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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1937
Page
6
Roy Rosson of the Springs Sentinel Record predicts the Little Rock area Big 18 race with Hope finishing eighth. He lists picks for multiple teams and discusses Byrd and Batesville hopefuls while noting Benton High School Panthers and local Robets players.
The article notes New York Yankees veterans Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing as pivotal pitching assets for the World Series. It highlights Gomez's resurgence, Ruffing's steady form, and manager Joe McCarthy's plan to start Gomez in Game 1 with Ruffing in Game 2, amid Ruppert’s payroll gestures and team optimism.
Limited run of Hope Star Centennial Edition offers 48 pages in six sections with 69 photographs of historic sites from 20 Southwest Arkansas towns. Bound copies 50 cents. unbound 25 cents. First come first served with mailing options and postage.
San Diego reports on Marines football plans disrupted by the Pacific theater. Capt. Charles M. Low and Murella noting big stats were drawn into military adjustments as operations shifted toward safeguarding strategic interests in China.
The standings and results show Fitteburgh beating St Louis 6 to 2 and Chicago 2 to Cincinnati 0. Wednesday games include New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston with New York winning 9 to 1 and Cleveland defeating Chicago 7. Detroit topped St Louis 6 to 1 while Philadelphia faced New York.
London reports warn that Berwin would be starved in the first month or two of war unless emergency rations are stored nationwide. J R Clynes, former Food Controller, attacks war profiteers and private armament fortunes. He laments mortality and debts, predicting a harsher future as the war escalates.
New York reporters quote Tramimetes claiming Joe DiMaggio’s recent slump is caused by film work. They say the glare of Klieg lights is straining his eyes and affecting his hitting.
Atlanta Crackers defeat Little Rock Travelers 8 to 7 in a decisive late innings rally. Emil Leonard drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as Atlanta ties the best of seven playoff at three games each.
In Hope, a quarantine at the Alton CCC camp led promoter Pete Brown to cancel two bouts on Tuesday night. Milton Powell and Fay Gazaway were unable to fight Jack Anderson of Spring Hill and Bert Mauldin of Hope, with those bouts likely moved to next week. Preacher Walker, a flashy Hope figure, avenged a prior loss by pummeling Battling Siki, nearly KO-ing him twice as Walker dominated all three rounds. Two preliminaries followed with Kid Tip beating Kid Snuff and Dale Butler drawing Troy Butler, both white youths from Patmos. Philadelphia Athletics outfielder Jess Hill attempted 11 stolen bases last season and traded on each attempt.
Smackover Arkansas prep notes show coach Berry’s Buckaroos steady with key returners Lin Ragsdale McMullins Odell Gilliam Gilliam Brown Bar Hayden Scott McHeney and fullback. Tip King out. They prepare for Friday’s game against Hope as Hammons’ Bobcats emphasize defense after an aerial showing against Camden.
A short note asserts that the role of godparent should go to a close confidant or trusted individual. It emphasizes selecting a person with a meaningful personal bond rather than distant acquaintances.
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