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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1970
Page
4
Meant for town league play Renee Verger leads junior Kitty Cats as they prep for a Friday clash with Camden Lincoln after a Wednesday workout saw a player sprain an ankle. The rest of the squad appears healthy and ready for the season’s first game.
The Denver Rockets improved to 22-21 and tied for second in the ABA Western Division with an 138-122 victory over Pittsburgh. Rookie Spencer Haywood had 29 rebounds and 3 points, Larry Jones scored 30, and Arvesta Kelly led Pittsburgh with 26 as Denver’s 11th straight win kept them four games behind New Orleans.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles dismissed NCAA aims to limit two hometown visits for recruits as unworkable and likely to fuel hard feelings. He warned alumni would be pressed into recruiting roles once the two-visit rule is used up, saying they may bend rules to help schools.
Philadelphia Flyers beat Oakland 3 1 with Simon Nolet scoring twice in the third period to break a 1 1 tie. Flyers extend to three wins in five games while Oakland Seals stay winless in four meetings with Philadelphia. Seals trail in West Division as Minnesota leads.
Tech jumps to 20 point first half lead, holds on after Southern State closes gap. Paul Brown scores 33 to pace Wonder Boys while Tommy Shaw adds 31. Southern State’s Billy Barnes 29 and Al Flanigan 26 keep the game close before Tech finishes strong.
Texas A&M defeated Texas 87 to 81 in Austin as Mike Heitmann led with 25 points and seven foot Steve Niles added 20. The Aggies shot 33 of 38 from the line and held the Longhorns to 47.3 percent shooting. Coaches praised the second half as the key factor in winning, while Texas noted rebounding and foul-free play. The win leaves A&M 2-1 in SWC play, Baylor at 2-0.
Multiple college games highlighted with Princeton and Penn State, Colgate, Lafayette, New Hampshire, Davidson, Centenary, So. Miss, VMI, Richmond, Oglethorpe, Mercer, Livingstone, Nebraska, St Louis, Memphis State, Northwestern, Toledo, West Michigan, Southwest Texas A&M, Oklahoma City, SMU, Portland, ABA results, and pro basketball actions featuring Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Detroit, Milwaukee, Baltimore, San Diego, and upcoming matchups. Strong emphasis on team pairings, scores, and league listings.
In a tight second half the Aggies pulled away for a 23-12 edge in rebounds and improved to 7-5 in SWC play while Texas stood at 8-7. SMU fell to 1-9. Oklahoma City University beat SMU 94-92 as Gene Phillips scored 38 points, leading the SWC scorer average at 28 ppg.
Penn State basketball coach Johnny Bach copes with a 7 7 38 loss to Princeton and a 4 5 season mark after the 21 percent shooting. Geoff Petrie led Princeton with 22 points and John Hummer had 17 as the Lions were outscored 42 27 after halftime.
Montreal AP Glenn Hall and Bobby Hall were named to the 23rd NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis. Blues coach Scotty Bowman asked to add Hall as a starter, giving the veteran goalie his 12th All-Star appearance amid limited action. Bobby Hall of the Black Hawks noted for 24 games this season, joins East selections in the annual roster.
Conny Johnson of State Cale Arkansas tops the Arkansas Intercollegiate Open per AIC statistics. Bryin Breening of Arkansas Tech sits second at 20.7, with Denny Davia of Henderson 16.5, Barry McMahon of Southern State 17.9, Billy Barnes of Southern State 17.2, Tommy Kes of Arkansas AGM 16.3, Gary Weeks of Armione Gallere 16.2. Barnes leads ASC with 212.6 rebounds per game.
San Jose State, the defending NCAA track champion, considers civil action after a one year suspension from the NCAA championships. President Hubert Burns and coach Bud Winter say the school was unfairly treated and that appeals failed. They note involvement of athletes like John Carlos in meets not certified by the NCAA and warn they will fight to the death if needed.
Perry's Truck Stop Inde pendent basketball team of Hope advanced in the Texarkana Invitational Tournament, defeating New Boston 103 to 87. Paul Henley scored 31 points, Ronnie Garner 24. Wohls added 29 for the Lasers. The Truckers play again Thursday at 4 30 in Texarkana Tiger Gym.
Yale's ineligible basketball player case returns to the NCAA after ECAC meetings. Yale faced probation to June 30, 1971, but the ECAC council withdrew the resolution for further study. The NCAA expected action at its convention, with penalties possible for playing Jack Langer in the Maccabiah Games. Ivy League presidents back Yale's decision amid dispute over governance of amateur basketball.
St Louis University will host regular season games at the 16 600 seat St Louis Arena as the NCAA Executive Committee approves the 1973 tournament site in Washington DC. The 1973 event will be at Maryland with future sites in Houston Astrodome and Los Angeles Sports Arena.
Lance Alworth Ron Mix and Jim Otto were unanimous first team selections for the AFL all time offensive squad as the AFL marks its 10 year era before the merger. Joe Namath narrowly missed unanimous QB honors. Don Maynard Arbanas and Lowe among other stars also named. Second team includes Dawson Gilchrist Haynes Hennigan Powell Kocourek and Toll.
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