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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
10
An old classified snippet advertises 28 OPTS HIGHWAY VAN tires, a 11 10 X 20.12 ply set priced at $1100, plus a 1-6 SE BOX radio and assorted furniture items. It mentions dining room suite in good used condition, a 1% ton truck, platform bed, and a phone contact in Washington Stroud Sundberg with 93 W. radio.
New York April 1 major leagues spring cleaning under way with 20 American and one National League players headed to the minors from both circuits. Yanks optioned pitchers Karpel Ames Manette Starr Mustaikas and outfielder Al Clark to Newark International League and pitchers DeRose Bradley Wight Sterling and catcher Deininger to Kansas City American Association. Blues sent Don Johnson to New York. Browns shipped first baseman Chuck Stevens to Toledo along with Helf Johnson Bilbrey Shore Wren and Friend. Senators optioned Gil Coan to Chattanooga Southern Association. White Sox sent Fred Vaughn to Hollywood and Braves optioned Johnny Fetzer to Hartford. NL clubs eye win-loading as St Louis and Brooklyn figure to start soon.
Washington April 2 The White House deleted Lt Col James A Kilian from a list of 83 lieutenant colonels submitted for promotion Kilian former commander at Litchfield England was convicted by court martial for cruel punishment of enlisted men during the war The president advised Kilian’s name was on the list and is no longer on it Secretary Charles Ross said the action followed the law requiring the War Department to propose officers by seniority and Kilian’s case is under appeal
Quiet private home offers a nicely furnished bedroom with a large closet suitable for a woman. Phone contact listed as 1984 34 for arrangements and details.
St. Petersburg Florida April 2 The World Champion St Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees conclude their exhibition series with St Louis up 4-3. Yesterday rookie Don Johnson shut out the Cardinals on two hits for seven innings as the Yankees won 7-2.
Memphis manager Doc Prothro says the 1947 Memphis Chicks are in solid shape with a strong outfield and a largely rebuilt infield. Pitching is uncertain with key losses leaving the staff thin, but promising arms like Bob Shultz and Freddie Biggs offer hope as rookies compete for jobs.
Augusta hosts the 11th Masters with Ben Hogan defending PGA and money titles alongside Jimmie Demaret. Lloyd Mangrum Ted Bishop Smiley Quick return as dark horses for a rugged 6000-yard course. Byron Nelson unrobed from retirement joins Bobby Locke and Sammy Snead slated to arrive for round one after flying in from Johannesburg.
Weather halts several exhibitions across leagues as teams face rain and wet grounds. Atlanta's Crackers lose 6 4 to Charleston Rebels before traveling home to meet the Reds, while Chattanooga Lookouts lead 2 1 in four innings against Montgomery. Mobile vs Birmingham and St Paul vs Mobile were called off. Memphis Chicks welcome catchers and Nashville camp weighs Brewster return.
In Augusta Maine the Republican legislature moved swiftly to ratify a proposed federal constitutional amendment linking presidential tenure to four year terms. The Senate approved without discussion and the House passed 82 10 with Democrats in opposition. The measure now goes to thirty six states for ratification.
Alexandria, April 1. Two balls of shoes bought for General Robert E. Lee for 2.88 dollars are listed as unpaid. The shoe store rejected a check plus interest sent by Washington and Lee University students. Mrs. Clinton Ballenger, a descendant of the original owner, found the item in old accounts and both she and the store refuse recent offers to settle.
Sugar Robinson, world welterweight champion, must move up to middleweight to be considered for a match with Tony Zale, the 160 pound champ. Co-manager Art Wittch said Robinson will face Georgie Abrams, Washington middleweight, at Madison Square Garden on May 16 to establish himself as a serious contender.
AP reports results from yesterday with multiple games: Washington A beat Toledo IL 4 2. Detroit A 2 over Boston N. New York N 2 over Chicago IA. Boston A 8 over Chicago IA. Fort Worth TL beat New York A 7. St Louis N over Cleveland A 13. Chicago N defeated Cincinnati N 4. Kansas City A. Pittsburgh NJ Newark TL 2. St Louis A 13 over Philadelphia A 12. Brooklyn N 6 over Montreal IL 1.
London April 1 crown prince Paul newly named king following George II’s death. tall athletic royal, fluent in English, secretive about Greek blood, once major general and wartime commander. renowned sportsman with yacht and flight interests, led plebiscite call on throne for childless brother. Married Frederika Laise in 1938 in a grand royal wedding attended by forty princes and twenty bishops.
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