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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1963
Page
2
A community item lists contact numbers for Esther Hicks and notes a series of local civic events. The document includes event reminders from The American Legion Post 427 and details from the Hope Civic Improvement Association meeting, with planning for drives, committees, and weekly meetings.
Dallas AP reports University of Arkansas star Hatfield earns a spot on the Southwest Conference Academic Football Team. The selection comes from 16 Arkansas and Texas writers who chose players with at least a B average from 47 nominees. Other first team members include Talbert, Sylvester, Garman, Hughes, McWilliams, Nichols, Rogers, Carlisle, Trull, and Smith.
The Bobcats crushed Nashville Scrappers 67 to 36 in the season opener while the Lady Cats rallied to a 147 to 43 victory. Annette Hatfield led scoring for the women with 17 points as Regina Smith and Judy Owen anchored defense. Coach Billy Mitchell praised hustle and noted two returning starters out with injuries. The next game is at 7 30 Wednesday in the Magnonia tournament against Fairview.
STUTTGART Ark AP The 1963 world championship duck calling contest started late due to rain and wind yet Mel DeLang a Burlington florist claimed the crown He won a $1000 savings bond a trophy and an emblem Leavell R Smith Jr a Stuttgart real estate and loan agent was second John J H Liston a Knoxville AL teacher and coach was third Willie E Bell of Port Arthur Texas was placed fourth after judges initially gave first place votes to another contender
The Steelers battled the Giants in a winner take all clash, needing a win at New York to claim the Eastern Conference crown while the Giants could clinch with a victory or tie. Ed Brown connected on a 42 yard pass to Red Mack and Theron Sapp scored the decisive TD as Pittsburgh edged closer to their first conference title despite a late deficit. The NFL races also saw Chicago, Green Bay, Detroit, and St Louis shaping the West and East standings with key wins and eliminations.
Theodore O. Pruett Jr., 33, of Memphis, had been recorded as taking fourth place. The mix up stemmed from a vote count mistake that altered the final standings.
The Family of J. W. Garrett expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the loss of their loved one.
In Atlantic City Joey Giardello defeated Dick Tiger over 15 rounds to claim the middleweight title. The 34-year-old veteran, fighting through a sluggish, erratic night, built a 3 to 1 underdog win at Convention Hall and ended Tiger’s three-year streak. Giardello spoke of redemption and spending time with family, aided by a strengthened boxing license and renewed life after past troubles.
The Hope Star announces publishing details and offices in Hope Arkansas with mailing rates and affiliate connections. It lists circulation practices, subscriptions by carrier and mail, and notes AP membership and reprint rights.
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