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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1940
Page
2
A fragmentary account recalls the 1862 clash between the Union Monitor and Confederate Merrimac at Hampton Roads. The ironclads battled from dawn until near noon, with the Monitor maneuvering to outflank the clumsy Merrimac while cannon fire and shells ricocheted.
Travelers trailed early but scored six runs in the fifth to take the lead before the Barons rallied in the seventh and pulled away. The Barons and Travelers set to meet again Wednesday night in Birmingham with a 10-run output cited and multiple players named in the box.
A feature on Bob Feller analyzing potential milestone records he could chase, from most wins in a season to historic shutout streaks and strikeout titles, while noting his early wildness and rapid improvement. It highlights his 21-year-old poise, training ethic, and comparisons to Cy Young and Walter Johnson as he nears a defining season with Cleveland.
Information from B W Chranders to Gerald Reyenga of Laneburg Central FPA Chapter shows he was rated by the Arkansas Association of Future Farmers of America as the state s best candidate for the American Farmer Degree after a careful survey of FFA members forming conditions.
Doly Sikes the Southerns heavyweight champion was diagnosed with periarthritis at the neck base after a visit with Dr Chester C Chapin. He cancelled his Pine Bluff bout with Johnny McCarthy and the Chicago May 10 match with Pat Cimiskey. Training halted. tonsil issues flagged. possible tonsillectomy discussed. A substitute opponent is being sought with Neville Beech of Memphis named as a potential foe.
Many no hit game pitchers say they have pitched better games even in defeat. Bob Feller and peers recall nerves and slips in early innings, while fielders like Ken Keltner and Ben Chagman receive praise for defensive plays.
A County Game Warden and aides trapped and killed a large timber wolf on the Mark Lester farm after reports of wolves attacking pigs and chickens along the Beliver Bottoms. Hunters plan another hunt soon.
The Vocational Education leadership, Fred A. Lynith and Henry L. Conthran, select Geyald as top candidate among ten for a degree. The National FFA Board will grade the application and, if approved, award him 2000 at the National FLOFA convention in Kansas City in November 1940.
Fifteen Laneburg chapter members attended the Dis inlet Tudlyirig contests at Magnolia A&M College April 19-20. They ranked fifth among 34 teams from Arkansas in the livestock and farm judging events. Contestants trained in dairy cattle general livestock, poultry, milk, meat, public speaking, forest mensuration, farm shop and crops. The state meet at the University of Arkansas is set for May 4-5.
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