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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1955

Page

4

Fights Last Night Report From Several Cities

Boxing results across multiple venues: in Los Angeles Jack 209 stopped Edzard Charles 196 of Cincinnati. in Milwaukee Vince Martinez 15114 defeated Bete Mueller 155 of Cologne. in Boston Ray Phillips 1882 stopped Johnny lure 95 of Taunton.

Young Jack Los Angeles Edzard Charles Cincinnati Milwaukee Vince Martinez Paterson Bete Mueller Cologne Gerpany Boston Ray Phillips Bipstgn Johnny ‘Lure Taunton

Classified Ads Rates and Publication Deadlines

Office day before publication. Rates per inch listed for display and regular ads. Consecutive insertion pricing applies, irregular dates use one day rate. Copy accepted until 5 p.m. for next day. Publishers reserve right to edit errors after first insertion and for only the incorrect insertion.

Watch Night Service at BeeBee Memorial C M E Church

BeeBee Memorial C M E Church announces an old fashioned Watch Night Meeting on Saturday December 31 at 10 30 PM with Rev C S Stearns delivering a short message. Steward's Board plans a Basement Fish Fry. public invited. Also notes extensive holiday travel by local residents.

BeeBee Memorial C. M. E C. S. Stearns Steward’s Board BeeBee Memorial C. M. E. Church

Segregation forces plan united pro segregation group

The Federation for Constitutional Government formed a coordinating body of 45 members from 12 Southern states to fuse pro segregation groups into a single political instrument led by Sen. James Eastland and Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook. Arkansas’ James D. Johnson serves on the Executive Committee. J. A. Barr of New Orleans is interim federation chairman.

Memphis James Eastland Dmiss Georgia Eugene Cook Federation For Constitutional Government Federation Virginia Supreme Court Arkansas James D. Johnson Crossett Johnson

Martinez Beats Mueller in Second Round Knockout

Paterson, New Jersey welterweight Vince Martinez stopped Germany’s Peter Mueller in the second round at Milwaukee Arena. Martinez weighed 151 1/4 pounds and floored Mueller with a single assault that ended at 2:51 of the second round. Martinez remains undefeated in 50 pro bouts with 47 victories and 27 knockouts, ranked No. 3 welterweight globally.

Milwaukee Vince Martinez Paterson N.J Peter Mueller Milwaukee Arena Martinez Mueller

Notre Dame Upsets Alabama In Sugar Bowl First Round

Notre Dame defeats Alabama 86 to 80 in the Sugar Bowl first round. Other results include Utah 89 over Marquette 84 and Yale 71 NYU 70 with Santa Clara and Florida State also winning in consolation play.

United Press Notre Dame Alabama Utah Marquette Miami Fla Tulane Yale NYU Santa Clara Florida State

Southwest Tourney semifinals and consolation results

Rice defeated Texas 80 to 72 in the semifinal. SMU beat USC 70 to 64 in the other semifinal. Texas Christian topped Texas A&M 67 to 59 in the consolation. Baylor edged Arkansas 67 to 63 in the consolation.

First Round Playoff Upsets Highlight Early Action

In early first round games Xavier (O) and Niagara combined for 63 while St Bonaventure posted a 79 victory. Georgetown topped Canisius 52, Lafayette beat Georgia Tech 70 65 and Westminster (Pa) defeated an opponent 56.

Queen City Xavier Niagara St. Bonaventure Georgetown D.C Canisius Lafayette Georgia Tech Westminister

All College Tourney Scores From Tulsa and Consolation Matches

Tulsa defeats Oklahoma City 65 to 38 in the final. Idaho State and Pennsylvania post 79 in consolation play with Oklahoma A&M at 63 and Seattle 52. Loyola Louisiana tops Texas Tech 70 to 63 in consolation action.

Tulsa Oklahoma City Idaho State Pennsylvania Oklahoma A&m Seattle Loyola Texas Tech

All-America City Round One Scores

Washington and Lee beat College of Pacific 65 to 64 while Kentucky Wesleyan defeated Utah State 84 to 73 in the first round.

Washington & Lee College of Pacific Kentucky Wesleyan Utah State

Clemson tops South Carolina 94 to 87 in Gator Bowl

Clemson defeats South Carolina 94 to 87 in the Gator Bowl final. The game featured Clemson scoring bursts and key plays late to secure victory over the Gamecocks.

Clemson South Carolina Louisiana State Georgia

Muhlenberg Advances In Hofstra Invitational Semifinal

Muhlenberg defeats Springfield 93 to 75 to reach the Hofstra Invitational final. Hofstra then tops Wagner 76 to 61, and New York University beats Delaware 78 to 68 in semifinal play.

Hofstra Muhlenberg Springfield Mass Wagner Ional N.Y Delaware

New England Tourney Scores Highlight Tight Wins

Connecticut defeats Massachusetts 73 69 while Colby tops Bowdoin 70 59. Harvard cruises past Middlebury 100 51 in consolation. Amherst edges Brown 63 37 in consolation. Louisiana Invitational features North Texas State 69 Louisiana Tech 9 Centenary 63. Quincy Tourney sees Bothurst 63 Iowa Wesleyan 59 and Eastern Illinois 73 Quincy College 65 in semifinals. Kirksville State 87 Illinois Normal 83 in semis.

New England Connecticut Massachusetts Colby Bowdoin Harvard Middlebury Amherst Brown Quincy Tourney Bothurst Iowa Wesleyan Eastern Illinois Quincy College Kirksville State Illinois Normal

Midwest College Teams Compete In Early Round Tournaments

Summary of scattered results from various early season tournaments across the Midwest and Southeast. Key scores include Indiana State Twirs 67 over Kansas State Twirs 53, Creighton 71 over Aegis 64, Southeast Missouri 87 over Southwest Oklahoma 76, and Kentucky 101 over St. Louis 80.

