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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1961
Page
3
Ed Mathews homered twice to lift the Braves over the Dodgers 7-5, giving Johnny Podres his first defeat. Lew Burdette won for the third time, and Orlando Cepeda whacked a grand slam as San Francisco piled up 19 hits to beat Chicago. The NL race tightened while the A L led by the Braves rose to three games over idle New York.
A St Louis couple Fred and Janet discuss life aboard their 38 foot houseboat Suzy on the Mississippi, enjoying year round boating. They describe warmth, space for four to six, and memories like a summer party with twelve guests. They note housing costs and the appeal of houseboat living despite winter ice.
About 85 professionals and 18 amateurs begin practice for the Hot Springs Open. Sam Spikes led the qualifying with 71 while several others posted solid scores. Ten invited amateurs includes Ted Darrah and Sonny Mettvin. Bill Collins defends after winning $30,000 this year as the 72 hole event runs Thursday through Sunday amid PGA scheduling concerns.
U S District Court heard tale of Reece Tati known as Goose a veteran clown of Negro basketball teams. Tatum formerly of El Dorado Ark did not contest a misdemeanor charge of failing to pay income taxes for 1936 and 1987. Government says Tatum earned about $130000 in four years and owed $118000 in taxes and penalties. Judge Dunlap remarked the money may have gone to someone else and suggested he may need a manager or guardian. A pre sentence investigation was ordered and another hearing set for June 16.
The Southern Association standings show Birmingham leading with 23 wins and 13 losses, Chattanooga 22-8, Atlanta 20-13, Little Rock 20-46, Nashville 17-46, and Shreveport 19-22 with Mobile at 4-25. Today’s games feature Atlanta at Birmingham, Macon at Mobile, Shreveport at Nashville, and Chattanooga at Little Rock. Monday results include Birmingham 11 Atlanta 2, Mobile 3 Macon 2, Nashville 12 Shreveport 10, Little Rock 6 Chattanooga 5. Tuesday’s baseball scores list Cleveland 13 Boston, Detroit 8 Baltimore 9 Minnesota 8 Chicago 0, Kansas City 5 Los Angeles 3. In the National League San Francisco leads at 16-9, Los Angeles 18-18, Pittsburgh 14-11, Cincinnati 15-12, Milwaukee 32-12, St. Louis 14-13, Chicago 10-17, Philadelphia 8-19. Monday results: San Francisco 14 Chicago, Milwaukee 7 Los Angeles 5.
The article describes houseboats using LP gas heating and shore power, with insulated pipe wraps and a thermostat to keep water flowing. It explains heat losses through hulls melting ice, straw insulation around the boat, and dangers from drifting ice. Owners consider moving ashore but may buy winterized houseboats with wheels.
Orland Cepeda and Jim Ants drove in five runs with two homers and a double in a 14-1 victory over the Cubs. Camilo Pascual pitched a four-hit gem with seven strikeouts and no walks for the 34th win, edging the White Sox.
In the Pacific Coast League Tacoma lost to Vancouver 2 to 6 while Salt Lake beat Seattle 8 to 7 and Portland defeated Hawaii 6 to 4. San Diego crushed Spokane 18 to 9. In the International League Toronto at Buffalo rain and Syracuse at Rochester rain. In the American Association Omaha edged Dallas-Fort Worth 4 to 3 in a 40 inning game. Houston shut out Indianapolis 5 to 0 while Louisville at Denver faced wet grounds.
Summarizes top MLB leaders in batting runs RBIs hits and pitching with players from multiple teams including Gentile Mantle Robinson Moon Cepeda and Mays across American and National Leagues plus details on batting averages and home run counts. Contains entities such as Baltimore Detroit New York Cleveland Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles and San Francisco.
A fishing forecast from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reports lake by lake conditions around Little Rock. Lake Maumelle and Conway show clear water with fair bass and crappie. bream do well on crickets and worms. Bull Shoals muddy with all fishing fair. Ouachita good water with black bass fair and crappie fair. Caliberine and other lakes show varied fair or poor results. notes include line and bait specifics and angler names.
The Tromet Bowling Association thanks The Star for excellent pictorial coverage of their first annual championship tournament. They also commend the weekly league standings and invite readers to join the organization for fun and good sportsmanship. Signed by Eugener Fravell, Secretary, City Association. May 14, 1961.
A report of a plane crash near Bald Knob Arkansas sparked search efforts, but authorities found no wreckage and attributed the sighting to Air Force Thunderbirds practice maneuvers. The Thunderbirds, based at Little Rock Air Force Base, will perform at an air show Tuesday, while residents described seeing lights and objects in the area.
Joe Christian ended a slump with his first home run of the season as the Nashville Vals beat Shreveport 12 to 16. The homer, with the bases loaded in the fifth, turned a deficit into a lead that held. Nashville moved into fifth place ahead of the Sports. Braving Birmingham beat Atlanta 44 to 12. Little Rock downed Chattanooga in 10 innings. Mobile edged Macon 82. Christian, 30, long a steady hitter, has 20 homers over four seasons and a peak 27 in 1955 with Harlan in the Mountain State League.
Harold F. Ohlendorf of Osceola will head the drive to win voter approval for Gov. Orval Faubus's 60 million construction bond program. Arnold BuSikes will run a Little Rock campaign HQ. Election date to be set for early summer with funds aiding the university, seven state colleges, State Hospital, Arkansas Children's Colony and Deaf and Blind Schools.
Washington AP reports the United States will dispatch more antifluorilla specialists to train South Vietnam's 150,000 man army against communist guerrillas. Officials say instructors will assist in combat zones but will not engage in fighting. A 685 man Military Assistance Advisory Group has operated in South Vietnam, with many drawn from the Army's special forces.
Two elephants escaped their handlers at Newark Memorial Stadium on Sunday night. A policeman diverted the animals as they lumbered through the crowd, ripping a side show tent before circus personnel regained control and the elephants resumed their act.
Four University of Arkansas coeds were chosen to represent the Northwest Arkansas District in the state Poultry Princess Contest in Little Rock this summer. Ann Shaw of Little Rock Sasdra Sue Pate of Clinton Linda Lou Cook of Wynne and Jessie Lynn Galloway of Pine Bluff were selected in Springdale Saturday night. Shirlee Parker of Fort Smith was chosen as an alternate.
Dollarway School in Pine Bluff Arkansas begins first grade registration for fall on May 29 and 30. Officials say they do not know if any Negroes will seek to enroll. The piece notes desegregation efforts and mentions broader U.S. military advisory context in Vietnam with figures and a presidential visit.
Minnesota blanked Chicago 3-0 behind Camilo Pascual four-hitter lifting the Twins to a four game win streak and within one game of idle second place New York. Detroit beat Baltimore 10-5 to widen its lead to three. Cleveland edged Boston 3-2 behind Murcat Grant as Kansas City beat Los Angeles 5-3. In NL, San Francisco routed Chicago Cubs 4-1 to extend its two game edge over Dodgers who lost to Milwaukee 7-3. St Louis at Pittsburgh postponed by rain.
A violent wind and rain storm drenched Sikeston Missouri dumping 1.20 inches of water in under 45 minutes with wind gusts up to 50 mph. Trees were toppled and a filling station plate glass window was blown out. Power failed during the event as a brigade plan had been approved earlier by Federal District Judge J Smith Henley. A Black first grader began attending the local school.
Solunar periods from John Alden Knight outline major and minor hunting and fishing times for each day. Bold major periods start at listed times and last about one and a half to two hours, with shorter minor periods shown in regular type.
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