The Hedcarriers Union Scandal and Judge Brogna
A critical column denounces the American Federation of Labor affiliated hedcarriers union as a long running racket under judge Vincent Brogna. It details misused funds, lack of accounting, and misleading reported dues while accusing allied officials of corruption and incompetence within the union leadership and local chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadearriers’ and Laborers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Hedcarriers
Musicians
Teamsters
Unie
Vincent Brogna
Superior Court of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
British ‘Trades Union
Bristol
England
Milan
Italy
Ias
Foe Moreschi
Brogna
Mooreschi
Moreschi
Hang
New York
Boston
Judge Brogna
New Deal
Brogni
da I
Vinton Brogna
Pera
Cmfuresehi
UWS
Rorna
Uie Meager
Vo de Paleo
Achilles Dporsion
Theathe Mens
Autagenang
Wsan
Wid
Yale
Western Schools End Winter Meet on Grid Schedules
Western Conference officials closed a winter meeting by detailing football schedules from 1958 to 142 and admitting Michigan State to championship grid competition in 1959. A three man committee will review Spartan athletic structure for Big Nine policy conformity, potentially listing Michigan State in future schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan State
Kven
Spartans
Kentucky Wildcats keep rolling with fourth straight win
Kentucky, the nation’s collegiate champions, extended their winning streak to four by crushing Arkansas 76-49 in Lexington. Alex Groza scored 16 points as the Wildcats prepare to play Holy Cross in Boston and St. John’s in Brooklyn. Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 60-54, while Kansas suffered its first loss of the season to Purdue as Oklahoma faltered at the line. Loyola of Chicago beat Chicago Teachers 60-32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kentucky
Blue Ross
Arkansas
Lexington
Alex Groza
Wildcats
Haly Cross
Boston
St. John's
Hall
Kansas
Indiana
Drake
Michigan
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Kar
Phog Allen
Jayhawkers
Oklahoma
Loyola of Chicago
Chicago Teachers
Hogs Struggle On Rough East Tour Ends With Losses
Arkansas Razorbacks sink to a 76-39 defeat at Kentucky as the team continues a disappointing start to the season. The loss marks their fourth straight and follows a rough pre-holiday tour that left them at one win and five losses overall. Ralph Board and John Campbell led Arkansas with double-digit scoring efforts while Oklahoma City University provided their only victory.
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Lexington
University of Arkansas
Razorbacks
Mighty Kentucky
Arkansas
Oklahoma City University
Wildcats
Kentucky Oyers
Alex Crrialt
Ralph Board
John Campbell
Rezarbacks
Jestant University
Lydig Lang Ty
Pittsburg
Indians Acquire Several New Players In Deal
The Indians made a multi player acquisition, adding pitchers Jon Haynes and Eddie Robinson and batters Kiernan and Mickey Verveen from the Washington Senators, strengthening the roster with several new faces. The deal centers on hard throwing reliever Wynn and includes other terms affecting Cleveland’s pitching and hitting depth for the season.
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Chicago
Mee
Iynd Aumdeising
Trananet
Chagmian Cleyvel
Migst
Mickey Verveen
Dearly
Wye Tron
Washington Senators
Eddie Robinson
Bed Kiernan
Jon Haynes
Urinus Ameries
Soisatiss Vernon
Arperiensy
Jett
Roblinsoy
Kien
Silly Die Ladians
Warihe
Weloruts
Ottseison
Hay
Hay Tchiedpo White Sox
Robinson
Prins
Helios
Tessie
Chea Voilesen
Prescott A. L. Team to Play Here Thursday
The Prescott American Legion basketball team, one of the strongest outfits in this section, will come to Trepe for a game with the local Legion team at high-school gym Thursday night. The Prescott quintet has faced six college teams and defeated Henderson State Chargers, promising a close and exciting contest here.
