Fair Enough by Westbrook Pogler Uncovers AFL Mob Links
The column exposes the American Federation of Labor denouncing dictatorship while detailing a Europe trip by Joseph V. Moreschi and associates tied to a nationwide mob. It cites Bragna, Stirone, Bove, and Stirone’s wife, notes lavish travels, expensive dinners, and the graft tied to initiation fees and pensions amid a 1931 Conte Biancamano voyage and Bristol congress ambitions. The piece critiques Governor Bly and exposes the mob’s reform shifts to dodge prosecution, highlighting lavish hospitality and dubious delegates amid a sprawling racketeering case.
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American Federation of Labor
Europe
Joseph V. Moreschi
Had-Earrie Union
A. P. of L
Paseist
Cir
James Gove
New York
Nick Stirona
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Moreschi
Stirone
Angelina
Bove
Iso
Dan Sullivan
Boston
Moba
Bristol
England
AFL
British
Trades Union Congress
Joe
Amos Tec
Kansas City
Hoston
Ely
Igbor
Industerr
Leroy Sweelser
Army
Frank W. Weed
Navy
T. P. Schlabach
A. Foot 1
Commodore
Naples
Stirane
York
Morexthi
Mey
Venice
Florence
Rome
Pape
Benitare Avon
Milan
Paris
London
Bria
Te Udu
Chile
Urentisabl Operati
Nibor Withers
Alibi
Italy
Mayesseni
Helotel
Igdternal
Beyalse
Ucheleers
Grenobotho
OU Coach Denies Seeking Southwest Conference Bid
University of Oklahoma athletic director Bud Wilkinson said OU had not applied to affiliate with the Southwest Conference. The denial followed Sooner Magazine suggesting a possible move and remarks from Willison, who runs the Sooner football program, stating nothing had been acted on and no official action had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Loop
Tye
Athans Powe
Hope and Blevins Legion Teams Clash Tonight
Hope's American Legion basketball team, smarting from a Wednesday defeat to Ouachita College five, meets the Blevins Legion squad at the high school tonight. The clash promises cage action with the public invited. In other news, six year-old Wilma Faye Ussery died from burns suffered at her farm home near Marked Tree, daughter of Fay and (former Russellville residents) Ussery.
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Hope
American Legion
Ouachita College Five
Blevins American Legion
Jonesboro
Wilma Faye Ussery
Marked Tree
Fay Ussery
Russellville
Testimony Tone in Trial Sketch At Mass Superior Court
A witness deflects questions on expenses and travel as a prosecuting attorney would trap a defendant. He cites a banquet in New York and cites unclear funding, saying expenses were paid by EF while avoiding clear answers. The exchange targets Vincent Bronga of Massachusetts Superior Court.
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Vincent Bragna
Supressi Court
Massachusetts
Bragna
Milan
Moreschi
Brogna
Jife
Joseph B. Bly
Bly
Union
A. Fy
New York
Bristol
Vincent Bronga
Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Arkansas Loses to LSU by 56-42 Score
New York reports Arkansas Razorbacks traveled to Buffalo to even eastern basketball. In Madison Square Garden Arkansas fell 46-42 to Long Island University, a ragged finish after a 24-20 halftime lead. Jim Cathcart scored ten for Arkansas while Sherman White led scorers with 13 for Long Island.
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New York
Um— Arkansas’ Razorbacks
Buffalo
Long Island University
Madison Square Garden
Canisius
Muunicipal Auditorium
Razorbacks
Arkansas
Long Island
Jim Cathcart
Sherman White
Oklahoma Team Favored Over Ouachita in Texoma Bowl
Denison, Texas. Southeastern Oklahoma is a slight favorite over Ouachita Arkansas for their Texoma Bowl clash tonight. An estimated 7,500 to 12,000 fans are expected as Ouachita counters its passer Sam Bailey and a host of runners against Southeastern and Arthur Stewart. Ouachita seeks its eighth win after two early losses. Southeastern’s only defeat is a 6 2 loss to Central Oklahoma.
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Denison
Tex
Southeastern Te
Oklahoma
Ouachita
Arkansas
Sam Bailey
Savages
Arthur Stewart
Southeastern
Central Oklahoma
All-State Men in Arkansas College League All-State Team
In Little Rock the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference announced its first team selections for the 1948 All-Arkansas league. Tech dominates with four first-team spots, Ouachita and Magnolia A M each place multiple players, and Arkansas A M earns several slots. most first-team players are underclassmen with a mix of sophomores and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas Tech
Ouarhita
Arkansas
Tech
Magnolia A. & M
Arkansas A. & M
Selecions
Basketball Results From The East And Midwest
East results show Wilkes Barre defeating Long Island 46 while Arkansas beat Marshall 70 and Milligan topped Denver 65 Syracuse fell 63 Tulane routed Howard 32 Western Kentucky beat Emporia 34 Loyola Maryland beat Baltimore 42 Wisconsin beat Missouri 42 Franklin 7 Wabash 3 Central Missouri State 6 Fayette Mor 35 Springfield Missouri 48 Deland Peru 56 Missouri Valley teams Washburn 67 Northwestern Oklahoma State 27 William Jewell 26 and Baker 4g
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Associated Press
Wilkes Barre
Long Island
Arkansas
Marshall
Milligan
Denver
Syracuse
Tulane
Howard
Ala
Western Kentucky
Emporia Eas
Lallimore Loyalt
Baltimore Inio
Midwest
Wisconsin
Missouri
Franklin
Wabash
Centrol
Missouri State
Conral Fayette Mor
Springfield
Deland
Peru
Missouri Valley Ia
Washburn
Northwestern Oklaho
1948 Football Season Broke Five Records
New York reports that the 1948 college football season set five major passing and receiving records. Nevada's Stan Heath led with 2,005 passing yards and 22 touchdowns, while Wake Forest's Johnny O’Quinn toped receivers with 605 yards on 29 catches. Tulsa showed near marks with Jim Pink and Ford, as Gillman of Kansas and Brennan of Holy Cross posted notable totals.
