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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
6
Two properties offered for quick sale with veteran financing options. A 2-bedroom at 1022 South Walnut features a large den and garage, asking as little as 450 cash. A large 3-bedroom near Fair Park at 6th and Hamilton is estate owned and discounted for fast sale with 400 cash for financing.
Hope civic group will hold its annual election of officers at the regular meeting place. All members are urged to attend and to bring a new member and pay annual dues.
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell announced the league will hold part of its college player draft in Philadelphia between November 14 and 29 to outpace Canadian clubs. Bell disputed a Milwaukee Journal claim of a secret meeting on November 28 and said a bulletin was sent to club owners.
Qualifying rounds for the ninth annual Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament began at Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith with over 107 players. Defending champion Steve Creekmore Jr. and last year's runnerup Vincent Allison of Fort Smith were among entrants as match play set to start. Senior division saw R. P. Lester of Tulsa medal with a net 67 amid a field led by top local and regional players.
The Blevins Hornets travel to Stamps for a 7-B district game against the Yellowjackets who sit 3-0 in conference play and 4-2 overall. Blevins, coming off a 47 0 win over Hampton, stands 1-1 in conference and 2-4 on the season with Smith Willis Brown and Long among starters. Hutson Steed Hill Willis lead backfield and quarterback roles return.
The NCAA Statistical Bureau lists nine undefeated and one unbeaten but tied teams among the top defensive units. Boston College leads in rushing and passing defense, with Navy close behind. Maryland and Nebraska post strong figures against ground and air respectively, while Penn and Syracuse excel in pass defense and interceptions.
Carl Thompson, jailed for attempted burglary in Oneida county, escapes and is recaptured while attempting another break in the same residence. The report notes debates over an early draft and possible lawsuits between NFL teams and Canadian clubs.
The 1954 Rebels appear favored to beat the Razorbacks at Oxford as Arkansas faces a string of tough SWC tests. Predictions add Rice over Texas, A&M over Baylor, TCU over Miami, SMU over Kansas, and a slate of state college and high school games shaping the weekend.
Branch Rickey announces retirement as Pittsburgh Pirates general manager effective November 1 after more than 50 years in baseball. He says he will still watch the team and suggests Branch Jr. and Joe L. Brown as possible successors, while noting his five year contract was about 100000 dollars annually.
Newspaper previews this week’s college football picks after a 27-2 upset surge and a 162 correct selections in 218 tries. Michigan, Maryland, Oklahoma, Navy, Duke, UCLA and Southern California are highlighted with several regional showdowns and rivalries noted across East, Midwest, Southwest and Far West matchups.
The Commission on Elections removed about 60 000 invented names from voter rolls for the November 8 election. Among those struck off were Franklin D Roosevelt and Marilyn Monroe.
Rickey announced he will step back from radio and other duties, turning attention to scouting and player development for the Pirates. He indicated he will oversee baseball operations and delegate media responsibilities to others, planning to remain involved in identifying talent.
In Cincinnati Wallace Bun Smith narrowly retains his lightweight title against Jimmy Carter in a 15 round battle. The crowd of 6 693 watches a split and later unanimous decision dispute as judges cards differ.
Hope Juniors host Arkadelphia Thursday in a crucial near-final home game. Arkadelphia stands 3 win, 1 loss while Hope shows one tie and one defeat. grade school clashes precede the main event with 25 and 50 cent admissions and free for grade schoolers.
In Cincinnati Bud Smith retained the world lightweight title by outpointing Jimmy Carter. In Beaumont Eddie Brant stopped Lawrence Armstead in Dayton, and Leo Espinosa defeated Roberto Castro in Buenos Aires, with Espinosa earning a points win in Argentina.
Obituaries note Walter B. Clense 64 copy editor for Los Angeles Herald Express in LA and Honolulu. Charles P. Cottrell Jr. 56 former president and board chairman of C B Cottrell & Sons Co. James Kenney 37 mining claims developer tied to Blind River uranium strike. Also mentions US railroad net income of 673.6 million in 1954 and unspecified verdicts from judges.
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