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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1961
Page
3
Ford led New York to a 5 0 win over Baltimore as Mantle and Skowron homered before rain washed out the nightcap. Mantle’s shot would have marked No 34 but the second game was canceled after delays. Detroit beat Kansas City 14 6 while Chicago White Sox toppled Boston 4 4 in other AL action.
Miami card features Joe Moss at 160 pounds with Per rine, Flan stops Sweet Jimmy Robinson at 163 in Kansas City. Durban, South Africa reports Mike Holt at 1781 pounds stopping Alfredon Yogiig. Italy.
The 75 member Republican State Central Committee urged Nixon to run for governor in a Saturday resolution. Rep. Bob Wilson voiced optimism about Nixon's 1962 prospects as California Republicans debated whether he would enter the race. Kentucky Senator Thruston Morton told Nixon GOP support hinges on winning the California governorship to keep him as a future presidential candidate.
In the matter of the estate of Amlee Smith, Date of Death February 2, 1967. An instrument dated March 1, 3456 was admitted to probate as the last will. Executor appointed. Contest must be petitioned within legal time. Claims must be verified and filed within six months from first publication or be barred. Arthur Nash Box 62 Fulton Arkansas.
Renowned baseball star Ty Cobb dies at 74 in Georgia after a prolonged cancer struggle. Diagnosis surfaced in 1939, with Cobb admitted to Emery Ant Hospital for final days. He left behind two daughters, Shirley Cobb and Beverly McLauren, and son James, all of California, plus former wife Charlie Lombard. Funeral services planned for Wednesday in Cornelia, Ga, with burial at Royston. Cobb Education Foundation to receive flowers in lieu of tribute.
A black racer snake was timed and viewers guessed speeds of 10 to 15 miles per hour, but the snake’s top speed was only 3.7 miles per hour. The fact highlights that snakes look faster than they are and humans can outrun them.
The piece notes Ty Cobb’s career marks including 2444 runs and 42 stolen bases with a 115 steal season among his many records. It quotes Cobb defending his conduct and pride in playing hard, while also mentioning a monumental redwood in Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Eureka, California at 364 feet, one of the tallest trees known.
Spahn held Cincinnati to a four run cushion but Milwaukee still won 6 4. Warren Spahn yielded a few hits and a four run lead, yet the Dodgers, led by Duke Snider and Tommy Davis, pulled ahead with late homers and a 6 4 win over Pittsburgh. In other N L action, St Louis won 10 6 over Chicago, Philadelphia edged San Francisco 10 7, and Los Angeles moved two games behind with a 6 4 victory. In the American League Detroit beat Kansas City 4 0, New York edged Baltimore 3 4 but the night game was rained out, and Chicago White Sox defeated Boston as Early Wynn earned his 292nd win.
Miami physicians report skin bacteria as a cause of athlete’s foot and toe web infections. University of Michigan pediatricians discuss old virus diseases likely not new, but previously submerged. A Soviet psychiatrist notes strong moralistic controls on alcoholism with countermeasures in Czechoslovakia and the United States.
A garbled report describes a weather disruption at Milnes Park causing a planned event to falter. It mentions a Weatherman, an astronaut, and a meteorological failure affecting the town’s activities.
Standings show American League races with Detroit New York and Baltimore in pursuit. Tuesdays games include Baltimore at Detroit New York at Washington Boston at Cleveland Kansas City at Chicago Minnesota at Los Angeles. National League results feature Philadelphia San Francisco St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh with notable doubleheader successes for the Cardinals and Padres. Major League stars highlight Julio Javier Bill White and Whitey Ford in key performances.
Summary of minor league results in the International League and American Association with Rochester over Syracuse and Louisville over All-Stars. Pacific Coast League results Hawaii over Tacoma and Seattle over Salt Lake City. MLB leader stats list batting, runs, RBIs, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records with several players named from New York, Detroit and other clubs.
Travelers down Lookouts 4-1 in five-hitter as Chuck Daniel improves to 9-0. Chattanooga’s John Boozer loses despite seven straight wins forLookouts. Little Rock tops Chattanooga, boosting the Travelers in the pennant chase while Al Janza’s Birmingham overcomes Barons in 12 innings. Vern Grace and Billy Reynolds deliver key homers for Little Rock. Addie Richardson injures nose on a grounder.
Arkansas Attorney General clarifies that earnings in another state by a former resident are not subject to Arkansas income tax. However, earnings of Arkansas residents earned out of state remain taxable by Arkansas.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission designated a three day special deer season from December 18 to 21. Regular deer and dove seasons dates were announced. the special season aims to let students hunt during Christmas holidays and is open to all hunters. Bucks only allowed during the November period’s final free days. both sexes may be shot during earlier days in Arkansas County.
Fishing Around Arkansas Lakes reports from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission note Lake Ouachita normal water and fair results for bass and crappie, Lake Hatillo properties fair to good, Lake Catherine sees normal conditions with bass and bream, Lake Bull Shoals reports falling water and fair bass, LakeGreenson and Norfolk have no report.
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