Stock market edges mixed after holiday trading
New York stocks reopened after a three day holiday with little overall change in the Dow industrials and rails. The rails rose as unions and Packard Studebaker activity drew attention, while many blue chips eased. First hour volume surged to about 440,000 shares as trading resumed.
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Fightin Words Tommy Jackson dominates Norkus at Madison Square Garden
Boxing writer praises Tommy Jackson for a decisive victory over Charlie Norkus at MSG, while questioning his true title-worthiness. The piece notes Jackson's iron chin and tireless pace, contrasts his unorthodox style with his box office appeal, and sketches potential future opponents and title shots.
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Nvio Valdez
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Big Ten Adopts Three Step Rose Bowl Selection Plan
Lafayette Indiana report says Big Ten athletic directors approve a three step system to name a Rose Bowl representative if title tie occurs. If the last teams to vote are tied they are eliminated. if still tied the regular season game winner is chosen. if neither applies the decision is by coin flip. The move aims to prevent repeated long balloting like last year between Michigan State and another contender.
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Pierre Premature Fight Challenge in The York State Athletic Comic
In The York State Athletic comic Pierre La challenges middleweight champion Bobo Olson as premature given Olson's upcoming title defense against Rocky Cartellany in San Francisco. The row references a premature challenge ahead of the fight.
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Australian Wins British Amateur Title Hopeful Strives Again
Mairfield Scotland reports Billy Campbell from Hunt, West Virginia, nearly captured the British Amateur title but faltered in the 36 hole final. Australia’s Doug Bachli defeated Campbell to claim the crown, the first Australian to win the British Amateur. Campbell vows another shot next year, aiming to land the elusive championship.
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Joe Carr
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Abalone Hunt Advice From Ralph Stevens The Fishin Fool
Ralph Stevens offers practical guidance for abalone hunters this week. Warm coastal seas, low tides, and chilly water set the scene as anglers plan dawn forays with iron pry tools and measuring sticks to ensure legal sizes. Coastal spots like Capitola Pier and San Francisco areas are noted for rockfish and salmon prospects amid mild winds.
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Brough Hart Lead In Northern Lawn Tennis Tourney
Beverly Hills, California's Brough and Coral Gables' Hart advanced to the second round of the Northern Lawn Tennis tournament in Manchester England. Brough defeated Miss M. Hannah 6-0, 6-0 and Hart beat Miss A yips of Menphrantesn 6-1. Hugh Stewart of Pasadena defeated George Forbes 6-4, 6-4 to reach round two.
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Freshwater Trickery Nibbles and Game Fish Tactics
Skills for anglers vary as salt and fresh water methods resemble each other when classifying game and pan fish. It explains nibbling bites and timing, noting that early nibbles may fail and a strong strike ends the chase.
Obituaries for Germaine Clark and Lauri Jean Siemers
Funeral services are planned for Mrs Germaine Clark 56 a native of Portugal who died Sunday in Hayward with services Thursday at 9 a m in Sorensen Brothers chapel and interment at Holy Sepulchre. she is survived by daughters Bertha Lemos Louise Perry Claudine and sons Frank and Antone Efigenio with a long list of relatives. In Castro Valley funeral services were held for Lauri Jean Siemers infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mary Siemers found dead in her crib Saturday. Deputy Coroner Douglas Miller said the baby died around four to six hours prior.
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Death Notice for Margie of Portugil in All Saints Church
The notice announces the death of Margie of Portugil and invites attendance at a funeral service at 3:15 AM? at All Saints’ chapel. Rosary prayers are set for Wednesday evening at 8, with public interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Egg Market Closing and Wholesale Poultry Prices
New York stock exchange activity was idle on Memorial Day. The market reports include live poultry wholesale prices for broilers and fryers, heavy hens, old roosters, squabs, and dressed poultry, with notes on weights and quality types. Rabbit prices are also listed among the livestock commodities.
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Marathon Corp Declares Quarterly Dividends in Wis
Marathon corporation board declares regular quarterly dividends on common and preferred stock. Common dividend is zero cents per share, payable May 31, 1954, to stockholders of record at the close of business May 7, 1954 in Menasha Wisconsin.
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JAL to Boost Pacific Flights as US Traffic Rises
Japan Air Lines officials report strong first quarter demand in the United States with San Francisco to Tokyo service expanding from twice to three times weekly. President Kojima says further growth includes a weekly Hong Kong flight and plans to reach London and routes to Sao Paulo and beyond by year end.
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