Fabulous racing figure dies at Calumet Farm owner Warren Wright
Warren Wright, 75, head of Calumet Farm, died in Miami Beach after a three week illness. He built a legendary racing and breeding operation starting in 1931, inheriting the family estate and producing Derby Belmont and Preakness winners. His wife Lucille Parker and son Warren Jr. were with him. Wright was born in 1875 in Springfield Ohio and rose from office boy to leading American turfman.
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Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler on Korea policy and Truman
Westbrook Pegler denounces U S policy in Korea as abandoning American troops. He blames President Truman for prolonged involvements, attacks Roosevelt era figures and the Democratic party, and argues the United States risks treachery and disaster while portraying the conflict as a UN vent with divided loyalties.
Saint Louis Upsets Kentucky In Sugar Bowl Thriller
New York dispatch reports St. Louis University upset Kentucky 43 42 in overtime to spoil the Sugar Bowl title bid as Bradley defeated Syracuse 72 64. Oklahoma A M beat Arkansas 54 41 and Minnesota toppled Kansas 62 51 amid a day of college tournament action.
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Fights Last Night Involving Boxers Across Cities
A chaotic boxing night featured Gene Hairston of New York knocking out a San Jose opponent, with bouts also listed in Hollywood and Los Angeles. Other results mention Enrique Bolanos of Los Angeles and Tote Martinez of Stock pion, plus misc Scandinavian entrants.
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Gene Hairston
I. Ross
San Jose
Calif
Hollywood
Enrique Bolanos
Los Angeles
Tote Martinez
Stockpion
Coleburg
Sweden
Bop Sandberg
Ruckford
Mis Ask
Finland
Sports Mirror recounts past college and pro games and political jabs
The clumsy clipping recalls Long Island U beating Western Kentucky 75 66 and New York U defeating Yale in Madison Square Garden. It veers into misquoted history and anti fascist remarks, then shifts to World War II era rhetoric and a garbled attack on public figures, ending with a protest tone about future policy.
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New Orleans
Glenn Canninghall
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Prescott News social and wedding notices detail church events
Sunday community notices list weekly church meetings at First Presbyterian First Baptist Church Methodist Church Church of Christ and youth activities with times and hosts. A December 24 1930 wedding between June Rafferty and Donnell Buchanan is described with ceremony details reception attendees and plans to reside in Tulsa.
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Lewis Rafferty
Yertita
Oklahoma
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Gil Buchanan
Dr. Buchanan
Prescott
Archie W. Johnson
W. R. Burks
Slater
Paul
Giants plan spring training workouts for pitchers in Banford
A roundup of sports notes reports the Giants will hold about ten days of early workouts for pitchers at Banford prior to others reporting, with Eddie Brannick stressing the risk of overwork and the need to start throwing curves. The piece also mentions Al Dark as a potential backfield coach type figure, and several scattered items on college sports, officials, and players from various programs.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Giants
Banford
Pia
Eddie Brannick
Eddie
al Dark
Earl Blaik
Carolina
Dugan
Aycock
Skip Alexander
San Jose Calif
Alan Tulboy
Army is Good Deal for Most Chinese Men
Washington reports Gen MacArthur assessing Chinese spending for 1953 at about 4 billion dollars, far more men than the United States, with Red China’s army scaling to around 400,000. Differences in division structures and low overhead heighten efficiency, as Chinese divisions maintain own year-echelons and minimal support for front-line troops. Chinese troops reportedly carry limited gear and forage from the field, contrasting with American logistics demands.
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United States
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Red China
China
North Korea
New Years Bowl Games Schedule Reveals Broadcast Plans
New York reports a full New Year bowl game broadcast schedule for January 1951. Orange, Sugar, Rose, and Gator games are listed with networks CBS NBC and MBS. Announcers include Mel Allen, Connie Desmond, Red Barber, and others. Saturday and Sunday lineups feature classic programs and special event coverage across multiple stations.
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Gene Autry
Hapalong Cassidy
Phil
Alice
van Heflin
Jack Paar
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Frank Sinatra
Jack Benny
Bergen
Charlie
Red Skelton
Horace Heidt
Ars
Egypt
MBS
Trendler
Bobby Benson
Nick Carter
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DIES AS HOUSE BURNS IN Pine Bluff Fire
Pine Bluff December 209. Le Napier a 11 year old Black boy died in a frame house fire that consumed his three room dwelling early today. Fire Chief George Alford said the home was fully involved when firefighters arrived and Napier, believed to have escaped briefly, perished on the floor in the center of his room.
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le Napier
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Indiana Moonlight Heist Ends in Fiery Wreck
Margie Lou flees with Max as Eddie pursues, coin of luck in dispute, bus crashes near a state police HQ, Max dies while Eddie returns to save Margie Lou, kissing her and signaling a hopeful future as the rescued couple reconciles amid aftermath.
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