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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1950
Page
9
A letter reflects on a Bronx victory over Philadelphia and muses on shifting sports loyalties. It critiques a long pennant drought, notes a Master Singers broadcast interruption for a prayer, and discusses racial bias and personal background in a brief, opinionated piece.
The University of Miami Hurricanes defeated Villanova 18 to 12 in a rain drenched game at the Orange Bowl. Fans grew boastful before predicting a clash with Purdue, only to see Purdue flip the script by routing Notre Dame.
A reader recounts a summer road trip in a 1941 Dodge from here to New York via Harlem. The trip covered about 3000 miles with little trouble, aided by a detour prompted by curiosity and a toolkit-packed journey. The story frames wartime aid appeals and lingering optimism despite hardship.
Murrell Branch YWCA says fall term begins the week of October 30 with courses in Spanish photography canasta and bridge folk dancing millinery and choral singing Registration opens October 23 and details available at the YW office 340 NW 13th St Miss E C Thomas chairs the Creative Education Committee Helen Fisher executive rector attends a three day induction institute in Atlanta October 16 17 18 The Young Matrons Club plans a rummage sale October 14 at 3667 Grand Ave Coconut Grove opposite the Ace Theatre with clothing shoes and other items for sale
October schedule lists North Carolina at Virginia State in Richmond and Old Dominion Classic in Virginia. Includes Morehouse at Alabama State, Grambling at Texas State, Clark at South Carolina State, Florida A&M homecoming at Morris Brown, Winston-Salem versus Bluefield, and numerous other matchups across HBCU venues from October 13 to 18.
The major league all stars headlined by Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Don Newcombe and Larry Doby launched a 30 day barnstorming tour starting in Baltimore and winding through Raleigh Greensboro Charlotte Augusta Atlanta Birmingham Montgomery Jackson Mississippi Little Rock Memphis and Houston to a finale in Florida with a Sunday Miami game on November 5 at Miami Stadium.
Announcement that three winter extension classes sponsored by Florida A and M College will be offered this week by Charles L. Williams principal of Booker T. Washington high school. Courses: Methods in Teaching Reading, Methods in Public School Music, Supervision and Administration. Registration on Saturday October 14 before regular class time. Classes held at BTW high school 1200 NW 6th Ave. All classes start 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Sumner Hutcheson express gratitude to friends for gifts received at their October 8 housewarming event held at their home.
The writer recalls Ezzard Charles facing Joe Louis and proving his grit in the rounds after the match while noting Louis remains the champion in public memory. The post fight remarks praise Louis as a champion and friend, predicting lasting respect despite outcomes.
A New York store showcases a coffee and tea service valued at 100000 dollars, crafted in 18 karat gold. A daughter bought a coffee pot for one million dollars, made of aluminum, as a Christmas gift last year, claiming it makes better coffee than 18 karats.
A reader criticizes U.S. newspapers especially in New York for repeatedly using race labels like Negro in crime reports. The letter argues such wording inflames prejudice, misrepresents crime patterns, and fuels hate, urging editors to stop this practice and consider the damage to public thought.
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