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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1964
Page
2
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles Q. Finley blasts city leaders after failed talks on stadium contract and a ticket drive. He quotes Mayor Davis as blocking ticket sales until a four year lease is secured, sparking public dispute.
Arnold Palmer faced stiff early opposition in Phoenix with 14 players ahead of him after round one at the Phoenix Country Club. Don Fairfield led with 68 as Palmer shot 70 to sit four behind, with 42 players at par or better in windy conditions for the $50,000 purse.
A Union County coroner jury ruled that Gertha Lee Burns, 39, of El Dorado died as a result of actions taken against her. The verdict identifies responsibility in the death, reflecting the coroner’s inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Hopewell and Yerger present weekly lunch menus listing daily offerings from Monday pork patties and gravy with sides to Friday fried chicken and gravy. Each day includes milk and various vegetable and fruit sides, with bread or muffins as noted.
Finley announced after the sixth discussion since the lease expired that he would seek another meeting of American League owners to update them. He recalled the January 16 vote rejecting moving the A’s to Louisville then stated he has spoken with Dawlend officials about playing there.
Hope Star notes Jones Field House hosts a key high school basketball night as the Bobcats face league leader Malvern, who sits at 5-1, with Hope tied for second. The junior game was cancelled due to Malvern Juniors tournament, while the B team plays at 7 and the seniors at 8. Fans urged to attend and boost the Boheats.
Boston reports seven players signed including Radatz 27 pounds lighter and eager to resume as AL relief ace. Gene Conley, quitting basketball, seeks a pitching comeback after arm trouble. others include Spanswick Guindon Gosyer Dorsch Rohr. Salary undisclosed.
Emmett Dawkins, 41, a Negro of El Dorado, found guilty in local argument details. Authorities say the woman died from head injuries after a struggle over money last Saturday night. Dawkins testified the pair argued, she fell hitting her head on a table. no charges filed. He is jailed in Union County.
New York AP report notes Joey Archer ranked No 2 at middleweight and aiming for a fall title shot against Joey Giardella after a rest period. Holly Mims, once top ranker in 160s, seeks a career boost as he faces Archer in a 10 round ABC telecast from Madison Square Garden.
Ouachita defeated State Teachers 88 to 81 at Conway marking its first home win over the Bears in 20 years and extending a strong hold on the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference race. Kossover scored 29 for Ouachita while McFatridge and Davis added 19 for Teachers.
New York lightweight Joey Archer won on points over Hallley Mims from Washington. Milan saw Ted Wright of Detroit draw with Juan Carlos Duran of Argentina in a 10 round affair.
Guernsey junior girls win 34 32 over Willisville to claim the sub district title. Willisville senior girls beat Spring Hill 53 39 in the semis. Saratoga senior boys top Laneburg 73 to win. Finals feature Cale and Blevins junior boys. Willisville versus Saratoga senior girls. Blevins versus Saratoga senior boys.
Arkansas teams posted varied results with Hendrix losing 95 to 88 and Park College 69 over Arkansas A&M 75 to 52. Other games featured Pine Bluff at 54 over Blytheville 51 and Conway 66 over Searcy 53. national matchups saw Boston University 73 over Army 62 and Yale 79 over Cornell 67.
The Hope Star lists staff credits and publishing details at The Star Building Hope Arkansas. It includes circulation rates for carrier and mail within regional counties and other AR dailies. It then notes The Associated Press rights and presents college basketball scores including Tufts Colby Georgia Tech LSU Vanderbilt Tulane Davidson Ga Southern Tenn Tech W Kentucky North Dakota Colorado St. UCLA California Stanford Oregon Idaho Utah Montana State and more with final numbers.
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