McNeese Star Takes Basketball Honors
New York reports Bill Reigel of McNeese State leads small college scoring after 28 games totaling 948 points for a 33.8 ppg average. Clarkson’s Dave Olmsted trails at 41.1 ppg on 487 points in 15 games, with Reigel boosting his mark to 34.5 after a 63-point game against Northeast Louisiana State.
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Reigel
Dave Olmsted
Clarkson
Northeast Louisiana State
Parkers Fall to Tulsa as Freshmen Win in Overtime
Arkansas lost 55-51 to Tulsa in a non-conference game. Manuel Whitley and Jerald Barnett each scored nine as Arkansas hit 38 field goals and 15 of 23 free throws. The Razorbacks, finishing 11-12, also saw the Frosh beat Tulsa 55-51 in overtime led by Jim Carpenter free throws.
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BeBee Memorial C M E Church Hosts Installation and Youth Broadcasts
BeBee Memorial C M E Church in Hope announces an installation service for senior and junior ushers on Sunday March 4 at 7 p m with Rev C S Stearns delivering the message and installing officers for the conference year. A Candle Light service follows and free candles are provided. Youth broadcasts begin Saturday March 3 from 7 to 6 p m on KXAR featuring the Inspirational Hour directed by Rev Stearns with Yerger High School and BeBee choirs. Tickets and door prizes are offered, Coca Cola donations provide free cakes, and Youth Incorporated oversees city wide youth programs including equipment purchases and a new Spin net Hammond Organ project.
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Heinshon and Floyd Shine As All-Americans In Close Dips
Tom Heinsohn scored 52 with 42 rebounds as Holy Cross routed Boston College 111-73 while Darrell Floyd netted 49 for Furman in a 64-70 win over Virginia Tech. Upsets at the Southern Conference tournament in Richmond included Washington and Lee beating George Washington, with Davidson and West Virginia also close in action. ACC tourney opened with NC State edging Clemson 68-64 and North Carolina 81-77 over Virginia, Wake Forest 79-64 over South Carolina. Duke beat Maryland 94-60, DePaul topped Manhattan 86-70, Utah clinched its Skyline title with a 60-60 win over Colorado A&M.
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Club Set Regular Meeting Monday March 5 At 7 30 P M
Blevins 4 H Club members from communities served by Blevins Training School are praised for good work. Agents Mrs M B Davis and My c B Smith are commended for fine efforts. Local residents report visits and returns from Memphis and Arkadelphia with families. Evelene Conway recovering well after surgery at Buchanan Hospital Prescott. Mary Tou Bruce returns to Bluff after a brief visit with relatives.
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Railbirds Have Great Day at Oaklawn Park
At Oaklawn Park railbirds enjoyed a big day with longshots Just Freedom and Filomer winning. Filomer and Little Cheval or Nevada Flash produced a $213.20 daily double payoff, while Filomer’s two wins sparked Rippling exacta and double bets. Prince Eric captured the Trailways Purse in 1 1/2 length margin, ridden by Job Dean Jessop, with Bobbelle fading. The Airlines Purse featured Miss Jr-Hi leading the 4 year-olds and up field at 24 furlongs with heavy weights.
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Costa Favored in Garden Fight Prediction Stirs Fans
New York Madison Square Garden hosts a featherweight bout as Costa, a 28 2-4 challenger, seeks a title shot after a six fight unbeaten run. Black Brooklyn challenger Frankie Vasquez, 24, rides a 38-101 record into the televised matchup. The NSC broadcast begins at 10 pm EST.
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Park shelled eggs bring premium in New York trade
A brief market note from New York reports Park shell eggs gaining premium prices amid steady demand. Dealers note higher packing costs and seasonal demand contributing to the price rise.
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New York
Hope Tigers reach District 7-W semis with big win
Hope high school led 24 10 after one and 47 20 at halftime as Coach Wayne Taylors Bobcats beat Ashdown 85 43 in Nashville district tournament action. Harold Honea and Travis Purtle led scoring in the first half while C Jester led Ashdown with 9 in the first half. Nashville and Prescott advanced with wins and semifinal pairings set for 7 30 p m tonight.
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Sutton
Withern
Arkadelphia
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Gordon
Prescott
College Basketball Scores Survive Busy Weekend Action
United Press reports multiple early rounds and results across conferences. Notable games include St John’s edging New York University 75 66 and DePaul defeating Manhattan 81 79 in Northeast action, with several regional clashes and tournament first rounds noted across the ACC Southern and Midwest regions.
Burke Takes Slim Lead at Baton Rouge Open
Burke Jr. of Kiamesha Lake led the Baton Rouge Open after a 65 at Baton Rouge Country Club. He shared the lead with three others but missed a 11-inch putt for a 64. Teammates included Turgol and several amateurs. Burke sought medical treatment for a pleurisy condition but planned to play.
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Westbury
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Horsdale
N. Y
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Marty Broussard
Quotations From Noted Sources
Washington press secretary James C. Hagerly explains he must turn away 73 applications to attend Eisenhower news conferences due to space. Ave McGregor Goff urges the public to discard unordered mail by not buying it. Adm. Arleigh A. Burke notes future war could hinge on mobile striking power at sea.
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Guernsey School District election slated for March 17 1956
The Guernsey School District No 20 Hempstead County will hold a March 17 election from 8 00 a m to 6 30 p m. Voters will approve a 36 mill debt service and general fund school tax and elect one board member for Post No 1 for five years. Polling place remains as designated. Secretary H L Powell dated February 17 24 March 2.
Washington School District election set for March 17 1956
The annual school election in Hempstead County will be held by qualified electors of Washington School District No 12 on Saturday March 17 1956 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Electors will vote a 34 mill school tax for debt service and general fund expenditures and elect one board member for Past No 1 for a five year term. Signed S H Smith February 17 24 March 2.
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Hempstead County
H. Smith
Eleventh Annual Guardian Settlement in Hempstead County
Probate court notices reveal final settlements and accounts filed in Hempstead County Arkansas for the guardianship of Lou Hyatt and the estates of W J Arnold Henry Clay Yerger II and others. Interested parties must file exceptions within sixty days from filing dates February 1956. Arnold J Middlebrooks probate clerk Arthur C Anderson acting in Hempstead County. Mar 2 1956.
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O. R. Green
Lou Hyatt
Arnold
W. J. Arnold
Ellen E
Chester H. Yerger
Henry Clay Yerger
Arnold J. Middlebrooks
Arthur C. Anderson
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