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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
4
The Associated Press reports Navy sacks Bill Elias after a 4-6 season, plus Oklahoma State's Cutchin and Holy Cross's Boisture resign, as colleges estEnd coaching churn. Fires and retirements reflect widespread changes with Coppedge stating no current staff considered for Navy successor.
Los Angeles star Cowboy Bill Flett scored three goals as the Kings defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-3. Referee Vern Buffey’s call helped Pittsburgh to its first goal in a 4-2 win over Minnesota. Other NHL results include Boston 2 2 New York, Montreal 4 4 Toronto, and Chicago 6 3 St. Louis.
Solunar Tables from Richard Alden Knight's work are printed to guide fishing and hunting. The schedule aims to help readers choose days and times with better sport potential by indicating periods of optimal fish or game activity.
Calvin Murphy the Niagara Purple Eagles sharpshooter posted 44 points at Niagara Falls to lift Niagara 89-63 over Cornell. Coach Frank Layden praised his unselfish 20 field goals seven assists and four freed throws as Murphy contends for the national scoring lead after a 68 point burst against Syracuse last weekend.
The Southwest Conference midwinter meeting in Dallas began with head football coaches and athletic directors making recommendations to faculty representatives. Recruiting is a top topic as the three day session unfolds. an official statement from executive secretary Howard Grubbs is due Saturday.
Pro basketball notes list numerous college results across regions. Notable outcomes include Penn over Delaware 58 to 39 and Fordham over Syracuse 77 to 62. Yale defeated Brown 63 to 59, while Princeton beat Maryland 72 to 63. Midwest games feature Dayton 83 over Miami Ohio 55 and Notre Dame 67 over Wisconsin 56. Southwest results show Louisville 79 over SMU 73 and Oklahoma State 91 over Cal State 54. Far West matches include Utah State 81 over Denver 79 and Weber State 91 over Hickam 69.
In Camden last night Hope Bob Kittens were unable to mount a solid comeback and fell 35-26 to Fairview junior Cardinals in the opening round of the Fairview Invitational. Hope trailed 18-10 at halftime but used a fullcourt press in the second half to narrow the gap to 22-20 before Fairview adjusted.
Oklahoma State University board of regents dismissed head coach Phil Cutchin after a week of campus debate. The 47 year old Kentucky native previously posted a 1938 record over six seasons and planned a noon press conference as the firing followed a lengthy athletic council process and associated alumni pressure.
SAN JOBE Calif AP Low Blumling coach of the Ohio Valley Ironmen was named Coach of the Year by CFL Commissioner Danny Hill. Blumling took over a team that had lost 42 of 52 games in three years and steered them to within one game of the Atlantic Division title with a 9 3 record.
Joe Namath reportedly earned about 10000 for shaving off his Fu Manchu mustache for a television commercial. He finished the three minute shave at a Manhattan studio and then joined the New York Jets at Shea Stadium, noting he felt lighter and could scramble better. The stunt involved three attractive women and was tied to improving the sport's image per AFL president Milt Woodard.
AP Offensive Player of the Week honors go to St. Louis running back Wills Crenshaw after a 162-yard, three-touchdown performance on 26 carries in the 28-21 loss that eliminated the Cardinals from the Century Division race. Crenshaw’s 144 rushing yards for the year place him seventh among NFL rushers. The report notes the blocking help from teammates and cites Crenshaw’s best year prior as 437 yards in 1905.
Wednesday night discussion reveals Cutchin plans to collect his thoughts after announcing no Ising plans. Athletic Director Henry Kha notes OSU loses an outstanding coach and individual. Cutchin has two years left on a 23260 dollar yearly contract. president cites limited financial support and defends staff. Potential successors mentioned include FA Dry, Neil Armstrong, and Rod Rust.
Yerger High School teams split with Gurdon as the Sr. team dropped to 6 losses this season with a 74 to 60 defeat. Tiger Cubs lost 54 to 28 in the junior game after Gurdon opened a 14 point half lead. David Briggs led Yerger with 15 points, Jerry Jackson 8. for Gurdon, Washington 21 and Dickens 14. In the senior contest, Block 18 and Roy Smith 13 paced Yerger, while Bailey 27 and Preston 14 led Gurdon.
Barnes delivered the decisive three point play with 70 seconds left, lifting Boston to a 108-106 win over Detroit. The Celtics improved to six wins in seven starts while Detroit slid to a fifth straight loss since Paul Seymour took over. Larry Siegfried scored 27 for Boston and Jimmy Walker 28 for Detroit as Baltimore topped New York 118-110 elsewhere.
Boston University’s Robert R. Peck was re-elected president of the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges at the ECAC convention. The Eastern Sprint Rowing Championship is set for May 10 at Worcester Massachusetts and the IRA regatta for Syracuse New York on June 12 13 14.
Dick Butkus of the Chicago Bears wins AP NFL Defensive Player of the Week after a 17-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He intercepts passes, forces fumbles, returns a kickoff for 88 yards, and helps set up the opening TD. Coach Dooley praises his consistent excellence amid a bruised but stellar performance.
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