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New York
National Colegiate Athletic
Nevada
Stan Heath
Johnny “Red O'uinn
Wake Forest
Tulsa
Jims
Pinks
Ford
Sinks
Heath
Ehuckery
Piith
Dick Gilman
Kansas
Gillman
Gilman
Walter Brennan
Holy Cross
Bobby Thomasci
Class B Title to Be Decided Tonight
The high school football playoffs crown Class A and Class B champions tonight. Paragould faces Benton for the Class A title with state leading scorer Bill Daniel. Lake Village meets Dermott for Class B with rivals Larry Hoster and Lamar McHan in a marquee duel. Both games involve multiple all-staters as the season ends with two champions already decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arkansas
Paragould
Bulldogs
Benton
Bill Daniel
Benson
Lake Village
Dermott
Monticello
Teo
Larry Hoster
Dermott Rams
Lamar McHan
Beavers
Rams
Little Rock
Blythevillein
Fights and college stats from late night events
Philadelphia-Chicago-Varona outpointed Honey Chile Johnson in a 147-pound division in Philadelphia. Tiges Ned Brassley stopped Tiges Ned Brassley in Portland, Maine, at 2. Angelo Marganti beat Freddie Menna in New York at Sunnyside Garden. A record of 620 set by Hugh McCullough in 1938 was approached as Mustangs’ drive reached a 277 standoff with Texas Christian. Columbia’s Gene Rassides led in interceptions with only three steals. no other college passer has fewer than five thefts on 100 throws.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Chica — Varona
New York
Honeychile Johnson
Fall River
Mass
Jackie Lovatt
Providence
Tiges Ned Brassley
Portland
Floor Sounding and Finishing Names and Tiles
An OCR fragment lists floor materials including MN LINO, Asphalt Tile, Rubber Tile and a ROY ALLISON with the phone number 280. The readable portion suggests a trades or supplier context and a contact. No full sentence details available.
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West Avenue
Charlie Alexander
Hane
Hope, Ark
Rawleigh
City of Hope
Next County
Memphis
Tenn
W. OH
Hamilton Street
Ima
Chas
Reyderson
City Hall
Priday
Doyle Reeves
Foy
Hammons Tractor CO
Walnut
General Box
Prescott
Sea BE
M. Me. Williams
McWilliams Seed Store
White Rocks
Vernon Osburn
Bryan Glass and Salvage Company
William Stephenson
Shipley’s
Ciin
Hope Star
Lex Helms
South Main
Tyler Realty Service
W. H. Thomas
Emmet
Butler Florists
Texarkana
Brewster
Edgewood Hope
Fairbanks
William M. Duckett
Main Street
Christmas Trees
Early Monts Seed Store
Davis Furniture & Mattress Co
N. Hazel
F.a.h. Prescott
General Box Company
Prescott, Arkansas
Gum
Hackberry
Elm — Lynn
Holly Bay
Hope Basket CO
Offic
Westbrook Pogler
King Features Syndicate
LSU
Ouachita Turner
Tabor
Ran
Shain RY Baird
Bailey
Smith
Wimberly
Tilsworth
O'Dean Aldridge
Williamson
RT Harre
Thorner
A. Stewart
Redman
Tudor
Arkansas College League
Carey Latherwood Arle
Ben Burton
Magnolia
Billy Huie
Ark. Tech
Dave Ludwick
Jim Herrington
Ike Sharp
Seph
Bill Morris
Ht. &i
Troy Bedsoe
Hendrix
Shelby Helmbeck
Little Rock Ld
Jabe Womack
Louis Waldron
William Jewell
Ile Mo
Baker
Itackle
Lomoe Hardgraves
Ozarks
Buard
Cook
Henderson
Azard
Harald Brinson
Walter Wimberly
Back
Gene Hall
Ark
John Kornepay
State Teachers
Craig Benson
A. M
United Press
Sunnyside Garden
Angelo Marganti
Freddie Menna
Roy Allison
Wolnut
Aero Chevrolet
South Arkansas
Old Maids
Prescott, Ark
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