Hoffman Signed by Bears Owner Halas
Chicago, Jan. 12. AVPi George Halas, owner of the Chicago Bears, announced the signing of John Hoffman a 25 pound fullback from the University of Arkansas. Hoffman stands 6 feet 2 inches and is 23. He has a 9.8 time for the 300 yard dash as a Razorback track member and is a strong ball carrier with defensive ability who can also pass run and catch.
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Chicago Bears
John Hoffman
University of Arkansas
Basketball scores from the Associated Press East and Midwest
East results show St. Louis defeating Tong Island 58 to 47 and Holy Cross beating Chicago Loyola 59 to 58. In the Midwest DePaul won 69 over Notre Dame 38. Kentucky led Bowling Green by a margin with a close finish.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Tong Island
Holy Cross
Chicago Loyola
Midwest
DePaul
Notre Dame
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Ohia
Notice Warns Linda Springs Appearance in Hempstead Chancery
In Hempstead County Arkansas, Chancery Court No. 6921 requires defendant Linda M. Springs to appear within thirty days to answer the complaint filed by Aris Lile Springs. The clerk C B Weaver signs, with attorneys W S Atkins and Lyle Brown listed, seal affixed, dated December 28 1948 and notices for December 22 25 January 5 12 publication.
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Hempstead County
Aris
Lile W. Springs
Linda M. Springs
Tale W. Springs
C. B. Weaver
W. S. Atkins
Lyle Brown
Notice in Atlas Distributing Co. case in Hempstead Court
In Hempstead County Arkansas No 2267 a warning order requires The Atlas Distributing Co. to appear within thirty days and answer A Z Turner’s complaint. If not, the allegations will be confessed. Clerk C E Weaver signed December 21 1948 with attorney John L Wilson Jr and John D P Vesey listed.
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A. Z. Turner
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C.E. Weaver
Fair Enough About Television and Hollywood Power
Westbrook Pegler argues television will reshape Hollywood by eroding its monopoly. He recalls evolution from silent to talkies, notes Roosevelt era controls, and predicts TV will draw audiences from movies, radio, and theater while preserving some color era ambitions and pundits in decline.
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Radio
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White House
Mollywood
United States Congress
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Breawne
Wicfi
Eric Johnston
The
Moving Picture Association
Tobnston
Willie Bioff
Hallywood
Chicago
Bioff
Lnwest
Vananes
Hatte Monde
Johnston
John Hartford
Eliott
Nana
Aeto
Tam
Laneburg hosts three day junior boys trophy tourney
Laneburg senior boys will host an eleven team trophy tournament this weekend, delivering abundant basketball for fans. The event runs January 13 to 15 with participating schools including Bodean, falelevine, Okelona Village, Wolkersville, Bearnet, Willisville, Reader, Sparkman, Arkadelphia and Lanebure.
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Laneburg
Bodean
Falelevine
Okelona Village
Wolkersville
Bearnet
Willisville
Reader
Sparkman
Arkadelphia
Lanebure
Radio Schedule Fragments and Commentary on Showbiz
A fragmented listing shows Wednesday through Thursday radio programming across stations with adventures, talk, music, and news. The author critiques the era’s entertainment as soapbox and cites Berle’s rise, noting shifts from silent to sound films and the impact on industry players and audiences.
Bobcats Edge El Dorado In Close Rural Court Game
The Bobcats beat El Dorado 24 to 29 after a strong second half while El Dorado juniors defeated the Bobcats juniors 36 to 11. Dale Hackett led with 12 points as Hope players rallied in the third period. Oriented on the local slate, Hope seconds beat Washington 40-36 in overtime led by Guilliams and McLead with 9 each, and Ora Lynn Tarpley scored 37 in the Hope girls 61-26 win over Washington.
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Hope
Dale Hackett
Hope Seconds
Washington
Guilliams and McLead
Ora Lynn Tarpley
Hope Girls
Washington Girls
St Louis Billikens Stay Unbeaten. Kentucky Falters
St Louis extended its winning streak to 11 by routing Long Island University 58 47 at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky suffered a setback, needing late defense to edge Bowling Green 68 61 as Ralph Beard led the Wildcats with 20 points. Bowling Green’s 35 point by Chuck Share highlighted the Falcons’ near upset.
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Tony Tavelli
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Georgetown
Couisius
Cornell
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Muhlenberg-LaFayette
Pittsburgh Army
Scion Hall
Rutgers
Louisville
North Carolina State
Teachers Ozarks Undefeated in ACH Standings
Arkansas State Teachers bears lead with eight straight wins, two in league. College of the Ozarks keeps pace with a 72-40 victory over Little Rock Junior College. Mountainers have two conference wins. Arkansas Tech and Arkansas State remain undefeated outside league play.
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Arkansas
Hunbey
Arkansas State Teachers
Cole's Bears
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College of the Ozarks
Little Rock Junior College
Mountaineers
New York Radio Tonight Sets Diverse Lineup
Tonight in New York NBC offers Smoothies at 6:30 and a mix of dramas quizzes and courtroom themed shows including Gilduyslove, Duffy's ay, District Attorney and Curtain Time. ABC features Lone Ranger Amateur Hour Milton Berle and The Can You Top This. CBS offers Mr Chameleon detective and a family theater lineup with Nine new senators at 9:30.
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Tom Mix
Fulton Lewis
Hy Gardner
Gabriel Heatter
Mutual Newsreel
the Family Theater
Bill Henry
Comedy Playhouse
Joe de Salvo
Henry Jerome
Amy
Gan
Bob Poole
Cecil Brown
Washington
Victor EH. Lindjahr
New York
NBC
Gilduyslove
Jimmy Melton
Capitol
MBS
Nadie Caitor
Pumily Theater
Hope Girls Beat Cale 16 to 13 in Hope High Gym
The Stewart's Jewelry Independent Girls defeated Cale Independent Girls 16 to 13 in Hope High School gym Monday night. Margaret Ann Beverley led Hope with 10 points Barham scored for Cale. The Stewart's Jewelry team meets the Blevins Independents at Eleying High School Gym Wednesday. An independent Spring Hill boys team faces Tevins Independents in the second game.
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Hope High School
Margaret Annn Beverley
Hope
Barham
Blevins Independents
Eleying High School
Spring Hill
Tevins Independents
Cale Boys
Rogers Independents
American Legion
Emmet
Williams to be Honored by Boxing Writers Group
New York Jam 12 UPI reports lightweight champion Ike Williams and manager Dan Morgan will head the New York Boxing Writers Association 10th annual dinner at Toots Shor's. Williams to receive the Edward J Neil plaque and Ring Magazine gold medal for fighter of the year. Morgan to receive the James dr Walker memorial award for lifetime contributions to boxing.
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New York Boxing Writers Association
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Pro Leagues Seek Peace by Settling Neighborhood Feuds
New York and Los Angeles rivalries threaten pro football, as NFL and AAC plan a Chicago meeting next week to end a three year cash war. Dan Topping of the Yankees says a peace move may involve Yankee Stadium use. AAC directors met in Chicago January 18 with NFL officials two days later.
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National Football League
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Syndicate Seeks Track Site in Michigan
A syndicate led by eastern racing enthusiasts and businessmen awaits formal approval of its bid for Detroit's Fairgrounds track in 1949. The Michigan Agriculture Commission, which controls the fairgrounds site, recommended leasing the course to the Thoroughbred Turk elb.
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Lansing
Mich
Bastern
Detroit
Fairgrounds
Michigan Agriculure Commission
State board review governs recommendation approval
The recommendation is subject to review by the state administrative board, but approval was regarded as a formality.
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Mendation
State Administrative Board
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