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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1954
Page
2
Classified advertisement seeks a reliable person to own and operate a new profitable 10c route. Promises guaranteed income, full training, and 100 percent money back guarantee. Requires $4488 to start, financing offered, with potential monthly net earnings of $500 to $1,000. Respond to Box A with name, phone, and address.
The piece analyzes rumors around Frosty Engle’s departure and Arkansas State College's football direction. State President Carl Reng notes retrenchment at a similar level, while Engle heads to Toledo Feb. 1 after guiding finalists to four bowl appearances. Board timing for a successor remains three to four weeks, with Richie West near end of eligibility.
Kentucky holds the top spot in the weekly AP poll with 30 first place votes and 704 points, while Duquesne remains undefeated at 15-0 in second. Indiana sits third as Oklahoma A&M and Western Kentucky follow, with Notre Dame, Holy Cross, Minnesota, and George Washington also in the top ten.
Louisville Courier Journal reports three Kentucky basketball players Cliff HagAn, Frank Ramsey, and Lou Tsioropoulos appeared ineligible for the NCAA Tournament under an NCAA rule. Athletic Director Vernie Shively said he would investigate immediately, risking the top ranked Kentucky team losing key scorers if the rule holds.
Top US radio listings show NBC, CBS and ABC programs across daytime and evening slots. Highlights include Barrie Craig at 7:30 and Johnny Dollar Mystery at 9, with soap Love of Life on CBS at 3:15 and Arthur Godfrey on CBS at 7:00. Channel 6 Theatre and Evening News wrap up the night with 10:00 headlines.
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association honored a youth who overcame paralysis to set a world high jump record and a woman athlete who faced cancer with courage. The award, part of the association’s anniversary celebration, also revived the 1952 Amateur champion Buddy Davis and Mrs. Babe Didrikson Zaharias as distinguished honorees.
Emerson faces the Hope Bobcats in a local gym game with both teams seeking a win. Prior night, Hope Independents defeated HS with Roy Poole scoring 29 and Billy Mitchell 11 while visitors were led by Joe Bar Nek.
A night basketball game between two 12 year olds at Detroit area school ended with a stabbing. Ross DeBoskey was badly injured and later died after a knife attack during an argument. A 12-year-old classmate was held for investigation as police said the incident appeared to be self defense.
Jonesboro High School lost its appeal to the Arkansas Athletic Association over seven football victories forfeited for using an ineligible player, Haratl Dean Stallings. AAA members voted 203 against canceling the forfeiture, 29 for, and Executive Secretary Johnie Brunett said the matter is closed.
In college hoop results Oklahoma A M beat Houston 64 to 52 while Northwestern defeated Town 05 52. Other scores include Philander Smith 78 Arkansas AM&N 63 and Montana State 69 Western State . The report notes an unclear penalty discussion about eligibility and a possible suspension for a player amid a pen rally.
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