Wildcats and Tulane Near SEC Title Clash in Louisville
Kentucky and Tulane, top SEC foes, meet in Louisville to shape the conference race. Tulane and Kentucky battle a crowded field including Georgia, Tennessee, Tech, Auburn, and Alabama as December play tightens the standings and the winner could emerge as the team to beat.
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National champions crowned in skating swimming golf and more
Dick Button and Gretchen Merrill win the national figure skating championships in Colorado Springs. Wally Ris of Iowa wins the indoor 100 yard freestyle title. Ohio State claims its third straight team title at New Haven. Crystal Plunge wins the national indoor swim title at Daytona Beach led by Ann Curtis. Dick Miles retains the national table tennis crown in Columbus. Rocky Graziano defeats Sonny Horne in a ten round non title bout in Washington. Claude Harmon wins the Masters at Augusta. Cleveland Barons capture the AHL title. Saggy defeats Citation at Havre de Grace in a six furlong race. Toronto Maple Leafs claim the Stanley Cup after sweeping Detroit. Charley Fonville and Harrison Dillard set world records at Kansas Relays. Louise Suggs defeats Grace Lenczyk in golf. Henry Cotton wins the Greenbrier event. Lew Worsham wins Cavalier Specialists. Gerald Cote wins the Boston Marathon for the fourth time. Opening day baseball attendance sets a new mark. Buddy Kerr suspended by the New York Giants. Bobby Locke prevails in Carolinas open golf. Baltimore Bullets beat Philadelphia Warriors in ABA playoff. Jack Johnny Longden rides his 3,000th winner. Harrison Dillard posts another hurdle win at Drake Relays. Harvie Ward defeats Frank Stranahan in North and South amateur golf. Citation wins Derby Trial at Churchill Downs.
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Two Leagues May Meet To End Pro Football War
Philadelphia dispatch reports the National League and All America Conference prepared to hold talks in hopes of peace terms. Key figures Ben Lindheimer Dan Topping Mickey McBride James Breuil and Tony Morabito traveled to confer on a settlement as executives weigh a possible common draft and league restructuring.
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Secret Police Plan Denied by Defense Secretary Letter
Philadelphia housewife Mrs Clarence Hartman said a 1300 word letter from Secretary James F Forrestal clarified the Truman administration's stance on national security. He recommended a single federal authority to coordinate over 20 agencies but rejected creation of a secret police force, easing her suspicions for now.
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Clarence F. Hartman
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Truman
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Milling Executive Addi son Igleheart Creates Cake Flour
Around the turn of the century Addi son Igleheart sought a finer softer flour for better cake results. He studied textures and devised a special cake flour, launching a new American food specialty derived from his innovation.
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Card Star Captures Third NL Batting Crown
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals is named official NL batting champion for the third time after leading in average at .376 and pacing runs batted in, runs scored, hits, total bases, doubles and triples. He also hit 39 homers, while Ralph Kiner and Johnny Mize tied for most homers with 40. Musial led in several other categories and tied or set multiple records.
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Stan Musial
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Musial
Arky Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Johnny Mize
Card Star
Richie Ashburn
Philadelphia
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Hornsby
Ginger Beaumont
Jess Burkett
Wagner
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Tommy Holmes
Alvin Dark
Boston Braves
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Enos Slaughter
Jeff Heath
Boston
Dixie Walker
Andy Pafko
Chicago
Myron McCormick
Bob Scheffing
Jackpot bust in Mobile targets $30,000 in gambling gear
In Mobile Alabama police plan to break up 175 gaming devices seized in raids over the years. With condemnation orders signed, authorities will dismantle the slot machines and divide the proceeds between the officers involved and Mobile County government.
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Philadelphia Eagles sale rumors loom as world title ends war
Philadelphia faces potential sale of the Eagles after a world championship. Lex Thompson grapples with ownership pressure amid bids of 250000 and liquidity concerns. Willie Jones, touted as future NL third baseman, impresses manager Eddie Sawyer with aggressive play and early hits. Hyssop note ends paragraph.
Interstate travel reshapes college basketball week
Big Nine schools Ohio State Michigan Northwestern and Wisconsin head west this week while Big Seven teams Oklahoma Colorado Iowa State and Nebraska venture east. Kentucky hosts Tulane in Lexington as St Louis University eyes Rice, with Michigan Stanford and Yale St Marys North Carolina State San Francisco Hamline matchups highlighted in an action packed schedule.
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St. Mary's
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Indonesia Crisis Deepens as Dutch Proclaim Interim Government
DeWitt Mackenzie notes the Indonesia Netherlands clash escalating toward a possible new war. He cites Dutch police actions in Jogjakarta, arrests of leaders, and claims of republican sabotage plans. He links six native states to a looming Dutch commonwealth and warns of a broader Cold War spillover in the Far East.
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Pep to Make Comeback in Ten-Round Bout at Boston Garden
Willie Pep aims to rebound with a return fight against Hermie Freeman of Me in a ten-round featherweight championship bout at Boston Garden tonight. Freeman challenges Pep in a high-profile New England showdown.
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Baxter Seeks Musical Role
Anne Baxter, Oscar winner for The Razor's Edge, wants a singing and dancing part and hopes for a 1949 role in Lydia Bailey with 20th Fox. She pursued voice study and believes the wish reflects a long held dream from youth.
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20Th Fox
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Rival squads ready to work for Yuletide Blue Gray classic
Rival squads in Montgomery Alabama prepared for the Yuletide Blue Gray football classic four days away. Northerners under Temple coach Ray Morrison practiced two hours with long spirals and T formation assignments while Southern squads worked through warmups kicking passing and dummy drills.
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Cooper shuns long stage runs as he considers theater
Gary Cooper says he might do a show if it doesn’t keep him on stage too long. He notes he has never faced a footlight and reflects on past stage offers, while Tony and Cyd Charisse plan a San Francisco holiday and a Fairmont singing engagement.
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Fairmont
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Irish in New York City Surpass Dublin’s Population
About half a million people in New York City claim Irish heritage, a figure rivaling the population of Dublin. The statistic highlights the city’s strong Irish presence and cultural influence.
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