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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
3
Fragmented OCR recounts a 1930s racing scene with Zev, Sande, and Sharkey. It notes betting shares, gate prospects, and a dramatic finish with Sande injured in 1924 Saratoga, and references Layigford, Galitoseers, and Gallant Fox on a Derby path.
The first contingent of Kentucky Derby spectators arrives in Louisville on May 15, joining thousands of enthusiasts who travel long distances to witness the annual race. The crowd swells as fans from various cities converge on the track, eager for the spectacle.
The Panama Kid arrives from Baton Rouge to face Johnny Hall in a key main event at the Hope skating rink. Hall, a famed Little Rock fighter, seeks to extend his local drawing power as Portobean debuts in his first Hope bout. A six-bout card opens with a five-man battle royal and preliminary four-round bouts featuring Ed Davis and John Scott.
A knockout last summer and a strong challenger headline a card at the rink tonight. Herrel aims for a decision against a tough foe while other bouts promise action and a large crowd. Ticket prices up 25 cents to cover extra expenses from the Hall Panama Kid fight.
Standings show Little Rock 12, Birmingham 4, Nashville 16, Mobile 8, Atlanta 7, Memphis 4, with Chattanooga tied for second. Yesterday’s results note all games postponed due to rain and cold. today’s schedule lists various city matchups across leagues.
Horse racing fans converge on Louisville for the annual trek to Churchill Downs where the derby will be run on Saturday. Airlines and hotels gear up with plans to handle crowds, while Edward George Villiers Stanley, Earl of Derby, visits Blue Grass studs with Joseph Widener and inspects Shoshone and other major farms.
In Greensboro on May 15 Helen Waring of Pinehurst upset defending champion Margaret Maddox of Atlanta 1 up after a tense second round. The field narrowed to familiar names Mrs. Dave Gant Memphis and Mrs. Marion Turpie Lake New Orleans as the South's top players moved toward the title.
A Battle Creek physician hails constipation relief with Rexall Ordeylie tablets. The tablet draws water into the dry colon, softening waste for a gentle natural movement without habit. Chew at night and awaken free of distress. 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores. John S. Gibson Drug Co Ady.
Miami Pla May 13 Capone and three companions held since Tuesday on an investigation charge were released on a writ of habeas corpus signed by Circuit Judge C. Thotapisatt after finding evidence insufficient to hold them. No arrest warrants had been issued and the quartet was ordered freed.
Three men identified by name and ages appear in a terse incident note: Nick Circelig, 31. Albert Crignana, 38. and Syvester Agoglia, 35. No further details provided in the readable text.
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