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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1968
Page
4
Orioles pitchers from the 1966 pennant era mix with new faces as they chase spring training wins. Chicago, Detroit and Houston battles filter through the notes with injuries and early season sparks. The day features key hits by Ken Berry and Chuck Hinton, plus rookie showings and extending shutout streaks amid a busy MLB slate.
The schedule of Solunar Periods is presented from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan fishing or hunting to occur during the Major Periods shown in bold, starting at the listed times and lasting about two hours, with Minor Periods shorter. Times use Central Standard Time and the date.
The pitcher rich St Louis Cardinals opened spring as top NL favorites under Red Schoendienst. Strong pitching, power and speed pace a 10 win exhibition streak and near 100 by opening, with Brock Flood Cepeda Maris leading a lineup hitting .301 as a group. Pitching staff depth and bullpen questions linger ahead of final cuts.
Detroit defeats Boston 126-116 to even the best of seven Eastern Division series at one game apiece. Dave DeBusschere scored 23 and made a key steal drive with 2 46 left, Eddie Miles added a fourth quarter rebound and score. In the West, Los Angeles beat Chicago 111-106 as Jerry West and Archie Clark sparked the Lakers.
Pensacola Open champion George Archer spoke of balancing tour life with home time as he won with a 12 hole total of 268. He pushed past veteran Dave Marr and Tony Jacklin of Britain to claim the $16,000 prize, aided by a late burst of birdies finishing strong after a stomach upset in the opening round. Rattlesnakes are native to every state in the Union.
Playoff action from the NBA and ABA shows Dallas leading Houston 2-0 in a 5 game series after a 115 97 win. Pittsburgh holds a 2 0 edge on Indiana 146 127. Western Division results include Los Angeles beating Chicago 106 and Boston 116 126 noted. Eastern Division Tue games feature New York at Philadelphia and Detroit at Boston.
The NCAA workouts for the U S Olympic basketball trials began in Indianapolis without Elvin Hayes who chose pro basketball over the trials. Lew Alcindor also said he would skip to focus on studies and the Olympic boycott. College players practice at Butler University daily from 10 a m to 6 p m with an East West All Star Game Saturday. Selected players advance to Albuquerque for the official trials April 4 through 6.
In Dallas 115 to 97 over Houston, coach Slater Martin enraged as a Pettway Beasley oncourt scuffle. Police escorted Martin away as no fouls were called. NBA results: Detroit beat Boston 131 to 116, Los Angeles 111 to 106 over Chicago, Pittsburgh led Indiana 1-0, Beasley 27 Somerset 40 Hawkins 38.
Jorge Valasquez of Pana, New York rode four straight winners at Aqueduct on Monday, extending his streak and adding to his meet success as he powered to the top of the standings.
Arthur Ashe, the United States first Black Davis Cup player, says he may voice support for equality without violence. He notes potential boycott of Davis Cup if South Africa competes and cites sympathy with nations boycotting Olympics. Ashe debuted at the Garden Challenge Cup, defeating Boro Jovanovic as part of a crowded opening round at Madison Square Garden.
Cocoa Florida AP recalls how Rusty Staub rose from high school star in New Orleans to become Houston's first superstar. Scouts flocked to sign him. Houston offered 125000 over four years after nine clubs bid. Staub discusses patience at the plate, avoiding the long ball, and embracing discipline in the Astrodome era.
The clipping lists various baseball scores and upcoming matchups with teams such as Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Houston, Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Cleveland, California, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. It also notes spring training sites in Florida and Arizona with several city venues and dates mentioned.
Hope High School posted its first victory 1042 to 74 over Fordyce on a windy, near freezing day at Hope County Club. Ralph Routon earned medalist honors with an 80, pairing with Danny Reyenga for 812 points. Fordyce led in later groups, but Hope sealed the win as Hairr Kemp and others contributed decisive points.
Houston AP Elvin Hayes says he will not seek a spot on the Olympic basketball team to earn money and develop his game. He notes it is his decision and denies any boycott pressure. Houston stars and two pro teams eye his services, with Hayes asking $300,900 over three years and favoring the NBA.
Wilt Chamberlain wins the 13th Maurice Podoloff Cup as NBA MVP in a players’ vote. The 31-year-old center of the Philadelphia 76ers elevates a potent pivot offense with Hal Greer, leads in rebounds and field goal percentage, and steadies the 76ers as a dominant title contender.
An unidentified bettor won 21012 Monday night by correctly selecting the twin double at Charles Town Race Course. The 7 6 10 2 sequence completed in the eighth race with Ragalu as a $19 winner, Chrissy paid $8.60 in the fifth, Rollin Jean returned $18.60 in the sixth, and Rosy Tune paid $40.40 in the seventh.
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