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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1972
Page
2
Tom McVie, 37, named Thursday player coach of the Eastern Hockey League's Johnstown Jets. He replaces Eddie Kachur who suffered a shoulder separation and cannot return as a player for the 1972-73 season.
Rivalry rekindled as Bobcats travel to Prescott to face the Curly Wolves led by a high scoring Hope offense. Prescott opened with a 48 0 win over Bearden while Hope seeks a fifth straight season unbeaten start and a chance to topple the favored Wolves in a charged Class A matchup.
The International Olympic Committee banned American runners Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett for a controversial victory stand display after the 400 meters final. Buck, head of the U S delegation, sought a review and a hearing with the athletes and USOC officials. The action recalls the 1968 Mexico City protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
The national Olympic Committee barred Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett from future Olympic participation after their actions on the victory stand following the 400 meter dash. The IOC also rejected the U S appeal to strip Rick DeMont of his swimming gold for a post event drug test.
Arkansas and USC meet in a football game with the Razorbacks holding a 28 24 edge as Ferguson leads ARKANSAS 28 SOUTHERN CAL 24. Mervin Johnson notes USC's size and strength, forecasting a physical contest and Arkansas edge in execution led by quarterback Ferguson.
American swimmer Rick DeMont of San Rafael Calif loses the gold from the 400 meter freestyle after a positive doping test. IOC spokesman said Brad Cooper of Australia moves to first place. DeMont’s appeal to keep the medal was rejected. the 16 year old finished only one hundredth of a second ahead of Cooper.
Prescott edged Hope 8 to 0 as Melvin Hays crossed for the lone touchdown with 3:02 left in the third quarter after a blocked punt and key defensive stands. Hope failed to score in the final period as Prescott controlled the ball late and secured the season opener.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles predicts a tough night as fourth ranked Arkansas clashes with eighth ranked USC in a historic meeting. Ferguson seeks to exploit USC defense while USC hopes its offense overmatches Arkansas. Key matchups include Razorbacks ends Williams Strain Landrum and Trojan receivers Reppond and Hodge. A 7:30 p.m. kickoff with over 53,000 in attendance highlights regional stakes.
In a pivotal night, Boston trounced New York 104 as its surge in the AL East lifted the Red Sox to first place for the first time this season. Sonny Siebert homered, Rico Petrocelli and Tommy Harper added three-run shots, and Boston widened its lead in a game strong with hot hitters and confident pitching.
Philadelphia catcher John Bateman reports umpire Shag Crawford for using abusive language during the 2 1 Philadelphia win over St Louis. Bateman said Crawford muttered bleep after a disputed strike call and plans to write NL President Chub Feeney. The incident adds zing to a dull September as Pirates lead the East and Reds top the West despite a doubleheader loss to San Diego.
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps plan days for prime fishing or hunting. It highlights peak activity windows to target productive times in good territory and cover.
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