Razorbacks Return to Practice
Razorbacks coach Frank Broyles discusses rule changes that could shift field position and kicking strategy in 1962. He says new rules may favor the offense, with larger emphasis on protecting the kicker and pressuring opponents. Spring drills begin with quarterback Freddy Marshall likely sidelined due to a cast, missing key games.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Frank Broyles
Broyles
Broyle
Razorbacks
Freddy Marshall
Marshall
Lillie Rock
Parkers Down Centenary in Doubleheader
The University of Arkansas defeated Centenary 6-2 and 7-2 in an inter sectional baseball doubleheader in Shreveport Louisiana. Jack Whitlock allowed four hits to win the first game while Ve Mont held seven hits for the second win. Cecil Upshaw suffered a rough outing ending his 2123 scoreless innings streak in the first game. Tory Carlton and Paul Sedan homered for Arkansas in the first and second games.
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API
University of Arkansas
Centenary
Jack Whitlock
Ve Mont
Cecil Upshaw
Upshaw
Tory Carlton
Paul Sedan
Razorbacks
Paragould Hosts Noted Meeting of Gould and Paramore
Paragould in Greene County once hosted a notable meeting between famed railroad figures Jay Gould and J W Paramore. The brief encounter underscored the region's pivotal role in railroad history and the influence of these magnates on local development.
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Paragould
Greene County
Jay Gould
J. W. Paramore
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Honors
National League leaders include Flood and Musial tied for hits with 36, Pinson leading in RBIs with 25, and Mathews post 6 home runs tied with Pinson, with Purkey 4 0 1 000 for Cincinnati. American League leaders show Robinson batting .441, 22 RBIs, 30 hits, and Donovan 4 0 1 000 on the mound, plus Schwall 24 strikeouts.
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Associated Press
Flood
St. Louis
Musial
St Louis
Rues — Pinson
Cincinnati
Davenport
San Francisco
Pinson
T. Davis
Los Angeles
Oliver
Louis
Kasko
Wills
Mazeroski
Pittsburgh
Williams
Chicago
Boyer
Mathews
Milwaukee
Post and Pinson
Mays and Bailey
Thomas
New York
Pagan
Purkey
McBean
Pierce
Simmons
St.Louis
Koufax
Los Ange
Les
Prysdale
Marichal
Robinson
del Green
Kansas City
Cunningham
Siebern
Limpe
del Greco
Pearson
Cimoli
Bressoud
Boston
Rollins
Allen
Minnesota
Cash
Detroit
Wagner
Aparicio
Chica
Howser
Donovan
Cleveland
Barber
Baltimore
Walker
Schwall
Ferry
Sunday Stars Deliver Two Wins for White Sox Opener
Sunday’s Stars Hershberger of the White Sox hit his first major league home run to break a 1-1 tie and push for a 21 White Sox victory in the opener. Alvin McBean pitched a seven hitter for the Pirates, aided by Dick Stuart’s seventh inning homer to beat the Dodgers 1-0 in the nightcap after the Pirates had won game one 6-1.
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Associated Press
Mike Hershberger
White Sox
Iit
Alvin McBean
Pirreles
Dick Stuart
Dodgers
Pirates
Teachers Take Track Meet in Conway Arkansas
Arkansas State Teachers College scored 764 points to beat Louisiana Tech and Ouachita in a triangular track and field meet in Conway. Tech had 59, Ouachita 282. Gerald Count hosted the fastest time ever recorded in Arkansas for the 800 win at 1:33. Ouachita’s David Booth won the 100 yard dash in 9.8, the 220 in 21.5 and the 440 in 40.9, setting Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference records in each event.
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Ark
Arkansas State Teachers College
Louisiana Tech
Ouachita
Tech
Gerald Count
State Weathers
Arkansas
David Booth
Equality Arkansas
Marais City in Amazonas State Grows Past 160000 Inhabitants
A Brazilian city in Amazonas state named Marais has surpassed 160000 residents, reflecting rapid growth at the end of the last century. The population rise highlights urban expansion and regional development in the area.
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Marais
Amazonas
Second Negro Family Arrives in New York on Freedom Buses
The Williams family, 24 year old Shelby and his 20 year old wife, arrived seeking work and citizenship aboard paid Freedom Buses in New Orleans. The white Citizens Council funded similar moves for Louisiana Black residents, drawing sharp criticism from Senator Jacob Javits who warned the overground railroad could signal the end of segregation in the South. Javits likened it to abolitionist networks, urging Louisiana to consider funding freedom rides and warning of possible federal action if the state partners in the plan.
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New Orleans
Nero
Freedom
U.S
Shelby Williams
Willias
Williamses
White Citizens Council
Greater
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Rn.y
Harlem
Javits
South
DeWitt Graduation Alters Pageant Roles
Suzan S Parker declines honor to graduate with her class at DeWitt Arkansas in the week of Colton Carnival. Carla Pave of Baurllett Tennessee, the first alternate, will move on to the title event.
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Aliss
Suzan S Parker
Winey
DeWitt
Ark
Branelle Ds
Colton
Carla Pave
Baurllett
Tenn
Tle
Nobel Prize Winners Visit White House
President Kennedy hosted a grand White House dinner for 49 Nobel Prize winners from physics to peace. The event celebrated pursuit of knowledge and peace, with autographs demanded on dinner menus and remarks urging youth to follow knowledge and peace. Astronaut John Glenn and chemist Linus Pauling attended, with Pauling praising the idea and suggesting future gatherings.
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Kennedy
Hemisphere
White House
John i. Glenn Jr
Earth
Amelia
Nobel
Laster Pearson
Canada
Dinney
Moves 400 Miles to Save Time
London AP reports John Wheatley moved 400 miles to Scotland so he could reach London quicker. He left his Ayrshire home for Mindens to shorten his daily drive to Prestwick Airport, then a flight to London Airport. Total travel time drops from 120 minutes to 75, a 45 minute saving.
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London
John Wheatley
Scotland
Wheatley
British Overseas Airways
Mindens
Ayrshire
Prestwick
Freedom Rides Discussion Held by Little Rock Council
The Tourc of Directors of the Borate Ciizens Council plans a closed meeting to discuss Freedom Rides. Amos Guthridge, president, and George Singleman will explain the rides. Singleman organized the rides from New Orleans. A statement will be issued after the meeting.
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Little Rock
Borate Ciizens Council
Lille Rock
Mesday
Amos Guthridge
Snd
George Singleman
Singleman
New Orleans
Guthridge
Citizens urge grand jury probe in El Dorado county affairs
A group calling itself Citizens for Better Government gathered in El Dorado urging selection of a new county grand jury to investigate county affairs. Petitions were addressed to Judge Gus W. Jones of the 1st Division Circuit Court.
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EL Dorado
Ark
Apmtralkions
Citizens For
Gus W. Jones
Violence Claims 11 in Arkansas
Arkansas escaped a violent death on Sunday while the week ended at midnight saw eleven lives lost in the state. Three people died in a two car collision south of Fayetteville on Saturday. Five deaths occurred on highways during the week. Five accounted for one death as two others died.
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Arkansas
Fayettevilla
Chambers Cite Arkansas and Texarkana Chambers for Awards
The United States Chamber of Commerce cited two Arkansas chambers for awards on Saturday. The Springdale Chamber won for fire safety programs in towns of 29 000 or under, while the Texarkana Chamber was recognized in the 30 000 to 100 000 population class for its community programs.
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Washington Apy
United States Chamber of Commere
Arkansas
Popu Wation
Springdale Chamber of Commerce
Texarkina
Amon
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