Sugar Ray Robinson Decisions Fusari at Roosevelt Stadium
Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Charlie Fusari in a 15 round decision at Roosevelt Stadium before about 30,000 fans. Receipts may reach 150000 with roughly 50000 going to the Damon Runyon fund. no broadcasts. Robinson donated his 30 percent share, with Fusari contributing his 25 percent and promoters taking 15 percent.
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Jersey City
Sugar Ray Robinson
Charlie Fusari
Fusari
Roosevelt Stadium
Damon Runyon
Robinson
Miami Times Page Sixteen Highlights August 12 1950
Miami Times reports on August 12 1950 with page six sixteen coverage. Local notices, briefs and society items reflect postwar Miami events and community happenings. Additional notes include upcoming events, advertisements and social announcements shaping the city’s weekend scene.
Clearance sale at Lighthouse for the Blind
On Monday August 14 a clearance sale at the Negro Lighthouse for the Blind 2151 NW 6th Pl. Shelves hold tea towels scarves pocket books rugs potholders all sold at greatly reduced prices. Public urged to attend. Maps offered at wholesale price. Lighthouse seeks scraps of cotton material from dress shops and dressmakers for rugs. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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the Negro Lighthouse For the
Federation Of Negro Clubs State Big Event
Public invited to celebrate mortgage burning of Federation Of Negro Clubs Inc property at 20th St and 3rd Ave in Miami. Ceremony billed as one of the greatest events in the city's history with details to follow in this newspaper.
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Federation of Negro Clubs Inc
20Th St
3Rd Ave
Miami
Spectator promises jobs for idle teachers
The Spectator pledges to provide vital employment for many prepared teachers still unable to find work due to an excess of graduates over available positions. It urges civic and community organizations to assist in a worthwhile service to the community.
Despondent Janitor Ends Life With Shotgun
Early Rountree, 29, of 6110 NW 18th Ct, committed suicide Friday morning in his bedroom. Neighbors said the janitor had been despondent recently and used a string attached to a shotgun trigger to end his life.
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Rountree
18Th Ct
Movement seeks broad public support and endorsement
A message indicates that all will be contacted and fully informed, urged to endorse and back the movement. More details promised soon as organizers emphasize outreach and active participation.
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Indorse
Detectives raid youth meeting at 307 NW Second Ave
Five white and three colored youths were questioned after detectives investigated complaints of a Communist meeting. They were released after denying they were Communists. A detective outside saw signs inside calling for outlawing the fighting in Korea. A sign fronting the building named it as headquarters for the Progressive Party of Dade County.
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Second Ave
Korea
The
Progressive Party of
Dade County
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