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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1957
Page
4
Orioles to Count on Its Murlers outlines Baltimore pitching and defense as the club seeks a stronger 1957. Manager Paul Richards aims for 12 more wins than 1955, hoping improvement narrows the gap to the first division after missing by 13 games last season.
The notice highlights a March 27 meeting change for Youth Chapter O.E.B.S. plus St Luke Church News at St Luke Baptist Church Sheppard with Sunday School led by Walter Burton and a Financial Banner awarded. Joint meetings for Anna P Strong and Charmetts Federated Club set for 7 30 p m at the Verger Lunch Room urging attendance and important agenda items.
Billy Ray Smith of North Little Rock and Earle’s George O Neal headlined a brief exhibition in the AAU boxing finals with a one punch KO by Smith for the heavyweight trophy though he did not enter the tournament formally. Gilliam upset Sulivan for the 164 pound crown as Carroll Davis beat Frankie Harrell for the 175 title. Welterweight Wilson Glover won by default from Gipson but then lost in exhibition, while 133-pound Frankie Allen defeated Ray Rodgers. J W Crain claimed the 418-pound title over Arvill Barris, and Arlie Neal stopped Lewis Soucchi in the first round. The team trophy went to Harry Brawley’s Earle squad. other class winners included Staten, Gravenmire, Limber, and Davie with several knockouts and decisions recorded.
In a chaotic, truncated report the major names and events are unclear, but references to a basketball game include overtime periods and multiple teams. The text hints at a best of five series with a late comeback or decisive game, and mentions various city or school affiliations.
Kansas City UI-The Nats Johds Basketball Committee Johnds changes aimed at action and stall tactics. First six fouls per half cause one shot. subsequent fouls on one-and-one. Second shot if first is made. High schools YMCA and Catholic players follow similar code with four pre-shot fouls. Technical warnings may be given. no tree throws on double fouls. Out-of-bounds throw-in from either end. Area under basket formerly barred.
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs hosted the $2,600 Shriners Day Purse for eightyearolds, a 6 furlong claiming race won by High Authority ridden by Tony Skoronski. The day also featured the $3,000 Jonasboro Purse where High Authority defeated H H Mundys Ressa Bobin. Emil Denemarks Prince Evie finished third as crowds of 6,357 wagered heavily, with the daily double returning $360.60.
In Minneapolis WP reports the Hawks will face the Celtics in the NBA Finals after the Hawks completed a 90 sweep of the Western Division by beating the Lakers in two overtimes amid a protest. The Celtics swept the East with a 114-112 win as time was readjusted late, and Bob Pettit led the Hawks with 35 points while Bob Leonard of the Bakers set the game high with 42. League officials reviewed the protest but allowed the Hawks’ outcome to stand.
Northwestern University in Evanston seeks a new basketball coach after Waldo Fisher resigns. Director Halgoms announced the search, with the university reviewing candidates and outlining expected qualifications and duties.
The Ouachita College basketball squad from Arkadelphia arrives in Denver for its first scheduled appearance in the AAU tournament. The team traveled from Pratt, Kansas, and is slated to face the Army All Stars at 10:30 a.m. local time.
Hope High School honors the Senior Girls basketball squad for the 13-47 season with sweaters and blankets. Recipients include Linda Ratliff Alice Coffer Vorda Worthy Pat McKen Judy Ratliff Jon Robison Betty Powell Linda McRoy Glenda Hiwkabee Joyce Vikes Sondra Burke Ace Burke team managers Judy McDowell and Judy Robins. Miniature gold basketballs were given to Judy Ratliff Jah Roblson Linda Ratlife and Alice Burke. Coach Norma Taylor announces the All-Dismel selections amid year markers on blankets and uniforms.
Dr. John Eugene Parsons, 49, of Little Rock, collapsed outside Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs and died shortly after, apparently from a heart attack. A Hendrix College and Arkansas School of Medicine graduate, he was a practicing physician in Little Rock.
New York fighter Yivon Durelie wins on a controversial split decision over Floyd in a packed venue. In Toronto Ralph Jong outpoints Arthur King in a brisk middleweight clash. Providence Jackie La Bua edges Curtin Bruce after ten rounds. Holyoke Johnny Cuningham defeats Barry Allison in a steady points win.
Hollywood star Marlon Brando criticizes scandal magazines as cheap smut that preys on private lives. He says reader demand fuels the magazines and urges readers to stop, while noting detective agencies supply most material and that he avoids personal questions.
Court records from Hope Arkansas show multiple forfeitures and fines including concealed weapon forfeiture of 50 dollars and license forfeiture of 5 dollars. Other items mention individuals such as Joan B, Chetan, and Floyd with various penalties and dates uncertain due to OCR errors.
A garbled OCR credit list records multiple court actions with names such as Crane, Johnson, Oller, Foster, Poehiman, Bahlinger, Stanley and Ghurgh. Entries mention speeding fines, drunkenness, possessing intoxicating liquor, improper passing, petit larceny, and civil docket actions. Bond amounts range up to 400, with default judgments noted in some cases.
West All-Stars defeated the East 84 80 in the Shrine charity game. Gary Thompson led with 16 points and was named outstanding player, while Krebs grabbed 15 rebounds for the West. Coach Frank McQuire guided a strong lineup including Lennie Rosenbluth and Charley Tyra.
London stated that Britain will not stop or postpone its planned nuclear tests in the Pacific, declaring the tests are in the defense of the free world. Tokyo reported Polish Premier Josef Cyrankiewicz urged normal US relations and trade, seeking mutual understanding and equal trade terms. In Southampton, Walter Kyriácex Mitladoull was fined 10 pounds after pleading guilty to assaulting a diner who refused his tip. London firefighters responded to a Woodside incident when a man burned a wood salad spoon during cooking. In Glasgow, James Conway, 35, was arrested after running through streets amid a claim of not enough punishment. Greenwich, England, Thomas Leavy, 22, on crutches, explained he rode a motorcycle into a shop window because he did not know how to stop, later fined 80 dollars.
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