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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1966
Page
4
Drysdale and McNally duel as Dodgers face Orioles in Los Angeles with 95,000 fans. Wills and Etchebarren loom as base runners. Batting leader Robinson headlines Baltimore power. Dodgers edge ahead in pitching depth while Orioles rely on homers and run production in the opening game.
Los Angeles and Baltimore meet in the World Series as Dodgers and Orioles, best of seven. Schedule spans October with games in Los Angeles Baltimore and tailored time slots. Notable figures include Hank Bauer and Walter Alston as managers and Frank Robinson as the Orioles slugger facing Drysdale.
Dodgers roll out a steady lineup for the World Series against the Orioles with capt. Maury Wills at short despite a gimpy knee and Jim Gilliam slated as the veteran rookie at third. Don Drysdale starts on the mound hoping to resume his winning form after a rough two innings in Philadelphia last Sunday. Gilliam, 38, Martial says this is his World Series, though he has been retired and unretired multiple times.
Larry Stallings anchored the St. Louis Cardinals defense in a 41-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He sacked Norm Snead twice, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass as the Cardinals improved to 4-0 and led the NFL Eastern Division.
Crossett maintains a 4-0 league record while rivals struggle with losses. Key results include Arkadelphia upset Camden 26-18, Malvern over Hope 13-7, and Crossett boasting top rushing offense 1,374 yards, strongest defense against rushing, and most First Downs. Upcoming games feature Hope at Crossett and Camden at Malvern.
Joe Frazier, the 1964 Olympic boxing gold medalist, reflects on his progress after 11 straight knockouts. He describes confusion about his place, training gaps, and a reliance on Cloverlay Inc. to manage his career as he eyes a future showdown with Cassius Clay.
Dodgers face Baltimore lefty Dave McNally in the 1966 World Series opener. McNally, 23, recalls signing away from the Dodgers and vows no fear of Don Drysdale. He notes his 13-6 season record and strong early run support, sharing bonus money with his mother and planning investments.
The Secret Service reported counterfeit notes totaling 6987 dollars passed in Arkansas in the fiscal year ending June 30. Twelve people were arrested in Arkansas on passes or possession of counterfeit bills, with 5047 dollars in face value recirculated before discovery, bringing the state total to 12034 dollars.
AP roundup lists college football picks with Michigan State over Michigan and Arkansas over Baylor as highlighted matchups. It notes Bubba Smith and Jon Brittenum as key players, cites Don Moore and Jeff Jordan for USC, and mentions Spurrier guiding Florida past Florida State while Dartmouth hosts Princeton on World Series Saturday.
Washington officials from the Department of Urban Development approved a $32,900 grant for Fayetteville planning aid. The funding supports local development projects and urban renewal efforts in Arkansas.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says fifth ranked Razorbacks must adjust to a six man front and new dropside pass defense for the Baylor game. Absent from Tuesday practice were Loyd Phillips Richard Tal and Mike Jordan, expected back soon. Assistant Mickey O’Quir scouted Baylor as their toughest foe this year. The Bears bring a strong drop back passing attack demonstrated by Tulsa’s Glen Dobbs.
Hoople System foresees Michigan State over Michigan 25-21 and Florida over Florida State 16-11. Oklahoma edges Texas 17-16 in Dallas. Baylor tops Arkansas 22-20 and Washington beats USC 24-20. Oregon State 22 Northwestern 12. Stanford 19 Oregon 14. Penn State 27 Boston College 17. Pittsburgh 18 W Virginia 12. Purdue 46 Iowa 6. UCLA 21 Rice 8. Washington 24 Southern Cal 20. Syracuse 28 Navy 10. Oklahoma 17 Texas 16. FE C U 11 Texas Tech 9.
In Los Angeles, Bill George lauds a defensive unit led by Deacon Jones Merlin Olsen Roosevelt Grier and Lamar Lundy as the Rams pursue a turnaround. The article notes a shift from offense to defense, the impact of new coaching under Allen, and comparisons to Lombardi era team-building amid a string of early wins.
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