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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
2
Probable starters led a heavy defense drill while reserves worked on pass and run plays. Coaches Tollett and Martin say the first team needs defensive tightening especially on passes as the squad plans new uniforms for photos this afternoon. Locked gates will limit public access after this week to keep players focused.
Washington man, Dirksen, heads a special House committee weighing whether to bolster world freedom or limit aid to Europe to focus on domestic strength. He warns of Europe’s collapse, warns that policy will hinge on funds and broad cooperative effort across labor, industry, agriculture, and government.
Two crashes in Arkansas on Thursday killed four teenagers. Bobby Hoke Smith 16 Carolyn Shirley 16 Martha Jane Daniels 16 of Paris died from crash injuries at a Paris crossing. Tommy Waad 14 suffered injuries. A.D. Crumb 16 of Dell died in a second collision on Highway 17 near Blytheville with Murphy Willingham 20 of Belt seriously hurt.
Johnny Mize drives long balls to push toward Babe Ruth mark while Giants topple Cardinals 6-5. Dodgers beat Cubs 6-2 at Ebbetsfield. Braves sweep Reds in a doubleheader 9-7 and 3-2 in Boston. Phils shut out Pirates 7-0 to chase seventh place tie. Newhouser fined after mound incident as Tigers lose 12-3 to Red Sox. Haynes delivers winning RBI in 12th inning as White Sox beat Indians 4-2. Yankees Senators A’s and Browns idle.
The American Legion national junior baseball tournament opened with Cincinnati beating Little Rock 5 to 2 as Manchester New Hampshire’s Sweeney Post upset San Diego 3 to 2 at Gilmore Field. Avans pitcher Bob Andres allowed five hits while striking out nine for Cincinnati. Roy of Manchester shut down San Diego, fanning ten.
El Dorado defeated Clarksdale 9 to 5 in a solid Cotton States League game as 13 hits supported by six Clarksdale errors helped the winner pull ahead. Greenwood beat Helena in a separate doubleheader opener 11 to 3, with Gathers taking the nightcap 5 to 4.
Mobile's Bears travel to New Orleans for a four game series to decide the Southern Association lead. First-division clubs were sold Thursday night. Memphis defeated Allen 62 in the lone scheduled game, ending Cracker Winhing string as Dewey Adking and Charley Misto were driven from the mound. Ray Harrell pitched through four runs, Willie Mathis contributing late. Tonight's games include Birmingham at Atlanta Nashville at Chattanooga Little Rock at Memphis and Mobile at New Orleans.
El Dorado August 29 The 22nd annual Oil Belt golf tournament opened at the El Dorado golf and country club with more than 300 golfers expected to enter. Qualifying scores for the championship flight are posted today and the pro-amateur matches will be played this afternoon with first round matches starting tomorrow.
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