Hope American Legion sweeps Prescott in twin bill at Legion Field
In Sunday action at Legion Field Hope American Legion beat Prescott 14 to 0 in game one with Ricky Dougan pitching a two hit, 11 strikeout performance. The second game saw Hope win 6 to 4 as Wyatt McGaugh pitched a no hitter with six strikeouts. Hope stands 6 4 and hosts Texarkana Tuesday in a 6 p.m. doubleheader.
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Hope American Legion
Prescott
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Hope
Ronnie Hamilton
Wayne East
Bill Thorton
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Wyatt McGaugh
Denny Reagan
Sisson
Preston Walker
Richard Wilson
Wilson
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King
Hubbard
Thorton
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Walker
RBI
Reagan
Texarkana
Ark
Fisk’s RBI Single Lifts Red Sox Over White Sox In 10th
Carlton Fisk delivered a bases loaded single with one out in the 10th inning, scoring Rick Burleson and giving Boston a 5-4 win over Chicago to move into first in the AL East. Other AL results include Texas 3 Cleveland 0 and Kansas City 8 New York 3. Mets 7 Braves 1. Reds 5 Phillies 4. Expos 3 Astros 2.
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Larry Anderson
Chicago
Chet Lemon
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Atlanta
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Houston
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Rangers
Indians
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Juan Beniquez
Burt Campaneris
John Lowenstein
Blyleven
Royals
George Brett
New York
Paul Splittorff
Doug Bird
Steve Mingeri
Mike Torrez
Mets
Braves
Jerry Koosman
Koosman
Hope Travelers extend win streak with big Benton win
Hope Travelers defeated Benton 12-3 as Mike Downs struck out 11 in five innings to earn the win. Jerry Turner homered twice for five RBI and David Cordell added two RBI on a pair of singles, while Bo Castleberry led with three singles and one RBI. The team later beat Magnolia in extra innings 64 with David Frierson driving in the winning run. Headed to Hot Springs for a four game stand.
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Magnolia
Jerry Turner
RBI
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Mike Downs
Travelers
Rusty Jones
Jim Rhodes
Buddy Ingram
Bo Castleberry
Mickey Lane
Hope
Downs
David Frierson
Eddie Ricky Brown
Wade Harris
Harris
George Castleberry
Traveler
Hot Springs
Longtime MGA Championship Recall at Salisbury Now Eisenhower Park
In East Meadow, NY the Metropolitan Golf Association notes 50 years since its longest championship was played at Salisbury Golf Club, now Eisenhower Park. The match featured Gene Sarazen, then pro at Fresh Meadow, facing Macdonald Smith, then pro at Lakeville Great Neck, with both players ending tied.
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N.Y
The
Metropolitan Golf Association
Salisbury
Smith Edges Sarazen In Drama At 1 Hole Playoff
In a tense championship at a golf course, Smith wins a 1 hole playoff 66 to 70 after two earlier 1 hole playoffs left the players tied at 708 and 72s on a long day. The result clinches the title over Sarazen. Across town at Aqueduct, horse bettors complain about Steve Cauthen’s dominance driving odds movement.
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Sarazen
New York
Aqueduct
Steve Cauthen
Kentucky
Fork ball saves Bruce Sutter in Cubs surge
Bruce Sutter credits the fork ball for his success after surgery and a slow return. The 25 year old right-hander posted 30 appearances with a 21 record and 0.81 ERA, delivering 17 saves while walking seven and fanning 63 in 55 innings. Cubs manager Herman Franks praises his dominance as fans cheer his strikes at Wrigley Field. Sutter remains confident the Cubs will stay in pennant contention all season.
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Fred Martin
Cubs
Herman Franks
Prescott Raceway Park crowns weekend winners in multiple classes
At Prescott Raceway Park 77 cars entered the event. Winners: Johnnie Hefler of Lake Charles Louisiana in a 1966 Volkswagen in modified and gas. Max Sooter North Little Rock in a 1970 Cuda runner up. Jim Kuntz Arkadelphia 1970 Mustang won stock and super stock with Dwight Sutherland Little Rock 1986 Chevelle second. Joey Hawkins Gilmer 1967 Camaro won super pro and Larry Lindsey Gilmer 1949 Anglia runner up. Jack Cooper Texarkana won pre modified 1970 Camaro with Carla Lee Hope 1968 Chevy runner up. Kathy Bilbrey Gilmer 1970 Mustang won street eliminator with Randy Hamilton Hope 1972 Pontiac runner up. Doug Archer Hope won motorcycle division on a 38 Yamaha with John Johnson second on a 1000 Harley.
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Prescott Raceway Park
Johnnie Hefler
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Volkswagen
Max Sooter
North Little Rock
Jim Kuntz
Arkadelphia
Dwight Sutherland
Little Rock
Joey Hawkins
Gilmer
Jack Cooper
Texarkana
Carla Lee
Hope
Kathy Bilbrey
Randy Hamilton
Doug Archer
John Johnson
Mets seek Seaver trade amid Reds rumors
The Mets confronted Tom Seaver's contract dispute as trade rumors swirled with Cincinnati and other clubs. Seaver said he would approve a Reds deal, while Mets board chair M Donald Grant reiterated they do not want to trade him. Eastwick voiced hostility to signing with Cincinnati.
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Tom Seaver
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Joe Torre
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Reds
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Rawly Eastwick
Gary Nolan
Doug Flynn
Eastwick
VFW Donates Toward Hope Little League Uniforms
The local VFW No. 4511 donated 206 to the Hope Baseball Association for 14 Little League uniforms with blue tops and red white trim. The uniforms will be worn by the Hope Little League All-Star Team during July tournament play and were arranged by Chuck Ferrand and VFW aide Frank Ingersoll.
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Hope Baseball Association
Hope
Tennis lessons offered in Hope by parks department
The Hope Department of Parks and Recreation partners with Paul McDaniel of Texarkana to provide group and private tennis lessons starting the week of June 20. Lessons for kids and adults run Tuesday through Friday at 2 dollars per hour, with more information available by calling 777-8611.
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Department of Parks and Recreation In Hope
Paul McDaniel
Texarkana
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting Timings
Solunar Periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in prime territory or hunt in favorable cover during these times to maximize outdoor sport opportunities.
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Richard Alden Knight
Parks Department hosts first summer tennis tour for youths
Hope's Parks and Recreation announces a summer tennis tournament for players 16 and under. The event runs the week of June 2026 with semi finals and finals on the weekend. Entry is 1.00 dollars to cover trophies. Deadline to register is Friday June 17. call 777 8611.
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Hope
Department of Parks and Recreation
Standings and Schedule From Major League Baseball
The American League East standings show Boston, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, Toronto, Minnesota, Chicago. Results from Monday include Texas 3 Cleveland 0 and Boston 5 Chicago 4. Tuesday schedules feature multiple games across eight teams with note on pitchers and records.
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California
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Minnesota
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