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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1954
Page
3
Political campaign items list Arnold J Middlebrooks, Jolly Byers, Amonette, Arthur Anderson as candidates for county clerk with party affiliations and ballot placement noted in a brief election notice.
Oklahoma A&M Cowboys push to join top AP polls led by Kentucky Duquesne and Indiana. They beat Kansas 84-50 for 21st straight road win and 27th straight home victory, with Mattick scoring 14. Duke upset later as Wake Forest and others win. Texas, Texas A&M clash in conferences.
Charles Chamberlain reports Charles as a 3-1 favorite to face Bob Satterfield at Chicago Stadium tonight. The piece recalls past fights and quotes promoter chatter, noting Satterfield’s inconsistent recent record of 42-23-9 and 14 losses, while highlighting Charles as the betting choice.
Texarkana officials abandon efforts to form a six team baseball club citing inability to obtain a playing field and unresolved park rental terms. Spokesman Ernest F. Reegar says the group may try again next year. a Dallas based Oil States League member would join if formed. The local Texarkana Big State franchise was dropped after last season.
Texas clung to first place in the Southwest Conference alongside Southern Methodist and Rice after close wins by Texas over Texas A&M and Texas Christian in Houston. Pat McCrory led SMU with 18 points as Aggies fell 49 to 46. Rice beat TCU 69 to 52, with Gene Schwinger scoring 17.
Gayle Talbot reports on the Baseball Writers Association ballots nearing completion with Bill Terry’s Hall of Fame bid debated. Critics say the group’s limited ties to Terry could keep him out, while supporters argue his career merits Cooperstown bust. The field narrows to Bill Dickey and Joe DiMaggio potential challengers, but doubt remains they will vault Terry this year.
Grace Kelly, one of Hollywood’s fastest rising stars, gains roles due to beauty and acting. The Philadelphia native, 25, appears in Rear Window as Jimmy Stewart’s sweetheart while studio praise notes sizzling kiss scenes with Hitchcock’s praise. The piece traces her early life, family in building and theatre, and her screen ascent through 1940s to 1950s projects.
Thompson, trustee for bankrupt Missouri Pacific Lines, seeks active reorganization with a potential general meeting of all creditors and security holders. Federal Judge Bitagroy allowed Thompson to intervene, noting ongoing failure to settle benefits all parties. Previous plans from 1940 to 1949 faced opposition from holders fearing loss of their stakes. ICC is also reviewing a fourth plan.
Walter C. Kelly profiles Grace as an independent star who trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, found a New York role in The Father with Raymond Massey, and later faced a divorce scare amid a tragic film scene. She turned down Hollywood wealth for stage work, returning to New York before landing High Noon and Mogambo, despite years of near-idle periods.
New York reports Orioles pitching prospects for spring training. Notes on Arnold Duren, Vinicio Geela, Bobby Balean, Bob Caffrey, Ed Mickelson, Chuck Clering, Jim Fridley, Frank Kellert, Reece Ippolite, and Don Zimmer as potential minor league standouts and future replacements.
A montage of college basketball results listing many mismatched scores and team names. Notable lines include George Washington defeating Virginia Military 86 to 40, Kansas Wesleyan beating Culver Stockton, and Texas Christian defeating Texas 82 to 40. The fragmentary text lists several other pairings with varying margins, but several entries are garbled or incomplete.
Hope Bobcats win ninth straight, defeating Arkadelphia Badgers 60-35 at Arkadelphia. Garnie Hatch leads with 16 points, Sonny Griffin adds 14 as Hope jumps 33-14 by halftime and holds 14-14 quarters in the second half.
ED SREN reports three major league hurlers eye fat contracts after last season. Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn face Phillies contract issues while rookie prospects clash at spring training in Vero Beach. Edmundo Sanely Amoros tops IL hitting with .353 for the Cuban outfielder. Zimmer eyes return from a skull fracture as competition heats for rookie spots at Dudggers camp.
Both players rejected the terms of their 1964 contracts, returning them to the Phillies front office after quick review. Roberts asserted no intention to sign, asking for more. Ashburn echoed caution, while Carpenter anticipated no trouble adjusting the difference.
Andrea probes Dale about marriage prospects and Don and Phil. Andrea argues marriage costs self while Dale weighs love, independence, and the risk of competing on the marriage market. Dale contemplates Andrea and Phil as potential matches while wrestling with unspoken loneliness.
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