Designated hitters boost 1973 AL bat, run totals rise
In 1973 the American League posts a .299 team batting average, overtaking the NL for the first time in a decade. DHs drive 227 homers, raise runs per game to 8.6, and widen the use of starters who win more games, as managers praise the rule’s impact on offense and pitcher longevity.
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Jim “Catfish” Hunter
Ken Holteman
Vida Blue
Chuck Tanner
Chicago White Sox
Spears Carpet Mill defeats Herndon Funeral Home 35 to 6
Spears Carpet Mill wins 35 6 over Herndon Funeral Home with Kidd scoring five touchdowns and Hern don’s Stan Jackson adding six points. First National blanks Citizens National 26 0 as Ted Duncan nets 19 points. Next games set for Tuesday October 2 with First National vs Herndon Funeral Home at 5 30 and Spears Carpet Mill vs Citizens National at 6 30.
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Spears Carpet Mill
Herndon Funeral Home
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Spears
Herndon
Stan Jackson
First National
Citizens National
Ted Duncan
Legion Field Tuesday Night Scores Tie and Wins
Tuesday action at Legion Field saw James Motor Co tied with Young Chevrolet 6 to 6. Ingersol led James Motor with six points while Walker also had six for Young. Hope Auto defeated Anderson-Frazier 19 to 12 with Walker and Harper scoring six each for Hope Auto and Brown and Robinson six for Anderson-Frazier. Next games Tuesday October 9 feature Hope Auto vs Young Chevrolet at 5 30 and James Motor versus Anderson-Frazier at 6 30.
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James Motor Co
Young Chevrolet
Ingersol
Walker
Young
Hope Auto
Anderson-Frazier
Harper
Brown and Robinson
James Motor Wil
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Planning
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps readers plan fishing or hunting. Use the periods to choose days with better sport potential and target productive territories and hunting covers.
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Richard Alden Knight
Mississippi River Festival extends at SIU Edwardsville
The fifth Mississippi River Festival runs seven weeks starting July 14 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with 12 concerts by the St. Louis Symphony and 22 pop rock and folk acts on Tue Wed Fri nights and the seventh weekend. Performances span Jefferson Airplane to Ella Fitzgerald. tent seats 1,877 with lawn capacity for 30,000. Elias Howe invented the sewing machine.
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Hope Bobcats Ready for Crossett Football Clash
Hope High School coach Barry Bennett says Crossett is a tough foe with speed and a strong kicking game. He notes past hard games and urges fans to attend Friday at Hammons Stadium to support the Bobcats in what should be a hard fought battle at home.
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Crussett
Hope Bobcats
Hammons Stadiun
Can Chamberlain cut it as a coach
Elgin Baylor questions Wilt Chamberlain’s ability to coach the San Diego Conquistadors citing poor discipline and inconsistent practice. Baylor recalls Chamberlain’s Lakers days and says his attitude could harm young players, while Wilt’s player coach role remains a gate attraction amid a looming contract dispute with the Lakers.
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Hogs seek 15th straight as Arkansas hosts TCU
Arkansas aims for a 15th consecutive win over TCU at Little Rock after a 1-2 start to the season. Dickey Morton set a rushing mark in a win over Iowa State while TCU faltered with a 37-3 loss to Ohio State. Arkansas also faces four other conference matchups as Henderson hosts Tech and Harding visits Ouachita.
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Arkansas Razorbacks face injury list mirrors roster
Fayetteville AP reports Coach Frank Broyles says Arkansas may not have enough players to practice after a wave of injuries. Kelvin O'Brien strained knee limits him. Reggie Craig strained knee questionable. Marsh White out with rib and knee injuries. Rhiddlehoover knee bruise. Busby ankle limp. Donnie Prince hospitalized with a punctured eardrum.
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Iowa State
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Bo Busby
Donnie Prince
Division 7AA Football Sees Six Teams Tied At One Loss
After five weeks Arkadelphia Hope and Camden lead with 21 league marks while Malvern Magnolia and Fairview sit 1 1 in conference play. Camden upset Arkadelphia 14 3 as Hope edged Malvern 15 14. Crossett won first game 21 4 over Warren. Fairview’s Terry Alexander remains scoring leader with 42 points.
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Camden
Malvern
Magnolia
Fairview
Crossett
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Cooach
Vernon Hutchins
Black and Gold
Badgers
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Warren
Haynesville
Prescott
Ashdown
DeQueen
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Terry Alexander
Wrigley Pledges Cubs Overhaul After Collapse
Chicago owner Phil Wrigley calls the Cubs season a disgust and orders a post season overhaul. Ferguson Jenkins plans to seek a trade after a 14 36 year, while Ron Santo and Billy Williams may be moved only with their consent under the new Players Association deal.
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Players’ Association
Orioles Perfect Platooning Grumbles From Orioles Outfield
Orioles manager uses platoon system prompting grumbling among fans and analysts. Outfield rotation creates uncertainty as players adjust to shared duties and shifting roles in pursuit of improved defense and offense.
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Gordon Beard
Associated Press
Baltimore (Ap
Baltimore Orioles
A's look to ride playoff past with veteran arms and rookies
Vida Blue recalls 1973 tension as Orioles swept, while Oakland mixes starters and hitters for the AL playoff opener. Dick Williams notes the shift as veterans and rookies adapt in a best-of-five. Baylor Rettenmund Coggins Bumbry all delivered late season bursts for Baltimore.
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al Bundry
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