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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1949
Page
2
A survey finds that more than 68 percent of U S families own at least one passenger car highlighting growing vehicle ownership and mobility among households across the United States.
Virginia Bench April 18 Amateur Frank Stranahan with a limp tees off in a 14 hole playoff against South African pro Bobby Locke for the Cavalier Specialists championship. They tied regulation play at 201 strokes six under par. Locke earns $1,500 plus 50 percent of receipts. others share second to fourth place money. Pal ner and Harrison each win $550.
A dense listing of a full day’s radio programming including News Sunrise Markets Musical Interludes and repeated editions from 5:55 AM to 21:00 PM. Notable features include Kate Smith specials Queen for a Day Sutton's Livestock Sale Georgia Jamboree Professor programs and a Truman talk. The schedule emphasizes music interludes and multiple news updates across morning afternoon and evening blocks.
Report lists programs and guests on CBS NBC and ABC stations in New York for April 18 44 Highlights include Jack Carson hosting with his father L Kid Carson guest on CBS and various dramas comedies and concerts aired across networks Each entry notes titles performers and times with a focus on schedule highlights and notable appearances
Openers kick off a two league schedule with 16 teams in action tomorrow. President Truman attends Washington vs A’s at Griffith Stadium. 31,000 expected. Braves host Phillies, Patriots Day doubleheader in Boston. Managers anticipate rough battles with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, St. Louis. Cincinnati and Philadelphia slim odds. Indians face Browns at Sportsman’s Park with Feller opposite Garver. Red Sox open against Athletics. Yankees host Senators with Lopat vs Hudson. National League also starts full schedule tomorrow with Mets not present. Hatten faces Jansen. Munger vs Raffensberger. Sewell starts for Pirates against Leonard.
A panel of 112 baseball scribes predicted the Dodgers to meet the Red Sox in this year’s World Series, with Boston drawing 70 first place votes and Los Angeles 51. The Indians and Braves drew far fewer first place votes, while in the American League the Athletics and Yankees were barely recognized for first. In the NL, Cincinnati and Chicago got no first place votes, as Pittsburgh drew 19 to win its first flag since 1927. Cardinals had five supporters, with two each for the Giants and Phils.
New York April 18 probable opening lineups list pitchers and expected attendance for both American and National Leagues. Key matchups include Washington at New York with 50,000 expected. Cleveland at St Louis. Boston at Philadelphia. Chicago at Detroit. and Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh. Doubleheader day planned with Philadelphia at Boston and Boston at Philadelphia, features Meyer, Roberts, Spahn, and Bickford among listed pitchers.
In New York, college and pro teams eye Saturdays for doubleheaders as Penn Villanova and Temple join the schedule. The Tournament of Champions plans a May 4 indoor finale at Madison Square Garden before outdoor summer shows. Dazzy Vance recalls Hornsby strikeouts, and Loyola coach Jordan Olivar gets a watch from alumni after spring drills.
Standings show Little Rock leading with 3 9 and others like Birmingham Nashville and Chattanooga. Minor league scores include Pacific Coast and Texas leagues with games from Seattle to Dallas. News covers managers, rosters, player moves, team finances, and working agreements among Southern Association clubs.
The Cotton States Baseball League opens its 43rd season with a largely new cast and a push for quicker games. New league president Drexy Al Haraway aims to cut delays and curb arguments, betting on a close race and strong attendance after a turnover ridden year. Opening night features Lanett at Pine Bluff and Greenville at Greenwood among all night games.
A compact word puzzle entry listing clues for horizontal and vertical words. It includes definitions for animals, objects, and letters with multiple cross references such as musteline animal putorius and a range of related terms. The puzzle blends zoological names with common words and abbreviations.
Nine teen minor leagues join majors in opening 1949 baseball seasons this week. Eight circuits already underway with the rest to begin between April 24 and May 11. The Sally Evangleine Alabama State and Georgia State leagues start today with openings scheduled Tuesday through Friday and none on Saturday.
The Memphis Chicks struggle as Little Rock Travelers sweep their three meetings, putting the Travelers atop the standings. Openers resume with Birmingham at Atlanta, Mobile at New Orleans, and Chattanooga at Nashville as Memphis hosts the series with Little Rock to gauge the team’s true form. Grice leads Little Rock with four hits, Sanford drives in runs, and Art McConnell finishes a complete game for the Travelers. The Pelicans split doubleheader with Mobile, while Atlanta blanked Birmingham. Two Turks allegedly crafted the first cigarettes in America in 1887. WWII GIs were advised grasshoppers could be eaten in emergencies.
Baltimore April 18 Joe DiMaggio expects to join the New York Yankees for the season opener despite a sore heel. Dr George E Bennett of Johns Hopkins says DiMaggio is “going very well” but did not disclose plans on continuing x ray treatment for calcium deposits before the trip to New York. The veteran slugger arrived in Baltimore after severe pain during a pre season game and previously required surgery on his other heel last year.
Hempstead County Sheriff Claud H. Sutton proclaims a special city election in Blevins Arkansas to be held Tuesday April 26 1949 from 8:00 a m to 6 30 p m. Voting will occur at the same or designated locations as the 1948 Democratic Primary. Officers to be elected include a Mayor a Recorder a Treasurer and five Aldermen.
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