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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1930
Page
2
The article surveys early 1930 boxing expectations, naming McLarnin Fields Sharkey and Schmelling as contenders. It notes Jim McLarnin’s ambition, Mickey Walker’s strong 1930 form, and skepticism about declaring a heavyweight champion, with Hodkins and other rivals mentioned.
A messy courtroom tale reveals Diddy Vanet’s $25 008 salary last year tied to a feud between Judge McRoarf and Uncle Wilbert Robinson. A reporter hinted $28 000, Robby backed it, and Malgever objected. Judge Seever denied being bluffed and defended $45 000 as fair. Robble accused the story of misreporting and the season had Cards beating Daz ay, escalating tensions. Wilbert urged bench threats while Vance faced a bench warning as the game continued.
Former world heavyweight champion Gene Tunney was operated on at Presbyterian Hospital in New York today. At 10 o clock he lay on the operating table under anesthesia while Polly Lauder waited in a nearby room. The surgery followed a public image of stoicism masking a more serious health issue.
Fragmentary quotation describes Dr Hamilton Fish removing a kidney from Tunney amid debate over medical necessity and the impact of his boxing punishment. The wording reflects hospital opinions about the operation and Tunney's physical condition.
Knoxville Tenn January 14 W C Chink Lowe athletic commissioner Smoky Mountain conference and his three brothers have played football at the University of Tennessee. Except during war and two years after a Lowe was on the Tennessee team every year from 1914 to 1925. A G Lowe played in 1916 17 14 and 20 J J Lowe jr played in 22 23 24 and 25. Theodore last of the Lowes earned his letter in 1923 25 at Tennessee.
John C Futrall of the University of Arkansas travels to Washington D C to join a three member committee forming a nation wide survey of occupational opportunities for college graduates. The plan, backed by the National Association of State Universities, contemplates funding by government or private sources and involves major industries and executives.
A two reel comedy titled Dangerous Females takes first place this week, with the local program highlighting its arrival for Tuesday. The feature promises light entertainment and a playful take on daring misadventures.
Chicago January report lists four new recruits for the American League with two collegians among them. Pitchers include right handers and a mix of infielders and outfielders. names include George Holman Snider and John Wesley Chu. Cleveland leads with 16 signees as teams seek a Gehrig or Frisch type from campuses.
Marie Dressler and Polly Moran star in a Christie studios short with rough comedy energy. The plot has them as spinster sisters in a lonely house, seeking romance while misadventure and hokum unfold. Dressler’s fame from Hollywood Revue and rising public appeal are noted as context.
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