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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
2
New York defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in a high scoring game. San Diego edged Pittsburgh 4 to 3 in a tightly played matchup. Two games were canceled and regular season play concluded with the remaining schedule as listed.
The listing shows games across the NFL including Denver at Kansas City Green Bay at New York Los Angeles at Houston New York Jets at Miami Minnesota at Detroit Oakland at St. Louis Philadelphia at Buffalo San Diego at Pittsburgh San Francisco at Atlanta Dallas at Washington and a Monday night matchup. The note marks kickoff times such as 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. for various markets.
In Chicago the New York Mets beat the Cubs 6 4 to take the National League East lead behind Cleon Jones and Rusty Staub with Tug McGraw pitching relief. In Houston Leo Durocher resigns as Astros manager, Preston Gomez to replace him. Attendance at major league games tops 30 million for 1973.
In York AP dispatch, Babe Ruth’s widow and Mrs. Lou Gehrig rebut claims about Ruth’s image while Aaron nears Ruth’s career home run record. Ruth insists the Babe drank little and enjoys late-night outings, and she notes the Hall of Fame legend’s legacy amid a stadium overhaul in New York. The plan calls for rebuilding Yankee Stadium, moving to Shea Stadium in 1974 and 1975, with completion targeted for 1976. Ruth says public calls praising Hank Aaron’s near-miss to break Ruth’s mark do not affect the Babe’s name.
Leo Durocher announced his resignation as Houston Astros manager, effective immediately, ending a 30 year career as player and skipper. General Manager Spec Richardson named Pre Gamez as interim, while Durocher plans rest in Palm Springs. Astros dropped from second to fourth in the National League West in 1972. Ripardson had tried to persuade him to stay. Durocher doubts he would return next season even with a better showing. In other notes, Henderson State's James Rowe will join the Reddies cross country squad and aims for the ASC Championship in Russellville on November 2 with Harding College favored in the AIC meet.
Winners in the 1973 Ford Dealers of America NFL Punt Pass and Kick local competition in Hope are announced. Eight to thirteen year olds Monty Freel John Routon Stewart Tate Chris McGaugh Tony Woodard Toby Edwards Steve Leim David Sutton Scott Wilburn Randy Elledge Alan Bohanon Barry Hogan Alan Moore Ken Johnson Johnny Vickers Alan Jones Gary Lynn Singard earn advancement to Zone and District finals with Tiger Stadium Ouachita College Arka adelphia and Memphis District finals if successful.
The New York Mets clinched the National League East with a 6 4 victory over the Chicago Cubs in a morning game as champagne flowed in the dressing room. Wayne Garrett and Rusty Staub led the charge amid jubilant celebrations at LaGuardia upon arrival back in New York.
Joe Bugner returns to the ring at London's Royal Albert Hall after two losses. The European Heavyweight champion, 23, faces Italian challenger Bepi Ros, a favored matchup as pundits expect Bugner to dominate. Bugner's career includes bouts with Ali and Frazier, shifts in public support, and a manager’s bid for a world title before his 25th birthday.
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan days for peak fishing or hunting. The schedule highlights favorable periods to maximize success in sport and outdoor activities based on the daily table.
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