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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1950
Page
2
Rusty Russell was elevated to head coach at Southern Methodist University after Matty Bell resigned to focus on being a race director. Russell, 34, has spent five years as SMU’s associate head coach and is known for his innovative plays and experimentation with formations.
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s brother, Dwight D. Eisenhower, will become president of Penn State College at State College. The trustees elected War veteran James Milholland as acting president until the appointment takes effect about July 2. Salary details were not disclosed. the post was vacant since 1947.
New York January 23. Divorce is described as an alarming trend in the United States with surveys and reports highlighting rising rates. The piece argues selfishness and ignorance of self sacrifice as core causes, praising traditional Catholic marriage vows on lifelong commitment while noting the complexities of second and subsequent marriages through personal anecdotes and social commentary.
New York reports that on July 11, 1914 the Boston Braves finished 14 1 2 games behind the New York Giants in the National League. Three months later the Athletics swept the World Series in four straight, an upset named the greatest of the century by national sports writers. The feat was compared to Gene Tunney vs Jack Dempsey in 1926 and Little Center College's 1921 football shock, with Pawns cast for Bo McMillin and the Praying Colonels.
University of Arkansas officials announce a 1950 football schedule with nine league or nonconference games, highlighting a Sept 23 opener at Little Rock and major road dates against Oklahoma A&M, Texas Christian, and Texas A&M. Athletic director John Barnhill and coach Otis Douglas begin a state tour to boost Razorback support.
Ouachita Tigers, unbeaten at 6-0, clash with Arkansas Tech while Arkansas State and Arkansas Tech pursue 6-0 starts in the AIC race. Deward Dopson of Weoh leads the conference with 100 points in five games as leaders collide in crucial Saturday and Friday night showdowns.
Gordon Gray, 41, publisher of the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel, was chosen by Gov. Kerr Scott to be president of the University of North Carolina. The vote followed a 10 month search to replace Dr. Frank Graham as UNC leaders announced the nomination Saturday night.
A detailed broadcast lineup lists music shows, news segments, and special features school stubs. Programs include Gabriel Heatter Fulton Lewis Jr John Bosman Kate Smith Lanny Ross and dance music interludes with musical interludes, sports reports, and market updates across the day.
The piece surveys shifts in practice and preparation across pro sports. Shifting night games, player routines, and older coaching critiques are discussed, with anecdotes about pickoff plays, conditioning, and candid opinions from executives. It also notes historic events and figures tied to the era, including Nat Holovan and Curt Norris, and hints at broader league changes affecting training and strategy.
Cairo reports indicate Narviman Sadek, age sixteen, has a potential match with King Farouk. Narviman’s father, Narviman Sadek, secretary general of the Egyptian Communications ministry, said he would be honored by any marriage while denying confirmed engagement reports and noting censorship and rumors surround the royal romance.
A scrambled listing outlines Monday and Tuesday radio lineups in New York with NBC CBS and ABC stations. It notes Frank Sinatra Howard Barlow Dan Voorhees Ezlo Pings Martin and Lewis Joh J McCloy and Ethel and Albee Kate Smith in various time slots and program titles across multiple nets.
Arkansas holds sole lead in the Southwest Conference after a hectic week. Texas A and M defeated Rice 56 27 while Texas Christian beat Baylor 64 54. Arkansas tops Baylor Southern Methodist and Texas A and M for a crowded race with limited games this weekend.
Long Beach California January 23 Twenty professionals remained tightly bunched after 54 holes in the Long Beach Open as Treddie Haas and four challengers shared a one stroke lead heading into the final 18 holes at Lakewood Country Club. The field, chasing a $2,000 purse, jammed within five strokes of Haas, who earlier beat Hogan and Palmer in the 1948 Portland Open playoff and stands one behind several contenders including Carry Middlecoff Jim Ferrier Stan Leonard and Smiley Quick as weather and scores kept pace with the tight tournament pace. Continuous play through 64 holes left Haas in the lead with rounds of 70 66 67 for a total of 204, pressing to extend his advantage.
Detroit retained first place in the National Monkey league by defeating the Tor onto Maple Tears in a season recap fragment. The note mentions historical sports items from multiple years with scattered names and unclear details.
In the Chancery Court of Arkansas a notice states defendant Bart McFadden must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff Bernice I McFadden. The document bears the court seal and is dated January 7.
The Probate Court of Hempstead County issues notice in the matter of the estate of Ed P Moss deceased. Last known address is Prescott Arkansas. An instrument dated October 15, 1947 was probated June 30, 1849 appointing Bast as administratrix. Claims must be filed within six months from first publication or be barred. This notice first published January 6 1959. Pear Clark Administratrix boxed Camden Aransas Jan 15 23 30.
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