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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1942
Page
6
By JUDSON BAILEY, TV New York, Del, recounts the surprising 1942 World Series run by the St. Louis Cardinals, detailing key players Kurowski, Mize, and Crede along with managers and pivotal games. It notes shifts in pitching staff, injuries, and strategic moves that culminated in a pennant and a World Series attempt against the Yankees.
Wide World Sports notes wartime crossovers as Australian and New Zealand cadets play a Royal Navy unit before Columbia Brown, plus ballads from the RAF for Oklahoma City fans. Other items mention shift in football offside rules, Harvard’s Dick Harlow, Lou Little, and rail-bond notes. Sports miscellany covers players, teams, and wartime logistics with brief anecdotes.
New York Oct 8 The World Series feature ends with the St Louis Cardinals defeating the New York Yankees and signaling a strong comeback by the National League. The Cardinals dominated Brooklyn and swept the Yankees in a five game series while winning 47 of their last 50. The Yanks travel onward as fans brace for the next clash.
New York’s offense belted four homers on five hits to beat Cincinnati 7 3 in the World Series game while Washington and other teams see era highlights. Five years ago similar swings produced notable outs and pitching shifts as teams chased decisive wins.
The Cardinals defeated the Yankees as the 1929 World Series moved through dramatic shifts with Kurowski and Wirt finishing strong. New York’s reliance on right handed pitching marked a first since 1922. Fans watched a banner change from National League Champions to New World Champions as the Cards set a late turn at bat record in every game. A boy asked about Joe MedartY as a lone figure left the stadium.
Hope Bobcats aim for their first conference victory as they travel to Jonesboro to face the Golden Hurricanes. Jonesboro has shown potential but is adjusting with limited recent league play, while Hope recovers from minor injuries and prepares for a Friday clash at Jonesboro.
St. Louis fans welcomed the 1942 World Champion Cardinals home after the pennant season. Manager Billy Southworth vowed to field another title team next year. Johnny Beazley received the loudest ovation for his two victories over the Yankees, while Stan Musial Ken Dea and Lloyd Moore were absent.
Boxing results from New Bedford and Philadelphia show several decisions and knockouts. Notable bouts include Ray Brown defeating Vic Courhado in New Bedford and Johnny Morris stopping Earl Robbins in Portland. Maxie Shapiro outpointed Bob Montgomery in New York Philadelphia event details remain mixed.
Fragmented sports item notes McCarthy smiling while Welters extend condolences to UD. A manager comments that 14 isn’t so bad and jokes about autographs from the Yankees.
Washington wartime column recounts a Milan, Michigan federal prison case where a fifth columnist, opposed to war, faced riots from Nazis in custody. A Nazi defense of him failed as he begged to be released from “dirty Germans.” The piece shifts to war transport changes, seat design, and a Nebraska tour about William M. Jeffers, rubber czar, noting Jeffers Street in North Platte and a link to Buffalo Bill Cody.
A scrambled report discusses aviation fuel taxation, referencing 80-octane gasoline and exemptions. It mentions ASUNY and a revenue official noting 80-octane costs, taxation aims, and training school use, with unclear details about exemptions and policy intent.
Today in Congress the Senate continues consideration of the tax bill while the House and subcommittees hear from Price Administrator Leon Henderson on meat packing issues. Public lands subcommittee discusses housing and petroleum supplies as Interstate Commerce subcommittee addresses rail requisition and state governance.
Chicago report notes Lon Warneke, once with the St Louis Cardinals, joined the Cubs for 7500 waiver price last July. He pitched in the Chicago City Series, losing two of four games as the Cubs fell. If with the Cards, he would have earned 6192 for the World Series, while his City Series share was about 229, a $5794 drop.
House Routine session reviewed the Panamyp treaty legislation while yesterday began consideration of a lax bill. The House passed a bill exempting teachers and government employed country editors from the Hale Act ban on political activity.
In Philadelphia October 7 Maxie Shapiro from New York East Side defeated Bob Montgomery in ten rounds by split decision to claim the lightweight crown. Referee Benny Leonard cast the deciding vote as Shapiro weighed 134 3/4 pounds and built a late surge after a close start.
An event in Coopersation with the CDBT presents slide films on preventive maintenance for truck operators. The films, sponsored by Sine Refining Company and narrated by Mr. Nunn, aim to help operators meet DOT requirements and keep fleets in top condition. They stress the dangers of unserviceable fleets and offer free maintenance records and charts.
Fayetteville report details Arkansas Razorbacks loss of sophomore center Harry Donaldson as he leaves for the Air Forces, leaving Floyd Thom injured last week and prompting coach George C. Coté to consider converting guards Da Scarborough and James Cialone to centers.
Merion Pennsylvania October 7 Taggart Ritter 59 architect who designed numerous buildings died last night in his home. Philadelphia October 7 prominent architect Cheadle 61 also listed among deceased figures in obituaries. The United States Navy Bureau was established July.
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