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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
2
Wastbrook Pegler argues unions threaten economy and republic, claiming monopolistic power, coercive tactics, and legal clashes with Wagner and Taft Hartley laws. He critiques leaders like Lewis and Petrillo, warns of universal closed shops, and predicts ongoing restraint rather than repeal of labor acts.
The Associated Press notes last night’s NBA results with New York powered to 79 over Baltimore 17 after two overtimes. Denver and Fort Wayne faced strong competition in other late games, with players like Anderson contributing notable performances.
Boxing veterans tied to military service headline a six man card at the Garden with Castellani and Duranda among the smokers who trained in the Navy and Marines. Also cited are Glenn Roberts in stock car events at Daytona and Wilkesboro, with racing luck and a kiss from a fan noted before races. Additional items cover basketball prospects, Maryland boxers, and Sharman’s pace for all American consideration.
Fights last night featured Brooklyn's Jimmy Sanders outpointing Freddi Mena in New York. John Hoosychile beat or drew with Charley Spicer in Philadelphia, while Alvin Williams defeated Jim Welch in Omaha. Eddie Osey scored for New York opponents in Worcester and other listings appear from New Jersey and Kansas City.
Arcadia Calif Jan 27 citation for only the third time has come off the turf second best Miche a gray horse from the Argentina outgamed citation by a neck in a six furlong thriller at Santa Anita park. The race was citation second post after a 12 month layoff due to leg injury and a tune up for the 50 000 San Antonio handicap Feb 11 and the 300 000 Santa Anita handicap Feb. It was a full scale race for Miche as he took citations measure in 1 10 4 5. The win paid 30 20 citation was 1 4. The distance favored Miche a sprinter and his 114 pound weight assignment couldn’t be compared to citat ions 130 pounds. It won the first setback for five year old citation since 1948 when he lost to Saggy at Havre De Grace Md. As a two year old he was beaten by Betwich in the Washington Park Futurity. Calumet trainer Jimmy Jones was not pleased to see a defeat pinned on his former triple crown champ record but noted citation was brought to Santa Anita for big game not yesterdays 2900 winner purse. Huon Kid was third followed by Royal Blood On Trust and Double Jay.
Fayetteville January 26. University of Arkansas line coach Hobart Hooser resigned to join Bob Woodruff at Florida. His departure leaves questions about the remaining staff under Otis Douglas, who supports wide open football and plans spring practice. Hooser helped Arkansas track and field, and played a role in Clyde Ott’s development. he began at Tennessee and served as a naval officer during World War II.
A fragmented report notes a boxing match in Fall River where the fighter from Fall River outpointed an opponent named Le Blanc. The details are garbled but indicate a 130 and 145 pound context with Philadelphia mentioned and a tough bout suggested.
Radio schedule list for Friday and Saturday with programs from 5:00 p m to 1:00 sign off. Includes music blocks, news breaks, and special features featuring Emil Coleman’s Orchestra, Guy Lombardo, and sports and religious programming.
A dense list of radio programs for January 27 across NBC CBS ABC and MGM stations. Highlights include NBCs Halls of Ivy The Life of Riley and Bandstand USA. CBS The Goldbergs My Favorite Husband The Show Goes On and Joe DiMaggio feature. ABC Lone Ranger This Is FBI and Boxing telecast. MGM network segments cover orchestras and opera through late evening.
Hollywood announces a son born to Larry Parks and actress Betty Garrett. Garrett Christopher Parkes weighed seven pounds and born yesterday, the couple’s first child after five years of marriage.
Arkadelphia squads headline a three game program on the Hope High School court tonight beginning at 6 PM. The Jung iprs face Arkadelphia youngsters in the opener, followed by the Arkadelphia B team from the lw ed schools at 7 PM and the senior boys at 8 PM.
Johnny Palmer, in a tight opening round of the $10,000 Ben Hogan Open, trails Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan by one stroke after a 67. Hogan tied Palmer for second with a 66 as Demaret left early. Sam Snead and Wally Ulrich sit two behind. Amateurs Gray Madison and Bill Markham led the non-pro field with 73s, on the 6,620-yard Phoenix Country Club course.
Chicago January 27. Three more players including ace pitcher Bill Wight and Randy Gumpert have forward signed contracts to the Chicago White Sox. The third signee is Grover Bowyers, recalled rookie outfielder. The Sox roster now reaches eighty three players. Several prospects remain unnamed and target spring camp.
In Little Rock on January 27, 1927, the Arkansas freshmen overcome a halftime deficit to beat a Little Rock independent combination and Carlisle 49 to 45. Tryon Lewis scored 17 points, while Gilly Hester, nearly seven feet tall, held to no points but contributed strong defense and rebounds as the Razorbacks reversed the lead late in the game.
A commemorative sports column notes Ray Morri son resigning as Temple football coach a year ago. It recalls Bill Dudley leaving pro football for a Virginia assistant role three years back. Five years prior Sammy Byrd edged Byron Nelson to win the Texas Queen Golf title by a stroke. Ten years ago Chuck Fenski defeated Green Cunningham in a 4:10.9 mile at Boston. Walter Hagen dominated Western Open golf events more than any other player.
In Chancery Court Hempstead County Arkansas Stella Steen Holmes files against Rubin Holmes. The defendant must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Witness dated January 11 with Clerk Evans seal. Attorney for plaintiff John L. Wilson. Jan 5. 27 Reb.
Verge Smith sues George H. Smith in Chancery Court of Hempstead County. Defendant must answer within 30 days, judgment sought by plaintiff Verde Smith. Court clerk Evans witnesses date January 6 1350.
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