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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
2
The Associated Press reports results from last night shows in New York and Philadelphia. Melchv Giosn, 138, beat Johnny Lagusso, 146, in New York. Herman McCray, 147, and Honeychile Johnson, 142, both from Philadelphia, drew in their bout.
Standings list shows Hot Spring, Clarksdale, Natches, Greenville, and Helena in Cotton States rankings with Durado and Pine Bluff noted among the entries. The fragment outlines team placements across multiple cities in a regional sports standings rundown.
In Hempstead County Arkansas Christine B Riley sues Hughie Riley. Defendant must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Witness dated August 4 by Clerk C E Weaver and attorneys Vesey and Lemley.
The defendant Dennis R Williams is required to appear within thirty days and answer the cross complaint. Clark County Banke is named as a party with the court seal dated August 201 day commit.
Young Dickie Strahs of Hot Springs stands two victories from a 20 win season in his first year in the Cotton States League. He limited the league leading Greenwood Dodgers to three hits as Bathers won 4-2 at home. Other results: ClarksdalePlaters beat El Dorado 7-3 with Ernie Viagquez two run homer in seventh. Natchez Indians routed Helena Seaporters 5-0. Pine Bluff edged Greenville as catcher John Martin wild-pitched in ninth. Games today include El Dorado at Clarksdale and Greenwood at Hot Springs.
New York August 18 Westbrook Pegler argues that opposition to unionism is misread and unfairly labeled fascist or communist. He asserts unionism as a corrupt force, highlights Teamsters leader Dan Tobin and other figures as wielding power, compares union discipline to totalitarian rule, and rails against how unions extend influence beyond their members.
Approximately 40 grid hopefuls reported to Coaches Tollett Martin and Hopkins for the season's first practice behind closed gates starting Monday. The group aims to grow to about 30 by Friday afternoon with 16 returning lettermen, a tough schedule ahead, and trials for starting positions upcoming.
In an interview from New York dated August 26, Babe Ruth recalls his hitting philosophy and stance adjustments. He cites balance, wrist twist, and a golf-like follow through as keys to his home run success, while predicting that no right handed batter will break his record. He reflects on pitch selection and the challenges of striking out, using vivid imagery to describe the moment.
Chicago hosts the 13th annual All Star Series game at Soldier Field with anticipated attendance above 100000. The Chicago Card defeats the rival era in recent showdowns while coach Jimmy Cunzelman's Cardinals prepare a pre game spectacle and Notre Dame stars feature in the offense alongside Michigan and Michigan State veterans.
A U professor from Paveleville is named to a special committee. The appointment aims to review nanotechnology and related fields with experts from academia and industry to guide policy and research directions.
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Sports writer Carl Bell notes Arkansas Tech's move to a four-year college boosts its bid for statewide athletic talent, challenging the University of Arkansas for recruits. The piece cites transfer dynamics, stars like Baldridge weighing Razorbacks, and coaches' plans as Tech grows. It also highlights high school talent entering 1948 openers and coach Dildy’s football philosophy emphasizing effort, conditioning, and team success.
St Louis Cardinal president says the club is in fine shape, fielding many of the sport’s best young players. He criticizes rumor of decline and cites the team’s first division prospects in the National League, noting strong clubs and patching up pitching with several new arms.
In Wiehili Kas Aue 20-19, the National Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament reduced competing clubs to 27 after six days of play. By nightfall Maxwell Wisk Alabama and Westernpart Med. Inst were eliminated after second games. Fort Wayne Electrics and Elgin Athletic Club won to advance. Other results included Atwater Backers over Asternport, Moose defeat Maxwell Vield 7-6, and Quincey Bluejays narrowly edging Terminal Railroade. The double elimination event began August 4 and should continue two more weeks with a full schedule across multiple sites.
The Nashville Vols topped the Chattanooga Lookouts 7-0 to break a tie and seize the league lead. Charlie Workman homered twice, two shy of the league mark, while Charlie Gilbert and Carmen Mauro also connected. Memphis Chicks fell to Little Rock allowing Nashville to move 4 1/2 games up. Al Picchota and Fred Hancock provided key moments as Atlanta and Birmingham wins influenced the standings.
The report highlights Brechean, the Oklahoma left-hander known for nighttime prowess, extending his daytime success with seven strikeouts in a recent outing. He drives in a fourth victory against two clubs, surpassing Ewell Blackwell for the season strikeout lead as the Cardinals win against the Reds. The Athletics climb to second in the American League with a 10-2 rout of Boston, while other games see Sewell and Raffensberger post wins for the Pirates and Reds respectively.
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