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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
2
Little Rock Trav elers behind Alpha Brazle six-hit gem defeated Birmingham Barons 9 to 2 in Little Rock. Bracke, Ferraroli and Wetherell contributed as Birmingham managed limited scoring.
New York by way of NEA Service. Gabby Hartnett, longtime Cubs catcher and manager, is aging under the strain of management as illness and injuries plague the club. Hartnett’s 18th season as skipper sees two first-year players, Rip Russell and Jim Gleeson, and a fading pitching staff.
Knoxville Smokies overcome Chattanooga with 12 10 in game one and 3 2 in game two before 2 603 fans. Key hitters Williams Bolen Polk Olson Rambert Livengood Sharpe McDougal for Chattanooga and Pritchett Olsen Swigart Kies for Knoxville contributed in the doubleheader.
Preston Grover analyzes the struggle over the president’s emergency powers as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s term continues. He notes Congress repeatedly curbing powers, with clashes over monetary policy neutrality acts tariffs and agricultural subsidies shaping the balance between executive authority and legislative limits. He warns further reductions may follow in trade treaties and agricultural policy amidst a persistent power contest.
A compilation of quoted statements from leaders including General Gamelin and Senator Shipstead. The remarks touch on empire, civilization, peace, and the rights of individuals, reflecting postwar anxieties and political rhetoric.
Sir William Crawford praises Anglo American manners in New York addressing locals while Portuguese star Carmen Miramia, brought by Lee Shubert, hides from English speaking crowds. Meanwhile Jack Kirkland’s play features a revolving cast of wives, with fourth wife Hall Stoddard taking the lead.
The Standings show Leo Robins 4-9 Prescott 9-0 with Tuesday results. Thursday Night games include Leo Robins versus County Avenue Cleaners of Texarkana and Brumer Tyary versus County Avenue Cleaners of Texarkins, plus Geo W Robison versus Suit Erosion at TAS and Suit Eresian versus Broner B. Wednesday results list Little Rock 9 Birmingham 2 Nashville 44 Avanta 10 Chattanooga 10-2 New Orleans Rel. Games Thursday schedule includes Birmingham at Gitte Rack Chattanooga at Knoxville New Orleans at Memphis and Atlanta at Nashville.
The lone Wednesday game saw Pittsburgh defeat Brooklyn 2 to 0. Scheduled Thursday matches include St Louis at Boston, Cincinnati at New York, and Chicago at Philadelphia.
Amsterdam dispatch notes Dutch democracy faces no German territorial dispute but relies on trade with Germany. Despite pressures, Prime Minister Colijn urges restraint as Holland boosts defense, with fears that a German blitz could sweep through to the North Sea.
Reports indicate Vermott area waters will receive more than seven million trout in the coming year. The piece mentions political remarks about President and King George, a royal location, and various mis-typed names. It also notes Walter RB Birkin, a journalism professor at Columbia University, among scattered references.
Fragmentary account notes military observers discussing defensive strategy around canal dikes and inundation to slow an advancing force. Mentions Holland’s stance on independence, reliance on foreign response, and readiness to defend with limited means if attacked.
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