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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1938
Page
6
Ny J esry Brondfield notes that basketball's center jump was eliminated, drawing comparisons to football and hockey in terms of roughness. The piece contrasts Midwest and Seaboard play, cites high tempo and body contact, and discusses injuries and player endurance amid evolving tactics.
Oaklawn Racing opens February 28 with plans for the Arkansas Derby on April 1. Milky Way Farms entries, including Shanoo and Mind, are likely, with about 20 more Milky Way horses shipping in. Quillman, Christ stable, and several named runners are among those arriving, as preparations for the Derby intensify.
LEW Brew in charge of the Gulf course said Wednesday that the course will be ready for weekend play. A number of players were expected to participate in a competitive event. Mr. Brown would offer a special price for lessons starting with a few days. Persons desiring instruction should contact Cantuel Brown at his home or at the golf course. The American debt of Marie Jeriteu was found at the Metropolitan Queen House in W21.
New York announces the 1938 major league season with openers on April 19. American League games include Philadelphia at Washington and New York at Boston on April 18, plus Detroit at Chicago and St. Louis at Cleveland. National League openings feature Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at St. Louis. The All Star Game is set for July 6 in Cincinnati.
MILWAUKEE Mickelle University players helped by life practice meals trains and a one cent contribution collected by Treasurer Dive Quaibus star guard. Funds used for a wedding gift last year for Trainer Ed Rosmurynoski. LONDON Wembley Stadium to host world table tennis tournament with about 100000 spectators and 300 players from 20 nations.
KOT SPRINGS Arkansas minor league baseball officials spoke in favor of stabilizing policies that keep teams active through entire seasons. W G Branham of Durham noted that unified leagues and financial backing helped many clubs finish seasons previously abandoned. He cited attendance figures and a trend toward local ownership supporting minor leagues. Also mentions Fordham football star Ed Franco and Eagles owner Bert Bell, with a playful note on oyster consumption months.
Hot Springs Arkansas Dewell Jackson chair of the Hot Springs school board athletic committee said the board will consider a successor to coach Mervin Perry at the regular meeting. Perry resigned as head football coach after seven years but may accept the athletic director post if offered. Numerous applicants are listed for the job. Lead poisoning affects the body and nervous system.
On May 24, 1866 Jum May met Joe Goss at Pawnington. After 20 minutes neither landed a blow and they shook hands. Bolive attended and fear of arrest loomed if they fought. Tom Molineaux, freed slave, challenged Tom Cribb in 1810 and led before a ring post collision left him unconscious. Cribb barely grazed Molineaux. the French-style injury ended his bid. James J. Corbett won the heavyweight title under Marquis of Queensbury rules by defeating John L. Sullivan on Sept 7, 1892.
Boston College coach Gilmour Dobie looks ahead to the 1938 football season after noting the 1937 freshman line averaged 217 pounds. Purdue to dedicate Field House before Big Ten opener January 14 at Lafayette. Villanova star Frank Wysocki thrills as Marquette players praise him. he did not play in the specified game. Detroit Tigers plan a large spring training staff with 22 pitchers. Bill Boenthron contemplates a track comeback in winter, leaving the two mile event. Cincinnati reports debate over new rule removing the center jump in basketball and its effect on officiating.
Whitney Harb, Little Rock automobile distributor, will marry Helen Hicks, former U S women’s golf champion, on February 15 at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City Long Island. Harb is 44, a widower and Arkansas golf figure. Hicks, heiress of Woodmere Long Island, holds major titles and Western Open honors. Hicks will defend her Western Open title in June at Denver.
Veteran Cincinnati official Gane explains changes in officiating from sprinting to moving along the floor with the ball, describing a more relaxed pace. A record codfish of 211 pounds and over six feet was caught on a line trawl off Massachusetts in 1895.
Emmet High School senior girls basketball saw a 13 game win streak end as Malvern Central edged them 30 to 27 after leading 21 to 14 at half. Emmet boys beat Malvern Central 92 to 16 in another game. Emmet hosts Laneburg Wednesday. Bodcaw Badgers beat Walkersville 35 to 25 with Bailey leading scoring. Walkersville junior and senior teams also played. Henry Yokum officiated all three Bodcaw games.
Patmos senior boys remained undefeated but were edged in a close game by Columbus 41 to 18 on Friday night. Stafford led Patmos with 16 points while Mayton added as runner-up with 5. Yocom led Spring Hill with 11 points. In the girls game Patmos defeated Spring Hill 26 to 7 with Mayton scoring 19 and Lewis adding 4. Magnolia A and M defeated Patmos all stars 30 to 26, Overton sprinting 10 points for Magnolia as Middlebrooks and Davis each had 4 for Magnolia and Hamiter led Patmos with 6. Approximately 300 fans attended.
Bearden basketball team defeated Prescott High School 44 to 34 in Prescott Arkansas on Monday night. Bearden led 19 to 11 at halftime, Prescott rallied in the third and fourth quarters but Bearden outplayed them in the final period.
A six chapter photo serial based on Samuel Goldwyn screenplay stars Gary Cooper and United Artists. Marco Polo travels from Venice to Pekin meets Kublai Khan and Princess Kukachin while rival Ahmed plots his doom. Marco faces spy missions, palace intrigue, and a perilous plan to foil conspirators.
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