Beating The Gun in Boxing Justice and Newcombe Loss
In a curdled editorial voice the piece laments Don Newcombe leaving for the colors and hails Joe Black as a standout relief pitcher prospect. It laments boxing officials and racketeers, praises Archie Moore as a force, and calls for stricter supervision to curb corruption in boxing while reflecting on past black fighters and the “spirit of the law.”
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NEW York
ANP
God of Nature
Chuck Dressen
Brooklyn Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Jeff Toureau
Tennessee Toney
Charlie Ruffing
Newcombe
Joe Black
Archie Moore
Joe Maxim
Ezzy Charles
Joe Walcott
St. Louis
San Diego
Cal
Moore
N. Y
Maxim
Bob Cristenberry
Sinbad
John Q
Elk Leader Denies Red Infiltration
Grand Exalted Ruler Robert H. Johnson rejected Walter Winchell’s claim that Communists seek to infiltrate the Elks. He warned Reds won’t get far and pledged to guard the order’s civil liberties department as a possible target.
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Philadelphia
ANP
The
Elks
Robert H. Johnson
Walter Winchell
Elkdom
Winchell
Johnson
J. Finley Wilson
Civil Liberties Department
District to open Banneker Center to all races
Washington ANP reports the District Recreation Board approved opening Banneker Recreation Center on a nonsegregated basis, the 13th DC facility open to all races and fourth shifted from exclusive Negro use. The transition committee will not hold hearings though many groups urged public input. 165 questionnaires were sent with 25 replies, 22 backing interracial programs and one opposing bi racial use.
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Washington
ANP
District Recreation Board
Banneker
District of Columbia
Recreation
Milo F. Christiansen
Banoeker
Carver Ranches Buys Hyde Park Expansion
Carver Ranches announces the purchase of the outstanding stock of Dunbar City Inc the Hyde Park project now named South Carver Ranches Large residential homesites are for sale on easy terms Agent Engstrom handles sales contact 24923 or visit 259 NW 5th St He and the new property are presented for weekend viewing Saturdays and Sundays 1 pm to dark The area ranks among the largest colored developments in the south.
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Carver Ranches
Dunbar City, Inc
Hyde Park
South Carver Ranches
Engstrom
5Th St
Nigeria to Have New Colleges in Ibadan Zaria Enugu
Nigeria moves to establish colleges of arts science and technology at Ibadan Zaria and Enugu. The foundation will advance industry by providing high level technical education and preparing skilled artisans.
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Nigeria
Ibadan
Zaria
Enugu
Annual August Night to Be Held August 6 at 8 p.m
The event will feature on site officiating in the customary manner by the host, with the Daughters of Isis serving a delicious menu. There is no admission fee. The gathering is scheduled for Wednesday August 6 at 8 p.m. at the designated time and place.
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Daughters of Isis
Railway efficiency cited as Nigeria's greatest need
The Regional Production Development Boards outline projects including feeder roads tsetse fly control plantations cattle ranches food canning citrus and rubber research but officials insist the top priority in Nigeria is improving railway efficiency with better locomotive and rolling stock repairs and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigeria
Shriners Plan Big Night at Kazah Temple 149 District
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announce a big night at Woodman hall on NW 3rd Ave with an all night entertainment. Food and drink will be served, visiting Nobles invited, and a quart of champagne from the British Isles will be given away. Mrs Fannie Mae Moton mentioned as a popular figure among the fun lovers.
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Kazah Temple No
Mystic Shrine
Woodman Hall
NW 3Rd Ave
British Isles
Fannie Mae Moton
Pet Milk Photographer Visits Holmes Family of Los Angeles
The Pet Milk Photographer visits Gracie and Peter Holmes and their five sons in Los Angeles. Peter Jr. 10, Judge 7, Frederick 5, Johnnie 3, and Roy 1% share a dream of a future star basketball team. Gracie credits Pet Milk for their growth and notes the milk helps keep food costs down as the family enjoys Pet Evaporated Milk in meals.
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Peter G. Holmes
Los Angeles, California
Peter Holmes
Peter, Jr
Judge
Frederick
Johnnie
Roy
Peter
Gracie Holmes
Richland
Los Angeles
Boys
Gracie
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ELK Leader
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15Th Ave
D. C. Center
Leo
Shriners
Pet Milk
Howe
America
Eete
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