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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
4
Danny Martin of Newark defeated Ossie Harris of Pittsburgh in a points decision. Dennis Brady of New York stopped Clem Prevenues. Mickey Cleveland of Detroit outpointed Harks Mideuise.
Leo Macuc ei from Fall River Massachusetts outpointed Jimmy McLarnin of Portland Maine by ten rounds in a 10 round bout.
AP report lists bouts with Jimmy Bivins from Washington beating Cousy Flynn in Rochester Tampa Frankie Ross from Boston and Cowboy Petersen from Miami.
Charley Trippi, Georgia halfback, spurns the All-America Yankees and signs with Chicago Cardinal owner Charles Bidwill for a four year deal just under 100000 dollars. Clyde LaForce opts for the Detroit Lions over several All-America bids. Trippi cites desire for a football only contract as a key reason for rejecting baseball tie ins.
Hialeah race track opened its 40 day season despite a planned strike by 1400 grooms and exercise boys over $10 bonuses for handlers. Track police protected facilities as owners walked horses in. Shiny Penny led the $10,000 inaugural handicap entry list amid a crowd expected at 25,000. Tropical Park set attendance and betting records as Gulfstream refused bonuses.
In Washington Jan 16 Elmer Ivey was floated as successor to Judge Landis but Happy Chandler was chosen instead. The column criticizes Chandler and argues for a hard line against the underworld in baseball, condemning Hollywood and gangsters entwined with the sport and forecasting possible future underworld ownership.
Lloyd Mangrum fired a seven under par 64 to lead the Richmond 72 hole open after the first round in Richmond California. He sits one stroke ahead of Colma California pro Bill Aitken with several stars including Ben Hogan and Sam Snead close behind as 109 players survive the initial cut.
In Fayetteville on January 17, center George Kok and forward Alvin Williams contend for Arkansas scoring honors. Kok leads with 183 points to Williams 174 this season, both atop the Southwest Conference race. Kok averages 18.5 points per game while Williams averages 17.0.
East and New England Syrcause beat Manhattan 65 53 while St Johns Brooklyn 64 Southern Ill Normal Carbon dale 46 Evansville 44 Pittsburg Kas 66 Univ Mexico 50 Southwestern Kas 64 College Emporia 37 Central Okla Twirs 43 Southwestern Okla Tech 35 Duke 52 George Washington 46 Louisville 73 Univ Havana 55 Kentucky Wesleyan 58 Union Ky 54 Delta Twirs 72 Georgetown Ky 57 Southwest Stephen F Austin 55 North Texas State 53 Southwest Texas State 76 Trinity Tex 22 Abilene Christian 59 Hardin College 36 Eastern Oregon 52 College Idaho 49
About 30 police officials police reporters and judges attended a private showing of an unreleased mystery film in Chicago. Halfway through the projection the film was halted and the guests were asked to leave.
B M Atkinson Jr of Louisville reports a new PGA rule banning practice swings at the tournament’s manager. Players must call or shout fore before striking.
Staff Cassell of American University mocks the outlawing of the stationary zone in pro ball while noting coaches must adapt offenses. Ted Williams would likely favor the move. The Swedish American A C honors Veteran Track Coach Ernie Hjortberg with a dinner for his 30th birthday. Dick Button, 17, from Englewood New Jersey sails to Sweden for the World Figure Skating title after leaving football to focus on figures.
Baseball historian Joe Reichler notes the 1859 Pittsfield contest between Williams and Amherst, played with 13 men per side and 65 runs to a game. The piece records 26 rounds but does not state the winner.
Floyd Burdette’s Alabama basketball squad, amid a fast Southeastern Conference run, features Selma’s Dyson Hamner Mabry Hardy and Dick McKenzie. Parrish’s High team had a 78 game streak over three years. Jim Tatum credits his predecessor Snorter Luster for the T formation reverse. Hockeyist Bill Jardin has 16 stitches since joining the Rangers last November.
The piece notes the murderer’s methods and motives alongside a prize event offering 25 government bond prizes for perfect scores. Three winners named are police reporters Bill Blo of the Sun Buddy McHugh of the Herald American and Edmund Cikanek of the Daily News.
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