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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
4
St Johns university of Brooklyn defeated San Francisco 60 to 44 before 18 000 at Madison Square Garden to extend its win streak. Other major games included Colorado, Wichita, and Duquesne remaining undefeated and CCNY, Louisville, Bowling Green posting notable victories. The American Municipal Association reported city attorney salaries ranging from 600 to 17400 dollars annually.
Weatbrook Pegler quotes Catholic priests and Jesuit scholars in a 1949 column debate about clergy involvement in labor disputes. The piece cites Father Smith and Fordham sociologist Joseph P. Fitzpatrick arguing that some priests publicly support unions while others fear criticizing them, fearing misrepresentation and social pressure within Catholic circles.
Fayetteville reports Bill Burns has resigned as Arkansas football coach and will assume a similar post at UCLA on January 4. Burns, a former Tennessee star and assistant coach, came to Arkansas with Athletic Director John Barnhill from Tennessee in 1946.
Commercial fishermen in the Miami area reported record catches of Spanish mackerel worth about $32,000. The haul filled storage, ice packed aboard returning boats, and officials called the catch a Christmas boost for local fishermen amid a strong market.
New York dispatch notes Frank Boucher resigns as NHL rules committee chair, sparking debate over governance and airings of beefs. Brooklyn Dodgers players to appear on Christmas TV, Branch Rickey pictured as Santa. Michigan coach Jack Blott highlights paddle ball match with Wakefield. Virginia to present sanity code case to NCAA. L S Gaynell Tinsley returns as LSU coach after Sugar Bowl stint. Dartmouth hockey features 15 players from Massachusetts. Bill Sharman recalls Shanghai navy basketball days.
St Johns beat San Francisco 60 to 44 while Duquesne defeated Fordham 81 to 75. CCNY 76, California 46. Louisville 75, LSU 65. Baltimore Loyola 71, Ohio Wesleyan 64. St Louis 2, San Jose Tech 68. Michigan State 63, Kansas State 63. Washington 49, Dayton 46. Bowling Green 95, Los Angeles Loyola 37. Eastern New Mexico 51, Wichita 70. Creighton 53, Millikin 69. Oklahoma Baptist 63, Fort Hays 43. Regis 68, Emporia 46. Others listed.
Parkers Fade in last half to drop their fifth defeat in seven as Arkansas falls 44 to 36 at Oklahoma. Arkansas led 22-18 at halftime but tired in the second period, committing many fouls while Oklahoma rallied with 12 free throws. Skelton, Johnson, Hess lead scorers with 14 and 10 points respectively.
In the probate court of Hempstead County Arkansas the estate of C J Gwen deceased No 675. Last known address Blevins Arkansas Date of Death September 28 1949. An instrument dated September 21 1946 was approved December 5 1949 as the will. Harry Owen named executor. All claims must be verified and filed within six months from first publication December 23 1949. Attorneys: Wehisenberger Pilkinton First National Bank Building Hope Arkansas.
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