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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

4

Hope Bobcats Clash With Prescott Curley Wolves Tonight

The Hope Bobcats host the Prescott Curley Wolves in a key non conference matchup at Jones Field House tonight. The Wolves seek revenge after two wins last year and a strong backcourt led by Steve Wren while Prescott relies on 6-2 Jerry Langston and 6-4 Mike Bratcher to control the boards and pace.

Jones Field House Hope Bobusts Prescott Curley Wolves Oak Bobcats Wolves Hope Prescott Roe Jerry Langston Curley Wolves Mike Bratcher Ted Kirby Steve Wren Wren Rey Jordan Bobcat John Ross David Briggs Tommy Webb Parker Powell Ronny Brown Ross

Standouts to Be Honored at Banquet in St Louis

Seven standouts from the 1968-69 season will be honored January 19 in a banquet preceding the NHL All-Star game in St Louis. Jacques Plante and Glenn Hall will receive the Vezina Trophy for leading goalies with the best defensive average. Also honored are Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr of Boston, Alex Delvecchio of Detroit, Danny Grant of Minnesota, Serge Sayard of Montreal, with additional honorees to be announced. The All-Star game is set for January 20 at the St Louis Arena.

ST. Louis Jacques Plante Glenn Hall Plante Hall Boston Phil Esposito Bobby Orr Alex Delvecchio Detroit Danny Grant Minnesota Serge Sayard Montreal St. Louis Arena

Arkansas in the Bayou Classic under title pressure

The Associated Press reports Texas A&M aims to regain form hosting Colorado State in the SWC. Arkansas heads to Lafayette, Louisiana for the Bayou Classic. Tech beat Arizona 85 80 to move to 4 2, while Texas Baylor stand at 3 2. Arizona’s skid follows a late rally by Texas Tech.

Associated Press Texas A&m Colorado State Aggies Texas Tech Arizona Baylor Texas Oklahoma State Brigham Young Arkansas Lafayette Tech Raiders

Tall Player Still Paying His Own Way

Tom Payne, a 7 foot 4 inch prep All-America, pays his own way to college at Kentucky. He cannot practice with Wildcats until he meets an entrance test score, so he plays for an AAU team and studies hard while gaining valuable game experience against top players and 6-9 to 7-0 competition.

Bob Cooper Associated Press Lexington Tom Payne Payne Kentucky Wildcats Memorial Coliseum John Adams Phil Argento Scotty Baesler

Solunar Periods Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting

The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in prime territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize the best sport each day offers.

Richard Alden Knight

Luck of the Irish Was Missing Upset by Kansas in College Basketball

Kansas upset Notre Dame 76 63 as the Jayhawks defense forced errors and Dave Robisch scored 28. Notre Dame led by five at halftime but could not close the gap, missing center John Pleick with a sprained ankle. Notre Dame shot 38 percent to Kansas 50, while Texas? (Note: original includes multiple games. this item records the Notre Dame defeat and Kansas performance.)

Sheila Moran Associated Press Kansas Notre Dame Jayhawks Dave Robisch Notre Date South Carolina Maryland Ohio University Indiana St. John’s New York Georgetown Duquesne Western Kentucky Northern Lends Creighton St. Bonaventure Detroit Kansas State Vanderbilt Old Dominion Xavier Ohio Nebraska Northern Michigan John Pleick Irish Austin Carr John Roche Tom Owens Gamecocks Roche Owens Terps Ken Kowall Bobcats Joe Cooke Hoosiers Purdue Northwestern Ohio State Hoyas Dukes Heaneky UCLA Ohio U Santa Clara Southern Calif Louisville Louisiana State Colorado Marquette Jacksonville Houston Washington

Quarterback Is Slapped With Fine

CHICAGO AP Discontent grows in the Chicago Bears after quarterback Virgil Carter, fined $1,000 for conduct detrimental to the club, lashes out at coach Jim Dooley at halftime of the Green Bay game. Carter accuses Dooley of lying and demands a trade, while owner George Halas asserts control over his option and team discipline. The Bears lost 21 3 to the Packers, their 12th loss in 13 NFL starts.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Chicago Bears Virgil Carter Carter Brigham Young Green Bay Packers Bobby Douglass Bears Packers Jim Dooley Dooley Virgil George Halas Crusade of Mercy Fund Frank Diamond Rich ED Schuyler JR New York United States Bushido Susan B. Fisher Larry Adams Aqueduct Green Mill Farm Ocean Bar

Kentucky Is Back Where It Always Is

Kentucky reclaimed No 1 in the AP poll for the second straight week with 616 points and 22 first place votes. Adolph Rupp praised his 1969 Wildcats while noting the offense of captainless depth after Mike Cass ey injury and a tough schedule including North Carolina.

