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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
2
Due to the uncertain length of balloting at the Republican National Convention, Mutual Broadcasting System offers complete coverage. KXAR will air its local programs as scheduled for Thursday and devote remaining air time to the convention, allowing listeners in the area to hear proceedings.
June 23 lineup features Dennis Day at 7 40 Jack Pearl Duffy's Tavern summer finale CBS American Melody Feel Song and Mine ABC Mayor of the Town 7 30 Paul Whiteman talent High Adventure and Fred Waring music listed among The program notes credit R67 by Christopher Shales Mouresburg Pennsylvania minor errors remain in the OCR listing reflecting a busy evening of radio variety with multiple networks and hosts.
Westbrook Pegler recalls Tom Dewey in a 1947 Philadelphia scene at the Adelphia Hotel. Describes Dewey aided by Paul Lockwood, press relations, and a press corps wary of reform efforts. Vivid anecdote touches on coverage battles, politics, and the era’s scandal culture.
Chicago June 23 The Babe Zaharias, a three time Western Open winner, was defeated 2 and 1 by Mary McMillin of Green Bay in the second round. The result follows McMillin's earlier 1946 amateur upset over Zaharias and comes amid a day of cross matchups among former champions Betty Jamison Helen Dallweiler and veteran Patty Berg as the field narrows.
In Little Rock on June 23 Carl Bell reports Arkansas coach John Barnhill and Arkansas State mentor Forrest England expect the peacetime draft to have limited impact on college football this fall. They foresee benefits from veterans returning and older, more mature players. Other notes include Clyde Scott aiming for Olympic trials, Tony Zale amid training, and stadium and scheduling updates for Arkansas schools.
SPORTS ROUNDUP describes the annual intercollegiate boat race on the Hudson. Evoking rain and crowd chatter, the piece follows the boats from distant specks to a final finish while noting radio reports and highway bridge loudspeakers. Earl Blaik watches from the Benny Havens cruiser as he worries about rain and a Villa Nova clash. Charley Miller hypes Louis as a fan favorite and threatens a canoe protest if results disappoint.
Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott faced a potential postponement of their heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium as U S weather bureau forecasts occasional showers and storms. Louis weighs in near 214 to 215 pounds while Walcott aims for around 196 1/2. crowd expectations exceed 40 000 with a $1000000 gate hoped for despite rain uncertainty. Louis may retire after tonight, a decision still unsettled by managers.
The People's Court for collaborators with Japan will be abolished by mid June. Amesty is granted to most defendants. About 4000 cases involving spies but not military collaboration are being moved to regular courts. A Democrat in Chicago is mentioned amid political chatter related to Willkie and Knox, with anecdotes about postwar politics and notable figures.
The St Louis Cardinals crushed the Boston Braves 6 to 2 as Stan Musial blasted five straight hits, including a bases loaded, ninth inning double that broke a 2 2 tie and raised his average to .403. Harry Brecheen pitched a complete game for the win.
The Greenwood Taddlers widened their lead by trouncing Hot Springs 17-7 as El Dorado fell to Helena, second place. Natchez beat Greenville 4-2. Clarksdale beat Pine Bluff 6-2. Pine Bluff released manager Art Nelson and named Johnie George as successor. Tonight’s schedule features Hot Springs at Clarksdale, Pine Bluff at Helena, El Dorado at Greenville, Natchez at Greenwood.
In Little Rock the Southwest Open opens with a large field. Fifty five entrants are expected in men’s and junior singles and 35 teams in doubles. F George Dunklin of Pine Bluff, the state closed champion, will defend his open title.
Memphis event kicks off with a 1600 prize for tonight's junior fine harness stake. Wing Commander, a five-year-old chestnut from Dodge Stables Rochester, Mich., impressed in last night’s five gaited stallion event. Lovely Sensation from Riding and Hunt Club Stables St Louis did not win juvenile five gaited. Hier Time owned by August A. Busch Jr. St Louis triumphs in working hunters class.
Yesterday's results show St. Louis defeating Boston 5 to 2 at night and Philadelphia beating St Louis 7 to 6. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4 in late innings. New York 9 defeated Washington while Detroit beat Chicago at night. Brooklyn postponed Pittburgh due to rain. Cleveland beat New York 3 to 9. Southern Association games Mobile 3-2 Memphis 2-7 and others. Texas League matchups Oklahoma City 7-3 Houston 1-0 San Antonio 9-4 Tulsa 4-7 Dallas 2-5 Shreveport 1-4 plus 21 innings at Ft Worth 6 Beaumont 2.
The Little Reek Travelers of the Southern Association won 11-10 over New Orleans in 12 innings, overcoming a late deficit with a four run burst. Lefty Bob German earned the win after entering in the ninth as Little Rock tied the game at seven.
Protho Denies settlement in a 3100,000 alienation of affections suit filed in Memphis Tennessee. James Thompson Prothro, former manager of the Memphis Chicks, and his wife defend against the claim by Mysann Urn of Wraiklin Kentucky, who charges alienation of affection. The suit alleges interference with a spouse.
Boxers from Los Angeles New Orleans San Francisco Milwaukee Oakland Kansas City Topeka and more faced rivals in a night of outpoints and decisions. Notable results include Maxie Doeuseh’s win in Los Angeles and Eynie Rios defeating Wayne in Los Angeles. Shown are scores and travel notes with multiple venues listed across a broad geographic sweep.
Hope Merchants head to Clarksville Texas Thursday to face undefeated Clarksville Allstars in a high profile softball contest. Promoters expect a large crowd and plans include a large supporter turnout from Hope. Clarksville will return the game next Thursday June 30 with a strong local following anticipated.
Attorneys announced an agreement in a federal case involving Prothro and his wife with the terms to be set in a written order to be submitted to Judge Marion Boyd within about ten days. The younger Prothro’s attorney said Mrs Prothro would receive a sum considerably higher than typical Tennessee settlements. The couple share a four year old daughter. the father is an assistant coach at Vanderbilt University.
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