Marco Polo Adventure in Six Chapters
Photo serial based on Samuel Goldwyn screenplay stars Gary Cooper through United Artists. Chapter 3 follows Marco Polo from Venice to Pekin as he outwits enemies, wins favor with Kaidu, and plots to defend Pekin against Ahmed. Kaidu ultimately allies with Marco to storm the capital.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Gary Cooper
United Artists
Marco Polo
Venice
Pekin
Cathay
Kublai Khan
Kukachin
Ahmed
Kublai
Marco
Kaidu
Ahimed
Swaim Elected to Succeed M Perry at Hot Springs High
Swaim, Hot Springs Junior High football state champion coach, elected by the School Board as head coach of Hot Springs Senior High, succeeding Merving Perry who resigned. Board notes no athletic director and warns against unnecessary payroll costs.
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Hot Springs, Ark
Wayne
Red) Swaim
Hot Springs
Merving Perry
Swaim
Supt
H. H. Haley
Joe Ensminger
McGehee
Brookville
Miss
Centre College
Praying Colonels
Howell Brewer
Hot Springs P. T. A
Rix Stadium
P. T A
Erle Chambers
Arkansas Tuberculosis Association
Loner Benton Street
Sam Guinn
Langston (Negra
State Teachers to Play Fresno College Again
Fresno State College announced a home and home football series with Arkansas State Teachers College of Conway. The first game will be in Fresno on September 2 this year, with the return game at Little Rock in 1929 or 1948.
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Fresno
Calif
Fresno State College
Arkansas State Teachers College of
Conway
Little Reel
Former Ball Hawk Turns Pro Golfer
Larry Rollins reports Samuel Dewey Byrd, once a major league baseball outfielder, switched to golf at age 29. In his first year as a pro he won no tournaments but reduced his 72-hole score by 10 strokes and finished in the money four times. He says he averages about 2 now and aims to break 300 for 72 holes soon. Byrd recalls the roar of the crowd but stays focused on improving.
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Larry Rollins
Miami
Samuel Dewey Byrd
Byrd
Sam
Bank Statement Affidavit of Stephens Cashier
State of Arkansas Hempstead County vs P C Stephens Cashier swears the above statement is true to the best knowledge. Bank officers include P C Stephens and directors Herbert M Stephens and others.
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Bank of Blevins Blevins
Hempstead County
Arkansas
State of Arkansas
Byrd's Career Switch From Baseball to Golf Pursued
Ed Dudley’s assistant at a Philadelphia country club, Sam Byrd, shifted focus from boosting batting averages to reducing golf scores and helping others lower theirs. Once a pro after leaving baseball, Byrd’s 1937 earnings totaled $447.49, with notable showings in Hershey Open and Miami events. He left the Reds after two seasons following six with the Yankees.
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Byrd
Ed Dudley
Philadelphia Country Club
Sam
Hershey
Eurepean
Hollywood Beach
Curdy Byrd
Montgomery
All
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Osceola Exits Northeast Arkansas Baseball League
Blytheville Ark Osceola will not be represented in organized baseball this year. Ben F Butler president of the Osceola Baseball Association Inc said dissolution notices were filed in Little Rock. No league club will operate this season as the town could not support the venture.
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Blytheville
Ark
Osceola
Ben F. Butler
Osceola Club
Northeast Arkansas League
Osceola Baseball Association Inc
Little Rock
Butler
New Yankee Contracts to Go in Mails Soon
New York Yankees payroll, largest in baseball last year, will strain Colonel Jacob Ruppert and Ed Barrow as several World Champions receive raises. New contracts will mail in a few days. Also mentions Virginia travel up 23 percent and the Virginia Conservation and Development Commission report.
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Yankee
New York
New York Yankees
Jacob Ruppert
Ed Barrow
Parkers and Mustangs Vie As Strongest In SW Conference
Four of SMU's iron men from last season return as Southwest Conference champions near, with coach James St Clair passing reins to Forrest Buccus. Norton of SMU leads a potent lineup, while Arkansas, Baylor, Texas, Rice, and TCU field robust squads as prep for the season. At West Point, a large expansion adds barracks, racks, an armory, an academic building, and a gym addition to the academy.
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Dallas
Texas
Southern Methodist
S. M. UW
Long Island University
James St. Clair
National
Don Lackard
Jim Berton
Taps
Jimmy Kitts
Rice Matutute T Kitts
Olie Cordill
Ike Klindworth
Baylor
Oklahoma City
Jack Gray
University of Texas
Tom Nelms
Bob Muer
Guar
Willie Tate
Indibemweus Tesas A
Mad Texas Christian
Tlr. Mee Quillan
United States Military Academy
West Points
Detroit Tigers eye Hinrichs as pitching hope
The piece outlines left-handed rocker Gene Hinrichs from Rockwell City Iowa and his strong minor league and semi pro pitching record with the Farmers' Union of Des Moines and others. It notes comparisons to major leaguers and discusses impact on Detroit Tigers pitching needs and broader college sports themes.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Bob Feller
Gene Hinrichs
Rockwell City
Feller
Nile
Kinnick
University of Iowa
Dar
Hawkeye
Hinrichs
Farmers’ Union of
Des Moines
Farmers' Union
Port Crook
Nebraska
Lytton
Mickey Cochrane
Gerald Walker
White Sox
Vernon Kennedy
Jimmie Powell to Pilot Greenville Ball Club
Jimmie Powell signed Wednesday to manage the Greenville club of the Cotton States League for the 1938 season. Edward Gray, club president, announced the one year contract with terms undisclosed. Spring training starts April 1 in Greenville. Powell previously managed Hazelton in the New York-Penn League during 1937.
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Memphis
Backing Up Caution Warns Drivers On Clear Path
Advice urges careful backing of vehicles to avoid rear collisions. Look left and right for hazards, check behind, and sound horn or warning before moving from garage or driveway. Emphasizes patience and vigilance to prevent accidents.
Backing Dangers Cited For Children And Sidewalks
A fragment warns drivers to back up slowly and with utmost caution to protect children who may dash behind them. It notes pedestrians on sidewalks and the risk of motorists backing around in the open street.
The kittedrum tuning note mystery explained
The kettedrum is said to be the only dra with a definite pitch. It can be tuned to any note within its compass of half an octave.
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Hall
Unclear leadership change cited in athletic board case
The text alleges Pield ing H Yast did not instigate action against Kipke while Old Man tolerated the situation. Other board members pursued dismissal. Kipke may seek a coaching post or join Ford Motor Co, whose links allegedly aided his downfall in Michigan.
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Eoard
Pielding H. Yast
Kipke
Weliin
Ford Motor Co
Michigan
Hinton Home Demonstration Meeting Report
Hinton Home Demonstration group met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Berlin Jones. The program included election of officers and local leaders, with Miss Bullington presenting information on home economics and landscaping. The social half featured singing and reflections on Christmas. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ry E. Adkins.
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Hinton
Danvual
Berlin Jones
USA
Thame
Ry E. Adkens
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