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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1973
Page
2
Larry Grantham, a veteran Jets linebacker, retires after 12 AFL seasons with New York to join the club as a radio commentator. Jets coach Weeb Ewbank calls Grantham a credit to the AFL at a news conference.
Larry Grantham, star linebacker for the New York Jets, announced his retirement after a storied AFL and NFL run. A key defensive captain and six time AFL all star, Grantham helped the Jets win the 1969 championship and influenced linebacking play for years. He worked into broadcasting after stepping away from the field.
Sparky Anderson and Tony Perez celebrated a 4-2 win over the Dodgers as Perez hit a ninth inning two run homer off Jim Brewer. Don Gullett earned his 11th win in relief and the Reds narrowed the gap atop the NL West while posting three wins in the four game set. Other NL results included Expos 2 Mets 1 in 10, Cardinals 7 Phillies 4, Giants 9 Braves 5, and Padres 2 Astros 0.
David Waddle and Bobby Wood shot 64 and 68 to finish 8 under par, totaling 132 to win the seventh annual Hope Country Club 4 Ball Tournament. Paul Collum and Reed Mobley were second at 135, five under, with C. R. Middlebrooks and Steve Murphy third at 137, three under. Gene Wallis with Terry West and Pat Cauley with Paul Whitley tied for fourth at 138.
In the meet, McKenzie and Culp lead with 141 while Ellis and Darling post 142 and Graves and Hairr 143 in the first flight. Second flight shows Strong and Cromwell 142, Cauthron and Giles 146, Landreth and Long 150. Third flight delivers Hairr and Hogan 146, Brown and O Neal 149, White and Thrash 153.
Joe Frazier, watched by George Foreman, defeated European champion Joe Bugner by a 12 round decision at Earl's Court. Frazier, back after a Jamaica setback to Foreman, weighed 208 pounds and earned $250,000 plus gate share while Bugner collected about $150,000. The match was telecast in Europe, South America, and Asia with limited U.S. closed circuit.
Brewers rally past Cubs 6 4 as San Antonio closes gap on El Paso Sun Kings in the West. Amarillo dominates El Paso 17 6 while Alexandria edges Arkansas 7 3 and Memphis stays ahead with 9 7 win over Shreveport. Minor details noted: Tony Smith and Jerry Bond homer, Jerry Tabb homers for Midland, Don Eddy seals Aces win.
Texas manager Whitey Herzog had urged a smile for David Clyde, but the Rangers' bullpen faltered as Foucault collided with coach Jackie Moore and Clyde struggled after the collision during Monday night action against the Chicago White Sox.
Mercury Outdoor Consultant Bob Brewster explains fish hear through internal structures, noting boats’ low frequency sounds can spook nearby fish but high frequency outboard noises are less disruptive. He also describes lures with rattles to attract fish and using sound to locate strike zones. Later sports and baseball notes cover Clyde’s setback with a blister, Twins and Red Sox wins, and several NL results.
Don McCune of Munster Indiana won the Redwood City Open Bowling tournament final, defeating Earl Anthony of Tacoma to clinch his fifth title of the year. The victory pushed McCune's season earnings past 54000 with a 4000 prize, while Dennis Swayda of Phoenix finished third for 1700 and Anthony earned 2200 for second despite a late rally.
Hope Legion drops 10-4 in game one as Magnolia walks many batters in Magnolia's win. Jim Rhodes drives in runs and Wade Harris wins. game two featured a late Hope rally to win with Rhodes and Brown leading hitters. Hot Springs beat Hope 9-6 in Sunday's game at Hot Springs.
East division leaders Chicago hold 47 wins with 33 losses while St. Louis sits at 38 38 and Pittsburgh 36 38. Montreal 35 39 and Philadelphia 36 41 trail. West sees Los Angeles 51 30 and San Francisco 47 35 leading. Houston 44 37 and Cincinnati 42 37 in pursuit. Monday results include Montreal 2 New York 1 in 10 innings and St Louis 7 Philadelphia 4. Tuesday features Philadelphia at Chicago and Pittsburgh at St. Louis among others with several doubleheaders listed for rotation and weather.
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan fishing and hunting times for optimal activity. The schedule emphasizes timing to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover each day.
AP brief covers moves of the National Association of Professional Baseball League headquarters to St Petersburg after Columbus left pro baseball in 1970. It notes Mark A Freter resigning as PR director of the California Golden Seals effective July 13 for a Bay Area shopping center job. Lyn Waldorf named West chairman for Shrine East West game in December. Also mentions Wimbledon women’s singles semifinals, Larry Grandham retirement, Lance Alworth retirement to real estate, Bill McKay traded to Houston, Ben Jipcho’s 3 52 mile, Don McCune wins bowling event, Swede Savage dies from Indianapolis 500 injuries.
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