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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
2
Recently remodeled 6 room home with two screened porches, shades and rugs included. Located at 1023 Park Drive, lot 100 by 150 feet with a garage. Owner leaving town at 321 N Hamilton. Also mentions 321 N Hamilton and James I Bowdon in a fit.
Westbrook Pegler recalls a Waldorf lunch with old sports figures and fighters including Tunney Ty Cobb and Jackie Robinson. He reflects on fame, respect, and the era of champions, sharing anecdotes about battles, baseball memories, and legendary names from boxing and baseball.
In Tampa Mrs Joseph Longo said a fathers instinct saved her two year old son from a 300 pound black bear at a city park cage The mother jabbed the bears nose with a sharp fingernail causing the animal to release the boy The bite required eight stitches and the city plans to improve safety at the exhibit to prevent further bites
Brooklyn fans hail Preacher Roe for a 1-0 win over Vic Raschi in the World Series opener. The Dodgers now anticipate a six or seven game set with Rex Barney Ralph Branca and Don Newcombe ready to back Roe. The Yankees, led by Allie Reynolds, face Roe’s edge as the series shifts to Ebbets Field.
Hints from World Series HQ name Terry Moore as Reds manager and Buffalo's Paul Richards as White Sox pilot, though Warren Giles signals a seasoned manager will be chosen. Jack Onslow’s status with Chicago remains likely, while Bin Veek lags on the Cleveland Indiang sale. Jake Pitter of the Dodgers hints at a Brooklyn win amid broadcast studio preparations.
Harold Claassen reports on a chaotic college football landscape with top teams like Michigan Notre Dame and Ohio State in contention. The column notes Army future revenge and lists numerous matchups, upsets, and homecomings across conferences with schools such as Kentucky Purdue Georgia and Duke factoring into Saturday’s schedule.
AP reports on Pacific Coast League final playoffs best of seven with Hollywood leading San Diego two to one and other series in progress. In Nashville Tulsa Dixie Series tied 3-3 as Jerry Coleman plays through injury with Lindell and Roe contributing in an eventful day.
Payetteville Oct 7 41 Coach John Barns and 36 Arkansas Razorbacks left by plane for Waco Texas today for a chance to beat Baylor on its home ground. The party loft in two planes and hopes to arrive in Waco late today.
Texarkana's Piggies overwhelmed the Junior Bobkittens last night to win 26-0 behind Halter. Mason scored on a double reverse from 11 yards, a Hope punt return set up a second tally, and Halter added the extra point with a third score later. The large junior team was limited to one first down and incomplete passes marked by Hope’s defense.
Arkansas faces Baylor in a Saturday afternoon matchup. The game is billed as an important conference clash with both teams seeking momentum. Mars appears as a nickname or reference to a local motif associated with the event.
Rain could slow the Hope and Malvern contest as the Bobcats travel to Malvern to face the Leopards in a District 1-AA test. Malvern recently lost to Camden, with Hope hoping for improved play after a lackluster showing, while Conway handed Malvern a prior setback. The 7 p.m. game will be aired on KXAR.
In a week of AIC football action Ouachita to face Arkansas State as top contenders with one loss, aiming to stay within striking distance of Henderson and Ouachita’s conference race leaders. Arkansas Tech hosts Millsaps in Magnolia while Hendrix visits Henderson State, and Arkansas A M meets Peay College in Pine Bluff.
New York details October games from Ebbets Field to Yankee Stadium. Scores show Dodgers 0 3 1 and Yankees 1. Odds on series set Yankees Dodgers 12 to 10. Totals include attendance 126283 and receipts 630539.35 with commissions of 94980.50 and players pool 921589.00.
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