Campy argues with Diet Happy diet over weight loss
Campanella clashes with manager Dressen over a Mayo Clinic diet that prescribes eggs and rare steak. He has shed 12 pounds but fears further loss will sap strength, recalling his 210 pounds at Opening Day last year and his need to stay fit for the season. The dispute centers on weight and field readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIAMI
Roy Campanella
Dressen
Mayo Clinic
Campy
Roy
Jethroe
Asibi
Two Films Premiere at Tuskegee Institute
The world premiere of two American Newsreel Corpora tion documentaries occurred March 7 in Logan hall at Tuskegee Institute. L. M. Glucksman directed both films with sponsors Liggett and Myers and Gillham of Cunningham and Walsh present. Claude A. Barnett interviewed on screen, featuring "The Negro in Education" with Dr. F. D. Patterson and "The Negro in Science" highlighting Negro scientists and their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee Institute
Ala
Logan Hall
American Newsreel Corporation
L. M. Glucksman
Liggett and
Ivers Tobacco Co
Chesterfield
F. D. Patterson
Harold Johnson Upsets Clarence Henry For Split Decision
Harold Johnson of Philadelphia, weighing 178 pounds, defeats Clarence Henry 5-4-1 on the scorecard in a ten round heavyweight bout at the arena. Henry, listed as the nation’s third ranking title contender, receives 5-2-3 from Judge Max Daroff, while Judge Lou Tress and referee Zach Clayton award Johnson the decision 5-4-1. Johnson improves to 34 wins in 28 pro fights with the upset victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harold Johnson
Clarence Henry
Johnson
Henry
Arena
Lou Tress
Zach Clayton
Max Daroff
Paris Comes to Miami in Dorothea Towles Fashion Show
Dorothea Towles returns from France to headline a Fash ionetta at Booker T. Washington High School Auditorium in Miami. Gamma Zeta Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts with praise from Gilberte and Balmain about her Parisian elegance and exotic allure.
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Paris
Miami
Dorothea Towles
Gamma Zeta Omega
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Booker T. Washington High School
Miss Towles
France
Madame Gilberte
House of
Jacques Fath
Pierre Balmain
Clown Verdes Drake Offered Braves Contract
Verdes Drake, star center fielder from the Indianapolis Clowns, has been offered a contract by the Boston Braves for their Hartford Eastern League Club and is expected to report to training camp this week. The Clowns have won two consecutive Negro American League championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Clowns
Verdes Drake
Boston Braves
Hartford
Drive at a Reasonable Distance
Safety Director H N Kirkman labeled following too closely a dangerous traffic violation accounting for 8 174 accidents last year and second only to failure to grant right of way. He warned motorists to keep a safe distance in traffic noting 2 245 rural crashes from this cause and 17 fatal rural incidents.
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H. N. Kirkman
Kirkman
Tampa Teams Take State Basketball Titles
Day tona Beach Florida December weekend saw Don Thompson Vocational High School of Tampa win both Class A girls and boys state basketball crowns. Girls defeated Booker T. Washington Pensacola 72 65 while boys beat Lincoln Tallahassee 44 33. Consolation honors went to Daytona Beach girls Gibbs high boys of St Peters burg. Campbell Street beat Stanton Jacksonville 40 39 and Gibbs edged Campbell Street 35 28. All State selections named players from Tampa St Petersburg Jacksonville Tallahassee and Pensacola with multiple players from Gibbs Campbell Street and Booker T. Washington.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Don Thompson Vocational High School
Tampa
Booker T. Washington
Pensacola
Lincoln
Tallahassee
Gibbs High Boys
St. Petersburg
Campbell Street
Stanton
Jacksonville
Gibbs
Adams Walker
Collie Ribbon
Willie Jackson
Wilbur Prince
Don Thompson
Lynwood Shedrick
Bertha Williams
Jewel Davis
Ira Gammons
Gwendolyn Keith
Mary McNeil
Fort Lauderdale
Dillard
Lorence Coleman
Myrtice Beckton
Campbell St
Lottice Morris
Eleanor Williams
Delores Sweet
Middleton
Mattie Henderson
Rachel Wright
Traffic law reminder for safe following distances
In 1951 the Safety Director cited state traffic law requiring drivers to follow at a reasonable and prudent distance behind other vehicles. Truck drivers must maintain at least 150 feet behind other trucks outside business and residential zones.
Voter Turnout Drops in 1948 State Elections
In the 1948 election less than one fifth of the state's eligible voters elected public officials. The low turnout highlights waning civic participation and raises questions about voter engagement and election turnout strategies.
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New York — NY
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Leon F. Swears
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Gov. Dewey
Powell
NY Amsterdam News
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Ariz
Giants
Monte Irvin
Monte
Cleveland Indians
Lou Brissie
Branda
Newcombe
Don Newcombe
Ralph Branca
Branca
Ralph
Army
Bianca
Preacher Roe
Billy Herman
Tuskegee
E. TR
Consult
Braves
Wey
Salina Cay
Fort Myers
University of Fla
Sarasota
Bradenton
Palms
Gainesville
University City
Gulf
Ringling’s Museum Art Center
Ybor City
Trailways
Florida
Tra
Jeff Williams
James McKahand
Bobby Lang
Santon
Richard Hall
Whitfield Simmons
Tallawassee
Magnolia Gardens
Hyde Park
Perrine
Richmond Heights
Ndky Realty
S.W. 8Th St
Miami, Fla
General Auto Repairing
Gulf Products
N.W
3Rd Avenue
Common Sense Prices
Baker’s Bar
N.W. 20Th Street
Earl Edwards
Cliff Baker
Prop
Val
17Th Street
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