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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1970
Page
4
Quarterback Larry Cloninger leads a veteran push for SCC as they face tough foes Arkansas A&M and Southern State. Coaches praise Pirpich and Bright for leadership while evaluating new backs and a reshaped defense. Powell predicts SSC, SCA and A&M pose major tests as the Wonder Boys strive for a top finish.
Classified offer from Lincoln Service promotes government job openings for adults over 18 with high starting salaries and advancement. Claims many positions require little schooling and that testing is required. Includes lure of free booklet and test preparation details, licensed by the State Board of Education.
Frank Howard, the 6 7 left fielder for Washington, slugged a 460 foot homer off 18 game winner Jim Perry as the Senators crushed Minnesota 11 1. Howard's 36th homer gives him 101 RBIs, fueling Washington while Minnesota slips in the AL standings.
Eddie Leon delivered a two run double in the eighth to push Cleveland to a fourth straight win while Oakland dropped to seven losses in eight games. Six homers were hit, Gene Tenace and Graig Nettles among others, as Jim Lyttle led New York with four hits and three RBIs in a split with Chicago. Mickey Lolich fanned 14 in a Tigers win, Tom Timmerman close behind, and Tony Conigliaro belted a three run homer for Boston in a narrow Royals victory.
Arkansas Razorbacks started 1970 football preseason with workouts ahead of the Sept. 12 national TV opener vs Stanford. Trainer Jim Bone praised conditioning while coach Frank Broyles warned of a short eight day window before game week. Offense line and secondary positions remained unsettled as graduations left gaps and few players stepped up.
Rod Laver defeated Hoy Emerson 63 7 5 to repeat as champion of the Colonial National Invitations Tennis Tournament in Fort Worth. The victory earned Laver $4,000, boosting his earnings past $135,000 for the year, despite his admission that he lacks finesse and prefers power to touch. Emerson failed to capture a tourney win this season.
Roberto Clemente sparked Pittsburgh with five hits and four runs in a 11-0 rout of the Dodgers, boosting his batting average to .363 and giving the Pirates a three game East lead. Bill Mazeroski, Manny Sanguillen, Fred Patek, and Matty Alou added three or four hits as Steve Blass pitched well. The Mets split with Cincinnati, while the Giants, Cardinals, and Indians also won.
Reading Pa AP coach Jerry Williams is in his second year rebuilding the Philadelphia Eagles. He aims for a winning season above .500, but faces injuries and depth issues. The defense must improve its pass rush and secondary while the offense needs better line blocking. Key players include Snead Mira Hawkins Ballman Woodeshick and rookies Hetherringon Jones Mosely.
Texas, led by captain Bobby Wuensch and star Steve Worster, aims for a second straight national crown with a senior-heavy 32-man class. Ohio State, Penn State, California, UCLA and Oklahoma loom as top challengers as Eddie Phillips prepares to take over quarterback duties.
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