Sugar Ray Robinson Wins Narrow Decision Over Docusen
Ray Sugar Robinson clung to his welterweight title with a hard fought decision over Bernard Docusen at Comiskey Park. Robinson admitted he “just didn’t have it” after a near even bout, with a single knockdown deciding the result. Gate totaled $46,640.24. Docusen earned $7,021.37. Attendance 8,883. Promoters faced losses as revenue fell short of break-even.
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ED Sainsbury
United Press
Hicago
WUP
Ray
Sugar” Robinson
Bond
Bernard Docusen
New York
Tommy Bell
Docusen
New Orleans
George
George Gainford
Louisiana
Robinson
Sugar Ray
Tony Zale
Docusem
Irving Kevin
Michael Gerrard
Comiskey Park
Local baseball practice for Legion Post 12 at Grafton diamond
The American Legion Post 12 Class A baseball team will practice Wednesday at 6:30 on the Grafton diamond. All players are asked to be on hand for the drill. In California Stanford, Ellis Hegler of Duke University was elected president of the NCAA Golf Coaches Association succeeding Eddie Twiggs of Stanford. Bert Katzenmeyer of Michigan was elected vice president and Bob Kepler of Ohio State secretary.
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American Legion
Grafton
Stanford
Cali
WU P— Ellis Hegler
Duke University
Ncaa Golf Coaches Association
Eddie Twiggs
Bert Katzenmeyer
Michigan
Bob Kepler
Ohio State
Gasoline from Green River shale eyed to boost fuels
Five scientists from the Bureau of Mines propose tapping shale beds in the Green River region covering Colorado Wyoming and Utah to secure a 150 year supply of gasoline and oil and strengthen America’s depleted liquid fuel reserves.
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America
Green River
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Bureau of Mines
Farm Improvement Awards Offered in Ohio for 1948
Ohio farmers may win extra premiums for conserving soil water and forests under the Baltimore and Ohio program. Two classes cover projects begun before and after Oct 1 1947. State winners chosen by county supervisors may advance to an interstate contest with a $250 award and a certificate. The main prize is increased farm income from sustained conservation.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. A. Slipher
Ohio State University
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William Redman
Zanesville
Slipher
State Association of Soil Consevation District
$2,000,000 bargain beach rising at Cabrillo
San Pedro reports an artificial beach project costing only $200,000 after using mud from Los Angeles harbor dredging and spreading smooth white sand at Cabrillo Beach. Engineers say standard methods would have cost about $2,000,000, with Cabrillo Beach already created similarly 21 years ago.
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San Pedro
Cal
Los Angeles Harbor
Cabrillo Beach
Washington logs hid early 19th century water main
Workmen in Washington DC unearthed a wooden water main made from hollowed logs. The relic, part of the city’s early supply, remains in good condition after being buried for generations.
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Washington, D. C
Pumice Blocks Debut From Granite Concrete Co
The Granite Concrete Block Co. of 29 West Avenue introduces a new pumice building block made from New Mexico pumice. Lightweight yet strong, with high fire resistance and excellent insulation, it aims to reduce labor and foundation costs. The firm supplies blocks, ready mix concrete, loose fill insulation, mortar, stucco, and plaster aggregate as exclusive territory agent for General Pumice Corporation of Santa Fe.
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Granite Concrete Block Co
West Avenue
Pantheon
Rome
B. C
Europe
New Mexico
United States
Pentagon
Washington
Granite Concret Block Co
Livestock Prices Interest Farmers And Meat Buyers
Meat buyers and farmers face the same question future prices for live stock. Ohio State University economists say prices are set by demand and supply, not farmers, with meat now selling well above 1930s levels despite greater supply. Wages of industrial workers drive long term meat and livestock prices as millions of new buyers enter the market. Buenos Aires notes Argentina’s capital as a major world city.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
U. S
Raising Of More Fall Pigs Asked
U S Department of Agriculture officials urge Ohio farmers to raise ten percent more Fall pigs in 1948 than in 1947. Anticipated beef production drop in early 1949, corn-hog ratio improvement after 1948 harvest, and steady meat demand drive the recommendation. June reports show strong wheat oats and good corn prospects. Sows due to farrow in Fall can be kept through Summer with pasture.
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Columbus
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Ohio
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Checking Of Brood Frames Is Advised
Ohio beekeepers are urged by Charles A Reese to examine all brood frames moved between hives to ensure they are not infected with foul brood. Winter-killed honey moved by bees may carry disease. call county apiary inspectors if foul brood is found. Send suspected brood samples to the Division of Bee Culture, Ohio State University.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles A. Reese
Ohio State University
Reese
Division of
B and Z
New mobile drink vendor promises 30 hour temp control
Chicago hosts a new vacuum powered mobile beverage vendor that keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 30 hours. Invented by Andy Frain, it aims to replace pop bottles at sporting events by offering a wheel mounted thermos style unit.
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Chicago
Sporfing
Andy Frain
Frain
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