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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1959
Page
2
The article reviews the Braves recent swing from a slump as Spahn wins his 14th, Buhl starts for Milwaukee while Teammates rack up hits and homers. It notes the Braves’ offense improving though still sputtering, and Giants, Dodgers, and Cubs reshaping the NL standings with key wins and losses.
A chaotic boxing bout listing shows fighters such as Charley Tombstone Smith in Los Angeles and Reynan Stubbs in Pittsburgh with knockouts and weight class notes. Other entries mention Tony Dupas New Orleans Ottipointed Pad ay DeMarco in Alexandria Louisiana and Jorge Find ez Fern Argentina with a stoppage.
Summary of standings and recent results from American and National Leagues. Includes Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Baltimore, Kansas City, Washington, New York, and others with daily scores, Sunday and Saturday results, and upcoming schedules. Highlights include Kansas City 3 Boston 4 and Chicago 7 San Francisco 3, plus leaders in batting and pitching.
Baseball scores from multiple leagues are listed with results across the Pacific Coast and International Leagues, including San Diven, Portland, Salt Lake City, Spokane, Columbus, Richmond, and Rochester. Canceled games and scattered updates appear, with several onetime standings and lineups noted in brief fashion.
Newcomers Perry and Locke spark the Indians as they surge atop the American League standings. Perry pitched well in relief and darkness over two wins, while Wood and Boxes delivered timely hits. In the NL, Los Angeles closed in on the Giants with a 2-1 win while Chicago toppled St. Louis, keeping the pennant race tight.
Pentecost and Sagely of Lewisville captured first place in the Tape County Chub Pone-Ball Tournament with a nine hole total near 195. A late back nine surge gave them a slim win as Moore and McLendon fell short in the second place battle. High winds and damp conditions threatened postponement though Sagely earned medalist honors with a 74. Qualifying for the Hope County Club Championship will be held August 8 and 9, a match play flight format will determine the champion and flight winners.
Hope's Little League All Stars meet Smackover in Area 4 tournament at 7280. Weather permitting the winner advances to face the Monticello Cragsetl winner, decided tonight in Monticello.
The Pony League schedule lists games at Hope and Prescott with matches Hope Basket against Ozan Lumber Prescott Bank versus First National on Monday July 97 and Thursday July 30 and August dates 2 and 6. All games start at 7 pm at Hope or Prescott with a 845 pm second game when two are held at Hope. Eligibility restricts players to under 10 years old by August 1.
Schedule of games organized by Charles Gough includes managers Elmer Brown Deny Murphy Cecil O'Steen Don Griner A Turner Red Huffman Jack Brown Bull Moore. Players should contact managers for workouts or schedules. Games start around 4 45 pm and finish by 5 48 pm with 4 30 pm field arrival. Tuesday July 23 Giants vs Red Sox Friday July 34 Braves vs Yankees.
Wanda Brogdan and her former lover Archie Merriam were convicted of first degree murder in the strangling deaths of Mrs Brogdan’s two young sons Virgil and David in May. Merriam confessed to strangling Virgil while claiming Brogden instigated the killings. The jury sentenced them to life terms. Brogden maintained she sought death, while Merriam expressed hatred for her husband.
In a tight series against the Washington club, the Indians delivered a decisive win as they swept the set. Key performances from Gen Woelling and multiple hitters propelled the team to regain momentum and tighten the race in the league standings.
The schedule lists Major and Minor Solunar Periods as printed from John Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan activities to fish in prime territory or hunt in good cover during these periods. Major periods start at the shown times and last about one and a half to two hours. minor periods are shorter.
A church building rally ongoing at the Church of God in Christ at 91 Bell St continues through Sunday August 4. Evening service is sponsored by the M 21 Department with Sister Emma Black as captain and guest churches including Lewi Temple, Bishop J. L. Tew, Garret Chapel, and Roy Williams and L. Blevins. Music by guest choirs.
Powell and 4-H youths from Hempstead County attend the state meeting with 41 members and adult leaders. Elena Maw Bishop is noted for physical training and dressy school activities while others, including Sammie Ct and Shirley, are highlighted for participation and visits to relatives in Malvert and Tutliang as the group plans a county representation in Martinis contests amid a July outing.
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