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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1973
Page
2
Sunday's motocross race at Emmet turned into a mud filled ordeal for many riders especially the mini cycle competitors. A large mud hold on the track proved a real test of skill and seemed to defeat several riders who struggled to escape the sticky mire as shown by the left page photos illustrating how not to win.
Ousted TCU coach Billy Tohill urged the public and school to back the football program as he reflected on his three year tenure. He discussed seeking future coaching opportunities, including at Alabama, Nebraska or Oklahoma, and recalled the wreck that cost him a foot. He cited Rice loss and 3-7 record, criticizing the outcome and stressing recruiting and fan support.
Alabama overtakes Ohio State as the top ranked team in the AP poll with 36 first place votes and 1176 points. Oklahoma rises to second after a 27-0 victory, while Ohio State drops to third and Michigan stays fourth. Notre Dame Penn State Alabama and others fill the top six as Maryland enters the Top Twenty after a 42-8 win over Tulsa.
Hope teams traveled to Spring Hill earning two victories and one loss. The Yerger Junior High eighth grade beat Spring Hill 28 to 22. The Hope Ladycats won 53 to 22 behind Teresa Yoown's 17 points. The Hope Bboys fell 77 to 57 after a 16-27 halftime deficit. Clay O'Steen led Hope with 17. Tonight Stamps Yellowjackets visit Jones Field House for senior games at 6:30 pm.
San Francisco Giants rookie Gary Matthews was named the National League Rookie of the Year for 1973, beating Montreal pitcher Steve Rogers in a record field vote. The award marks him as the fourth Giant to win the honor, following Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey.
A record crowd attended a Sunday motorcycle and cycle race meet at the Armaetreng farm on State Highway 63 near Emmet. The program featured 40 entrants with events including MINI, POWDER PUFF, 100CC, 101-178CC, 176-280CC, OPEN and OPEN 4-STROKE. Winners included Mike Freeman, Tammy Hickey, Kirk Holcomb, Dennis Brantley, Bryan Levenski, Joe Williams, Benny McLemore, Larry McKee, and others across multiple classes. The event runs monthly, with all-day practice Saturdays and gates opening at 6 a.m. Sunday races start at 1 p.m.
Hope homes season notes report ABA East Division standings with Kentucky leading the division at 18 5 and .750. Carolina 18 8 .692 New York 10 12 .455 Virginia 7 12 .368 Memphis 8 14 .364 West Division shows Denver 11 9 .550 San Antonio 11 12 .478 Indiana 10 11 .476 Utah 10 12 .455 San Diego 8 13 .381. Monday to Wednesday schedule details list matchups across conferences and venues.
Hempstead County deer hunters report a record take in the first part of the season. The second half runs December 10 to 15. Through the 1973 season officers count 424 bucks and 77 does. Dogs may be used for hunting bucks only and hunters are urged to follow legal hunting methods.
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps plan days for fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover. The text notes periods to target activity and emphasizes aligning outings with peak activity windows.
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