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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
9
Associated Press reports that fans noted a busy night with three doubleheaders and seven games. Two games went to extra innings, three were shutouts, and two more ended 2-1, signaling a tense but balanced slate.
Jim Ferrier defeated Melvin Harbert 2 and 1 to win the American PGA championship at Plum Hollow. The Australian-born pro from San Francisco increased his season earnings to 9669 dollars with a 3500 dollar top prize after finishing 45 holes on 27 under par. Ferrier sank 54 putts across the finals and dominated Harbert in the battle of Plum Hollow.
Pitchers Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain of the pennant hopeful Braves aimed to surpass the modern National League record of 52 wins by two pitchers in a season. With Spahn at 11-2, the duo could eclipse the mark as Spahn earned his 11th win in a 9-6 victory over St. Louis. The Braves held a one game lead over the Dodgers in the pennant race as overall NL action unfolded with Giants, Reds, Cubs, and Cardinals also in play. Rain forced several night games to be postponed.
General Sessions Judge William Bacon ruled that ladies may sun in abbreviated shorts and halter in their yard. A neighbor who complained was ordered to pay a $50 peace bond for six months and cautioned to stop intervening. The case arose after a motherly neighbor reported indelicate attire and threats of itching powder on the grass.
In Chillicothe on June 25 a Bedford couple welcomed a daughter after Dr. Joseph Gale, blocked by the Grand River, parked his car, boarded a plane, and reached the Richardson home ten minutes before the stork.
Cotton States league action sees Greenville idle due to wet grounds while Clarksdale Planters beat Greenwood Dodgers 7 3 and Hot Springs Bathers topple Helena. El Dorado Helena games moved to Pine Bluff with matchups El Dorado Helena at Pine Bluff Clarksdale at Greenville Greenwood at Hot Springs.
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