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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1971
Page
2
Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a 1-0 deficit against San Diego Padres in a 17 inning marathon, Roberto Clemente delivers a 17th inning homer to cap a 4 hour 12 minute game, extending the Pirates winning streak to seven.
Jim Plunkett, Stanford Heisman winner, signed with the New England Patriots in Chicago ahead of the College All-Star game. GM Upton Bell announced a multi-year contract at Amherst training camp, noting no further details. Plunkett set NCAA passing yard records with 7,887 and led Stanford to a Rose Bowl win over Ohio State.
Boston outfielder Rico Petrocelli hit a 1-2 pitch for a three run homer in the 13th inning as the Red Sox beat Minnesota 4-0. The game featured a prolonged feud between Carl Yastrzemski and Billy Conigliaro after Tony Conigliaro's trade fallout. Reconciled outfielders and strong pitching by Luis Tiant and Bill Lee helped Boston snap the stalemate. Oakland rallied to defeat Detroit 8-7, Dobson earned his eighth straight win for Baltimore, Nelson homered for Washington, and Kansas City edged Cleveland.
West Coast talks include running back Mike Garrett demanding bigger pay, while Sid Gillman stays cautious under an option clause. Giants acquire Roland Lakes from the 49ers as NFL camps open with rookies testing form and veterans rehabbing injuries. Jets’ Matt Snell, Colts’ Tom Goode retire, and Eagles QB Rick Arrington injures knee in drill.
Lee Trevino fought a 74 at Olympia Fields as PGA leaders surged ahead led by Bruce Crampton posting 66. With 11,100 fans watching, Trevino trailed by eight strokes as 28 players broke par. if Trevino misses the cut, the Western Open may lose its marquee draw and the $30,000 first prize funds the Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship.
OSLO AP Jim Ryun quit his four week European tour after a disappointing third place in the 800 meters at Bislet. He blamed allergy and said he did not want more defeats in Europe. He left with wife Anne and daughter Heather.
In Tokyo Sato stopped Roldan Ju muad after 3 rounds. In New York Seeley out pointed Sanchez over 8 rounds. In Los Angeles Saldivar won on points against Crawford over 10 rounds.
The season ended with Sheriff's posting 15 victories and no losses. All-Stars meet Smackover at Arkadelphia at 6 p.m. Tuesday July 20, followed by Prescott against Arkadelphia at 7:45 p.m. Hope Auto beat Lions 12–5, Sheriff's beat James Motor Co 8–2, and CBCs defeated Barry's 9–1.
Unity Baptist defeated First Methodist 11 to 5 in the opening game as David Griffin and Tommy Overton homered for their teams. The second game was forfeited with Sth and Grady Church of Christ 1 Providence Baptist 0. The Liberty Bell remains housed in Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Solunar periods are listed for July 16 to 18 with minor and major windows for AM and PM fishing or hunting. The guide encourages planning days around these windows to maximize sport potential based on Richard Alden Knight's tables.
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