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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1971
Page
2
UCLA, top ranked at 25 1, could stumble Thursday when it meets BYU 19 9 led by 6 11 center Kresimir Cosic in Western Regional semifinals. Cosic, a former Yugoslav Olympic and world champion, averages 15 points and 12.2 rebounds this season. Other regional games and NCAA and NIT action follow across Salt Lake City Wichita Athens Raleigh Evansville Madison Square Garden and Stateline listings with multiple top ten teams and upcoming semifinals.
Lawrence Kansas AP reports Jim Ryun former Kansas University miler and national record holder will make his eighth Kansas Relays appearance next month after an 18 month hiatus. Coach Bob Timmons said Ryun will compete in the Glenn Cumingham mile event on April 22.
Southwestern Louisiana ranked No. 6 was favored to beat Assumption of Worcester in the first round of the NCAA College Division Tournament. The Bulldogs (23-3) advanced by beating No. 1 LSU New Orleans 113-107 and No. 3 Tennessee State 86-82 to reach the semifinals, led by Dwight Lamar who is the nation’s top scorer at 36.6 points per game. Assumption stands 25-1 with top offensive and rebounding marks. Jake Jones anchors the Greyhounds. The program notes other afternoon and evening matchups including Old Dominion vs Puget Sound and Kentucky Wesleyan vs Cheyney State, Evansville vs Hartwick in Evansville Indiana.
Arkansas State University swept a baseball doubleheader from Notre Dame in Jonesboro Arkansas, winning 3-2 in the opener and 11-8 in the nightcap. Bobby Harris earned the second game win, Charles Blackburn allowed seven hits with seven strikeouts in the first game, Stan Williams homered twice in the second game, and Pete Davis added a three run triple for the Indians.
Solunar Tables printed from Richard Alden Knight's work outline periods for fishing. Plan days to fish during strong periods to maximize success and choose good cover when periods indicate lower activity.
Artis Gilmore signed the richest ABA contract to date with the Kentucky Colonels, in a ceremony at Freedom Hall watched by 11,000. The deal, rumored above $2 million, boosts ABA recruiting against the NBA as Gilmore draws 26.5 points and 22.2 rebounds per NCAA season, plus 10.3 blocks per game.
Pleasantly owned by Forrest H. Lindsay led wire to wire in Oaklawn Park’s $9,000 feature, beating Hindiya by a head as Kingston Odie faded to third. The 5-year-old gelding ran 1 mile 70 yards in 1 43 2 5, paying 7.40 3.80 2.80. Jockeys Lonnie Ray and Steve Richie rode doubles, with Ray winning two races including despite a five-day suspension.
Major league pitchers prep for season with Niekro Cuellar Murata strong in exhibition action. Murata shutout Angels in seven, Niekro no-hitter through five, Cuellar seven in Orioles 3-0 win, Cubs edge Padres on Ortiz RBI, White Sox stretch lead in Venezuela, Tigers rally past Mets, expositions from Boston College naming Peter Schmid captain for 1971-72.
The Cubs led majors in runs in 1970 but spent 64 days in last place. Leo Durocher faces a veteran pivot toward 30s and must adjust to avoid overburdening players. Pitching relies on Ferguson Jenkins and Holtzman, Hands, with bullpen help needed. Catching features Rand and Hedley, plus Breeden added from Reds. Infield includes Pepitone, Hickert, Kessinger, Suet, Hooks, and Wher Pepitone at the wash. Outfield rotates Calgon, Hickman, and By Willan. rookies Gauilne Honor Kedah and Mughy. Predicted finish: Grubs in East.
Muhammad Ali could not stop Frazier in 15 rounds yet a week of greeting fans and signing autographs left Joe Frazier worn. He was admitted to St Luke's hospital in Philadelphia with fatigue and high blood pressure after a uneventful title win over Ali at Madison Square Garden.
The Associated Press lists results from exhibition games including Pittsburgh 6 Tokyo Giants 2 and San Francisco 6 Milwaukee 5 in 10 innings. Standouts include Cleveland 10 Oakland 7, Detroit 10 New York 4, and St Louis 10 Cincinnati 7 with many teams fielding varied lineups in Florida and Arizona exhibitions.
New York AP report states heavyweight champ Joe Frazier plans retirement per Newsday. Boxing writer Bob Waters cites Frazier heeding wife Florence and manager trainer Yancey Durham after outpointing Muhammad Ali in 15 rounds on March 8. Durhams says there is nothing left to prove though Mrs. Frazier questions finality.
In Hutchinson Kansas today host Hutchinson meets Bacone of Muskogee Okla while Niagara County of Niagara Falls N Y faces Three Rivers of Poplar Bluff Mo to finish first round action in the National Junior College basketball tournament Columbia Tenn State 27 1 and The College of Southern Idaho 34 2 led first round winners Tuesday Columbia beat Robert Morris Pittsburgh 88 81 Southern Idaho crushed Manhattan Community College 75 56 Other results included Bismarck N C defeating Hill College 88 76 Robert Morris Carthage Ill edged Gulf Coast 77 76 Tyler Tex turned back Ferrum Va 88 89 and Ellsworth Iowa Falls nipped Casper Wyo 64 60 Tonight Robert Morris Pittsburgh meets Manhattan in a losers bracket game while Columbia Techs Southern Idaho and Tyler clash with Robert Morris Carthage Tenn in the second round of championship play
Detroit AP report states veteran defenseman Gary Bergman of the Detroit Red Wings may be released after Boston’s 114 victory. Coach Doug Barkley said Bergman would be released Wednesday morning after an on ice confrontation. Bergman did not dress in the second half as Barkley ordered him from the dressing room and declined further comment.
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