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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
2
The Legionaries and Cementers lost their Friday night venue as the High school gym floor is being resurfaced. The Cementers will visit Hope later. Legion management announced the change and promises updates.
Oklahoma City University upset top seed Oklahoma A and M 45 to 37 to end the Aggies’ 18-game all college tourney win streak, while Wyoming routed Arkansas 40 to 28. Arkansas and A and M meet for third, with OCU leading the bracket after a strong first half and late defense.
Little Rock writer J R Anderson notes Oaklawn Park Hot Springs hosts the annual race meet opening Feb 20 Maurice Moore of Wet Springs lists many sports figures in a reminiscence on notable athletes Including boxers Dempsey Eng and footballers Runyon A high school talent round up from England Rouby hints several Hood prospects will visit the Tdians campus next month Leon Dodgen and Dean Weston share a squirrel hunt story with a 30 pound bob cat and a raccoon The piece mentions Mary Frank Nicholson as a new HS girls gym instructor and links El Dorado to a Christmas gift winning shoes worn by Eagles player Scott Edmund McKenna hopes to follow Scott’s athletic path.
Missouri edged Michigan 47 46 while Oklahoma City Uni 37 and Oklahoma Aggies 35 led a mixed slate. Texas defeated Alabama 48 41 as Wyoming beat Arkansas 40 26. Vanderbilt led Northwestern Oklahoma State 1013 in a misformatted line. Other results include Penn State 53 Duke 48 and North Carolina State 64 Rhode Island State 64 with Virginia 38.
General Electric plans to terminate its contract with the United Electrical Workers once the current pay period ends April 1. GE cites a jurisdictional fight between the CIO United Electrical Workers and the CIO affiliated UE as the reason. A Nationwide vote is likely to determine which union will represent about 125,000 GE workers.
In Phoenix New York Yankees move to Phoenix while the New York Giants shift to St Petersburg Fla for spring training. Doink Walker Southern Methodist All America back is named winner of the Boston Gridiron Club Swede Nelson sportsmanship award.
The article recounts Unah’s introduction to Brazilian officiating with a half time lead and crowd noise. It notes an American ref persuaded to work a War surplus deal, the huge attendance for the Flamings clash, and police protection for the visiting team amid a tense atmosphere.
Reports from Lake Rock describe higher Arkansas National Guard strength now than in World War II days. Assistant State Agent General McAlister notes a rise to about seven hundred twenty two officers and enlisted men. observers discuss impacts of guard growth on local and visiting teams. Controversy and praise mix as public figures speak on morale and game night reactions.
New York December 29 Charlie Brimsley of Harvard one of the greatest drop kickers in American football history died from a heart attack at age 58 He was twice an All America halfback in 1913 and 1914 and his Crimson teams set records including 18 field goals in 1918 and 34 goals in three varsity years starting in 1922 Two of his records still stand He pursued a brokerage career after Harvard and his death was reported after friends at the George Washington hotel alerted doctors.
A late edition rundown lists a slate of radio programs and musical interludes including Gabriel Heatter, Fulton Lewis Jr, California Caravan, and the Dancing Star category. It notes time stamps, program names, and performers such as the Light Crust Dough Boys, Kate Smith, and the Melody Boys, highlighting a parade of Variety and News broadcasts.
Radio guide lists December schedules for New York programs with titles and times including I C-7 Menry Aldvich and Box and Con features. Notable entries feature Mr Keen, Hilton Bhoye house, and Queen for a Day on later afternoon slots with exact times such as 9:30, 7.30, and 3:30 p.m. Schedule reflects a diverse lineup across Mollie, travel, variety shows, and serials.
In the probate court of Hempstead County Arkansas an administrator is appointed for the estate of the decedent residing at West Fourth Street Hope Arkansas. The notice warns heirs and potential claimants to file within the stated period and permissions regarding the estate of Mary Elizabeth Wallach administratrix with the Hope Arkansas address.
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