Yogi Berra Wins Third MVP in 1955 Run
Yogi Berra, New York Yankee catcher, was named the American League MVP for 1955, the third in his career. Kaline finished second and Smith third as 24 writers voted, Berra edging Detroit’s Kaline for the top spot with 218 points. Williams and Mantle were among top finishers. Berra credited with seven first place votes and appearing in 47 rounds on ballots.
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Enlengd
Bora
New York
Awany
Ferra
Solettiaia
Fine
Otdow
Detroit
Kutine
Cleveland
Ay Nilth
Wead
Veta
Ted Williams
Heston
Mickey Manue
Yankee
Maliun
Berra
Tom
Vince
Herim
Watling
Enneve
Hills
Ring
Edward Bontempo Named Examiner And Safety Instructor
Edward Bontempo of New Haven has been appointed as Examiner and Safety Instructor for Naugatuck under Public Acts 489 of 1955. He must pass an examination of competency and complete a course approved by the State Board of Fisheries and Game before certification. Bontempo, a recognized instructor of the National Rifle and Pistol Association, also instructs pistol courses for police and civic groups.
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New Haven
Naugatuck
Billy No
Uch Ronda
Park
Stata Board
Fisheries Unul
Ahes
Iowa
Bantempo
Wational Rifle and Pistol Association
Celtics Move Into Second Place In NBA Standings
United Press reports the Celtics defeated the St Louis Hawks 91 to 81 to move into second place in the NBA Mastern Division. McCauley led scoring with 26 points and rookie Loscutoir grabbed 26 rebounds in the lone game of the day.
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NBA
United Press
HG Macauley
Jim Lass
Boston
National Basketball Association
New York Qnickerbockers
St. Lowks Hawks
Mccauley
Loscutoir
Virdon Named NL's Top Rookie of 1955
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Bill Virdon won the National League rookie of the year honor for 1955 after posting a .281 batting average with 47 home runs, six triples, 18 doubles and 63 RBIs. It marked the second straight year a St. Louis player earned the award.
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Onl
Tiehler
Bill Virdon
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yanekees
Enos Slaughter
Baseball Arrilers Association
National League
Virdon
St. Louis
Wally Moonwag Dhe
Rams and Browns Can Clinch Titles In Sunday's Games
Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns can clinch NFL division titles with wins on Sunday. Rams lead the Western Division race with Chicago and Baltimore looming as threats, while Browns hold a narrow lead in the Eastern race over Washington and Pittsburgh. Green Bay and Philadelphia also eye pivotal matchups as the weekend approaches.
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Browns
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United Press
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Cleveland Browns
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Halle
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Itn
Ging
Baltimore Colts
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Washington
Steelers
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Uve
Redakins
Mt- Washington
Washingtow
Green Bay
Packers
Angeles
Sun
San Francisco
Suniay
Philadelphia
Fogles
Sevett Pantasae
Boxing TV Show Sparks Confusion Over Joyce Brothers
NEA Sports recounts a chaotic boxing themed talk show plot involving Joyce Brothers. The piece notes industry figures evaluating her role as a challenger to traditional boxing authority and possible manipulation for publicity. Sources like Nat Fleischer and Frank Carbo are cited while the story hints at media intrigue and the ethics of debuting a female psychologist on combat programming.
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Jon Woodman
Jack Menros
Mayer
International Boxing Club
Jayce Brothers
Fran
New York
Mushy Jackson
Brennes
Hemeson
Trelacher
Frank Carbo
Joyce Brothers
Cache
Jutus Noelia’ Boxing Commission
Misa Brothers
Fletcher
Madison Square Garden
Nat
Mika Brothers
Jeracy
Sammy Richman
Logart Easily Decisions In Welterweight Title Match
The report notes Logart defeats Akins in a welterweight crown bid amid a tense Friday night in Madison with Tonys Dre Maren and Morlinex also involved. Teasing a rematch while Garden surpasses Akin.
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Browe
Thane
Binewith
Tonys Dre Maren
Ree Morlinex
Taogart
Madidon
Lavis
Nicholay Arana
Amateur tenting star tops pro list at Madison Square Garden
Tony Trivert of Cincinnati and Paneho Gonznies are highlighted as top pro performers in a Chicago Dae TV contest buildup. The piece also notes Jack Kramer's troupe touring, multiple college games across the nation, and assorted league moves and local notices from New York to Cleveland.
