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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1930
Page
2
The piece recalls quotes and gossip on players from the 1914 Athletes era, naming Connie Mack, Biddle, and Wally Schang, then shifts to modern heavyweight boxing talk. It notes risk involving Risko, Campolo, and a planned Miami match, with tensions over size and venue and a February 27 Florida event pending.
Director of athletics at State College said Snotoped negotiations for the head football coach post at the University of Mississippi. Mississippi authorities reportedly approached him, while Rowland plans to stay at Henderson State, whose squad won the 1929 Arkansas senior college title. He aims to coach Henderson State to another Arkansas championship next fall amid spring practice.
Magnolia February 18 The A and M College teams prepare for early March debates with junior colleges and junior divisions of senior colleges across the state. Each side will argue the topic that installment buying of personal property is socially and economically desirable in the United States. Debating colleges include Arkansas Polytechnic Monticello Henderson and others. most contests occur March 20 and 21 with Henderson and Arkadelphia venues noted.
CHAPEL HILL Feb 18 North Carolina has inaugurated companionate study for its backward athletes A two hour nightly study period has been established and all athletes who failed to pass their full quota of work last quarter are compelled to attend R A Fetzer director of athletics told his athletes explaining We want you on the athletic field but we want you there with a good academic record Athletics help to fit men for life and for citizenship and serve as the greatest opportunity offered men next to academic work There is a perspective that must be bent We want you to get up in your work and stay up.
New York discussions hinge on Morris as Boston mulls cash versus players Ike Koenig and others. Morris won 38 games across 1927 and 1928 for a cellar-dwelling Red Sox, while 1929 saw 14 wins. Yankees could boost ace status with Morris behind them next season.
Jimmy Rooney, Pitt halfback and law student, may pursue politics as a career. He already sits on the School Board of Pittsburgh's Twenty-second Ward and has been endorsed by the ward Republican organization as a candidate for the state devrse at the March primaries. Rooney expects to graduate in June, marking the end of his Panthers career.
A reader explains financial strain from debt and rising living costs. He offers a small partial payment of 5 dollars toward a 769.80 debt, cites inability to collect from customers, and lists expenses from hay sales to college costs. He mentions plans to pay more after harvest and postpones until fall due to family needs and home improvements.
A curious report recalls Adolph and Mrs Franks leaping from a plane at Oakland airport in 2500 feet of air then drifting to a gentle two mile landing This stunt is paired with sports notes and farmer concerns about rising costs and marriage ring trends amid a period of hardship.
The Bobcats and Fouke meet Wednesday as Lem Roberts leads the Hoe Hl squad through drills. A strong Tony from Fant, Ark, is expected to oppose the high school team, with two additional games on the schedule.
A veteran baseball figure with ties to the White Sox is guiding the New York Yankees in pivotal training and strategizing. The elder associate previously coached for Chicago and remains influential, while his sons pursued early baseball careers at Notre Dame before reaching the majors.
A detailed architectural notice describes a low rambling bungalow with a broad porch, brick parapet, and airy living spaces. It highlights a front living room with brick hearth, folding doors to the dining room, and a modern kitchen with breakfast alcove. Two bedrooms, a sleeping porch, and a bath are secluded, plus a heated basement and ample storage. the piece emphasizes long term value from initial improvements.
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