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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1962
Page
3
Milwaukee ace Warren Spahn outdueled the Dodgers for a 2-1 win as Pittsburgh shells Giants 7-0 and keeps the NL lead tight. Frank Howard and Willie Mays homered for majors on Monday while Mets and Cubs also posted wins in a busy pennant slate.
American Association final sees Louisville top Denver 4 to 2 as Dowers earns win and Jearls plates 2. In the International League Jacksonville defeats Atlanta 4 to 2, Jacksonville takes a 1-0 series lead.
The Solunar periods from John Alden Knight's tables guide optimal activity days. Major periods start at shown times and last about 90 minutes to two hours. minor periods run shorter. Recorded days include Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday with various times and values indicating major and minor windows for best sport.
Summary of leaders across leagues including batting at 975 at bats or more with Runnels Boston .331 and Hinton Washington .311. Notable run leaders Pearson Los Angeles Joe Slebern Kansas City 108. RBIs led by Killebrew Minnesota 110 and Calavita Detroit 109. Hits led by Richardson New York and Lumpe Kansas City with 184 each. Doubles shared by Yaz and Robinson at 40. Triples listed for Cimoli Kansas City and Cinton Boston 10. Stolen bases Aparicio Chicago 29 and Hinton Washington 26. Pitching leaders include Wickersham Kansas City 10-3 and McBride Los Angeles W-5. strikeouts Pascual Minnesota 1 and Bunning Detroit 19. National League batting data shows Davis Los Angeles and Robinson Cincinnati .441. Runs Robinson Cincinnati 120 and Wits Los Angeles 119. RBIs Davis Los Angeles 139 and Robinson Cincinnati 180. Hits Davis Los Angeles 207 and Robinson Cincinnati 196. Doubles Robinson Cincinnati 49 and Mays San Francisco 94. Triples W Davis Los Angeles Callison Philadelphia Virdon Pittsburgh 10. Home runs Mays San Francisco 44 and Aaron Milwaukee 19. Stolen bases Wills Los Angeles 92 and W Davis Los Angeles 31. Pitching 12+ decisions Purkey Cincinnati 22-5 and Drysdale Los Angeles 24-7. Strikeouts Drysdale Koufax Los Angeles 209.
Warren Spahn of the Braves limited Los Angeles to five hits to secure his 324th win in a 2 1 Milwaukee victory. Elmo Plaskett of the Pirates belts a three run homer for his first major league hit, delivering the decisive blow in a 2 1 win over San Francisco.
Weatherly and Gretel prepare for the second race in Newport amid controversy claims by American spokesman George O Day accusing Sir Frank Packer of sabotaging Gretel. He cites removal of navigator Terry Hammond before the first race and a navigational error that disadvantaged Gretel. Sir Frank declined comment.
Arthur J. Jones a retired lawyer filed for day for Position 4 on the Little Rock county board of directors creating a two way race Harold E Hangon Jr a banker also seeks the seat Jones is the fourth candidate to file two more have announced among them Dr William H Townsend a Negro
Construction begins today on the new science center at Arkansas A M College in Monticello. The Otto facility contract is held by A F Thomas Construction Co of Camden. The center will house laboratories classrooms and offices for physics chemistry and biology departments. Asst Welfare Commissioner Moss said 1372 people over 65 not on welfare drew 7505 in August under the medical care program. The total medical program welfare beneficiaries reached 10810 persons with expenses of 3721000?
The first Hope Country Club mixed two ball golf tournament will be held Thursday September 20 starting at 3 pm. Teams consist of one male and one female with spouses welcome. One ball per team, alternating shots, lady to lead off on hole 1. Entry fee 1.50 covers prizes, refreshments, and dinner. contact Mrs. Mitch LaGrone by 1 am Wednesday.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that a candidate in a primary has the right to contest election results if seeking a possible runoff. The decision reversed a Conway County Circuit Court ruling in the case of Fred Porter versus C. L. Heffelbein over an alderman race in Morrillton. Porter, who finished second, challenged the certification and nomination, with the circuit court dismissing the suit and Porter appealing.
The AP Standings and upcoming games section lists New York at Washington Detroit at Minnesota Cleveland at Kansas City and other matchups. It shows pennant races with teams like Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh and New York in tight contention with multiple games remaining.
A 30 year old North Crossett man John D. Jackson drowned Monday night after falling from a one foot boat on Lake Chicot near the south end. Jackson was with three others when he went overboard. William H Keen and Chester Doss jumped in to help but could not reach him. The body was recovered by El Dorado and Crossett fire rescue units from about 30 feet deep. The coroner declared the incident an accidental drowning. Mrs Doss was the fourth person in the boat.
In the Ozarks this weekend the Bobcats meet Smackover in a Region 4AA battle shaping a district title chase. Subiaco and Fayetteville seek the Region crown after mixed results with North Little Rock and Harrison, while several 2AA and 4AA games fill the slate including Camden hosting Fordyce and Crossett visiting Magnolia.
M C Methvin of Little Rock and R H Dick Sikes of Springdale carried Arkansas hopes in the National Amateur Golf Tournament. Richard Crawford of El Dorado, to Downing Gray of Warrington Fla, won 3 and 2 in the opening round. Methvin and Sikes had first round byes. Methvin faces Bill Campbell of Huntington W Va and Sikes meets Lingva Monroe of Caldwell N J. Methvin qualified by reaching last year’s round of eight at Pebble Beach. Sikes is a two time winner of the National Public Links. Crawford was a two time NCAA champion while at the University of Houston.
Boxers across Tokyo Bangkok and Los Angeles score wins with knockouts and decisions. Kawamura and Laemfapha clash in a Tokyo bout while Jones stops Cota in Australia. Corona outpoints Cadilli in Los Angeles as Newman stops Vargas in Mexico City. Pina defeats Johnson in Los Angeles with a tenth round technical outpoint.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles named Billy Moore from Little Rock Billy Joe Moody of North Little Rock and Ray Trail of Forrest City co captains for the Oklahoma State game in Little Rock Saturday night He said captains will be chosen each game and permanent captains will be named at season end
Harold Wood, Democratic nominee for a third term as St. Francis County circuit clerk, died Sunday at his Palestine home. He was 43. The obituary notes his candidacy and local ties in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Little Rock quarterback Moore wore pads for the first time since early fall practice at the University of Arkansas. Coach Frank Broyles described him overweight and rusty, while starter John from Stuttgart will miss the season opener against Oklahoma State due to a chipped nose.
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