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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
2
Mets drop a twin bill split with Pittsburgh as Jon Matlack shines in a 1-0 opener and Willie Stargell and Jackie Hernandez pace a 7-5 finale. Berra cautions about the long season while Virdon worries about Pittsburgh’s early lead.
The Hope Star lists NL East standings with Pittsburgh leading at 56 34 and New York 50 39, plus St Louis Chicago Montreal Philadelphia and Cincinnati details. It also shows AL results including Detroit Boston New York Cleveland and Milwaukee, with leaders in batting and pitching and notes on Friday through Sunday matchups and upcoming games.
Benton beat Hope 14 to 8 to end their District Tournament bid. Benton opened with four runs in the first inning and added five in the second as Hope could not close the gap. Hope finished the season 17-8 under coach Larry Walker and sponsor Young American Homes.
Nolan Ryan fire balled the Rangers, holding Texas hitless until Larry Buttner doubled with two out in the eighth. Ryan struck out 14 to lead the AL with 170, earning his 12th win and sixth shutout of the year in Anaheim.
Veterans Tommy Aaron and Charles Coody led after a 62 opening round in the 72 hole team event at Laurel Valley. Arnold Palmer paired with Jack Lewis shot 66, while Nicklaus withdrew due to finger surgery. Palmer and Lewis sat among 10 teams tied for fifth.
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney leads his Cornhusker staff and 1971 Nebraska stars including quarterback Jerry Tagge against Tom Landry’s Dallas Cowboys in the 39th All-Star Football Game at Soldier Field. ABC-TV telecast at 9 p.m. EDT. Landry notes two Nebraska quarterbacks on the squad as a key edge. Cowboys favored about three touchdowns after past NFL titles, but Devaney promises tough scrimmage tests.
The Hope Angels host Magnolia Sunday at Legion Field with the first game at 1 30 p.m. Hope will be aided by several graduating Legion players.
Nolan Ryan and Stan Bahnsen both pitched well in their returns from winter trades. Ryan carried a no hitter into the eighth before Larry Buttner shattered it with two outs, while Bahnsen faltered in the eighth as Kansas City beat Chicago 3-0. Elsewhere, Detroit swept Milwaukee, Cleveland edged Baltimore, and more NL results followed.
Margaret Court, returning after a baby break, is hailed as the world’s top woman player as she meets 17 year old Chris Evert in the opening singles of the Bonne Bell Cup. Evert’s father-coach notes faster surface may favor the American at Charlotte’s clay rematch setting.
The WHA continues to raid NHL rosters hitting Boston hardest with Gerry Cheevers and Ted Green joining WHA clubs. Derek Sanderson weighs a $2.6 million offer amid talks with Philadelphia. Maurice Richard to coach Quebec Les Nordiques, Green named captain, and other signings shake the Bruins as Team Canada eligibility shifts for a September series.
REYKJAVIK Iceland AP Bobby Fischer widened his world championship advantage after Boris Spassky conceded the eighth game in 37 moves to fall to 5-3 in the match. Analysts praised Fischers incisive play and pressure while noting Spasskys mounting errors. The ninth game is scheduled for Sunday.
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here derives from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your trips to fish or hunt during the listed times to maximize chances of good territory and cover for each day.
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