Louis Loses Rating As Charles Dominates Heavyweight Lineup
The National Boxing Association final ratings for 1950 place Joe Louis with Lee Savold as outstanding boxers but mark Louis at his lowest rating since 1937. Charles holds the crown, and the NBA hints at title vacating if champions fail to defend by March 1 1951. Contenders listed include Layne Walcott Oma Marciano Brion La Starza Baker Gardner.
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Washington
National Boxing Association
Joe Louis
NBA
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Fred J. Saddy
Charles
Louis
Lee Savold
New Jersey
James J. Braddock
Jaipan
Rax Layne
Utah
Joe Walecott
Lee Oma
Michigan
Rocky Marciano
New York
Cesar Brion
Argentina
Roland la Starza
Bob Baker
Pennsylvania
Jack Gardner
England
Saddy
Ike Williams
Trenton
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Duke la Mavs
Sugar
Raf Robinson
Eddy
la Motta
Robinson
Kid Gavin Jan
Cuba
Billy Graham
Charlie Fusari
Eddie Thomsas
William F
John L. Davis
California
Frei Dawson Ofllinois
Wildcats Send Off Kentucks Ahead of Sugar Bowl
Lexington Kentucky December 26 Kentucky's football squad and coach Paul Bryant were given a routs ing sendoff by Central Kentuckians as they prepared for Monday's Sugar Bowl VI with Oklahoma. Head coach and assistants rode in open cars while officials from state and local governments joined a parade through Memorial Coliseum area.
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Wildcats
Lexington
Kentucks
Kentuckians
Oklahoma
Paul Bryant
Memorial Coliseum
Lawrence Wetherby
Hoff Mink Farm Wins at Baltimore Mink Show
The Hoff Mink Farm near New Windsor took seven ribbons and two trophies at the Baltimore Mink Show. Located five miles south of New Windsor on the Marston road, the farm welcomes the public.
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New Windsor
Baltimore
Marston Road
Colts' Chances Remain Slim in Baltimore
Baltimore dates the Jan 10 deadline for the Bltimore Colts to decide on league future. Abe Warner, the sole active investor, plans to determine whether to buy out or fold the franchise as stockholders balk at funding. George Preston Marshall’s $50,000 payment and league rulings loom, with no clear resolve from holders.
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Baltimore
Bltimore Colts
National Football League
Abe Warner
Colts
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Bert Bell
Warner
George Marshall
Watner
Major College Teams Reach 27 Unbeaten Mark
A December AP check of major college basketball teams with at least three games shows 27 undefeated. Bradley Oklahoma A and M Wyoming Siena Marquette Staley Evansville Columbia Ivy League leaders Princeton Navy St Bonaventure Providence Westminster Michigan State Kentuky Long Island Cornell Villanova Washington West Virginia La Salle Arizona Washington and Jefferson Cincinnati among 6 0 or 4 0 clubs. Several big games loom as undefeated teams face strong opposition this week.
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New York
Associated Press
Bradley
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Dark Horse
Siena
Loudonville
N.Y
Handine
SL Paul
Columbia
Ivy Leacuers
Evansville
Kentucky
Long Island
Cornel
Vallelanaga
Washington
Indiana
West Virginia
la Salle
Arizona
Washington and Jefferson
Cincinnati
Princeton
Navy
St. Bonaventure
Providence
Widh Westminster
Pennsylvania
Michigan State
Avisona
CCNY
Butler
Oklahoma A. & M
World Series rights sold for six years to Gillette
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler announced that television rights for the World Series and major league all star games through 1986 have been sold to Gillette Safety Razor Co for 6 million dollars six years. The deal may include Mutual stations in New York Chicago and Boston, with money largely assigned to players annuity and insurance plans. Also news from Blacksburg Virginia about F ORear Moseley named head football coach and athletics director at Virginia Tech. NYU defeats Stanford 84 70 at Madison Square Garden with Abe Becker scoring 35 points. Korea crisis: UN must not give up despite risk of war with China per Trygve Lie.
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Cincinnati
A. B. Chandler
Gillette Safety Razor Co
Chandler
Mutual
Slevision
New York
Chicago
Boston
Gillette
VPI
Blacksburg
F. O'Rear Moseley
University of Kembucky
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Walter S. Newman
Virginia Tech
Kentucky
Haive
Oklahoma
Moseley
Newman
Alabama
Maryland
New York University
Stanford
Madison Square Garden
Abe Becker
NYU
St. Joan’s
Temple
California and Five States Lift the New Year Bowl Hopes
A colorful preview lists California Oklahoma Tennessee Miami and Wyoming as top bowl contenders on New Year’s Day with matchups projected against Michigan Kentucky Texas Clemson Washington Lee and more. Predictions emphasize California to beat Michigan and Oklahoma to defeat Kentucky while noting Western and Southern stars shaping the post season.
