Widow of Cleveland Dies at Home of San
Mrs. Thomas Jex Preston Jr., 83, widow of former President Grover Cleveland, died in Baltimore at her son's home. She had remarried in 1913 to Preston after Cleveland’s death and lived near Princeton. Her death leaves five surviving presidential widows: Harrison Roosevelt Wilson Coolidge and F D Roosevelt.
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All America Conference challenged by Ingram and NFL
Admiral Jonas Ingram has challenged the NFL on behalf of the top teams in the All America Conference. A joke about Rockets versus Giants questions which team is worst. The conference adds three kicking specialists Groza Veterano and Agajaniano to boost pro football. The Miami city takeover of the old Biltmore Golf Course will charge about 2.50 dollars daily for winter visitors.
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Dizzy Dean Calls for Talented Fools in Baseball
In a recent interview Dizzy Dean urged more talented fools and fewer untalented businessmen in baseball. The piece also lists college football matchups including Washington and Lee versus Army and Georgia Tech against Duke with light commentary on each.
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Promoter Plans Graziano Zale Bout In Miami Charity Event
Promoter Harry Veiler presses ahead with a Rocky Graziano versus Tony Zale middleweight bout in Miami Beach for charity despite the Miami Boxing Commission declining to sanction the match over Graziano’s Army discharge. The chamber of commerce disavowed endorsement while veterans groups object, and John D. Montgomery urged clarity on official backing. Veiler remains confident the bout proceeds to aid needy organizations.
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World Series planned in Basketball Association of America
The Basketball Association of America adopted plans to create a world series style championship tied to the season. President Maurice Podoloff said the series would likely start next year with the National Basketball League. McGaha elected president of City National Bank Wichita Falls replacing Robertson who resigns Nov 1.
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Mentors Vie For Coach Of The Year Honor
Lawrence Robinson surveys top contenders for the New York World Telegram Coach of the Year award. Fritz Crisler at Michigan, Earl Blaik, Lynn Waldorf, Frank Leahy, Blair Cherry, Bobby Dodd, Stu Holcomb, Art Guepe, Peahead Walker, Red Sanders, Bear Bryant and Johnny Vaught are highlighted among standout campaigns and potential repeat winners.
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Layne Named Game Captain for UT SMU Clash
Bobby Layne has been named game captain for the University of Texas Longhorns for Saturday's Dallas showdown with Southern Methodist University. UT will practice lightly today and travel by train to Fort Worth Friday morning, staying through game day.
Illinois to Breed 100000 Cows Artificially in 1947
About 100000 cows in Illinois will be bred artificially in 1947. Breeding associations span 63 counties enabling farmers to use better stock, aimed at boosting milk production and sales value.
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Texas League of Women Voters Plans Atomic Energy Week
The Texas League of Women Voters announced plans to educate Texans on international control of atomic energy during Atomic Energy Week set for November 16 as proclaimed by Gov Beauford H Jester. Mexico tightens its anti dope law.
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Rickey Keeps Lippy in Dark About Future
New York report states Leo Durocher does not know if he will manage the Brooklyn Dodgers next year. He expects another talk with Branch Rickey before leaving to open a sporting goods store. Rickey reportedly has a commissioner's letter confirming Durocher's suspension time has ended and that he is now eligible for any organized baseball club.
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Boxing managers threaten boycott over TV profits for Louis Walcott bout
The New York Boxing Managers Guild warned of a boycott of the Joe Louis Joe Walcott heavyweight championship fight unless TV profits are shared. Promoter Sol Strauss said fighters gain larger percentages from broadcasting funds, but current contracts with Gillette and NBC prevent direct cuts to the fighters.
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Driving test ends with collision at light post
Mrs. Virginia Slipp Mitchell backed into a parking space during a driving test in Huntington. A light post was struck, and the license inspector admitted he did not see the post either.
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Cowboys Fly to Corpus Christi for Houston Game
Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys will travel by four planes and two busloads of band and pep squads to Corpus Christi for the Saturday game against the University of Houston. The team, band, and pep squads will depart Friday afternoon.
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Typhoon Halts Sea Rescue Off Mindanao Coast
Winds and high seas thwarted rescue efforts for 26 crewmen and passengers aboard the Motorship FS277 near Bu tun Bay Mindanao as Isolated communications and a flooded Tacloban airfield blocked operations. The FS362 reported the freighter in sinking condition amid 120 mile per hour winds. Masbate and Samar Leyte islands faced 100 to 120 mile winds as the storm approached.
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