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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
3
Little Rock reports veteran pitcher Mort Cooper, 36, pursuing a Chicago Cubs comeback by facing the Chicago White Sox in the spring city series. He believes hot weather will sharpen his arm, noting improved strength after elbow surgery and no pain, though acknowledging lingering wildness.
A dense listing of radio program times and titles across Thursday Friday snippets includes variety from Newsreels to music blocks, with show names like Captain Midnight Tom Mix Salon Serenade and Hy Gardner. The fragmentary text lists many segments and host references, indicating a multi-hour broadcast schedule.
New York radio listings show Henry Aldrich Burns and Allers Al Jolson Douglas Fairbanks Jr in Pieht ig O Flynn Fred Waring Music and more. Friday morning schedules include Fred Waring Grand Slam Breakfast Club and Say It With Music among NBC CBS ABC MBS broadcasts.
Former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Mickey Owen will manage the Winner Pheasants in the South Dakota state league. Owens said he signed a contract yesterday and accepted the offer because the town is one of the most baseball minded he has encountered during his barnstorming tour.
New York dispatch notes California report praising Chalky Wright as a standout corner man and trainer, highlighting his practical approach and refusal to waste fighters with gimmicks. Mention of Eddie Bring and Blaik lessons, plus brief notes on spring football at New Hampshire and Connie Mack’s pitching staff.
AVARL BELL reports Buddy Holderfield vs Joe Micelli on national network as the welterweight feature. Southern Association baseball opens with Little Rock's Travelers field facing a rough start after ten losses in 12 exhibitions. Clyde Scott praised as Razorback football idol and potential stadium attraction. Duddy Walter wed Rita Davis, and Paterson halfback Ross Pritchard eyes Arkansas student body president race. Arkansas State wrestling hampered by injuries. Clyde Trickey named Hope high school coach.
Hartford reports Boston outfielder Ted Williams hit three home runs in a 10 10 exhibition tie with the Boston Braves. Concurrently Chicago officials met with Commissioner Chandler over baseball litigation, keeping discussions secret. Racing notes mention Ocean Drive's withdrawal from the Kentucky Derby and a B B Bowling record of 2 583 across four games.
Joe DiMaggio is slated to leave Johns Hopkins Hospital today after doctors refused to estimate when or if he will return to baseball. Orthopedic surgeon Dr George Bennett diagnosed immature calcium deposits near his heel bone and treatment may include X rays and novocaine injections. Officials expect he will stay near Baltimore for regular outpatient treatments to save his career.
New York April 13 UP Divinity student Paul Hinrichs a rookie in the Yankees camp will pitch for Kansas City of the American Association this year. Hinrichs was brought to camp to throw batting practice but impressed enough for possible retention. The 23 year old righty allowed one run in 19 innings in exhibitions. The Dallas Eagles in the Texas League who pitched him in 1948 scored on Hinrichs Monday to break his momentum.
Baseball equipment arrives and lighting gear are in place at Hope High School. Manager Clyde Zinn and coaches Wallace Cook and Ray McDowell supervise daily workouts on the Hope High School diamond as night practice nears and inter-squad games are planned. Prospects include Aras Catchers, Reaves and Sutton, pitchers Dillard Hutson Hazzard White Flaugherty, infielders Denniston McKee Rothwell Tarpley, and outfielders Taylor Gunter Ridling Schooley Dillard Vanney. Townsend from Emmet to report Monday. more players expected after school ends.
Casey Stengel announced pitcher Hinrichs would stay with Kansas City to get proper work, avoiding a Yankees role as a ninth or tenth mound arm. Yankees could buy his contract if needed. Hinrichs, slated for seminary studies in St Louis, was part of a Detroit Tigers farm hands batch declared free by Commissioner Chandler.
Boston Braves officials and several players deny rumors of mutiny linked to manager Billy Southworth as reports cite dissent over leadership and secret votes. newspaper accounts claim strife with stars like Warren Spahn over salaries. club leaders insist Southworth is credited for the NL pennant while denying any vote of confidence.
Yankee sophomore Bob Porterfield pitched 2 0 inning no hit no run baseball in Fort Worth as DiMaggio leaves for Baltimore for heel checks. Porterfield fanned seven, walked two, and benefited from a Jerry Coleman three run homer. The piece notes Porterfield’s IL shutout record, his Newark roots, and a brief card-game/Goggles tidbit.
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