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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1936
Page
2
In a reminiscence Bernie Bierman recalls entering Minnesota in 1912 as a bashful country boy with about 160 pounds. He credits coach Al Williams and early scrimmages for keeping him on the field, noting a barley horse injury sidelined him as a sophomore but he later built a storied coaching career at Minnesota.
A memoir fragment recounts a youth from March 11 birth, moves across Minnesota and Oklahoma, and back to Litchfield. It follows football positions from end to left halfback, a broken tooth on a frozen field, early baseball roles, and weight events in track as Minnesota state meets loomed. Names and places include Litchfield, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Hutchinson, and a coach Dr. Robertson.
ENID OKLAHOMA district farmers and cattlemen receive park spring water relief. Officials allow hauling water from the east end where lake waters feed Boggy creek. Commissioner 5 B Reeves says the practice will continue while springs keep the lake full.
A former athlete recalls finishing second in the 200 and 220 yard dashes in Minneapolis during a 4 Northwest event at the University of Minnesota. He credits those days in Litchfield with steering his future, as high school shaped his coaching career after school days ended.
New York Giants defeated St Louis 7 5 to clinch the crucial series, boosting Carl Hubbell to his 24th win of the season and 40th consecutive decision. The Cardinals, hampered by a tiring pitching staff and three doubleheaders, finish 4 4 4 games back. A bench brawl and late scoring by Mel Ott helped seal the victory.
Army engineers at Port Peck dam use a mechanical sheep roller to compact earth. The device has two 15,000 pound cylinders with 72 steel feet to press damp earth along a 2,500 foot slope, improving dam construction on western frontier roads.
The Dun spans the Missin River in a central county as the extreme west area aims to meet the natural level. A pioneer era scene recalls cattle drives and animal hooves used as gauges for a mechanical tamper.
Honolulu will host the 1937 convention of the Pacific Coast International Association of Law Enforcement Officers next May. Delegates from western states and Mexico will attend, including sheriffs, judges, and prosecuting attorneys from across the country.
Pine Bluff high school in Arkansas braces for a hard ten game schedule under Coach Allen Dunaway as Fay Omininis’ Bobcats loom in the opener September 19. Dunaway warns that the tough slate could test the Zebra squad, while noting key players and changes from last season as he rebuilds the offense.
A Tuesday night boxing card at South Wilout Street Arena features welterweight bouts headed by a knockout-leaning local favorite and a challenger style clash. The program lists nine amateur matches including Travis Bites versus Marvel Carlton and Phoney Whit versus Kenry McFads, with several African American fighters noted among the lineup.
The article lists an English player, 170 pounds, a reserve last season, who has been practicing at the other post. It provides a game schedule with dates and locations including Hope Forrest City Fort Smith Candden Fordyce Dorado Hot Springs North Little Rock Little Rock Monroe.
Timber buyers are advised of price and specification details for Sweet Gum No 1 White Oak logs White Oak Whisky Grade Overcup Post Oak Red Oak and Ash bolts rounds Guin blocks with prompt cash settlements.
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