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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1938
Page
6
The article extols the Yankee machine, naming key figures such as DiMaggio, Crosetti, Gehrig, and Jurgens, and credits homegrown talent from payroll-free development with building a dominant lineup. It highlights Ruppert’s acquisitions and cites star players from Seals and Fordham as core to a feared 1940s Yankees success, while noting rivals like the Pirates.
Blytheville and North Little Rock meet in a set of Arkansas high school football conference tilts. Ten league games will shuffle standings as Blytheville and other contenders chase titles amid upsets and strong showings. The action features Benton, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Fordyce and Forrest City with several key matchups, including Port Smith, Shreveport, Camden, Monroe, Paris and Hope.
Nashville Vols defeated Atlanta 18 to 9 in the fourth game of the Shaughnessey playoff final series. Atlanta had won three straight earlier, with Janket pinning two homers for the Crackers and Sip for the Vols tallying key hits as 21 base hits influenced the game.
The Longtime Notre Dame guard Vonmy Wubevits, a standout for three seasons, has been moved up to the Deish freshen squad as part of a coaching reshuffle at the college.
Thomsen praised the Razorbacks after a 27 to 7 victory over Oklahoma A&M, noting sophomore contributions and improved defense. Key players included guard Wilfred Thorpe and center Steve Woodell, with Kay Kaki handling much of the ground work and passing. Arkansas opened in a new $200,000 stadium, delivering a strong second-half rally after a slow start.
fragmented OCR text discusses jazz evolving from ballads, radio fueling demand for new music, and declines in piano, photography, sheet music, and records sales amid unclear dating and garbled phrases. mentions blue skirt boots and stray names without coherent context.
A disputed call near Pittsburgh sparked discussion as umpire Wagner made a famed ruling on a tense line play. The bases were loaded with a 1-2 count on the batter when the official called ball fate, prompting debate over the umpire’s largest decision to date in the game.
In Shreveport Louisiana an admiring crowd celebrated a baby shower for Selly Parker, where attendees presented two CMakend S70 diapers and other gifts, marking a joyful welcome for the newborn.
Memphis resident Dr. James Prothro, former Little Rock Travelers manager, confirmed Sunday he will manage a major league club in 1939. He refused to name the team, saying the official announcement must come from the club that signed him. He previously held Southern Association duties for nine years and had twice declined such an offer before.
James Thompson Prothro announced his resignation as manager of the Little Rock Travelers of the Southern Association. He suggested a potential major league connection without naming the club, and indicated he may sign with the Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Tigers, or another organization. The Arkansas Gazette noted he released the letter from New York City after two weeks in the East.
A compilation of remarks attributed to Mayor La Guardia Air Minister Goering the Rev Dr Norwood and Nels Amerson. The items reflect views on peace democracy and public work and their respective responsibilities amid global tension and economic distress.
New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds were mathematically eliminated from the National League pennant chase after Sunday losses. Pittsburgh and Chicago now battle for the title as the Pirates hold the lead with seven days left in the season.
A newly formed firm in Johannesburg plans salvage operations for the wrecked ship Grosvenor off Port St. John in 1782. They believe the vessel carried an immense cargo of gold, silver bars and precious stones valued at about 25 million dollars. The account mentions dramatic volcanic noise from Krakatus in 1883 and a world-spanning travel distance.
An American League set shows Boston beating New York five to two and New York winning three to two in a second game that was tied in the fifth when called. Other results include Philadelphia six, Washington five, St. Louis seven, Chicago two, Detroit seven, Cleveland five. A Monday schedule lists Boston at New York as the only game. Saratoga notes report jockey Charlie Kurvinger with five spills, four in the same spot.
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