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New York
Tony
Trivert
Cincinnati
Ohio
Paneho -Gonznies
Governiy
Ekc
Will Eet
Iack Kramier
Madison Square’ Garden
Trevert
Yizo
Mtr Society to Hold Holy Communion at St Marys
The Mtr Society of St Marys Church will receive Holy Communion in the body tomorrow at 7 30 AM Manx. The 41st concert and annual Chrismning Weaper Service sponsored by Evergreen Chapter Order of Easlers Star will be held tomorrow at 7 00 AM in St Michaels Church Meds andre furnished by The Chicktmars. A free will offering will be received for the members in the Mageni¢ Horr Wallingford. The public is invited to attend.
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Evergreen Chapter
Order of Easlers Star
St.Michael’s Church
Chicktmars
Wallingford
Alefend
Primitive Promle Tn Northern Australia Tribes
Primitive people of northern Australia are described as the oldest demonstrative lineage, entirely matundle, and regarded as the determinants of all peoples. The fragment emphasizes their status in regional anthropology.
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Australia
Tech Students Press Plan to Skip Sugar Bowl Game
Outside observers report continued student pressure as Griffin urges the Regents to cancel Tech's participation in the Sugar Bowl. Police reinforcements deploy while Griffin protests and demands government influence end.
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Tech
Georgia
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Arad
Georgia Board of Regents
Pitt
Tobby Grier
Funeral notices blend in local obsequies
Funeral services were held for Walter G Kithek at St Patrick's Church after a Keenan Funeral Home procession. Rites included a high Mass, burial at St Joseph's Cemetery, and related services for Mrs Marig Doran at Immaculate Conception Church. Also noted were services for Mrs Concetta Fazzino and Miss Mary Pallerson at various parish and municipal funeral homes and cemeteries.
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David Atreed
West Maven
G. J. Waskowiex
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Lota A. Ny
Keenan
Kim Street
West Haven
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Alm
Turi
St. Michael's Cowelery
Derby
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Maric
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Conreelia
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Bucinailler
Fairview
Tne
Francia Church
Solung High Maia
Dames
Wiens
Andyenti
Tandom Arrow
Mary Pallerson
Uecho Street
Weld Gils
Naval service record of Robert Atttr Battisti truck driver
Robert Atttr Battisti a fireman apprentice in the Navy serves as a truck driver with the winter port of the Transportation Garage at the Naval yard in Cavite Cavite Macap where he is the son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Battisti, master wart. Lertutry roma WE Eee tet.
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Ohio Boy Missing After Ride With Motorist
Mrs. Stien reported that her son John, a ward of Sandusky Welfare, rode with a motorist after an accident. John, in good health but wearing a leg cast, disappeared after receiving $8 from the driver’s insurer and buying a white turtle-neck sweater. Police issued an all-points broadcast. the boy is believed in the Sandusky area.Victor Nelson funerals noted. services set for Monday at Salem Tadhor Church with burial in Grove Cemetery.
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Luria
Victor Nelson
Victor Nelsson
Tackett Street
Tryom
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Salem
List Of Wanted Items From Government Surplus
Officials toured the Hartford federal warehouse and noted surplus articles they might request, saying the range was broad and varied. In a separate note, a tearful 16 year old admitted damaging a car and running away after taking the vehicle without permission, leaving a note to his mother.
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Henry C. Buck
Michael Rizguti
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Ant
King’s Cord term traced to French royal livery
Fragmentary OCR notes say the phrase “King's Cord” derives from the Prone cordonline term for the French king's outdoor servants and held limited fashion value in early ly days.
Cars Run Percent Mites to Allon of Pagan
A fragmented note mentions cars, mites, and distances linking pagan themes to a pint square. The readable phrases are unclear, yielding no concrete people, places, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
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Squar
Derby couple granted divorce on desertion grounds
In Waterbury on December 3, 19 ory ha zel Wheeler Borris of Derby was granted a divorce from Avanti Burgnis of Beacon Falls in Superior Court for desertion. Custody of a child was awarded to the mother. The couple married in Redon Bulls in 1910 and have since separated since June 19, 1952.
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Arly Hazel (Wheeler) Borris
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Avanti Burgnis
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