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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1951
Page
2
A local classified ad lists Electrolux cleaners and service parts. Marvin F. Mann at 1402 8th Street, Arkadelphia Arkansas, phone 039 W, offers advance payment and bill settlement guidance.
The annual school election for Hampstead County School District No 3 will be held Monday September 12 between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Electors will vote a millage for debt service and a general fund for school operation. The board proposes a 34 mill levy with 8 for Peating panied 3 debtednias Site for maintenance and operations. one director will be elected.
Semipro baseball last night featured a rare no hit effort by right handed pitcher Mike Wiyzka of Sinton Olt and a string of defensive miscues by multiple teams. The event, part of the Vanehall tournament in Wichita, included Witter and Dyzka on the mound for Sintan Tex Oiler, with Providence WH and other clubs noted in the scramble for the feature.
In a tense game the Legionnaires tied the series by rallying late in a back and forth contest. Key contributions from Blane and ROLanette helped seize the moment as defensive stands and late hits shaped the outcome.
A garbled sports roundup covers college and professional football chatter, including references to Yale, Mercerburg, and multiple coaches. It mentions upcoming games, players, and tentative lineups with scattered team names and scores, reflecting a lively fall preview and intra-city athletic humor.
National League games listed for Chicago Boston Cincinnati Ra s aklyin Mittsburgh New York St Lions of Philadelphia American League Washington Chicago New York St Louis Boston Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Washington New York St Louis Boston Detroit Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago New York Philadelphia 0 Chicago 4 Washington 3 410 innings New York 7 St Louis 8 Southern Association Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Little Rock Chattanooga Nashville Memphis
Warne Berman remains silent as Sheriff Souders describes demands for confession after a murder charge. The sheriff cuffs the narrator, notes a prior day’s leniency, and plans to move to women’s quarters while arranging a call to Gene Sawyer for an update. The scene ends with a tense, reflective moment in custody.
Earnie Berman accuses Jimmer of framing him after a stabbing linked to Cleo’s death. Gene, his lawyer, warns of a life sentence with possible parole, while Hal Hover hints at corruption around a lease dispute. The scene shifts to the bullpen as plans to escape or swap clothes unfold.
Newcomer Rocky Marciani, 27, seeks another comeback win as promoter Jim Norris seals a 35 percent gate share for the October 11 bout at Poly grounds. The promoter targets a top gate near 82500, with plans to televise if needed. The winner could meet Jersey Joe Walcott next, while ex-champ Louis Charles looms as a possible future opponent. Marciani has 37 wins in 57 pro fights, with 22 by knockout, and weighed 203 1 2 pounds in his last outing.
Associated Press recap shows Indians maintaining a slim margin atop the AL as Wynn blanks the Athletics 1-0. Kennedy's seventh inning homer provides the only run while multiple games across the leagues feature shutouts and pitching gems.
KXAR Hope and nine other Arkansas stations have been omitted from University of Arkansas football broadcasts for 194{. L. B. Tooley, KXAR general manager, cited a letter from KVRC Arkadelphia manager J. M. Moore stating two protests to the athletic department and sponsors failed to yield action. Tooley thanked local supporters and hoped next year all stations could air the games. The Arkansas Broadcasters Association had discussed obtaining rights with John Barnhill, athletic director, with a plan to share game reports equitably. KXAR will carry Mutual's Game of the Week, including matches such as SMU Ohio State, Notre Dame North Carolina, and Tennessee Kentucky.
The column lists several personal mentions and weekend visits across Texas and nearby states. Louise Ray and Mildred Wright visited Jefferson, Texas, while Clarice Yerger traveled to East St Louis. Henry White and family in Five Point and Tacoma are noted, plus Washington family visits and a Korea veteran’s reassignment plans. Sgt Hogan, a Korean War veteran, seeks ROTC instructor duties at Tuskegee Institute and Chinels request via the Army for assignment.
Howard Fox failed to beat Brooklyn as he dropped his ninth straight to the league leaders. The Reds had been scoreless until the sixth, riding consecutive timings without a run.
The Hope School District 1A Hempstead County Arkansas sets September 25 1951 as election day to elect one County Board of Education for five years and three directors for three years each. Voters will decide on a 24 mill tax including 4 mills for operations and bands and 3 4 mills for a bond issue of 79829.84 dollars to run about two years and then be renewed until paid. Polls open 8:00 am to 6:30 pm at Hope City Hall Fulton Elementary School Building and other locations. Board President Geo P Newburn Jr and Secretary Syd McMath signed Aug 16 1951. Aug 2029 Sept 2.
A city wide golf tournament was announced at Hop Country Club with dates未 determined awaiting public response. Players interested should call G Bradston, Pro at Hope Country. Plans are being made for the event.
Pine Bluff August 24 Umpire Av Passarella with the Silencer League suffered a fractured ankle after an earlier believed sprain. Dr Frank Reed said the Cast will keep him out for six weeks ending his 1951 season. Passarella was hurt in St Louis last week. The other note discusses rising world population and declining food production according to U S agricultural exports.
Z ie Mac Hogan and relatives were dinner guests of Mrs Lay Bailey and the Mitchell Coles and Mr and Mrs Frank Flenery and daughters visiting their sister in Spring Mill Louisiana. Mrs Mary Fierory and caregh zer visited her aunt Mrs Savannah Smith of Nashville Ark. Last week Miss Helen Turner is visiting relatives and friends in Little Rock.
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