Hedda Hopper column, entitled "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood", debuted on February 14 (St. Valentine's Day), 1938. Hopper could not type, or spell very well, so she dictated her column to a typist over the phone. Initially facing stiff competition against Louella Parsons, who had a monopoly on Hollywood gossip, Hopper used her extensive contacts forged during her acting days to gather material for her column. Her first major scoop had national implications: in 1939 Hopper printed that President Franklin Roosevelt's son James Roosevelt was divorcing his wife Betsey after being caught in an affair with a nurse at the Mayo Clinic. Part of
Arch Rival Roller Derby Rollergirls 209-199. They then finished in third place by beating Minnesota RollerGirls 186-91. At the 2017 Championships, Arch Rival won their opening game against London Rollergirls 225-82, but lost their quarterfinal to Rose City Rollers 237-109. Arch Rival finished their weekend by defeating Crime City Rollers in the consolation round, 220-160. The Arch Rival Roller Derby team has been featured extensively in St. Louis's media. They have been featured in local print, T.V. and radio news. Additionally, various league members have been featured individually in the media. Arch Rival Roller Girl Riddle Lynn was featured on the debut of the