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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
3
Billy Burton reports on Hope High School 1990s racial tensions on the football team, four players leaving, and Camden’s 7 AAA title bid. He lists week picks across games, noting Prescott, Arkansas, and Dallas–Detroit matchups with scorelines and margins as part of a regional sports column.
Coach Steve Sloan says injured star Rodney Allison is improving but unlikely to play in Saturday’s Texas Tech red river showdown with No. 1 Texas. Meanwhile Texas defensive ends Henry Williams and Dwight Jefferson miss practice with ankle and rib injuries, and Jim Yarbrough starts at guard as 89,000 sellout crowd expected for the Longhorns versus Raiders.
Rice's freshman quarterback Handy Hertel faces a tough Arkansas defense as Owls rely on passing and contend with varied coverages. Arkansas coach Holtz praises Arkansas' balance and Rice's improving passing threat as both teams prepare for Saturday clash.
Eight days into the NBA season, Phoenix remains the only undefeated club as Portland drops to 1 loss with a 111-108 defeat to Denver. Nuggets’ Dan Issel hits the decisive jumper late, while Denver’s David Thompson leads with 24 points. Nets fall to 0-4 in overtime to Atlanta as Hawks surge in OT. Pistons and Jazz post wins, Knicks bow to New Orleans, and Seattle beats Buffalo as season chaos continues.
The Wednesday Night Couples League lists Cox Drug Company first with 20.5 wins and 7.5 losses. Wolves Drive-Inn second at 20-8, Meyers 17-11, Tom's 13.5-14.5, Corn Belt 12.5-15.5, KXAR 12-16, Masseys Food Mart 12-16, Walden Johnson 11-17, Hope Brick Works 11-17, Prescott Insurance & Realty 10.5-17.5. Paula Cummings of Cox Drug bowled a 203 and 549 series. Rocky Cummings of Cox Drug had a 198 game and a 492 series. In the Thursday league Stewart Electric moved into second, Juris Moseley team third, Gathright Roberson fourth, Suzuki fifth, with a three-way tie for sixth among Martin Equipment, Powells, and the Bombers. The Downs sit seventh, Knock Outs eighth, Mangum Sharpening Service tied for last. High games include Dave Brantley 256, Charles Reynolds 233, David Sweat 233, Jack Gathright 232. women high series Betty Greeson -- and Amy Sweat 208, Lynn Jurls flirted with a first 200 at 199. Thanks to shirt contributors for Suzuki Han.
Texas Christian star Mike Renfro, a beloved Fort Worth standout and son of former All-Pro, has carved SWC career marks with 137 receptions and 2379 yards despite TCU’s rough run of losses. Renfro, praised by coaches and rivals, aims for the conference yardage record while pursuing team wins and draft potential. He ignited TCU’s upset of Miami with key catches and a touchdown, and he remains a premier double‑coverage weapon drawing praise from Lou Holtz and Ron Meyer.
Hall Little Rock Parkview Pine Bluff hold top three with Hall 6-1 after 26-0 win over Fayetteville Parkview 6-1 20-7 over Texarkana Pine Bluff idle Benton moves to fourth after 280 victory over Sylvan Hills Conway up to fifth after 14-13 win over Springdale Crossett enters top 10 after 21-14 over Monticello Morriston breaks top 10 after 18-7 over Sheridan Lake Hamilton drops from No 9 after 0-0 tie with DeQueen Rogers falls from top 10 after 22-13 loss to Russellville Crossett moves to No 1 in AAA Morrilton second Lake Hamilton drops to No 3 Prescott McCrory and Barton lead Class AA Gould Harding Academy lead Class A Mountain Pine
Plan your days around the Solunar Period schedule as printed from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables to fish in productive territory or hunt in favorable cover, aiming to maximize sport each day.
Richard Todd replaces Joe Namath as the Jets quarterback after strong early season showings. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Alabama alumnus blends talent with media buzz as New York reporters, NBC, CBS, and Phyllis George chase scoops. He rejects Namath’s mold, seeks his own identity, while being groomed as a potential Sunday TV icon.
Bruce MacInness of Wilton Conn led the Datsun 280Z to an average of 96.909 mph for pole in C production and a 92.470 mph pace to top the B sedan field as seven SCCA championship races approach at Road Atlanta. Decisive races run Friday through Sunday.
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