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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1950

Page

4

Robinson Clobbers Villemain to Claim Pennsylvania Title

Sugar Ray Robinson dominated Robert Villemain of France at Municipal Stadium, winning a unanimous decision after 12 rounds in a bout watched by about 30 000. The welterweight champ landed powerful rights and lefts, with Villemain absorbing punishment but never collapsing as two judges favored Robinson.

Philadelphia Sugar Tay Robinson Robert Villemain France Pennsylvania Gaunt Villemain Horrison Tie Harrhes Sugar Toy Jean Limber Robinson Robert Bt Municipal Stadium Willemain Robinson Charley Daggett Tack Frank Muaresborough Harry Lasky Sugar Ans Aren

Lee Savold Fights Bruce Woodcock Tuesday Tonight

Heavyweight contender Lee Savold faces Bruce Woodcock in a 15 round bout at White City Stadium. Savold seeks a title shot andWoodcock, British Empire and European champ, hopes to derail the American challenger on a warm, muggy night with 60,000 seats sold for the event.

Ben Phlegar Louton Lee Asvold Climxes Tomorow Wuethue Savold Bruce Woodcock Heli Janse White City Atndium Prawater Jack Splaymans Hoxius Badidy Baer Billy Conn Tong Musta Tami Maurielio Jin Bivins Englewood N. J

Tampa Gang Murder Shocks City in Broad Daylight

In Tampa Florida a wealthy oil executive Jimmy Larw in was killed by a gunman who emerged from a rear seat and fired with a sawed off shotgun. Lumila, sitting in a parked car with two employees, was briefly questioned. chief J L Eddings denied details. Rumors swirled around the coast city’s underworld and a famed panther figure.

Tampa Fla Jane Jimmy Larwin Ie Diverr Ald Lumila J. L. Eddings

Paul Swisher Heads State Committee To Study Rainmaking

Paul Swisher will head a state committee to study rainmaking policies in Colorado. Governor Johnson said the committee will include representatives from agriculture and industry to determine necessary legislation. The panel will report to the legislature in January with findings on calamitous rainfall management.

Paul Swisher Denver Agrivat Jie Cotesada Covernor Johnson Swisher Johnson

Aggies Rally To Sweep Colorado State In NCAA District Clash

Texas A&M Aggies explode for eight runs in a decisive seventh inning to topple Colorado State 8 to 5 and sweep the district 7 NCAA championship series. Kitamura, Westhoff, David drive in key runs as Harrod and Straub combine on the mound for the Aggies in a comeback victory.

Colorado A & H Agies Omaha Aggies Colorado State Bears Jackson N.C.A.A W. L. Pet Xact New York Herrott Boston Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago Bill Leckenby Felder St. Louis Jon Folsom Mark McKie John Relic Jett Field Leckenby Harold Tisldych Lnad Dick Kitamura McKie Thirman Wright Wright Bob Westhoff Ron Witl Jhn David Thea Jim Ransom Kitamura Westhoff David Colorado A. & M Colorado State T David Ransom Riegel Westhott Ranson Belle Distefane Kinney Harrod Westhalt Sajevic LaBonde Hiegel McKis Hohl Yeh Straub Drleth Balla Holdyeh D'Haillicourt Lucero Attendanta Botncarea Gof. A M. AR. i Weathott Stad Ras Ransom Leckauby Folsom Ef Makle Relic Moldyen RH. PO Distelann Rigolt LaDonila Cations Biegel Orleth

National League Baseball Scores and Standings Summary

In Brooklyn, Kos, Campanella and teammates led a 16-13 win. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 8-13 with Roberts and Reminick contributing. New York defeated Pittsburgh 5-1 as Wesham and Dickson starred. Detroit and Washington tied 11-4. Cleveland routed New York 8-25 behind Feller.

National League Brooklyn Chicago Kos Campanella Minner Volseile Kilppstein Scheffing Philadelphia St. Louis Roberts Reminick Munger Brazie Martin Rice Bucks

Greeley Softball Merchanettes rout LaSalle in junior game

Greeley Merchanettes defeated LaSalle 14 to 2 in softball with strong hitting and solid defense. Wells Motor edged Fisher's Ghosts 10 to 0 as a separate matchup, while Chicago and Boston games show mixed scores from a busy day of local softball action.

Greeley Merchanettes LaSalle Wells Motor Fisher's Ghosts Chicago Towa Boston Pieres Gumpert Aloma Judaon Musi Malone Kinder McDermott Tebhelta

Macarthur Purges Japanese Communist Party Leaders

General Macarthur directed Premier Shigeru Yoslida to remove all 24 Japanese Communist Party central committee members from party offices and block their future influence. The purge used the same measures as removing military and economic leaders.

Tokyo Macarthur Shigeru Yoslida Japanese Communist Party

Grain Farmers Spray Against Bugs and Weeds

Grain carriers in southeast Weld county spray for aphids and weeds as insect pests flare. Early reports suggest the pests may have blown in from Oklahoma and Kansas last year. Mild winter conditions boost pest activity across the county as many farmers continue weed control.

