Josh Gibson Likely Named to Negro League Hall of Fame
New York AP reports Josh Gibson, famed Negro leagues catcher, is expected to be elected to the Hall of Fame by a nine member committee in a special Negro leagues vote. If chosen, induction occurs August 7 in Cooperstown with other honorees. Paige praised Gibson as the greatest hitter he faced.
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New York
Josh Gibson
Cooperstown
N.Y
Sandy Koufax
Yogi Berra
Early Wynn
Lefty Gomez
Ross Youngs
Will Harridge
Mickey Mantle
Josh
Paige
UCLA and Marquette Lead Top College Basketball Poll
UCLA swept first place votes with 44 and 880 points while Marquette mirrors the Bruins with 17-0 records and 784 points as the No. 2 team. North Carolina moves to No. 3, Louisville down to No. 4, Penn rises to No. 5, and Long Beach State falls to No. 8 amid a major shakeup in the Top Ten.
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Associated Press
UCLA
Marquette
Bruins
North Carolina
Louisville
Cardinals
Penn
Long Beach State
Virginia
Ohio State
South Carolina
Brigham Young
Marshall
Providence
Southwestern Louisiana
Florida State
Memphis State
Jacksonville
Missouri
Hawaii
Minnesota
Duquesne
Parenthese
N. Carolina
Ohio St
Long Beach St
S. Carolina
BYU
Louisiana
Florida St
Memphis St
Houston
Illinois
Kentucky
Maryland
Northern Illinois
Oral Roberts
Princeton
Purdue
S&. John’s
N.Y
St. Joseph's
St. Louis
Evert crushes King in straight sets to claim 1972 Miami final
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6-1 6-0 in the finals of the $25,000 Women's International tournament, earning $4,400 as amateur runner up. Evert, 17, will turn pro in 1973, while King, 28, vows to return strong after a frustrated performance in Fort Lauderdale.
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Hubert Mizell
Associated Press
Fort Lauderdale
Miss Evert
Forest Hills
Billie Jean
Cutie
Inter
Chris
Mrs. King
Chris Evert
UCLA bench warmer Hollyfield eyed as pro prospect
DAN BERGER reports UCLA forward Larry Hollyfield, 6'5" and 215 pounds, dominates in reserve as coach John Wooden weighs his maturity and future potential. Hollyfield cites limited starts but shines in 15 minutes against USC with 14 points 4 rebounds and 5 assists amid Bruins 81-56 win.
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Dan Berger
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
UCLA
Larry Hollyfield
John Wooden
Hollyfield
Sidney Wicks
Wooden
Notre Dame
Compton
Compton JC
Larry
Pauley Pavilion
Bruin
Southern California
Keith
Wilkes
Farmer
USC
Hope Star: Suzy Chaffee Targets Brundage at Olympics
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports Suzy Chaffee, former U S Alpine skier, arrives in Japan during the 11th Winter Games to press a 10 point program to democratize and reform the IOC. She seeks athlete signatures, warns of a boycott if ignored, and cites the Schranz case to demand a voice for athletes.
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Will Grimsley
Supporo
Japan
Suzy Chaffee
Avery Brundage
Brundage
U.S
Rutland
Suzy
IOC
Grenoble
Rick
Karl Schranz
Schranz
John B. Kelley, Jr
U.S. Amateur Athletic Union
Nicholas Kounovsky
Russia
South Africa
Solunar Tables Guide By Richard Alden Knight
Solunar Periods schedule printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES advises planning days around prime fishing or hunting windows to maximize sport. The guidance emphasizes targeting good territory and cover during these periods for best results.
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Richard Alden Knight
Letters To The Editor From Hope Arkansas 1972
Howard Hughes the recluse is recalled with a Las Vegas trip train delay and a water tank switch incident told by Rupert Hughes. A 1909 1910 Oil City visit and a Houston roller bit development are noted along with Hughes finances. S. D. Cook signs the letter February 4 1972 memorial. Memorial N H Wants School Prom editor.
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Howard Hughes
the Star
Las Vegas
el Paso
California
Nevada
Hughes
Oil City
Houston
Hughes Tool
Howard
Rupert Hughes
Governor Reconsiders Election Date Bill in Arkansas
Gov. Dale Bumpers weighs changes to primary election dates and delegate selection. He studies a new proposal by Roger Mears of Little Rock with Pulaski County Democratic Committee. The administration seeks a firm position by Monday afternoon on which plan to present to the legislature.
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Little Rock
Dale Bumpers
Bumpers
Roger Mears
Pulaski County
Democratic Committee
House Rules Committee
Hope Star listing and political notes summary
The Hope Star records newspaper masthead details and pricing while noting a political update. It mentions a proposed election law affecting delegate selection, primary scheduling, and filing deadlines. It also references a special legislative session called by Governor Bumpers and Republican critique of delegate selection rules.
Farm Records Workshop in Hope on February 10
The Cooperative Extension Service of Hempstead County hosts a Farm Records Workshop at the Post Office Building Conference Room in Hope. The session starts at 7 00 p m and covers records required by recent changes in Income and Social Security Tax Laws with tips to simplify and improve farm records for farmers and their wives.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Hempstead County
Hope
Training plan for EMT Ambulance program in Arkansas
Red River Vocational Technical School hosts an Advisory Committee meeting with State Health Department official Edney outlining the proposed Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance training. Acknowledging demand, two classes may open if interest grows, with tentative start dates February 22 and February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Royce Pendergrass at 777-5722 for details.
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Tom Carrol
Emergency Health Service
Mate Department of Health
Royce Pendergrass
Red River Vocational Technical School
Ed Edney
South Arkansas Emergency Health Services
State Department of Health
Edney
State Health Department
Lowell Harris
Wilma Booker
R.N
Mary Turner
Juanita Rice
Barbara Gross
Bob Gross
Hope Baptist Association
Perry Campbell
James Vess
Johnny House
James Luck
Tommy
Farm Bureau Sees Drug Film At February Meeting
Hempstead County Farm Bureau held a February session viewing part of a film on Drug Abuse presented by Rev. Gordon Renshaw. Vice President Lester Kent presided in the president’s absence as Warren Plyler noted Hempstead ranked third in Arkansas for farm insurance sales. Members provided dessert and salad while Mr and Mrs Lester Kent supplied barbecue chicken for dinner.
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Hempstead County Farm Bureau
Gordon Renshaw
Lester Kent
Warren Plyler
Hempstead
Arkansas
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