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California
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Miami
Wyoming
New Orleans
Golde Bears
Michigan
Una
Onta State
Celifordia
Jim Monaching
Johnnies
Olszowski
Puppa
Wolverines
Bud Wilkinson
Okatoma
Kentucky
Pereresee
Texas Anr
Nebraska
Reynalds
Wildcats
Babe Park
Thesa Ifds
Uresathe
Novia
Tewas Wyre
Awesmaie
Clemson
Ray Mathews
Mike
Chuck Ortmann
Johnny Olszewski
Pasadena
Bate Yarifh
Cotton
Leon Heath
Bert Rechichar
Byron Townsend
Texas
Dallas
Quadruple Amputee Heads Home From Military Hospital
A badly injured quadruple amputee is on the way home to Middiebet, with Army officials noting the man’s condition is improving and a return to duty or civilian life is being planned. The story mentions hospital care in Washington and plans for possible joint maneuvers with US and British forces.
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Travis Air
Gertie
Nasputirl
Peta
D. C
Walter Bantas
Koes
Chaustas
Nise
Lasivas
Washington
Amendments To Labor Law and Political Debate Rise
Fragmented report covers amendments to labor law discussed by Sen Taft and Taibert, with mentions of Taft’s November election, Wilder, and Brederict firemen. The piece references prepped amendments, objections, and a broader political contention surrounding labor and reform.
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Couneinaats
Sen
Aera
Fenders
Arganteed
Babar
Steve
Ben
Sen. Taft
Mio Repubblica
Seu Tall
Taber
Luff's Stuff WH PORGED
A call to remember those serving abroad and to carry N. A. Lufburrow in thoughts and prayers across foreign shores as stated in The News, urging readers to acknowledge and support those who fight in thought and heart.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Sugar Marketing Limit Set for 1951 by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department announced a 1951 sugar marketing limit of 8 million tons for the United States. The action sets a cap on domestic sugar marketings for the coming year.
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Washington
Dee
Agriculture Department
United States
Radar speed detection defines traffic speed measurement
Traffic speed is recorded by a radar speed detector. Microwave radio frequency radiation is directed at the vehicle and reflected back to the receiver to determine true speed on a scale.
Anniversaries and births from America Today's historical notes
Notable figures born or died, spanning 1767 to 1934, with names like Nicholas Roosevelt, William W. Corcoran, John Lord, Hinton Helper, Arthur H. Clark, Jevings Fox, and others. Also mentions Michigan petition, Mother Stewart crusade, 1934 Western front gains, Bretton Woods, and various birthdates and events.
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Nicholas Roosevelt
New York
Fulton
William W. Corcoran
Washington, D. C
Art
Georgetown
D. C
John Lord
Portsmouth
N. H
Dee
Hinton R. Helper
Tony
Americas
North Carolina
Arthur H. Clark
Providence
R. I
Jevings J. Fox
New York Furvier
London
Tuftay
Washington
Michigan
Congress
John C. Cass
Ohio
Mother Stewart
U. S
Radio City Music Hall
Bretton Woods
International Bank
Marlene Dietz
Berlin
Cyrus
Or-Industr Scotia
Louis Bromfeld
Mansfield
Land
Bankborn
Nova
Levant
Pittsburg
Azo
Ewan Clasue
Dept. of Labor
Notable economists and FTC chair detailed in brief bio notes
Wayhindtson Halivthian born Prescott Washington 54 years ago Jano M Mead Mount Morris New York 65 years ago Mark Woods president Amerig and Bigertogethig born Louisville Kentucky 49 years ago Todays Horoscope notes a austere but sympathetic native may aid others and risk of unreturned kindness prompts careful friend selection
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Wayhindtson
Halivthian
Prescott
Wash
Janos M. Mead
Federal Trade Commission
Mount Morris
N.Y
Mark Woods
Amerig and
Bigertogethig
Louisville
English Lesson Words Misused and Pronunciation Guide
A compact lesson highlights misused phrases and mispronunciations. It notes examples like after having already, and confusing words such as eventual and ultimate, urging readers to study vocabulary through daily word focus and practice.
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Ismie
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