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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
12
Associated Press notes fans scanned last night’s results across seven games including three double headers. Two went to extra innings three were shutouts and the remaining two finished 2 1.
Australian pro Jim Ferrier captured the American PGA championship at Plum Hollow by defeating Melvin Harbert 2 and 1 in the final. Ferrier boosted year earnings to 9,669.16 with a 3,500 prize, playing about 12 rounds over Plum Hollow’s 6,922 yard layout to finish 27 under par for 204 holes. He used a strong putting game, finishing the final with 54 putts for 45 holes, while Harbert struggled with several long putts.
Pitchers Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain of the pennant hopeful Boston Braves chase the NL single-season record for two pitchers with 52 wins set by Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer. Spahn earned his 11th win as Boston beat St Louis 9-6 to keep a one game lead over Brooklyn. Dodgers won 4-2 over Pirates. Giants beat Cubs 11-9. Reds top Phillies 4-2. AAA standings note scattered night games and rainouts.
General Sessions Judge William Bacon ruled it lawful for women to sunbathe in backyards in abbreviated attire. A 58-year-old neighbor had complained of indecent exposure and was fined 50 dollars on a peace bond for six months after warning to stop harassing the sunbathers.
In Chillicothe on June 25, Dr. Joseph Gale faced rising Grand River waters that blocked his car. He parked, boarded a plane, and arrived at Lloyd Richardson and wife’s home ten minutes before the stork.
Cotton States play saw Greenville idle while Clarksdale Planters beat Greenwood Dodgers and Hot Springs Bathers defeated Helena. Greenwood fell to 3rd after a 7 to 3 loss as Planters posted 12 hits with multiple two run frames. El Dorado Helena games moved to Pine Bluff. tonight El Dorado at Helena moved to Pine Bluff with Clarksdale at Greenville and Greenwood hosting Hot Springs.
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