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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
2
Associated Press notes fans scanned last night's results across seven games including three double headers. Two games reached extra innings, three were shutouts, and the remaining two ended 2-1.
Jim Ferrier of San Francisco defeated Melvin Chick Harbert of Northville 2 and 1 in the American PGA championship at Plum Hollow. Ferrier’s earnings climbed to 9,669.16 with a 3,500 prize as he outplayed Harbert over 45 holes with sharp putting and 54 total putts.
Pitchers Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain of the pennant bound Boston Braves threatened to eclipse the modern NL record for two pitchers of the same club in a season with 20 wins already. Spahn earned his 11th win as the Braves beat the Cardinals 9-6 to stay one game up on the Dodgers. Dodgers beat the Pirates 4-2, Giants topped the Cubs 11-9, Reds beat the Phillies 4-2, White Sox shut out the Senators 3-0, and Browns defeated the Athletics 12-3 as rain washed out other night games.
General Sessions Judge William Bacon ruled that women may sunbathe in backyards in abbreviated shorts and halters. A neighbor who complained was placed on a $50 peace bond for six months and warned to stop harassing the sun-bathers.
In Chillicothe Mo on June 25 Dr Joseph Gale braved flooded Grand River to reach the Richardson home and assist in the birth of a baby girl. He parked his car, climbed into a plane, and arrived ten minutes before the stork.
Greenville idle as leaders rest while Clarksdale Planters beat Greenwood Dodgers 7 3. Hot Springs Bathers rally past Helena with five runs in fifth. El Dorado Helena games moved to Pine Bluff. tonight matchups El Dorado Helena at Pine Bluff Clarksdale at Greenville Greenwood at Hot Springs.
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