Ringlin Brower Barnum and Bailey Woasts fair acts today
New York sport column by Oscar Fraley recounts circus antics and baseball figures around a Ringling Bros show. It weaves in tales of Rickey and Barnum, with humorous, rambling notes on players, contracts, and comic misadventures at FeuNanship and Ebbets Field.
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Bianca
Sudie Robinson
Deacon
Jackie
King's Courier
Roy Campanella
Nong Uflink Behrman
Henry Nivayn
Montreal
Ayy Adel Rhop
Bebzenan
Henry
East Lynne
Tonter Ring
Loyola Five Noses Out CCNY 57-56 in close victory
Loyola of Los Angeles outlasted City College of New York 57-56 as Norm Glick scored 19 before fouling out with 12 minutes left. Glick’s absence stalled the rally, but a late defensive stand preserved a key win for the Lions and kept them unbeaten.
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Alabama Punchers In Gloves Finals
In Nashville 3500 fans watched the Southern Golden Gloves semifinals as Eddie Birdwell of Nashville KO'd Joseph Young of Atlanta and Salon Labbous stopped A. J. Reeves of Chattanooga. Finalists include Ross from Nashville, Tommy Blewson of Chattanooga, Bunh Bahakel of Birmingham, Jack McKeehan of Knox, Horton of Birmingham, and Shell of Elisabeth ton, advancing toward the Chicago tournament.
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Bunh Bahakel
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Jack McKeehan
Knox
Jacl Shell
Elisabeth Ton Ton
Alabama Buoys Past Mississippi State In Turbulent Finish
Alabama defeats Mississippi State 40 39 at half then pulls away in second half as Nicholson and Barnado foul out. Billy Dean leads Tide with 11 points while Dan and Schachfer add 14 and 10 respectively. Army boxing results show Fort Bragg defending crown at Fort Benning finals.
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Army Boxing
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Columbia Bees Fall Short In Narrow Loss To Midland City
In a tight RB division matchup of the Wiregrass Basketball League, Midland City’s Nedling Fliers defeated the Columbia Bees 27-23. Midland City leads 12-1 after two meetings, with free throws and late scoring proving decisive.
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Grain Price Break Signals Down Trend in Commodities
The grain market triggers a downturn in commodity prices with a first May wheat drop since 1947. Corn and other grains slide as government action to curb exports and surplus crops weigh on prices. Traders note a broad impact across futures while livestock, cotton, cocoa, and coffee also decline in Chicago and other markets. Sen Edward J. moments reflect congressional steps amid the market shift.
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East Leads Scoring South Has Kindest Officials Survey Shows
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau findings show the East leads in scoring averages with 114 points per game while Missouri Valley and Southwest regions lag. The study notes rising overall scoring to about 108 points per game this season, with Free throws and field goals varying by region. Kentucky, St. Louis, and Oklahoma A. and M. highlighted as top teams in earlier AP polls remain defense oriented amid a growing offensive trend.
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Farm Price Crisis Sparks Calls for Clear Administration Plan
Thye seeks an absolutely forthright statement from Secretary Brannan on farm price remedies as Anderson and Keyserling weigh the facts. The panel debates market causes and the need for government support amid wage price pressures and shifting costs.
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Clinton D. Anderson
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Dr Bryans Begins New Term As Head Of Florida Health Board
Dr Herbert L Bryans of Pensacola saluted as president of the State Board of Health for a new term after the annual election in Jacksonville. Tampa’s Wibara Parr re elected vice president with members from Jacksonville Miami and Tallahassee. Board actions include studying fluoride in municipal water to prevent tooth decay boosting inoculation to curb deaths from whooping cough and diphtheria and urging county health departments and demonstration agents to collaborate on nutrition. Also notes Florida County Health Officers conference electing Palm Beach County’s Burton Austin as chair and Jackson and Washington counties’ Robert Head as vice chairman with Bradford Clay Union counties’ Covington as secretary.
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Herbert L. Bryans
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Robert B. Melyer
J. Ernest Edwards
Miami
Mark Boyd
Tallahassee
Florida
Traffic police alert after mistaken flat tire stop
Officers on duty stop a driver who pulled to the Orange curb believing a tire was flat. After checking the car, the driver realized the tires were fine but had two traffic tickets issued during the halt.
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Slocomb Abbeville Tangle Tonight In Dothan
Abbeville Yellow Jackets and Slocomb Red Tops, top Wiregrass teams, meet in a Dothan gym doubleheader due to rain affecting Slocomb's floor. Abbeville sits second with 12-1, Slocomb third at 7-5. Abbeville B team opens at 6 45 with Slocomb B following.
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Palm Beach Women’s Tournament Opens with 64 Players
Palm Beach Florida AP reports the 20th annual Palm Beach women’s golf tournament begins with 64 golfers in the field at Palm Beach Golf Club. After qualifying, Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur Illinois and Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio tie for medalist honors on the 6,008-yard course as men’s par stands at 70.
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Palm Beach Golf Club
Marjorie Lindsay
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Peggy Kirk
Findlay
Pointer Dog Trials Start on King Ranch
The National Field Trials for pointers begin on King Ranch in Kingsville Texas, occupying a 42000 acre enclosed pasture. Pairings were completed, with three braces in the morning and three in the afternoon, as the American Field Trials Club sponsors the event lasting several days.
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Dothan Elba Varsity Game Canceled by Wet Floor
Dothan and Elba varsity clash postponed after a wet slippery floor caused players to slip and fall during the warmups. The B teams finished the opener with Dothan reserves rallying to a 229-20 victory as Elba tried to adjust to slick conditions.
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Live Pigeon Targets Provoked Protest in Florida
In Orlando a live pigeon shooting event sparked protests from the Humane Society’s Daytona Beach and a Tampa homing pigeon club. Officials argue the practice has long been done nationwide and pigeons killed are used for food, while opponents urge enforcement to stop the inhumane act before any shots.
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