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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
6
The piece recalls Jeffries, Johnson, Willard and Dempsey Johnson rivalries and exposés from earlier days. It notes Jeffries’ prideful remarks and Don Carlos Johnsons, Schmeling’s plans, and a speculative recap of key bouts and fighters. It blends reminiscence with gossip about 1930s boxing fame and futures.
A rugged plan envisions 15 tons of provisions to reach the North Pole by breaking through ice. If seas worsen, the crew will rely on cold cuts, and canoes are ordered to travel at night, likely reducing daytime romance under new rules.
Oklahoma City report notes a civic club for farmers in Payne county marked its first anniversary. The group meets monthly for an evening meal replacing weekly noon gatherings. Membership is open to business and professional men but limited to ten percent of the club.
In New York and Chicago results show New York 6 Chicago 1 with wet rounds noted in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as other games moved ahead. Admissions to Saenger Wednesday list Millie and Mrs. Talbot Feild followed by Millie with Mrs. J A Davis and Mrs. L D Cochran and Mrs. J L Britt in separate mentions.
The Athletics beat Detroit three straight times as Lefty Grove pitched Philadelphia to a 7 to 3 victory. Grove earned his tenth win of the year while Philadelphia had already swept Detroit in six meetings. Ferrell, a 23-year-old Cleveland star, baffled the Yankees, limiting Murderers’ Row to three hits in a 4 to 1 win.
Ferrell earned his ninth win of the year as Washington defeated Chicago 18 to 4, keeping pace with the Athletics in second place. The St. Louis Browns moved up from last place with a 4 to 6 win over Boston.
Calvin Beeson aged 10 son of William Beeson lost three fingers and the thumb of his left hand when dynamite caps exploded while he played with them. The caps were found by his mother in clothing she was cleaning and she did not understand their danger.
C Cresson Wistar Jr a 51 year old Philadelphia banker and club member killed himself at home on Sunday. Family say accidental but police deem self-inflicted. Wistar associated with Wistar Carter and company investment bankers. a servant noted he had been worrying about finances for weeks.
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