Thurmont horses triumph in Frederick harness meet
Two Thurmont bred horses won two heats each in the harness races at Frederick fairgrounds. Stalag Hannover owned by F. Hempt and J. Eyler of Thurmont won the first race heats for a $400 purse in 2:72. Julian Nathan, owned by Joseph Eyler, led the two heats in the mile class with 2:15 2/5 and an exceptionally fast time.
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West Maryland and Bullets in final game tonight
Milwaukee fans greet Braves after 42 victory over Yankees in New York. Lew Burdette and Wes Covington hailed as heroes as World Series tickets go on sale at County Stadium.
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Yankees
Fred Haney
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Lew Burdette
Basilio Named Fighter Of Month In Ring Magazine
Carmen Basilio earned the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month after defeating then middleweight champion Ray Robinson securing the 160-pound crown. He tops future-year considerations as Tony DeMarco and a list of notable contenders follow in the rankings.
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New York
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Sazar Ray Robinson
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Ring Magazine
Robinson
Gene Fulmer
Boston
Tony de .Marco
Bears Exhange Barbs Over Exhibitions and Salary Claims
The Fair from the AI reports capacity crowds at the fair with an estimated attendance around 8,200 and parking full. Harvey blames Halas for unfair dealings while Ronnie’s exhibition pay is disputed. Halas says $75 covered living expenses and cites a standard rate of $900 for exhibitions. Bonnie joins Bear quarter as adjustments continue and optimism remains for Ronnie’s pro football potential.
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Floridian With Leopards Highlights Knox Feud at Fair
Chicago report details Robert Bandy’s exhibition act at Frederick fairgrounds featuring two leopards trained for stage tricks. It notes Henry Bandy’s claim that leopards, though trained, remain dangerous and can turn deadly, while also mentioning Ronnie Knox’s ongoing feud with George Halas. The piece outlines Bandy’s career with animal acts and his TV appearances, framing the fair as a venue for his act amid the Bears connection.
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Covingtons Catch Called Turning Point in World Series Game
Wes Covington and a backhanded running catch in the second inning is hailed as a turning point in the World Series game won by the Braves over the Yankees. Covington, from Durham, NC, says he chose to play the ball as he read it and nabbed a long drive that could have brought two more runs.
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Rape conviction sets life term for James B Thompson in Md
James B Thompson, 27, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Prince Georges County Circuit Court judge John Fletcher after being convicted of raping a 1 year old girl. Thompson confessed he was not the killer, while defense remarks and trial testimony described the alleged assault and pretext of locating the girl a job. Thompson will serve time in the Maryland Penitentiary as authorities noted his intent to “get in shape.”
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James B. Thompson
Washington
Prince Georges County
Ndge
John BR. Fletcher
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Thompson
Argentina
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