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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1969
Page
4
Braves slugger Hank Aaron hit two homers including a bases loaded grand slam, giving Atlanta an 82 win over Pittsburgh. Aaron’s 12th career grand slam moved him to 546 for his career, trailing Ruth and Mays on the all-time list. Braves starter Joe Torre improved to 11-11.
Hope Bobcats prep for 1969 season opener away against Ashdown Panthers. After scrimmage action, brief drills and full pads mark progress as seniors recall 1968 loss and aim to avenge it. Ashdown defends District 7 A crown, opening against Nashville Scrappers next week. Hammons Stadium lights drill tonight boosts Bobkittens optimism. Senior Bobkitten coach Gaylord Solom on emphasizes typical first pads day. Juniors rebuild after last year’s 6 1 record by freshmen. about 60 players remain.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles starts 1969 preparations with two-a-day sessions totaling 90 minutes each, at 9 30 a m and 5 p m. About 100 players reported for photo day and exams as the Razorbacks prepare to open the season in Little Rock on September 20 against Oklahoma State University.
Georgia native Steve Melnyk of Florida leads the 69th U S Amateur Golf Championship at Pittsburgh by three strokes after shooting 73 for a 143 halfway total. Allen Miller of Georgia, representing Florida, sits second at 146 with Bruce Ashworth at 147.
Detroit right fielder Norm Cash and Tom Northrup delivered late offense to beat Oakland 5-3 in 13 innings. Northrup went 6-for-6, hitting a solo homer in the second and the decisive shot off a 3-0 pitch in the 13th. Jackson went 1-for-7 with a walk as Oakland dropped to 4-9 and fell 34 games behind Minnesota. In other games, Boston beat Kansas City, Chicago beat Cincinnati, Atlanta topped Pittsburgh, San Francisco edged Philadelphia, St. Louis beat Houston, and Montreal defeated Los Angeles.
A chaotic OCR summary shows mixed baseball standings from the American and National Leagues, listing team records, dates, and upcoming games. It includes the Chicago Cubs, New York, St Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Montreal, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Montreal, and others with varying win loss figures and scheduled matchups.
Dallas, led by Craig Morton, overturned a halftime Houston edge to win 14 11 in an NFL AFL exhibition in the Astrodome before 55 310. Morton threw for two touchdowns including a 34 yard completion to Bob Hayes. Roy Gerela’s 30 yard field goal gave Houston an early lead, while Don Trull later connected with Jim Beirne and Hoyle Granger for a late two point try. The card also previews weekend NFL AFL exhibitions across the country and notes league-wide action and stats from the era.
Boston Red Sox officials imposed a ban on hard liquor aboard charter flights after an August incident on United Airlines. Manager Dick Williams and GM Dick O Connell ordered airlines not to serve alcohol to team personnel, while players criticized flight attendants. The measure followed reports a stewardess was insulted by players on a San Francisco to Boston flight after the Oakland road trip.
Pro Charts analyzes the Atlanta Falcons in their third year under Dutch Von Brocklin. The piece highlights youth, potential, and gaps across lineup units including passing concerns with Randy Johnson, evolving backfield and receivers, shaky line play, strong defense led by Tommy Nobis, and a hope for improvement but a predicted finish under .500.
Friday's Greater Hartford Open begins with stars dealing injuries. Lee Trevino battles a balky back while Deane Beman reinjures ribs, Dave Hill struggles with a sore right hand, and Ray Floyd faces withdrawal fallout from Avco Classic. Top contenders seek the $20,000 prize amid questions of form.
The University of Arkansas cross country team will open its season against Oklahoma State in Stillwater on September 26. Other announced opponents include Oklahoma October 4, Southwest Missouri October 18, Wichita October 25, Kansas State College October 31, Oklahoma Christian November 8 and 15, and the Southwest Conference meet November 17 at Lubbock Texas.
Shreveport edged Arkansas 3-2 in a Texas League game after Dick Grant drove in the tying run with a centerfield single and Oscar Brown scored on a late error. Bob Castigione earned the win for Shreveport, his eighth, while Bob Guindon went 4 for 4 for Arkansas. The day’s other results included El Paso beating Dallas-Forth Worth 7-6 and Amarillo topping Albuquerque 3-1 as a rain-shortened doubleheader between Memphis and San Antonio was canceled.
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