Florida A and M Freshmen Face Gloomy Outlook for 1952
Fort Lauderdale reports 46 candidates plus unknowns report August 18 to challenge Coach Jake Gaither's Fighting Rattlers. Key backs James Moore John Arnold and Alkin Hepburn lead a veteran, though thinner, lineup. Rattlers must overcome losses of 14 first stringers and a punter as they prepare for September 20 opener against Texas College in Jacksonville.
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Sherman
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Dean
Miami
Mungen
Indians Rally Fades as Fans Demand Change
Cleveland fans sour on the Indians as the Yankees lead by 5 games. Calls grow to drop ace Bob Feller after repeated losses, blame centers on front office for weak bench, aging Luke Easter and tired teammates, and many plan to skip gates to register discontent.
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Yankees
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Bob Feller
Yanks
Luke Easter
Decayed Tooth Blamed for Robinson Slump
Brooklyn reports Jackie Robinson's batting average has fallen below .300 for the first time since sophomore year. Officials attribute the slump to a decayed wisdom tooth, with the star working extra practice and visiting the dentist to restore his customary .320 level from the current .298.
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Brooklyn Brass
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Charles Layne Fight Sets $150000 Gate Figure
Early advance sale for the Charles Rex Layne bout on August 8 shows $60,000 in already. Ezzard Charles name still draws interest as fans anticipate a big boxing event with Layne.
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Ezzard Charles
Charles-Rex Layne
All Elks Dr Rulers Shower for Miami temple daughters
The IBPOEW Daughters in Miami will host a mixed shower on Sunday August 10 from 5 to 7 PM at District Deputy Dr Marie White 1812 NW 68th St. Chairwomen include Dr Eliza Bullard Antlers Temple 39 Dr Portia Bannister Liberty Temple 724 and Dr Amelia Shavers Greater Miami Temple 769 Hostesses are Dr Deputy Jessie Giles Dr Mable Daniels and Dr Lorraine Sweeting Dr Alta Screen named chairlady for the March of Dollars All Elks lodges and temple daughters are invited Dr Ruler Laura OBrien of Homestead will attend and speak on the occasion.
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Alta Screen
Elks
Laura O’brien
Homestead
Heavyweights Set For Rematch With Big Payout
The second meeting of the two heavyweights is expected to generate about $150,000. Charles has been guaranteed $20,000 for ten rounds of work.
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Meters
Charles
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