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Prescott American Legion
Jocal Legion
Prescott
Ant Dored
Henderson State
Eagles Have Best Array of Talent in N F L 18 Season
Philadelphia on December 14 reports the Eagles possess the league’s strongest talent lineup. Steve Van Buren racked up 945 rushing yards on 201 attempts, Sammy Thompson led in passing with 1965 yards on 246 attempts, 57.3 percent completion and 25 touchdown passes, with only one interception. Joe Muha of VMI led in punting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Igures
Philadelphia Eagles
Steve van Buren
Louisiana
Sammy Thompson
Tulsa
Tommy
Joe Muha
Virginia Military Institute
Bearden Best Hurler of the Year Bearden Tops AL Pitchers
Bearden of Cleveland is named 1948 American League pitcher of the year with a 20 win season and a 2.43 ERA. The Indians post an 8.23 team earned run average, with New York, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, and St. Louis trailing. Bearden shares top 20 win status with Bob Lemon, while Hal Newhouser leads the league in victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gene Bearden
Cleveland Indians
Ipfiy
Tribe
Thea Indians
New York
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Bearden
TH. Reardon
Jack Kramer
Hal Newhouser
Cleveland
Bob Lemon
College sports rules bar players with payoffs, cuts spring play
Hugh and Fullerton discuss a recent ruling by the Eastern College Conference and Vermont Northern League restricting athletes from playing if they receive payment or living expenses. The note argues the rule limits spring competition for aspiring players, urging clarity on eligibility across sports and implying travel and club affiliations may replace college programs. It questions how athletes pay costs for national events and Olympic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dee
Thheasterly College Athletic Conference
Liberal
Ciation
Gullers
Baylor Names Track Coach Amid Turbulent Times
NAMED TRACK COACH Waco Texas December 13 y dack Wilson star of Baylor football and track teams in the early parties has been named track coach at Baylor One an of popular soan fakes can fill a five room house with Judy the like of which hasn t been seen since the gay 20 s when something went wrong with the home brew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco, Tex
Dack Wilson
Baylor
Judy
Public notice of land sale by Ozan School District No 8
Legal notice from Hempstead County Arkansas announces sale of parcel described as one acre more or less by sealed bid to Wilbur D. Jones secretary. Bids due January 4, 1949 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilbur Jones Store Ozsa. School board reserves right to reject any and all bids. Dec 14 21 28.
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Pristal
Ozan
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Towit
N. Je
Township
Hope
Zhyille Wighway No 4
Hake
Wilbur D. Jones
Wilbur Jones
Ozsa
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W. H. West
Hamilton Street
Chas. Reynerson
Snow City
Harlan- Ragpenan Lumber Cap
Roe Luck
Ophelia Bells
East 2Nd Street
Charles Bryan Jr
South Pine Street
Foy
Hammons Tractor CO
Walnut St
Sea E. M. McWilliams
McWilliams Seed Store
Imo
Sh Studia
Vernon Osburn
Ned Corpressor
Urven Curex
East Avenue
FORD
Leon Bundy
South Spruce
Tyler Realty Service
Hanover
Dee
Jim Peterson
Hank Freesh
Ind
Catege
Peterson
Preesh
Levermann
Trinity
General Box
Butler Florists
Texarkana
Brewster
Edgewood Hope
Fairbanks
William M. Duckett
Main Street
Christmas Trees
Early Monts Seed Store
Davis Furniture & Mattress Co
N. Hazel
McPherson Appliance Co
East 3Rd St
General Box Company
Prescott, Arkansas
Lynn
Sycamore
Hope Basket Co
Offic
Westbrook Paylor
King Features Syndicate
Une Helley
Jalays
Jack Salsehpieder
Tray
Western
Indians
Ile Qian
Prescott A. L
Eagles
Hurler
Pat Harder
Cardinals
Oon
Hugh & Fullerton, Jr
U.S
Lewis McLarty’s
Ats
Mekter
Hope, Ark
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