Kentucky Ken Rappaport Associated Press Adolph Rupp Lew Alcindor Rupp Wildcats Mons Day UCLA Bruins Alcindor New Mexico State Davidson Ohio U Duquesne Ohio State Nebraska Iowa South Carolina Notre Dame North Carolna Tennessee Villanova North Carolina Texas Western Texas-El Paso Mike Casey

NHL Scores and Matchups Across the League

Minnesota beats Detroit in a tie at St Louis while Montreal visits Pittsburgh. Philadelphia hosts New York as Chicago plays Los Angeles and Minnesota meets Oakland in other key NHL games.

National Hockey League Associated Press Minnesota Los Ang Detroit St. Louis Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Chicago Los Angeles Oakland

Namath Says Guaranties Are Out for Jets Title Try

Joe Namath rejects guarantees as the Jets face new AFL playoff rules and injury setbacks. The champion Jets must win at Shea against Kansas City before any bid to reach the Super Bowl, with key players sidelined and concerns over conservatism and off the big play.

Joe Namath Mike Rathet Associated Press NEW York Jets Namath Baltimore Kansas City Shea Stadium Oilers Oakland Jim Muudson Johnny Sample John Dochery Don Maynard Gerry Philbin Buffalo John Rauch

Park Coaches Know About Ole Miss QB Manning

Arkansas coach Charles Coffey lauds Archie Manning as a great runner and passer. Manning led Mississippi to a 38-0 upset of Tennessee and finished the season with 2264 total yards, 162 of 265 passing for 1762 and 502 rushing. Coffey compares him to Bob Anderson and Joe Namath, noting no set pattern for Rebels offense as Arkansas prepares for Sugar Bowl.

Harry King Associated Press Fayetteville, Ark University of Arkansas Mississippi Archie Manning Tennessee Mann Ting Archie Manning Rebels Vols Arkansas Charles Coffey Coffey Drew Miss Razorbacks New Orleans Bob) Anderson Colorado Joe Namath Namath Alabama Leon Felts Bo Bowen Houston Kentucky

Jockey Baltazar sets Maryland single day riding record

Laurel Md AP jockey Chuck Baltazar planned a quiet day off yet won seven of eight races at Laurel Race Course, starting with a second place and winning all remaining races except one. He tied the Maryland single day marker and matched a national mark for 7 of 8.

Laurel, Md Chuck Baltazar Laural Race Course Maryland O' Fee Fee Bil Hartack Laurel Baltazar John Heckman Hawthorne Chicago

Ouachita Takes Command Of AIC Lead In Monday Upset Wins

Ouachita Baptist University moved into undisputed first in Division A of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference after Tom Jones scored two late free throws for an 80-78 win over State College of Arkansas. Harding, led by Bill Chism’s 20 footer with four seconds left, edged Southern State 62-60. Henderson beat Grambling 90-79 as SCA, Ouachita, and Southern State held unbeaten conference records, with key performances from Jones, Russell, English, and Davis in tight late finishes.

Associated Prep Ouachita Baptist University Arkansas Tom Jones OBU State College of Arkansas Harding Bill Chism Bison Southern State Ouachita Arkadelphia Henderson Grambling SCA Conny Johnson Jones Dana Zartman Muleriders Danny Russell Barry McMahon Danny Davis Don English Alvin Fare EO Port Compl Aeaya Mike Peterson Davis Futrell Charles Anderson

Jerry West Tops NBA Scoring Race Amid Robertson Push

New York AP reports Jerry West of Los Angeles leads the NBA in scoring with a 30.0 average while Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati, rockets to third at 26.5 after 44 points at Detroit and 37 at Phoenix. Philadelphia's Billy Cunningham averages 26.8, chasing the title as Nate Thurmond holds rebounding lead with 18.6.

New York Jerry West Los Angeles Trigger Man National Basketball Association Oscar Robertson West NBA Big O Cincinnati Robertson Detroit Phoenix Philadelphia Billy Cunningham Nest Nate Thurmond San Francisco Atlanta

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