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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
3
Job ad seeking a dedicated bookkeeper or stenographer with shorthand skills for a permanent position. Candidates should call KXAR for interview and bring prior experience.
A compact look back at notable gridiron episodes five years ago and earlier. Highlights include Vito and William and Mary’s record catching, Gus West and Maxie Shapiro boxing in Montreal, Notre Dame vs Army in 7 to 0, and a note on 1607 legal proceedings tied to Captain John Smith, with context from 20,000 attendees and the National Geographic Society.
Arkansas fans weigh in on gridiron hopes as Otis Douglas bets against Razorbacks with Texas game in mind. A local forecaster predicts Arkansas will upset, citing defenses, offense poised to roll, while listing many college picks across the state with teams like SMU Baylor TCU and Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, and Little Rock in a sprawling set of outcomes and matchups.
New York reports Konstanty of Philadelphia Phillies won the National League MVP award. He received 286 points, the first relief pitcher to win, with Hamner and Stanky garnering second and third. Stan Musial led in first place votes, while Konstanty topped the point total.
A roundup from New York notes Grappling with phone bills at the White Sox, talk of major league payrolls and all-star fatigue. It mentions Colgate penalties, a disputed call by Bob McCail, and scouts laments on small-town fan expectations for Jackie Robinson and Dixie Walker. Also cites Vita De Vito and Ray Stoviak remarks, predicts college and pro matchups, and recalls Rocky Graziano’s dressing room quip about missing funds and friends.
Luke Appling, longtime Chicago White Sox shortstop, will manage the Memphis Chicks in the Class AA Southern Association next season. The move ends his 26 year big league career. he succeeds Al Todd who resigned after two seasons with the Chicks. Memphis is a Sox farm club.
Yerger Tigers face McRae High School of Prescott Ark Friday in a likely hard fought game. The team employs a two system with double and single wing formations and lists a detailed starting lineup across both formations.
Fayetteville November 1 Pfoot ball at the University of Arkansas reaches its climax Saturday night. Virtually every player who shed a uniform in September will see action in a triple header for the Razorbacks. The varsity travels to College Station Texas A M for the Southwest conference clash while the B team led by Clyde Van Sickel meets Notre Dame B in Fort Smith and Charlie Grays freshman squad faces North Texas State college at El Dorado. All games set for 8 p.m. Saturday with about 42 men on the trip. The B team will play its first game of the year using around 26 players against Notre Dame. The intercollegiate meeting marks the first between the two schools. The note on volcano etymology follows.
Hope Bobcats travel to Magnolia for a decisive conference match described as a rough test. Magnolia tops the league and Hope, winless, shows improving play but faces a strong opponent, with last year’s fraught 21 21 deadlock echoing potential injuries and tough play Friday night.
A jumble of network listings covers Navy Notre Dame at Cleveland and Penn State Pittsburgh matchups with announcers Wis Qa mer Hel fer Stern Slater and Barber. The piece notes a Nashville team’s poor form and final home game, hinting at a large local turnout.
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