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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
2
Paragould resident Toll Roy Cavier died in a hospital after accidentally overturning a pan of hot water at his home. He was 16? years old, son of Mr and Mrs. Isaac Gamer.
A fragmented reminiscence in Pegler style recounts odd encounters around the United States Supreme Court. The piece mentions Justice Bramgins, Justice Douglas, and Chief Justice Vinson amid a backstage atmosphere with notable figures like Walter Trohan and Weenie.
Paterson heavyweight Pat Comiskey is tentatively matched with Ronald Charles of Cincinnati for a one round bout. Cleveland promoter Larry Atkins announced the schedule after Joe Louis’s exhibition bout. Louis advised by promoter while Comiskey impressed with last night showing. Charles relieved from Balksi victory and open to fight current heavyweights.
A large crowd watched Prescott Downs win 68 to 40 over Hope Legionaires at the high school gym. Pony Reeves and Red Vannoey led Prescott with 8 and 14 points while Osborn 16, I. Wail 15, and Cooter Willis 14 paced Hope. Hope travels to Laneburg Monday to face the Independents.
Boxing results feature Gene Burton outpointing Herman McCray in Philadelphia and Steve Klepers prevailing in Paterson. A San Diego bout saw Irving Sten stop Benny Black. News commentary touches on U.S. politics and labor influence, with strong emphasis on American democracy and constitutional rights amid Cold War tensions.
The winter surf tour faces scrutiny as the PGA explains its player list and ethics rules for non members. Questions arise over invitation rights and conduct expectations, while PGA figures defend a structured system tied to large prize purses.
New York reports show college football crowds rising across 89 schools. National average attendance up 4.3 percent from 1847 totals, with 12,446,754 fans at 451 home games this fall, and a famed Navy Philadelphia event drawing 102,581. Regional totals place Midwest and Southwest leaders, with Pennsylvania hosting the highest single attendance among seven home games.
New York dec 16 Vanderbilt back Natley Nailey led college football punt returns in 1948 finishing third last year and playing one more season. He returned 43 enemy punts for 604 yards average 14 yards per return setting school and national marks and surpassing prior records while Wake Forest and other contenders faced tight competition for top punting honors.
Fayetteville December 17 The Arkansas Razorbacks edged Kansas State Teachers 50 to 49 on the road. Ken Kearney scored 19 points guiding the attack after a rough eastern trip that left the team with a four game skid. Coach Gene Lambert deployed a fresh lineup that built a 40 to 7 halftime lead before steady shooting in the second half sealed the win.
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys and Ouachita Tigers meet in the first Shrine Bowl at War Memorial Stadium with 15,000 expected for charity, parade pageantry, and a postgame banquet. Galloway Calhoun of Tyler will attend as guest of honor. caps awarded to players.
Abilene Texas Hardin-Simmons leads a sprawling postseason schedule with multiple bowl appearances. The team battles rival colleges in the Grape Bowl and Camellian Bowl while securing wins and ties. Strong showings by Hardin-Simmons and opponents shape a chaotic bowl season with numerous games lingering into year’s end.
The champion Cleveland Browns lead the 1948 All America Football Conference selection with five players named by the HAAG from a poll of coaches, writers and broadcasters. Marion Motley is at fullback. Otto Graham at quarterback. Mac Speedie at end. Bob Gainor? Rymkus at tackle. Bill Willis at guard. Debuts and other players earn second team honors, with Bob Reinhard and Dick Barwegen among guards and centers from Los Angeles and Baltimore.
East region scores include Kentucky over Holy Cross 5 to 4, Bradley over Manhattan 72 to 59, Texas over NYU 47 to 36, Trinity over Franklin and Marshall 46 to 38, Delaware 29 over WashU 46, George Washington 59 over William and Mary 53, Virginia 65 over Maryland 47, William and Mary 73 over Norfolk Naval Base 46. Midwest results show Baylor 45 over Missouri 44, Indiana 36 over Kansas State 36, Marist 85 over Denison 45, Washburn 57 over Omaha 49, Ohio Wesleyan 62 over Northern Illinois 59, Bethany Kansas 47 over Wayne 62, Midland 48 over Kansas City. Southeast notes St Bonaventure 52 over Arkansas 43, Hardin-Simmons 42 over Payne 35. Southwest Texas 59 over Southwestern Texas 43 and Far West: Wichita 50 over Colorado A&M 42.
Cleveland December 17. Rewards of a possible artist in the cal Jay War with the senior National Football League erected owners at the three year old All America conference tag they gathered today for their annual meeting and the playoff game. The younger circuit has been tor such a truce from the first day of its being. Most owners in the national have opposed it in the belief that the established circuit can outlast the newcomer. A writer for a New York newspaper Joe Ning predicted yesterday that the All American Conference would hold up that the Browns and 49ers would enter the Malionnalogs. However Admiral Tons Ingram commissioner of the All America said the owners will authorize today session with a bette o itlook than they had ab a won ourable time a year ago. Ingram said he also anticipated peace Within the National League within a days ent in favor of wu olehtetearr educes With one team cro ni eapfo in eieh. Whether there’s a tree or iat it is known that when conference mayagnndes will disclass aher Gea names i their gueeting one suggestion to the car would cut the pls deveds faster from 30 or 28.
Fragmentary radio listings show a mix of shows and musical segments across Dec 17 and 18, including names like Superman Captain Midnight and Tom Mix. It references newsreels, sports segments, and varied musical interludes with multiple orchestra and choir credits.
Central Standard Time top programs include NBC with Kavalio Battle and Red Skelton. ABC features The Fat Man and Meet the Press. CBS and other networks list Tonight skits and dramas, plus sports notes about the Browns and Bulllostern title contenders.
A dense puzzle grid of word clues spans film terms and misc definitions. It presents named hints such as Demigod and Hebrew deity, with cross references for letters to fill a crossword style grid.
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