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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
2
Atlanta note says John Rucker of the New York Giants, nephew of Nap Rucker, can run the 1000 in 99. Philadelphia mentions Gen Wen Hing Hsing, first Chinese graduate from West Point, attending the Army Navy game.
At USC practice Tennessee faces a 35 man unit and no band plan for the Rose Bowl trip. University President Hoskins declines to take the entire squad and band, citing transport and cost concerns, while coach Neyland prepares for a possible midweek test of star tailback George Cafego’s knee before departing for California.
Yerger playground will stay open except Saturdays Sundays and Christmas Day as announced by supervisors on Tuesday. Games and contests offer prizes with a horse-shoe pitching event at 3 PM Wednesday. Participants should register Wednesday morning at Yerger playroom. winners receive prizes.
Ambitious GOP candidate Tom Dewey faces a divided field as supporters in New York echo strong backing while opponents warn of political risk. A quirky, opinionated note questions cause of a distant conflict and hints at shortages impacting policy and public mood.
The report details bombing of a 6000-ton cruiser of the Koln class at the Elbe river mouth between Cuxhaven and Brunschuette. The cruiser is unnamed. Earlier notices stated a British submarine sank a German U boat and the Bremen last week. The admiral released the remaining account in communiques today.
Winter basketball in the South lags behind football due to space limits and outdoor play. Colleges build gyms to attract crowds, but Southern teams lack national contenders. Kentucky defends the season with a solid lineup including Dan Huber Luton Rouse and Jim Goor man. Mississippi LSU Georgia and others field capable squads led by Keller Peeples Bozeman and Kirkland as they vie for titles.
Major Hoople champions Banks McFadden as Tigers prey again. McFadden, an All-America back in football, could join the court ranks. Duke loses a fot by graduation, Ed Syindell and Bill Parsons boost the Blue Devils. Tennessee and others loom as South contenders with key guards and backcourt depth.
Cincinnati hockey note reports Jimmy Dykes saying he suffers nerves in winter and cures them by watching Red Dutton of the New York Americans. He claims Dutton gives him confidence and ahead-of-him assistance, noting Dutton’s presence steadies him during games.
Northwestern plans a crowded November slate with multiple games, hoping to gain momentum and improve standings. School officials emphasize preparation, resilience, and strategic focus for a challenging stretch in the late season.
Washington reports show sweeping tariff cuts under trade pact nets, with about 118 billion imports affected and Three thousand dutiable items changed. The president may cut tariffs by up to 50 percent to secure concessions from other nations amid a looming fight over continuing the trade agreement program.
Rudy York, still being moved to a suitable Tigers role, hit the only bases loaded homer as a pinch hitter in 1039. The French Sports Association appeals for 10 K footballs to send to troops behind the front lines for recreation periods.
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