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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1967
Page
4
Giants star Jim Hart, fueled by home run power against the Mets, drives in a 3 1 win. Hart boosts his season average versus New York to .400, matching his historic Mets feasts. Pirates rally past Dodgers. Astros top Phillies as others falter.
New York AP reports the American Football League opens its eighth season Sunday Sept 9 with the Denver Patriots debut under new coach Lou Sabana at home vs the Boston Patriots. The schedule spans 14 games through Dec 24 with five Saturday night games two Thanksgiving games and two late season Saturday day games. The league title game is set for Sunday.
New York AP report notes Detroit Pistons chose Providence star Jimmy Walker as the top prize in the NBA draft. The article also lists a sleeper crop in the supplementary draft, naming players from Michigan State, Tennessee, LaSalle, Oregon State, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati, Providence, Richmond, Midwestern, North Texas, Ohio University and Seattle.
Dawn Glory, a longshot with Puerto Rican owners, carries saddle cloth No 8 in the Kentucky Derby as bettors favor Damascus and other contenders. Post positions loom large as past winners and legends are recalled, with heavy emphasis on Damascus at 2-1, Dr Isley from No 3, and Diplomat Way at No 4, amid security and civil rights concerns surrounding the event.
Arnold Palmer shot a three under par 68 with six birdies and a 145 yard eagle after a triple bogey start, tying the leaders at 67 while Frank Beard George Archer and Dan Sikes led the Champions International at Cypress Creek. Jack Nicklaus struggled to 77 as 16 players broke par on a rain-softened opening day. Ben Hogan carded 69 and Ben Hogan quipped that the course is long for him.
Readout of American and National League batting leaders with 30 at bats, led by Kaline Detroit and Thomas Chicago. Home run leaders Blefary F Robinson and Mincher Kaline. Pitching leaders Rohr Clark and Veale. Thursday stars Maury Wills and Frank Linzy highlighted. Standings show Cincinnati Pittsburgh tied for top with 157 682, 106 625 records.
Arkansas Razorbacks conclude spring practice with a 2 30 p m Red vs White game. Coach Frank Broyles says they have improved fundamentals and will field largely the same squads with minor injury related changes.
Chicago AP The NCAA executive committee proposed an earlier start to fall college football practice. It noted coaches have sought at least a 21 day session and trimester systems complicate current rules that limit practice before Sept 1 or two weeks before classes or 16 days before the first game. A study committee may craft a 1968 convention amendment. The panel also urged the rules committee to outline research to cut injuries.
El Paso scored two unearned runs in the ninth inning to beat Arkansas 5-3 and extend the Texas League lead. Ethan Blackaby was hit by a pitch, stole second, and reached third on an over throw before Vic LaRose walked and set up the decisive score.
Solunar Tables printed from Richard Alden Knight guide outline daily Major and Minor periods for fishing and hunting. Major periods start at listed times and last about ninety minutes, shown in bold. Minor periods follow with shorter duration, all in Central Standard Time.
Kathy Whitworth, top money winner contender, starts No 3 in the $12,500 Tall City Open at Midland Country Club the first year the event is played there. Sixty-four pros, 54 holes, first prize $1,875, with Miss Whitworth aiming to claim the title and more official money.
The 11th Quantico Relays opened with 1700 plus college and independent track athletes as rain threatened to upend record attempts. Key events include the 440 yard intermediate hurdles and the collegiate distance medley relay, with last year’s winner Leon Coleman of Winston-Salem set to race Olympian Jay Luck, a Yale alumnus with prior wins here. Coleman recently set a Penn Relays record of 51 seconds.
Maury Wills, ex-Dodger captain now with Pittsburgh, enjoyed a mellow series against his former team as the Pirates won two of three in a rain shortened set. He hit .461 with four runs, a RBI, and a stolen base while praising the friendly tone and noting his leg troubles are past and his .338 average stands ready.
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