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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1937
Page
2
In St Petersburg Bill McKechnie steers the Boston Bees through a quirky camp. He adds aging veterans and castoffs like Victor Brazier and Alfonso Lopez to a roster aimed at reviving a late season first division push. The plan hinges on shrewd handling of pitchers Babich Bush Turner and O Brien while addressing elbow issues and past trade hangovers.
McKechnie reshapes Buffalo and international league mix with Adams era veterans Bill Harris Hutchinson Perrin Weir and Jordan among others. Newcomers Fletcher Fletcher DiMaggio Mayo Garris Moore Urbanski and Cuccinetto linked with Bees Buffalo prospects star power and trades loom as Spring meetings hint at a crowded outfield and infield rotation.
HOT SPRINGS ARK P Survey or C N Finch s five year old chestnut gelding celebrated his fifth triumph in eight starts this season at Oaklawn by winning the $700 John Dienhart purse. He led from after the first quarter and finished four lengths in front of Chistate with Miss Saxon third. Time one minute seven and four fifth seconds. Montague won for four and a half furlongs in 53 seconds, beating the track mark. Peace Move set a mile and a furlong record in 1 40 2 5. Peace Token paid 65 10 for a $2 ticket helping daily double holders to 478 50. Results: first race Dorothy Hicks paid 5 30 2 90 2 40. Aunt Marie 2 90 2 60. Second race Montague 4 76 2 60 2 48. Demsworth 3 00 2 60.
LITTLE ROCK Albert Signaigo young infielder from Memphis Tennessee under contract to the Little Rock Traders was among eight Boston Red Sox rookies optioned to Danville Wisconsin in the Bi-State League announced by Bill Evans director of the Red Sox farm system. Danville a Class D club is managed by Herb Brett. The others to depart for Danville include Don Murray Timmons Biershank Mason Malone Nikkel and Robertson. Signaigo second season in pro baseball signed by Doc Prothro Travelers manager in 1935 optioned to Helena then Oscelon where he hit over 300. Priginato Moultrie John Prizina former all star end from Clarksville High School sent to Moultrie Ga club in the Georgia Alabama League. Prizina pitched for Helena last season. Others assigned to Moultrie include Catcher Jim Vickers Pitchers Frank Ruchevet Leonard Ford Jin Kallenburg Infielders Albert Flair Frank Pensa and Outfielder James Lazur. Vickers and Flair belong to the Little Rock club Evans to name rookies sent to Clarksdale in Cotton States League Tuesday. Clarksville will be managed by Louis Red Barnes. Players to be sent to Rocky Mount in Piedmont League and Hazelton in New York Penn League will be named next week. Harry Nema Liebold and George Torporeer are the Rocky Mount and Hazelton managers. Travelers Work Lightly Prothro ordered his Travelers to work under wraps because of chilly weather Monday Weather permitting the fleet will increase the session Tuesday with an intricate program Wednesday provided it is warm enough.
Washington reports from the United States Office of Education show that less than 3 percent of those past ruling have finished college and 43.58 percent have only some elementary school work. High school graduates account for 6.85 percent of people over 21 years old.
A noisy Canadian style racing card shows multiple races with horse names and odds across third to seventh races. Evening Gaya and Queen appear with payouts, while daily double totals reach 474.50 dollars.
Arkansas high school cmches and principals praise the newly formed Arkansas high school football conference created to settle the state title. Fourteen member schools including Pine Bluff Clarksville Russellville El Dorado and North Little Rock will crown a champion by annual percentage basis amid varying opinions from coaches and superintendents on the plan’s potential to curb undefeated claims and boost interest.
In spring training at St. Louis, Roger Hornsby contemplates a comeback with the Browns. Manager and scouts weigh his fitness, while Hornsby, slowed but sharp at the plate, eyes a full nine innings in the exhibition against Minneapolis. Everett Hornsby recalls past mentor figures and Hornsby’s famed hitting eye remains keen.
Coach Sam Coleman of Camden supports a broader league if teams are strong and plans to boost football appeal. Allen Dunaway echoes the idea. WY E Sammons of Hot Springs High School says the conference organization clarifies a muddy football situation and should not de-emphasize the sport.
Duke University backfield star Ace Parker arrives in Mexico City for a Philadelphia Athletics training trip. Parker prefers baseball to football and plans to finish his Duke degree next winter. He impresses in right field with fast footwork and strong throws, though his early hits tended to rise high.
J L Williams Sons Lumber Company announced sponsorship of Howe’s second baseball team. An organization meeting will be held Monday at 8 00 pm in the lumber company office. all interested players and fans are invited. Selection of a manager and captain will be made, with spring training plans discussed. The team, led last year by Lloyd Coup, finished strong in July and went 39 8 in semi pro play, losing to the Benton Independents in the Arkansas championship at Little Rock. An official said most Hope players will be available and vie for spots.
Brother Signi Chi members First Baseman Chubby Dean and Third Baseman Bill Wayber targeted Ace, focusing effort to rate him more highly, as Ace has been observed being reviewed with greater scrutiny.
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