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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1969
Page
5
The page lists an extensive staggered lineup across channels with shows such as Truth of Consequences News Weather Sports programs like Mission, sports, comedies, dramas and talk shows. Notable entries include Gunsmoke Bonanza Mayberry R F D Jeannie Lancer The Over-the-Hill Gang and Marcus Welby M D amid morning to late night slots.
Hollywood special report promotes a grapefruit diet claiming 10 pounds lost in 10 days with dramatic daily drops and no hunger. It urges readers to mail $2 for a revised, enlarged plan promising rapid fat loss, offering a money back guarantee if targets aren’t met.
Atlanta slugger Hank Aaron insists the Braves will not concede as they trail 2-1 in the NL pennant series at Shea Stadium. Coach Lyman Harris and Mets skipper Gil Hodges stress belief in their teams as Koosman and Seaver face a critical game. Aaron belts a three run homer as Atlanta rallies for five runs in the fifth to close the gap.
Forrest City based Rev. Cato Brooks says the Committee for Peaceful Coexistence will aid area Negroes with racial issues and plans a statewide office in Little Rock. He notes work on problems in McNeil Carthage and Cotton Plant and outlines future targets Texarkana El Dorado Blytheville and Fort Smith while stressing cooperation with poor whites and willingness to help where invited.
Aaron Hodges praises Aaron for his quick bat pace while Cleon Jones and Art Shamsky each collect three hits as the Mets pound six Atlanta pitchers for 13 hits. Braves manager laments wild pitching and defensive lapses as Mets surge to a 9 1 lead, drawing angry but loyal Mets fans.
In Naples Nino Benvenuti retains the world middleweight title after referee Tony Guardi disqualifies Fraser Scott in the seventh round for below belt headwork. Fans and writers condemn the finish as unsatisfying and say it clouds Benvenuti's victory. Promoter Tomassi questions whether such a ruling should end a world title fight.
Charlie Mattes led apprentice riders to victory at Suffolk Downs winning six with Pilot Knob taking top honors in the $16,000 Berkshire Handicap held Saturday. Jorkey rode six Wunners to secure the meet’s feature win, highlighting a strong riding performance.
Lightweight champion Mando Ramos, 20, from Long Beach, weighed offers worldwide after a successful first defense. He is likely to fight former champion Ismael Laguna in Panama City later this year. Ramos knocked out Yoshiaki Numata in the sixth round at the Sports Arena, his 20th KO in 30 fights, ending the Tokyo challenger’s bid in 2 minutes 20 seconds.
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