Quantico Marines Hammine Indiana State Kansas State

Aging shooters seek better sight with glasses or scope

Jack laments his failing handgun sights as age dulls focus. The article notes many over 45 struggle to align front and rear sights and the target, suggesting specialized shooting glasses or a rifle scope as solutions. It argues scopes offer clearer targets and crosshairs, easing aging vision for both pistol and rifle enthusiasts.

Jack Citizens’ Revolver Club Optician Doc Smith W .H. Belz NEA Service

Northwestern Beats Dartmouth 74 60

Northwestern defeats Dartmouth 74 to 60 in a college basketball game reported by The Associated Press. The contest took place in Philadelphia with Syracuse, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Fort Wayne mentioned in standings or related results.

Associated Press Philadelphia Syracuse Minneapolis St. Louis Fort Wayne Rochester

Tennessee Ernie Ford's Sixteen Tons Tops National Charts

Hollywood reports Tennessee Ernie Ford's version of Sixteen Tons is the top seller, with over two million copies sold in eight weeks. Ford, a former radio announcer turned TV and radio star, developed the song from TV and live show performances and a strong audience response at the Indiana State Fair.

Hollywood Ernie Ford Virginia Ernie Ernie Tennessee Bristol Tennessee Ernie Ford Odest California San Benardino Pasadena Cliffie Stone Tennessee Ernie Lucille Ball Nbc-Tv CBS Radio Arthur Godfrey Merle Travis

Paper Firm Buys Two Villages in Georgia

International Paper Co sold Richmond Hill village and Blueberry village to Mare Levine Industries of Birmingham Alabama. The deal includes 112 residences a community house and building lots as part of the Richmond Hill tract once bought from the Ford Foundation in 1961. The timber property is retained. Gus Bender of the Charles F.

Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Village Blueberry Village International Paper Co Mare Levine Industries Birmingham Ala The Paper Company Ford Foundation Gus Bender Charles F

Finals Set in Sunshine Tournament Losing Bracket

West Texas State Buffaloes meet Southeast Missouri tonight for the Sunshine tournament title. West Texas beat Eastern New Mexico 106-83 to reach the final while Southeast Missouri edged Southwestern Oklahoma 87-76 in overtime. Arkansas Teachers and Southern Illinois vie for consolation honors after Arkansas 77-66 over Fort Hays State and Southern Illinois 77-64 over Western State. Ray Burrus led West Texas with 29 as Roy Franse topped ENMU with 39. Richard Eickorst had 36 for Missouri.

West Texas Ray Burrus Roy Franse ENMU Missouri Richard Eickorst Nick Wolfe Western State

Rice and SMU Vie for Southwest Conference Title

In Houston Rice and Southern Methodist reach tonight's final of the SWC tournament after Arkansas was eliminated by Baylor 67-63. Texas Christian beat Texas A&M 67-59 to set a consolation final with Baylor, while Temple Tucker scored 31 for Rice in a semifinal win over Texas and SMU defeated Southern California 70-64.

Houston Tex Rice Southern Methodist Arkansas Cage Titan Baylor Razorbacks Bess Texas Christian Texas A&m Temple Tucker Texas SMU Southern California Parkers Mabe Bayer Louis Estes Manuel Whitley Whitley Jerald Barnett Tucker Ray Downs Longhorn Trojans Rick Herrscher Jack Dunne

Wandering Weevils Creator Ferguson Dead at 55

Stewart A. Ferguson, who built the Wandering Boll Weevils football teams at Arkansas A&M in the 1930s and later coached Deadwood High School, died of a heart attack at 55. He was known for theatrical uniforms and unconventional tactics that entertained fans and players. He is survived by his widow and a son Fred S. Ferguson.

Deadwood S. D Arkansas A&m Stewart A. Ferguson Deadwood High School Arkansas A&m Ferguson Fred S. Ferguson

Half Million Attend Bowls Start Weekend Lineup

More than 500000 fans trek to 11 bowl games across multiple stadiums. Major showpieces include the East-West Shrine in San Francisco with Hopalong Cassady starring for the East, coached by Woody Hayes, and the national telecasts on NBC and CBS. Other high profile bowls feature Notre Dame's Blues facing the Grays, the Salad Bowl in Phoenix, and major through Monday with Cotton, Sugar, Orange, and Rose events drawing large crowds and TV coverage.

San Francisco Ohio State Hopalong Cassady Woody Hayes Jacksonville Vanderbilt Auburn Turneh Montgomery Ala Phoenix Ariz Skyline Border Confernces Auburn CBS Blues Grays NBC Pasadena Calif Ucla Michigan State Orleans Oklahoma Maryland Ami Fla Dzlas Texas A Tian Mississippi Sun el Paso Texas Tech Wyoming Tangerine Orlando Juanita Pa Missouri Valley Houston Prairie Vi Tennessee A&i

Fresh Air Not Quick Sobering Aid For Drunk

Dr Theodore Koppanyi of Georgetown University says fresh air does not hasten sobriety after heavy drinking. He notes five to six hours to burn four ounces of whisky and cites limited experiments on insulin sugar and fructose. He warns no margin of safety exists between a dose and fatal alcohol levels and stresses nursing care and drugs as needed.

Balton L. Blakeslee Atlanta Theodore Koppanyi Georgetown University Medical School Washington, D. C Koppanyi American Association For the Advancement of Science Bensits

Drunk Driver Arrested Over Fish Confiscation Case

A Sherman County sheriff arrested a man for driving while intoxicated and took his haul of fish to the county jail kitchen.

Sherman Tex Sheriff's Office

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