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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
2
A fragmented ledger item shows a Tuesday date with scattered figures including a $2010.36 amount and several labels such as Sandy Gr15 1425 Bra 11 80, indicating an unsettled accounting notation from a historical page segment.
A garbled calendar of events from the Negro community announces boards and groups, mentioning a phone contact and several unclear terms. The fragment references Usher Board of BeRee CNM Chavet and a forthcoming public listing related to Coch ny.
The internationally anticipated welterweight clash between Carmen Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson is slated for March 25 in Chicago. Promoter Jim Norris announced a guaranteed purse of $275,000 from theater TV with fighters to share 20 percent of proceeds and TV rights.
In Wichita the new baseball ball Sputnik has been adopted for the 19st National Nei-Pea Baseball Tourney. President Duenahl of the spine spring National Baseball Congres says tests show higher visibility than the standard ball, with a pinkish tint near white. Wichita advertising notes the ball will be generally available at stores by the 159th spuse.
A garbled AP basketball roundup lists scattered scores including Miami and Oklahoma teams. Amid the era’s chaos, teams like Virginia and Utah show varied results with several close finishes and missing legible details.
Local prep doubleheader features junior and senior squads as Hall High hosts Lanight action at 7. Other area games include Emmet at Blevins Guerne Rey vs Loteburg Stamps at Willms Vale and Bradley at Lewisville. Fishing report notes bass and crappie activity across Arkansas lakes.
Tigers meet Okolona at Harris Gym tonight with Coach McQueney’s squad in good form after a week of practice except for Douglas Williams who has a foot injury. Admission ranges from 15 to 24 cents per seat.
A North State College high school basketball tournament featured oddities including a 65 to 0 field goal, a buzzer buzzer shot by Blackwell George Makien, and unusual free throw totals. Pineville defeated Copan 66 to 44 as women’s game penalties and fouls were noted, with quirky plays and long shots shaping the day’s results.
The National Commission for the International Geophysical Year reports the Amundsen station at the South Pole set a new world cold record of 4.4 degrees above zero. This beats prior highs and lows, marking the coldest officially measured air temperature on Earth at this location.
A&M faces internal strife as faculty athletic council discusses a preliminary selection for a new coach. The college administration delays releasing details amid council disagreement and staff concerns about process and staff roles.
The Rifle Club monthly ride match Thursday night featured a tight contest. Graham edged Moore by a point, scoring 314 to 344. Oglesby placed third with 341 and Flowers fourth with 340. Younger shooters used prone kneeling and standing from 300 possible, while older group scores ran higher overall.
Dayton's basketball team extended its strong run with a 73 60 win over Oklahoma City Pioneers, continuing a decade of success. Blackburn's Flyers showcased efficient offense and solid defense, keeping their rhythm as the season progresses.
Public sale order in Hempstead County Arkansas under probate authority for the estate of O B Rodden deceased. Administrator will offer real and personal property at the courthouse front door in Hope for cash to satisfy a promissory note and contract for sale including tract descriptions in Black Eight College Addition and Elm Street area, with balances due and liens noted.
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