boys played in the Hope Country Club tournament sponsored by the Hope Men's Golf Association.
In a tight eighth inning at Three Rivers Stadium, Sparky Anderson walked Willie Stargell to set up a force at the plate as Rich Zisk flied out. Cincinnati then crept ahead with a ninth inning run to defeat the Pirates 1-0 behind Jack Billingham. The day’s NL action also saw Braves rout Cubs 15-1, Giants beat Phillies 11-2, Mets 7-0 over Padres, Astros 3-0 over Cardinals, and Dodgers 7-2 vs Expos, with Marichal pushing his career wins to 237 and Seaver notching a two-hitter for the Mets.
Baltimore moves atop the AL East after Dave McNally spun a 5-1 win over Texas, part of a win streak dating to 1968. He allowed one hit until Toby Harrah’s seventh inning single, with Bill Sudakis homering in the eighth. Angels, Brewers, Twins, Royals wins also noted. rain postponed Oakland at Boston. National League scores list multiple blowouts.
Milwaukee AP Inter league play was the main topic as American League baseball officials met longer than planned. An executive council already rejected the recommendation presented by Bud Selig, Milwaukee Brewers president and four member committee member, delaying adoption.
The Texas League All Star game in Little Rock will have an ultra modern look with orange baseballs and the pitcher not batting. The All Stars face the Texas Rangers of the American League under the designated hitter rule, so the pitcher only pitches. Texas League President Bobby says the orange balls will be used.
Bragan urged adopting Solunar Pablos as a clearer ball option noting new colors assist visibility. He described a three year agreement with the Rangers to host the All-Stars in Texas Teague territory now in its second year. Officials projected crowds near 4,000 at Alexandria and beyond.
Cubs beat Amarillo 9-7 as Rob Sperring swats three homers and Jim Tyrone adds a three run shot in the ninth after an error briefly gave the Giants the lead. Shreveport’s Kobel and Yard throw four hit shutouts to sweep Alexandria in a doubleheader. El Paso’s Tanana fans 14 in a 7-2 win over San Antonio. Arkansas tops Memphis 2-1 in 10 innings. All Stars game set for Little Rock tonight.
The Hope Men's Golf Association sponsored the first annual junior event drawing over 25 players. Division winners include 14 year olds David Jones and Life Lockhart as runner-up Bryan Cox. 13 year olds Life Lockhart and Dean LaGrone. 12 year olds Danny Regan and Barry Hogan. 11 year olds Andy LaGrone and Mark McHenry. 10 year olds Clay Lockhart and Mike Schoen. 9 year olds Bobby Brown and Scott Schoen.
The standings show Oakland at Boston postponed after Wednesday games. Key results include Minnesota 9 over Detroit 7 and Milwaukee 5 over Chicago 4. Thursday features Cleveland Tidrow 9 11 at Kansas City Splittorff 15 6, plus Oakland Blue 12 7 at Boston Curtis 11 9.
New York profile recalls Babe Ruth as a legendary figure in baseball history. It notes his 714 career home runs and World Series dominance, compares era records, and highlights his pitching feats and personal legend. The piece contrasts Ruth with rivals like Ty Cobb and Hank Aaron, framing him as a mortal icon whose influence spans generations.
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