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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1952
Page
7
Rushville weather prophet Mark Purcell forecasts a dry spring with normal temperatures and periods of little rain from March 23 to June 23. He says farmers won’t face spring floods and can start planting corn and other chores promptly.
World brief reports say the 73-year-old Dowager Queen of Denmark remains in a coma after major surgery and little hope of survival, with reliable sources describing her condition as grave. Other items note Spain's Cardinal Segura attacking Protestants, a tropical storm near the Philippines, disbanding of a English bachelors group, and an Argentine diplomat ending Christmas in Japan.
Senator Pat McCarran chairing the Internal Security Committee urges the Senate to compel the State Department to produce records on Communists at the United Nations. He calls for punishment for contempt of any official who refuses to testify and criticizes faulty security evaluations of UN employees. He says names are being withheld by secretary of state directives hindering the inquiry.
Emma Clarissa Clement, the first and only Negro named American Mother of the Year, died Friday night at age 78. Despite losing her right leg last year, she stayed active in civic and religious work. She mothered seven children, all college graduates, including Dr. Rufus E. Clement, president of Atlanta University.
Glenn McCoskey of 1238 Wabash Avenue is listed in fair condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after being attacked on Friday night at the intersection of Thirteenth Street and Wabash. Fire department resuscitator squad treated him before transport to the hospital.
Mrs. Ida Gregory, 35, of Toledo breaks a full length glass door during a jam session. After hospital repair she returns to the session, boasting zeal for the jitter bug in this humorous account.
Bob Jones secured five U S Amateur championships and finished as runner-up once, cementing his standing in American amateur golf during a standout era.
In Chicago on December 27, Duke Ellington's drummer Louis Bellson Jr spoke of quitting drums and his orchestra if needed to support his interracial marriage to Pearl Bailey, a prominent Negro blues singer. He noted their London wedding drew wide headlines and expressed hope for normalcy despite publicity.
In Kingston Jamaica a US Olympic track squad shattered two Jamaican records in the post Olympic meet. In Fort Lee Virginia Harry Chiti, Cubs catcher, was assigned to basic training at Ft Lee. At Wichita Kansas Norvall Neve said Wichita head coach Bob Carlson will not be retained next season. In Miami Beach Ruby J Scull of Ventnor New Jersey set an unofficial speed record of 62.302 mph in a 48 cubic inch inboard at the Orange Bowl regatta.
United Press notes Olympic decathlon champion Bob Mathias plans two years of Marine Corps service and will not compete in the 1956 Australia Olympics. He will train six weeks this summer then return to Stanford for one more quarter and one season of eligibility.
At Madison Square Garden eight teams start the holiday festival basketball tourney. LaSalle Explorers 8-0, last season NIT winners and top AP ranking, are favored to win. Afternoon games pair Manhattan 4-0 with Cincinnati 2-2 and LaSalle with De Paul 6-1. Evening games feature St John’s 3-2 vs Miami of Ohio 5-1 and New York U 5-2 against Utah State 4-5.
Rockville and Tolleston led HS results with close wins over Brazil and Edison. College action saw Missouri edging Iowa State 63 61 and Kansas defeating Nebraska 73 66 in Big 7. Southwest Baylor beat Texas 57 43, Rice topped Texas Christian 68 49, while other listed games featured strong showings across conferences.
Boxing results list multiple bouts with fighters including Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey stopping Don Williams of Worcester Massachusetts in nine rounds and Emerson Butcher of Rock Island Illinois outpointing Chief Crazy Horse of Rosebud South Dakota over ten rounds. Alberta Vermontom and Geossie Dunn from Los Angeles are noted with scores and rounds.
New York dispatch profiles 18 year old Tony Despirito of Lawrence Massachusetts chasing a 389th win by New Year’s Eve to break Walter Miller’s 1906 mark of 388. Despite eight winless runs at Tropical Park, his current 376 wins outpace rivals Shoemaker and Culmone in 1950. Despirito rose from obscurity to high earnings this year, after starting with a first Florida win at Sunshine Park last January.
Iowa crushed Oregon 86 to 57 in the opener while Wisconsin edged California 64 to 57. Illinois opponents included Buckeyes, Marquette, St. Thomas, Loyola, Bradley, Notre Dame, De Paul and others in a packed midweek slate. Iowa set a new team scoring record at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse during the doubleheader.
Charles L. The Kid Cutler died Christmas at a rest home in Paw Paw Michigan at age 69. He claimed the world heavyweight title from 1913 to 1915 and stood 6 3 and 340 pounds during his career. He sparred with John L. Sullivan and wrestled from 1900 to 1930. Survivors include his widow Anna and brother Martin.
New York December 27 Jack Westland of Everett Washington the 47 year old congressman became the oldest winner of the U S Amateur Championship and was named Amateur Golfer of the Year by Metropolitan Golf Writers Westland will be guest of honor at a January 29 dinner where he will receive a replica of the putter he presented to President elect Eisenhower during the campaign He won the amateur title at Seattle last fall defeating Al Mengert in the finals.
Indiana State, unbeaten, returns from a Christmas break for the MidWest Cage Classic, meeting Kansas Wesleyan in the opening round. Lawrence Tech looms as a favorite over Hanover as North Illinois Central, Franklin and others bring tall forwards like Worden and Switzer to the show. A drill team from the 782nd Air Force will perform as honorary coaches and John Ennis presides as host.
Ted Williams, 34, star of the Boston Red Sox and Marine Air Corps captain, has bought an interest in a Miami fishing tackle distribution firm. He says he may return to baseball if feeling well after discharge, but age and layoff could be obstacles. the firm serves the Southeast Caribbean and South Florida regions.
Hal Lahar of Colgate University asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration for the Arkansas coaching job after a Saturday interview with the Arkansas faculty committee. The Colgate spokesman confirmed the move.
In Pasadena on December 27 1942 Southern California coach Jess Hill reports the Trojans completed their last scrimmage before facing Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl New Year’s Day. Ivy Williamson notes Wisconsin is fit and a midseason form Haluska shows sharp passing while Carl’s knee injury keeps him out.
Local theater pages list attractions by area including At Theaters Grand showing The Savage with Charlton Heston and others at several daily times. Indiana features Million Dollar Mermaid with Esther Williams and Victor Mature. Other regions present Cattle Town No Holds Barred Oklahoma Annie Kid from Texas and more.
The Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami Beach features a 24 mile race and closed course events. Mrs. Ruby J. Scull of Ventnor New Jersey set a new 49 cubic inch inboard runabout speed record at 62.302 mph, surpassing her previous 60.708 mph mark. Wally Waken of Palm Beach Florida posted 55.945 mph for a new class B stock outboard hydro planes record.
Syracuse's Orange Bowl football team shows strong academic results with 20 starters averaging about a B minus. Six are physical education majors, while others study pre medicine pre law education liberal arts business and fine arts.
Four basketball teams will play Sunday at Riley High School gym in Riley Indiana. In afternoon games the Riley All-Stars meet Sears Roebuck at 1 30. Visking Corporation and Ed Selvia Coals clash at 3. The two losers meet in a 7 o clock consolation and the winners play for the championship at 8 30.
New Orleans December 27 Maryland aims to stay undefeated in Sugar Bowl play by facing Syracuse in a boxing tournament tomorrow night The Terrapins seek a third Sugar Bowl victory following past wins over Michigan State in 1947 and Tennessee in January’s football game
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