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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1968
Page
4
Bobcats, 0-0 in district play, host last-place Fairview in the 4AA quarterfinals at Southern State College Magnolia tonight at 9 15 pm. Despite a tough season, two wins could lock a state tournament bid. coach and players urge strong fan support to boost momentum.
A summary of boxing results across cities notes Bobby Valdez stopping Rene Macias in San Diego, Fred Lewis knocking out Nick Gosha at McClellan AFB, Lionel Rose decisioning Masahiko Harada for the world bantamweight title in Tokyo, Mac Foster stopping Steve Grant in Fresno, Wayne Thornton outpointing Marty Franklin, and Jose Moreno outpointing Victor Jimenez in San Jose.
By Bob Green Associated Press Sports Writer in New York report on a potential return of match play golf to the pro circuit. PGA President Max Elbin cites proposals under consideration and possible fall action as a spin off from the PGA Championship. Jack Nicklaus endorses a national team four-ball championship alongside a match play title event. Lionel Hebert recalls the PGA era of match play and notes younger players may not have played it.
Three UCLA players declined bids to the NCAA 48-man Olympic Trials basketball squad for scholastic reasons. The roster includes All-Americans Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld among others. Walter Byers says the response was gratifying and few players declined. Coaches for the April trials are Meyer, Winter, Bach and McCutchan.
Three conferences top standings show Texas and Baylor and Texas Christian in a three way SWC lead after Texas beat Texas Christian 71-65 and Baylor defeated Arkansas 71-64. Kansas State leads the Big Eight, while Notre Dame and St. John's strong showings highlight AP Top Ten action around the country.
Darel Carrier was deadly from distance, but Minnesota’s close-up precision sealed the win for the Myskies. The game showcased accurate shooting, ball handling, and crucial finishes in a tight matchup.
The article presents the Solunar Tables from Richard Alden Knight advising planning days for fishing or hunting to use major and minor periods in Central Standard Time. It explains major periods last about one and a half to two hours and minor periods are shorter, with times shown for morning and afternoon sessions.
The article covers the readmission controversy of South Africa to the Games, U S officials' cautious stance, and four UCLA players Lew Alcindor Lucius Allen Mike Warren declining Olympic trials amid boycotts. It also notes NBA ABA results and key scores from the night, with mentions of Knickerbockers and other teams.
The Associated Press reports Tuesday results across the NHL with Boston, Pittsburgh, Montreal, St Louis, Chicago, Toronto, Minnesota, Oakland, Boston, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia all hosting or visiting teams in a wide slate of games.
In Pittsburgh, Boston Bruins moved closer to the NHL playoffs by beating the Penguins 5-3. Skip Krake scored shorthanded to spark the win, extending Boston’s lead to 11 points over Toronto for the final East playoff berth, while Pittsburgh fell behind St. Louis for the West cutoff.
Houston star Elvin Hayes earned first unanimous selection among 12 NBA coaches for the college All Star team. UCLA’s Lew Alcindor and Louisville’s Wes Unseld followed, with May of Payton and Maravich of LSU on the first unit, and several others named to the second team and honorable mentions.
Property owners in Albuquerque approved by a narrow margin a $1 million bond issue to finance a 10,420 seat multi sports stadium. The facility will serve professional baseball and prep football, with the Albuquerque Dodgers of the Class AA Texas League to play there.
Players bargain over contracts as spring training opens. Mantle secures his sixth straight 100000 deal, vowing to raise his 1967 numbers. Flood signs for 75000, calling it a happy medium between bids. Reds' Maloney Pison Rose Ruiz Helms remain unsigned amid mediation. Boyer yet to reach terms with Braves as Harris promises full camp effort.
Baylor Bears toppled Arkansas Razorbacks 71 to 63 in a fast-paced Southwest Conference game, moving Baylor into a three-way tie for first with TCU and Texas. Porter led Baylor with 16 points while Cone paced Arkansas with 26 as Baylor shot 49 percent to Arkansas's 45 percent. Baylor outrebounded 34-29 and held a late surge to seal the victory.
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