Weld County Oklahoma Kansas

Rabler Protection Officials Endorse Dog Rabies Vaccination

United States public health officials conclude annual dog vaccination effectively controls rabies in animals and protects humans. The finding supports federal efforts to promote vaccination programs nationwide.

Rabler Protection United States Pubic Health Service

Schedule notes for Tuesday and Wednesday games

Schedule shows SI00F versus Proulier Refinery in Greeley Elkava Fort Colling Mgoga with National Interelty. Wednesday lists Martin's Producer 8 versus Gresley IVR and Hyile'a Clothiers against Johes town Juds under American inter-etly.

Proulier Greeley Elkava Fort Colling Mgoga National Interelty Martin's Gresley Ivr

Hydrogen Bomb Threat Described by Scientist

Professor Harrison Brown of the University of Chicago writes in the American Scholar about the potential reach of hydrogen bombs. He warns these weapons could destroy life over thousands of miles, highlighting global dangers and scientific concern.

New York American Scholar America Harrison Brown University of Chicago

Yellowstone Park Highways Opening

Yellowstone Park roads will be open by Saturday with approach roads ready by June 15, said Park Superintendent Edmund B. Rogers. The south entrance at Jackson Hole opened today. Cody entrance opened May 25. Continental Divide route from Old Faithful to West Thumb available tomorrow. Dunraven Pass and Grave Canyon to Tower Falls open Saturday. Grand Loop area mostly cleared with approach roads by Saturday except Red Lodge to Cooke route opening by June 16. The National Geographic Society notes Puerta Del Sol as Madrid’s Times Square.

Yellowatona National Park Wyo Yellowatona Park Edmund B. Rogers Taday Rogers Jackson Hole Moran Cody Old Faithful Weet Thumb Motorista Dunraven Pass Grow Canyon Tower Falls

Texans Map Fight on Oil Land Ruling

In Austin June Texas officials reacted to a Supreme Court ruling against the state in the Tide lands case. Attorney General Price Daniel said the fight is not over and a motion for rehearing will be filed to seek full consideration and more evidence before a final decision.

Austin Tax Texas U. S. Supreme Court Tidelands Price Daniel Ute Texan Pupfie Achinol Fund

Impeachment Talk Weighs On McCarthy in Senate

In June 1954 discussion centers on whether a U.S. senator can be impeached. Legal experts note impeachment applies to civil officers, not senators, while expulsion is possible with two thirds vote. The American Veterans Committee urges McCarthy’s impeachment amid criticism of his attacks on the State Department.

Arthur Edson Washington Bell U. S Rational Planning Committee of the American ‘Vetsreng Committee AVC McCarthy Wis.j State Department Chauncey W. Read Reml House Judiciary Committee Reed Hach House Meiner

Home Rule Charter Proposal Endorsed in Denver

The Coro rada Municipal League reported today its campaign for a home rule charter amendment has been advised by the Denver Young Republicans and the Denver Young Democrats. The proposed amendment would be No. 1 on the November ballot and allows citizens of home rule cities to propose charter amendments through their city council.

Denver Cororada Municipal League Young Republican League of Denver Denver Young Democrats Counella

Grover Defeats Bond Issue in District No.89 Vote

Grover school district voters defeated a ten thousand dollar bond plan to move the Sligo building and install a radio system for buses. Proponents argued it would raise safety and expand facilities, while opponents preferred a larger bond proposal. Separately, two vehicle collisions near Fort Collins and Pierce caused injuries and property damage.

Grover Sligo

Weld Crash Leaves McCammon Family in Critical Condition

Boulder officials report Hug H. McCammon and his wife critically injured in a Leafmart automobile crash near the Highways 7 and 185 intersection. McCammon, a Stephens College professor, was traveling with relatives plus two nephews hurt. one car demolished in the collision with Ford Carroll of Greeley, Colorado.

Boulder Colo Boulder Sanitarium Hug H. McCammon Leafmart McCammon Stephens College Missouri Automova Ford Carroll Greeley

General Motors Considers Large Share Split

General Motors directors propose splitting ownership into more than 3,000,000 shares, up from about 44,000,100 currently. Each shareholder would receive two new shares for every one owned, under the plan announced in New York.

New York General Motors Corp May

Hides $900 in Old Shoe Hubby Sells the Shoe

In Miami Beach Mrs. Jack Cohen trembled as Alin found her husband had hidden a $900 gem in the toe of a pair of shoes sold for $4. A detective traced the buyer and uncovered the large wrapped package in the shoe.

Hubby Miami Beach, Frs Jack Cohen Frantt Alin Hedrald

Pope consecrates site of St Peter's tomb in Vatican grotto

Vatican City June 5 Pope Pius XII descended to the Faldean grotto to consecrate what he believed to be the final resting place of Saint Peter the first pope. The solemn private ceremony followed years of careful exploration and Vatican study.

Pope St. Peter Vatican City Piug XII Peter

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