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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1949
Page
2
A short quirky note mentions Molly and Mig working on a casual sewing project. The piece hints at an easy profitable business in spare time and references a community group or club called Rap-A-Tround. Details are limited due to garbled text.
Lille Rock September 12 The 1940 dove hunting season opens Friday in Arkansas. Arthur McAimis executive secretary of the Arkansas game and fish commission says doves should be plentiful during the season which ends October 15.
New York readers are urged to acknowledge that unionism harms labor and corrupts government. Pegler argues labor is fallible like other groups, condemns union power, praises an anti union stance, and critiques yellow dog contracts and coercive labor rules.
The Cotton States league playoff finals move to Pine Bluff with the Cardinals hosting and the Natch en Indians tied at one victory apiece. The first team to win four games claims the title. Kiddie Albrecht, a 2%-game winner, helped Pine Bluff tie the series by shutting out Natchez 6 to 0 on four hits. The Indians benefited from three singles and three errors in the fourth inning. Natchez opened with a series win, and the Tribe supported by 14 hits before, with homers against Pine Bluff reliever Jack Stivers.
Little Reek Sept 12 P News notes a busy week for Arkansas grid teams with high schools entering competition and six college squads starting play six of them this weekend. Three Southwest conference teams highlight action while top pro tilt Eagles Rams tied 24 24 in Little Rock.
A speaker at a statehouse labor committee condemns unions as corrupt and controlling, citing constitutions that degrade members and large fees taken from union treasuries. The critique frames unions as tools of bosses and questions the loyalty of political leaders tied to labor interests.
At Merion golf club 128 players tee off as the field aims to crown the 49th United States women's amateur champion. Defending titleholder Grace Lenczyk faces tough rivals including Frances Stephens of Bootle and four previous champions such as Mrs Julius Page, Mrs Edwin Vare dy, Mrs Helen Stetson, and Margaret Curtis, among others.
New York reports on roller derby skaters led by Marjorie Brashan as the sport gains fame with a world series opening Friday. Also covered are Ruth Mowleh on training methods, a question about an alfalfa breakfast, and sports updates including Jack Saltzgaver re signing to manage the Little Rock Travelers. Also mentioned are Chuck Hyatt’s golf title and Del and Knoxville baseball park notes.
San Francisco star Jim Ferrier captured the revived Kansas City open after a 72 hole total of 277 at Swoper Park. He earned 1000 dollars as he led rough and tough fairways with a final round 70 to finish eleven under par. Dick Metz of Kansas City took second with 282 and 700 dollars.
Gridster Oklihom City senior Potowa Glen football player Dennis Mall, aged 17, was reported injured after a neck break in a Friday game against Mensfield. He was taken to hospital where his condition is monitored. The team aims for the Bagibwesh regional final as undefeated Oklihom seeks the title with key players including Like Bock and Linh GBiltle Rack.
A fragmented crossword style page lists zodiac themes and vertical entries with hints such as signs, elements, and symbols. It includes 58 clues spanning zodiac terms, colors, measurements, and symbolic words, inviting readers to fill a grid with cross-referenced answers.
A compact puzzle note lists items including Greek god of war Ares, a Greek phrase treps a4 te, and a Scots term for hail, with reflections on names like Tulian city and Ireland terms. It appears as a riddle of fragmented entries and wordplay.
No games today in the American and National Leagues. Yesterday results include New York 20 over Washington 5 in a delayed second game, Philadelphia 6 over Boston 4, St. Louis 4 over Cleveland 1, and Chicago 3 over Cincinnati in a second game halted by darkness. Interleague play features Syracuse 4 4 Newack 1 Baltimore 5 Jersey City 3, Toronto 2 Montreal 13, Rochester 9 Buffalo etc. Southern Association reports Memphis 6 Birmingham 7, Nashville 1 Chattanooga 4, Mobile 3 New Orleans 1. Kansas City and Minneapolis split, Dallas 3 San Antonio 7, Oklahoma City 5.
Boston's pennant bid took a hit as Philadelphia's A's beat the Red Sox twice at Shibe Park, dropping Boston to three games back with 15 remaining. Detroit extended its win streak, Musial hit three homers for St Louis, and Furillo sparked the Dodgers in a six run seventh as New York led the league. Pine Bluff-Barry Chozen signatures on 1950 contract noted.
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