NAACP Day Proclaimed by AME Bishop in Florida
Bishop D Ward Nichols of Florida’s AME Episcopal District proclaims Sunday June 9 as NAACP Day urging all ministers to promote NAACP membership and support fund campaigns. He calls for committees after services and memberships starting at $2, with materials available from the state NAACP office.
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Tampa
D. Ward Nichols
Florida
AME Church
NAACP
AME
J. C Sams
Progressive Baptist Association
J. A. Finlayson
General State Baptist Convention
W. J. Johnson
The
Missionary Baptist Association
Yama Bahama to Clash With Gil Turner in Miami
Yama Bahama of Bimini faces Gil Turner of Philadelphia in a 10 round nationally televised bout at the Miami Beach Auditorium on Wednesday night June 5. The rematch follows Bahama’s decision win over Turner last June. Turner’s recent European style puncher history includes wins over Gene Fulmer and others. Bahama’s ring alias William Butler lists wins over Melis Gonzales and Smallwood. last bout saw Bahama defeat Willie Johnon in Bimini while Turner had defeated Jimmy Morris. Main event starts 9:00 p.m. daylight time.
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Yama Bahama
Bimini
Gil Turner
Philadelphia
Miami Beach
Turner
Jimmy Morris
Bahama
Jimmy Ford
Gene Fulmer
Johnny Saxton
Ramon Fuentes
Joe Miceli
Jackie la Bua
Rudy Grwin
Wiliam Butler
Paolo Melis
Tex Gonzales
Jimmy Martinez
Hardy Smallwood
Yama
Willie
Kid) Johnon
Isaac Logart
Elks Jamboree at the Palms June 6
The Bills of South Florida present a social night at the Palms Hallandale on Thursday June 6 with Vickie Nelson and Roscoe Gordon Orchestra. Door prizes include a television set and Nassau trip. advance tickets cover admission and chances. A motorcade from Elks Rest Miami and Liberty City heads to the Palm. tables reserved via North's Travel Bureau.
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Bills
South Florida
Elks
Hallandale
Vickie Nelson
Roscoe
Gordon
Nassau
Travel Bureau
3Rd Avenue
Booker Terrace
27Th Avenue
Miami
Liberty City
Palm
North’s
Third Avenue
Meeting Over Palm Bowl Gron Tor Public
A Sunday meeting on May 26 discussed the Palm Bowl concerns with the public. Questions about conduct and privileges for leagues were raised, followed by a lengthy discussion and a satisfactory understanding between the proprietor and the committee.
Mays Rams Capture State in Florida baseball tourney
Mays High School Rams dominate Florida State Baseball Tournament with Bohler Brothers on the mound. They beat Cocoa 11 2 and Carver Delray 7 6 before routing Stanton 12 1. Key hits come from Emory Collier James Rolle Jimmy Edge Combe and L J Bohler. Defenders Harvey Cooper Curtin Young Nathaniel Russ Wilbert Bryant shine. Bucky O Neil scouts Bohler Brothers with Pratt offered a contract.
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Bohler Brothers
Mays High Rams
Florida
Rams
Cocoa
Carver of
Delray
Emory Collier
Jimmy Edgecombe
James Rolle
Herbert Pratt
L. J. Bohler
Harvey Cooper
Bucky O’neil
Cleveland Indians
Pratt
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Miami Times
Peoples
Palms
Harlem Souare Sweet
N.W
Bowling News
Esther Pratt
Papina
Abraham Smith
Jim
Baker Darden
Chris Clark
Dotty McInosh
Mae Thompon
Mays Rams
Stanton High
Jacksonville
Curtin Young
Nathaniel Russ
Wilbert Bryant
J. L. Edward
Benny Lyles
Esher Pratt
Ether Pratt
Pat Cooper
Joe Holt
Mae Thomson
Sanford Nesbitt
Bruce McCord
William Hunt
Chris Clarke
Palm Bowl
Aaa
Kentucky
Ancient Age Distilling Company
Frankfort
Prudent Pige Bourbon
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