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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
2
An eclectic Fayetteville page shows property listings from GREENING INSURANCE & REALTY CO with 1 acre plots, a newly decorated 5 room house, and a near modern three-bedroom option. The Fayetteville City Council approved city expenditures totaling $12,879 and a budget, amid a period of typical mid century classifieds. A brief historical aside mentions Jewish migration to Kairouan during early conquests.
Deputy Prosecutor Fob Jernigan to assist in evaluating the HAC report amid claims of dishonesty and alleged criminal acts. The audit covers Arkansas Highway Department operations circa 1947 to 1950s with calls for possible restitution and criminal action when warranted.
Burke overcomes a rough start to win the Los Angeles Golf Tournament circuit. He tailed by rivals early but settled in with a new club and a decisive finish. He later claimed the Texas Open with a record total under par, then won the Houston Open, Baton Rouge Open, and St. Petersburg Open in a remarkable four-win run.
In a candid postgame reflection, Maglie discusses his nerves and strategy during the 1953 World Series against the Yankees. He recalls the rainout day, the need for base runners to unlock his best, and his preference to face top pitchers like Robin Roberts in key yards.
The AAU cage semifinals feature Batesville on March 14 at The 195 arena. Jineshboro Roies upset by one point to State AAU champ Jira. Gear McKibben led Hunt Sprites Elks Club past HA-GZ with 24 points. Harry Neff from All-Arkansas Conference tallied 8 points. Wayne’s Confectionary defeated Tyuman Oakers 62 60 as George Morgan hit a late field goal. Norman Jason led Wayne’s with 18 points. King added 25 for the losers. Pearce Chevrolet beat Glens 18-5 with Gerald Euds posting 16 for Leslie. Semifinals: Pearce Chevrolet vs Hot Sorina Elks and Arkansas College vs Wayne’s Confectionary.
The column reflects on historic sports moments: Vic Seixas winning a Bermuda tennis tournament a year ago, the dedication of Al Lang Field in St Petersburg and a 10-3 Yankees defeat by the Cards in an extended exhibition, DiMaggio’s re-signing with the Yankees twenty years ago, and Henry Brock’s Indiana victory in the Dig Ten Truck Meet.
Boxing results list bouts from Tos Angeles to London with multiple fighters scoring points or decisions. Notable outcomes include Johnny Williams defeating Jack Gardner for the British Empire heavyweight title in London, while Charlie McGarvity and Bill Nervi earned wins in the United States and abroad.
In a Chinatown confrontation, Liddell learns Fah Soo and Brin scheme to control the Fan Tan underworld. A lethal reveal follows as guns fire and federal backup closes in, leaving the room on the brink of arrest and retribution.
Kay Doody aims for a second win in the Oaklawn Park season in the Red Live Rock Purse over the same distance as last week. Other contenders include Swap Out Count-A-Bit Fine Art June Bonus Vis CL Batne H and Convidade. My Time earned a second straight win of the season in the Texarkana Purse with Proudly the favorite finishing second and Evidence third.
Dayton, led by Don Meineke and Leland Norris, defeated top ranked St Louis 68 to 48 at Madison Square Garden in the NIT quarterfinals. Duquesne beat Holy Cross 74 to 68 in the other doubleheader action as Dayton advances to face St Bonaventure, while Duquesne meets LaSalle in the semifinals.
New York top seed Duquesne defeated Itary Cross 78 68 and Devton beat St Louis 68 58 in NIT quarterfinals. Kansas City Southwest Texas remained unbeaten with a 97 58 first round NAIB win over Arkansas Tech. Additional notes cover golf pro am at La Gevee, tennis Bavptign International semi finals, boxing British National Empire heavyweight crown, and several racing results in Florida and Arkansas.
A high school night show titled Donkeys Men Ladies to Perform Tonight promises laughs on the basketball court. The cast features men and women in a lighthearted skit sponsored by the school athletic fund with admission set at 25 and 50 cents.
Finals for the National Amateur Quail Trials are contracted to be held in Bosneville on March 12 after a two hour hunt. Five braces of dogs were showcased, including Luminary Six and Remember Me, with handlers from Oklahoma, Texas, and nearby states guiding the contenders.
A major winter storm swept the Rocky Mountain to Great Plains region bringing sleet and strong winds. Blizzard conditions were reported in Colorado Wyoming Montana and the Dakotas with gusts up to 66 mph and zero visibility in some areas. Temperatures dipped below zero as the storm moved eastward toward Minnesota Wisconsin and the North Central states while snow fell in El Paso and parts of New Mexico.
Quarterfinals featured Dayton over St Louis 68 to 58, Duquesne 78 over Holy Cross 68. NAIB first round saw Southwest Texas 97 over Arkansas Tech 63, Lawrence Tech 87 over Washburn, West Texas 80 over West Liberty 69, Eastern Illinois 113 over Huron 18, Memphis State 60 over Baltimore University 33, Utah State 65 over Clarion 6, New Mexico A&M 86 over Miss South 7, Morningside 44 over Pepperdine 80, Yale 91 over Penn 64, Syracuse 71 over Canisius 61.
The Bethe AME church hosts a vesper service at Garrett Chapel Bay Church Wednesday evening with a sermon by Rev. Paschal. NOW Club led by Mrs Fellows coordinates the program. BeeBee Memorial CME Church senior choir rehearses Thursday March 13 at 7 30.
In Hempstead County Arkansas the estate of CG D Webb Jr deceased with last known address Ozon Arkansas. Date of death February 26. The undersigned was appointed administrator on March 1 1952. All claims must be verified and presented within six months from first publication or be barred. First published March 1952. Jay Toland Jr Nashville Arkansas.
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