Sports Mirror Highlights From Earlier Eras
The retro sports column cites events from various years. Joe DiMaggio reportedly signed a 1848 contract for about 89000 dollars. Rocky Graziano faced a suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission over a bribe offer. Emmett Neulter, Phillies infielder, was wounded in action in Germany. Monte Pearson signed a 1940 contract with the New York Yankees.
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Joe DiMaggio
New York State Athletic Commission
Rocky Graziano
Emmett Neulter
Philadelphia Phillies
Germany
Monte Pearson
New York Yankees
Basketball Last Night's Only Game
The National Association game saw Anderson defeat Philadelphia 77 to 73. Anderson led by key scores from their star players as Philadelphia kept pace through the third quarter before a late push by Anderson sealed the win.
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Henderson and Hendrix Boost in Standings
Henderson and Hendrix gained a few percentage points in the pace for the AJC basketball crown but remain at the tail end of the standings. Hendrix Warriors defeated Arkangel A. M. 64 to 70 on their home court, breaking a 10-10 tie early and pulling away. Henderson beat Arkanase College 56 to 47 with a strong start and steady defense.
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Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler on Miss Vivien Kellems
Westbrook Pegler lauds Miss Vivien Kellems of Stonington Conn for defying the withholding tax and challenging federal collection attempts. He argues a distinction between republican government and democracy, praising Kellems as a bold, purely Republican figure amid Republican complacency and Democratic overreach.
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Bobcats B Team to Journey to Arkadelphia
The Bobcats B team from Hope High School will travel to Arkadelphia to play two games against the Badgers. Coach Trickey leads his senior squad and the Bee team on the trip.
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Heart Attack Fatal to Famed Baseball Figure Art Fletcher
Art Fletcher, a longtime baseball figure and former Yankee coach, died of a heart attack in Los Angeles at age 65. A product of the John McGraw era, Fletcher spent 96 years in organized baseball, appearing in 14 World Series and serving as a coach for the Yankees from 1927 after a stint with the Phillies. He gained reputation as the “man who did not want to manage” and was previously a star shortstop with the Giants.
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KXAR to Carry Big League Ball Games
KXAR, The Mutual Broadcasting System and the American League announced an agreement to broadcast the Game of the Day starting with the April 18 opener. Will Harridge, Frank White, and L B Tooley announced a minimum of 10 broadcasts from each of the eight parks, airing Monday through Saturday with start times aligned to each game.
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Will Harridge
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L. B. Tooley
Play Tonight in SWC Race Leaves Standings in Flux
In Dallas Texas February 7 standings loom complex as Texas and Southern Methodist hope to beat Texas Christian and Texas A and M. Texas A and M leads while Baylor Arkansas and SMU would pace if results go as expected. Rice sits alone in the cellar awaiting this week’s confrontations.
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Bad Weather Disrupts Spring Football Practice
Weather delays opening spring practice for two Southwehr conference teams as Texas Christian, Texas Longhorns, Rice Owls, and Arkansas face postponed sessions. Meyer hopes players in uniform Friday while Cherry eyes sun to start today. Neely reports 50 prospects show up for Rice training despite losses from 1949 squad.
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Razorbacks Rally Past Pittsburgh For Narrow Win
In Little Rock, the Arkansas Razorbacks erased a halftime deficit to beat the University of Pittsburgh 43 to 38. Captain Jimmy Cathecart shifted from forward to center after an injury and scored 16 points in the second half to lift Arkansas and claim game scoring honors. Pittsburgh led 18 to 13 at halftime.
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Long distance race history and college sports round up
New York Feb 7 notes 42 years since an American won an Olympic race longer than 800 meters. Curtis Stone Fred Wilt and Horace Almenmelter clock under nine minutes for two miles. Duke Monogram basketball tournament benefits and Auburn baseball series in Florida for crippled children fund. Also mentions boxing boxer Harry Parachuralambous and coach Ed Die Sulk.
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Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech Post Big Wins in Openers
Vanderbilt rolls past Auburn 623 to 51 while Georgia Tech defeats LSU 85 to 56. Ohio State beats Indiana 56 55, Michigan 50, Wisconsin tops Michigan State 47. Iowa wins 68 60 over Purdue. St Louis 70 Tulsa 43. Oklahoma 63 Iowa State 47. Arkansas 41 Pittsburgh 36. Bradley 61 Wichita 49. La Salle Al Bela win-Wallace 65. Oklahoma A&M Drake 43. Washington St. Louis 61 Lewisville 57 in overtime.
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Unbeaten Holy Cross Drops Ground in Poll Standings
New York Feb 7 Unbeaten Holy Cross loses ground to Bradley and Duquesne in the AP basketball poll. Holy Cross holds 17 wins while Bradley (18 3) gains votes for second place, and Duquesne slides from runner up. Ohio State and St John’s of Brooklyn stay in top ranks amid shifting contenders. Kansas State debuts in top ten at 10th as CCNY falls to 14th.
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Radio Schedule Fragments Show Busy Day of Programs
A scrambled timeline lists daytime and evening shows including News Roundup, Gabriel Heatter, Frank Edwards, and various music and variety programs. The schedule spans Tuesday and Wednesday with multiple stations and hosts, featuring comedy, dramas, and talk formats across hours ending near midnight.
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Star & Sporta
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College scores show mixed results across teams
Colorado 10 Kansas 48. Central Missouri 73 Drury 48. Okmulgee A&M 42 Eastern Oklahoma 40. Parsons 82 Tatka 5. Bowling Green 7 Loyola 0. Wyoming 42 Utah 39. Henderson 5 Arkansas College 47. Hendrix 64 Arkansas A&M.
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Notice to creditors in estate of St Bryant dated 1950
Probate of the will of St Bryant, deceased, Hope Arkansas, 216 North Hervey Street, January 6 1950. July 30 1945 instrument admitted to probate February 2 1950. Executor PT Jewell urges claims within six months from first publication to share in the estate. First published July 7 1950.
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