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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1954
Page
2
The last known address of deceased Callie Wesson is Hope Arkansas. Death date March 2 1954. An instrument dated October 29 1925 was admitted to probate on April 1 1954 as the will of the deceased, with executrix appointed. Creditors must file claims within six months from first publication or be barred.
In a tense interview Mayor Stone and Chief Hughes discuss Eddie Stone’s death and Eddie’s close ties to Tony Hughes Jr. and a fairy tale world. Police trace Eddie’s movements, examine Mansfield’s murder risk, and search Vern Bruce’s home for clues as investigators consider a Leppy linked maze experiment and the suspect who shot Mansfield earlier.
Little Rock’s new skipper Norman earns see-saw comparisons to Casey Stengel but is valued as a sharp talent scout and strategic mind. He faces a tough job molding a half dozen Travelers into a Class AA unit, with pitching depth and veteran support shaping early confidence as Buffalo ties delay help. The roster shows veterans Milo Johnson John Weiss Thad Kapusinski Jerry Dean and rookies Vince Takan Larry Donovan amid an outfield mix headlined by Hal Simpson Ralph Brown and others.
In Brooklyn Babe Olson remains the champion with a new challenger looming as Ralph Tigre Jones, ranked No. 4, earns credibility with a sharp 10 round telecast win over Billy McNeeze. Jones endured a cut above the eye but showed rugged form as he moves toward a potential title shot.
AP roundup lists several baseball results with teams like Memphis Boston Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Washington. A quoted street scene follows with Vern Bruce challenging a companion and a taunting reply about trouble.
Mrs. Doug Ford received a $2,000 wedding anniversary gift as her golfer husband won the Greensboro Open after a one hole playoff over Marty Furgol. Ford, of Kiamesha Lake, N Y, posted a final 72 to finish at 283 after 72 holes. Furgol took $1,400 for second with a four over par 79.
The 1954 Pacific Coast League season opens with three single games and a doubleheader. San Francisco Seals face Seattle Rainiers, Sacramento hosts Oakland Oaks, and Hollywood plays Portland. Startings include Al Winmar for Seattle, Ab Gutter for Oakland, Mel Queen for Hollywood, and Ed Brantt for San Diego with Cal McLIsh at Los Angeles.
The Memphis Chicks topped the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in an exhibition as Southpaw Bill Henry allowed three runs in the sixth and Skinny Brown gave up three more in the seventh. Multiple minor league exhibitions followed across the South with varied results.
City Hall meeting by Lile League and Pony League sponsors approved procurement of 150 complete uniforms and equipment for the coming season. The drive aims for national recognition with city cooperation. volunteers urged to contact Charles Gough. A fundraising game between Southern State and Henderson at Legion Field on April 24 will support Lilie Lengua uniforms.
Babe Zaharias lost the Carrollton Women’s Open in a tight finish with Louise Suggs and then announced she will quit competitive golf after two more tournaments. She said playing back to back events is too tough and the decision is not caused by the Carrollton loss. She plans to complete the New Orleans tournament and the Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont, Texas.
Marciano signed to meet Charles for the heavyweight title on June 17 at Yankee Stadium. Promoter estimates put purses around 600000 dollars with shares 40 percent for Marciano and 20 percent for Charles. TV plans uncertain but theater TV likely. no home TV. Charles says title return carries greater meaning now.
Brooklyn Ralph Jones defeated Billy McNeese in New York at 157 pounds in a decision. Detroit’s Deetrait Harris stopped Bob Finnerty at 149 pounds in Cleveland. Lou Cage outpointed Frank Skidmore in San Francisco at 148¼ pounds in Salinas California.
New York reports a boxing match at Chicago Stadium where Bobo Olson, the 60‑pound champion, fended off Kid Gavilan’s late rally. Olson’s short blows and stand‑up fighting style kept Gavilan from asserting a left‑hand only strategy and preserved Olson’s title amid rugged exchanges and a televised audience.
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