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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1960
Page
2
A garbled recap details Kentucky, Auburn, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech in a flurry of scores and matchups. It notes Kentucky's men’s team clash with rivals, mentions Auburn’s late run, and references a mixed SEC opening, with VPI, Notre Dame and Texas A&M standings, plus Vandy and Michigan State context.
A fragmented OCR note outlines a British bowling scene with a ten-pin alley and a pub, mentioning actor Ditiulas Pankenies and Sir John Hunt in relation to a voyage or quest. The text references American involvement and equipment, hinting at a promotional ad for a new game format or venue.
Guernsey boys defeated Winthrop 44 to 32 as Maslov scored 23 points and led the team. Winthrop girls were beaten 28 to 17 with Pat Gillawhor scoring 17 for the visitors while Perry Tynn Cox added 27 for Guernsey.
The Associated Press reports a surprising result as Batesville College defeats Southwestern with a late rally. The upset shifts standings in the conference, with strong performances from players such as Steve Me Quen and the Wit dichillions.
The United States is expected to withdraw its Davis Cup squad following a Federation decision. Wary of competition, USTA officials consider alternative formats and amateur participation while seeking to protect national interests and future standings.
Local theater showcases American bawles with a Wednesday opening. British purse referenced amid a mix of names and jargon, detailing film reels and performers. Readers should note unclear phrases and partial names due to OCR issues.
A rough Associated Press fight results list includes numerous mismatched names and locations such as Las Anselis Bidlo and Cal Hanatin, with multiple weights and uncertain outcomes. The garbled text names boxers from Los Angeles to Cleveland and suggests a series of disputed or unclear results with several misrendered places and people.
A scarce readable report covers a state civic group aiming to curb alcohol use. Delegates from across the state discuss the Christian Civic Foundation’s push for liquor prohibition as the first move to address local concerns.
Brown appears before lawyers to discuss proposed legislation to be submitted to the Legislature. The foundation boosted its budget from $22,000 to $32,000, with Brown and county branches of the CCF organized in 68 of Arkansas 75 counties. Arkansas may lead all states in its poar billces for leant go form.
The Associated Press reports Texas A&M defeated Rice Owls 43 to 41 in a Southwest Conference matchup. Broussard led A&M with 13 points as Craig paced Rice with 14. A&M improved to 12-1 overall and 4-1 in league, while Rice slipped to 1-5. The game followed mid-term exams delaying top teams to date. Arkansas, SMU and Tulsa schedule next games.
National results show Philadelphia 114 United and New York 99, with a slate of Tuesday and Wednesday college games featuring Yale versus Wesleyan and Notre Dame against Bowling Green. Regional high school scores list Mortonville, Blytheville, and Little Rock in varied district standings with several close margins.
HOLLYWOOD AP motion chiefs turn to writer contracts as talks begin after nearly 600 writers walked out. Writers seek gains on television pay while actors’ contracts with studios face renewal by month end. preliminary talks include Ronald Reagan James Cagney Jeff Chandler Dana Andrews and Gregory Peck with studio executives remaining firm.
A mixed list of community reminders and church notices dated January 20 to 24. Listings include Hicks Funeral Home services, BeBee Memorial OME Church fund drive The Battle of the Roses, Antioch community meeting with agents E L Bord and Casey Smith, and a Rising Stary Missionary Baptist Church panel on strengthening a Sunday School with multiple speakers and a choir.
Honolulu AP reports bulldozer crews battled a fast moving lava surge from Kilauea threatening Kapaho village of 300 residents. The main fountain bursts extend 11,500 feet, destroying two homes, Warm Springs picnic area, a fish pool and 740 acres of sugar land. a state of disaster was declared.
The Minneapolis Lakers suffered a forced landing in a snow storm when their plane, out of electrical order, touched down in a cornfield near SARROLL Iowa. Four aboard included 10 Lakers players headlined by guard Fran Selvy. the aircraft is owned by the Lakers and repairs are expected with recovery possible tomorrow.
MEMPHIS AR Joseph H Miller retires after decades battling floods on the lower Mississippi since 1919 and steps down as chief of the Operations Division of the Memphis District Corps of Engineers. He is succeeded by Harry Hinley who has been assistant chief of operations since 1950.
Washington reports an $887 appropriation for rebuilding Camden Arkansas post office in Eisenhower budget. GSA requested funds from the House public works committees to advance the project, Rep. Oren Hargis urged speedy action. Former Miss Arkansas Barbara Banks of Conway is noted in passing.
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