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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1951
Page
2
An erratic report details a chaotic baseball night highlighting Pirates King, Rickey, and a flurry of players. The piece mentions branch Rickey’s influence, a late rally, and a pivotal inning featuring a go ahead three run shot.
In a rare decision after over two decades, Jon Risdone of Moston faced Irish Rol Murphy of San Diego in a contentious bout at the Moreacimurtin Boxing course. Murphy landed a decisive left in the sixth round, dropping Risdone and securing the victory after a long, bruising match in which Risdone had built momentum before Murphy’s late exchange.
Newcomers took the lead in a golf event as Dale Morey and others led the qualifying round at the Minton phase in Atlantic City. Morey, the defending northern champion, shot 4.45-18 for a four-stroke par effort on Goford No 4. Ward and Coyle posted strong scores, with several players under Fy 75. The field included notable competitors from Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey as top matches began and top qualifiers emerged.
The Associated Press roundup lists dozens of MLB games with various matchups listed for today including Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston St Lovin at Plttabirch Cincinnati at Chicago and more in both American and National Leagues. Several minor leagues also show scheduled games while some leagues report no games. A stray note comments on motorable topics and storage cylinder wear not related to the games.
A wounded Korean War veteran, once a player in the local league, receives a Silver Star recognition as preparations begin for a home opener. The community honors his service while preparing for upcoming games and events at the Cotton States venue.
A fragmented roundup discusses Michigan and national track and field notes. Michigan coach Vic Heyliger pushes for a Midwestern hockey league formation involving top colleges. Northwestern sprinter Anie Golliday is pegged as a top west Olympic prospect. Don McEwen and Fred Wilt are forecast for a potential dual meet, with predictions on pace and rivalries shaping the buildup to the 1992 Games. Don Dufek contemplates coaching as Don Dufek Sr. weighs in on post playing options.
Listings show CBS NBC ABC and MBS network lineups for New York with programs such as Cavalcade Baby Snooks Big Town People Are Funny Mystery Theater You Can Top It May and Breakfast Club among others. The schedule mentions medical news and public affairs segments with hospital status notes and general daily listings.
Nashville stars Grand Ole Opry and politicians join the Southern Association opener at Sulphur Dell. Governor Gordon Brown and Southern President Charlie Hurth scheduled for appearances. Anne Holloman and Pete Fox among players. Mayor DeLesseps Morrison to throw first ball as Birmingham faces Chattanooga. teams’ early records noted.
Charline Smith, a Verger High School alumna, will sing with the A M and N College Choir at a city hall program on April 16. The piece features notes from Yerger High School and N A chapters, with memorial tributes at C B Church. The article also covers a successful Twelve Tribes drive at the Bebee Memorial and N A convention events in Little Rock.
Former featherweight champion Willie Pep to clash with lightweight Mexican contender Baby Orti tonight at Kiel Auditorium Promoter Hans Bern promotes a quick one round bout. Pep seeks rebound after losing the 126-pound title to Saddler last September and holds a single knockout in over sixty fights. In Pittsburgh rookie pitcher Bill Pierra remains in critical condition after brain injury diagnosed at Presbyterian Hospital.
Former major league pitcher Jack Quif died in Pottersville Ba at age 60. The note recalls his career while other sports items mention Patty Berg and John en Ryn in past match notes and a golf tour victory in Asheville.
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