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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1971
Page
5
In a near OK Corral style seventh inning at Cincinnati, Hal McRae steals second on a wild throw after Pete Rose’s single and forced run, as Cal Maxville takes a knock for a head over heels collision. McRae is safe and the Reds win 5-3 with Cards’ Sizemore watching.
The Expos routed the Padres 11-0 as Hunt was hit twice and swung back, drawing a brawl after a third inning hit. Bench belted a ninth inning two run homer to lift the Reds past the Cardinals 5-3. Other NL results included Houston over Pittsburgh 6-5 and Atlanta over Chicago 5-4.
Northeast Louisiana's Keith Moncrief, a senior defensive back, is set to lead in a new safety role. He starred last season with 32 tackles and 13 assists, plus an interception return, and the team pursues depth at linebacker and secondary amid multiple roster changes and injuries.
West Monroe suffered a 3-0 loss to Crewe Virginia in a Dixie Youth World Series elimination game. Meridian beat Ft. Oglethorpe 5-1 to stay alive in Dallas double elimination. Pascagoula defeated Cleveland 2-1 behind Larry Toups's homer. Hoover no-hit Columbus County 1-0. Eliminations set Cleveland vs Crewe and Columbus County vs Meridian. winners start Pasagoula vs Aiken and Hoover vs Myrtle Grove. Virginia pitching limited West Monroe to three hits through seven innings.
Erie County Budget Director Louis J. Russo predicted the Buffalo Bills stadium lease will be in final form by September 7. The agreement covers use of a proposed football stadium in Buffalo and outlines terms for fiscal oversight.
The University of Texas at El Paso announces a nine game night football schedule featuring UTEP in all listed home and away dates with kickoff times to be announced by the athletic department.
Ruston Louisiana Tech coach Maxie Lambright prepares for fall workouts as staff travel across the state to high schools. Tech holds Press Day on August 26 with assistants Collins Patterson Slaughter Lewis and Wallace Martin joining the prep rounds. The coach notes the Southland Conference changes and ongoing meetings on eligibility rules and league constitution amendments as part of the recruiting drive.
Jets coach Weeb Ewbank insists Al Woodall has matured into a reliable quarterback after Namath’s injury last season. Don Maynard’s setback allowed Rich Caster to emerge as a receiving threat while Matt Snell returns from Achilles injury. Jets anticipate a stronger 1971 showing as a revamped defense and special teams, plus additions like Bobby Howfield and John Mooring shift the lineup.
Fatima Lady football prospects and parents are invited to a meeting at the school gymnasium Wednesday at 7 30 p m Equipment will be issued at the meeting and first practice is set for 7 30 a m Thursday morning
LSU Tigers quarterback Riley, sidelined by an ankle injury since his freshman year in 1969, reports to Coach Charlie McClendon while leaving the team. He will stay at LSU as a redshirt but no longer competes for the starting job behind Buddy Lee and Bert Jones.
New Orleans Louisiana will again have split duck and goose hunting seasons for 1971 72 with a reduction of five days in the duck season from a year ago. The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission settled on seasons within the Interior Department framework. Ducks run Nov 11 28 and Dec 11 Jan 11 with a daily limit of six including no more than two mallards. Geese run Nov 11 Jan 9 and Feb 5 14 with a daily limit of five. Fur trapping dates are Dec 1 Feb 29.
Prince Alarm scored a two length win over Poker King in the $2,200 feature at Jefferson Downs on Tuesday night. Clocking 1:19 4-5 for six and one half furlongs, Prince Alarm paid $7.80 to win, $5 to place, and $3.20 to show. Poker King paid $6.20 and $5.20, while Pro Flight returned $5 to show.
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