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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
2
Seven room two story home with hardwood floors two baths maid's room heating and tooling system double garage concrete drive and walks chicken yard financed at 4 percent interest Owner leaving town See this one 300 E 13th St Three bedrooms modern throughout hardwood floors attic fan floor furnace venetian blinds Small burn and chicken yard Can be handled with small down payment balance like rent
The piece argues Happy Chandler suspended Leo Durocher for preventive reasons amid racial tensions in Harlem and cites reactions by Negro leaders, media, and public officials. It contends the incident reflects broader bigotry and media bias, noting Durocher’s long-standing reputation and potential future trouble.
The article surveys Southwest Conference officiating with Arkansas figures scarce and others from Louisiana Oklahoma Kansas and Texas. It cites track meet notes on coaching, class performance, and a list of notable Arkansas figures in athletics and military duty amid broader baseball and league comments.
Baseball notes recall Bill Veeck’s choice of Early Wynn over Mickey Haefner in a winter trade with Washington. Haefner’s 1-0 shutout loss for Cleveland follows Doby’s lone hit, while Senators push their win streak. Newhouser loses for Detroit as Yankees win behind Reynolds. Yogi Berra avoids fracture after being hit in practice. Browns snap 10-game skid with a Priddy RBI double and a Kokos run.
Sam Breadon, former owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, died at 72 after a cancer battle. His will dictates a private funeral, with details kept secret from the public. Breadon built the farm system with Branch Rickey, guiding the Cardinals to nine pennants and six World Series titles. He had not attended a funeral before and reportedly never attended his own services.
Lefthanded Tommy Graham silenced Helena with one hit as Pine Bluff beat Seaporters 2 to 1, preserving third place in the Cotton States League. A brutal night of baseball produced 72 hits and 23 errors across the league, with Natchez, Greenwood, and Hot Springs also triumphing in varied fashion.
In Hot Springs, the win featured nine hits by each club and three extra base doubles by Greenville. Tonight's games include Pine Bluff at Helena, Greenville at Hot Springs, Clarksdale at Natchez, and El Dorado at Greenville. The 1949 harness racing season in New York opens May 6 at Roosevelt Raceway, Westbury, lasting until October 20.
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