Pirates Rise Over Walker Ends Toy Bulldog Era in Ring
Paul Pirrone defeats Mickey Walker in a comeback bout that caps Walker’s 17-year ring career. The Cleveland fighter, once finished after seven straight losses at age 21, returns to prominence and rises as a top middleweight contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Walker
Paul Pirrone
Pirrone
Acant
Waller
New Jersey
Jeishman
Mickey
Paul
Mamillo
Walker
Cleveland
Crack Quint to Play Two on Thursday
The Scarlet Hurricane of Davis and Elkins College meets Woodmen of the World and the Co B National Guardsmen on the Armory court Thursday night Dec 27. Henderson coached Davis and Elkins is known for fast paced play and frequent substitutions. A large crowd is expected for this unusual two half against the same team. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarlet Hurricane
Davis and Elkins College
Armory Court
Woodmen of
Co. B. National Guardsmen
Davis and Elkins
Graity Cam'Henderson
Henderson
Davis
Hikins
Hargent
Washington County
Armory
Alabama Goes Hollywood Today Before Rose Bowl trip
Alabama head to Pasadena for a Rose Bowl visit to a movie studio and luncheon as morale stays high under Coach Frank Thomas. Return to Occidental College duties follows, with Whatley back from illness and Angelich easing from an ankle issue amid drills to sharpen kicking and a tailored defense. Pittsburgh Pirates hire Duquesne coach Joe Bach on a three year deal after a high scoring season.
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Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Stanford
Hollywood
Occidental College
Frank Thomas
Jim Whatley
Jimmy Angelich
Whatley
Angelich
Bama
Pittsburgh
Joe Bach
Duquesne
Cavalcade’s California bid eyed as jockey talks surge
Racing notes from the Associated Press detail Cavalcade’s Santa Anita Handicap bid with speculation over jockey choice. Bob Smith eyes Johnny Westrope for 1953 season as Cavalcade trains in Columbia, South Carolina and prepares to ship to California next week with Okapi Good Goods World Series and Shining Jewel. Special Agent and Young Native stay in Columbia for Florida Derby prep. Jockeys Earl Stetten and George Fowler arrive at Tropical Park. Steffen now rides Hal Price Headley horses while Fowler joins trainer Ramsey at Knebelkamp stable.
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Preas
Brookmeade
California
Santa
Smith
Johnny Westrope
Py the Salable
Cavalcade
Columbia
S. C
Pacific Coast
Okapi
Good Goods
Shining Jewel
Troppical Park
Earl Stetten
George Fowler
Steffen
J. D. Mertz Establishment
Hal Price Headley
Fowler
Ramsey
We. V. Knebelkamp Stable
Pro football's rise reshapes major leagues in year
A review notes how the National Pro Football League gained legitimacy and fan support, aligning with major leagues. It credits organized franchises, rule changes, and stable management for the sport’s growing appeal and hints at a future world series style championship. Duane Purvis of Purdue suffers a severe knee injury, jeopardizing the New Year's charity game in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pap
Jeas
Football League
Warren Heller
Pirates
Giants
Herty Newman
St. Louis
National Football League
San Francisco
Duane Purvis
Purdue
Purvis
Oakland Cardinals
University of California
Famed Five To Play Thursday In Armory Clash
The Scarlet Hurricanes of Davis & Elkins College will face two local teams, Company B and Woodmen of the World, in an 8 pm Thursday game at the Armory. Also tonight Martinsburg meets Coliseum Bowling at 8 with five games using wood pins. Washington County League action sees Company B vs Y M C A as guards aim for a second win.
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Martinsburg and Coliseum Bowling Alley
Coliseum
High Glee Wins in Christmas Day Stakes at Arcadia
Arcadia California December 25 1950 High Glee daughter of Pharamond II Beaming steamed to a driving finish to take the $5000 Christmas Day stakes by a length and a half before 50000 fans as Cornelius Vanderbilt’s coming four year old filly resumed racing in Southern California with jockey Silvio Coucci aboard.
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High Glee
Arcadia
Calif
Cornelius Vanderbilt
California
Silvio Coucci Uo
Pharamond II
Waner Tops National League Batting Race in 1930s Era
Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates leads the National League batting race for the season with a .362 average, ending six-year drought for left-handed hitters. The season features 29 players hitting .300 or better, with 16 southpaws and two switch-hitters among them. Waner also tallies 217 hits, 122 runs, and 599 at bats, while Frank O'Doul, Bill Terry, and Chuck Klein post other high marks.
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New York
Paul Waner
Pittsburg Pirates
Bill Terry
Chuck Klein
Hornsby
Chick Hatey
Big Poison
Waner
Terry
Melvin Ott
Giants
Ott
Jim (Ripper) Collins
St. Louis Cardinals
Collins
Jack Rothrock
St Louis
Hagen
Kiki) Cuyler
Chicago
Ethan Allen
Philadelphia
Joe Medwick
St. Louis
Hughey Critz
John Wb
Pepper
Cuyler
Floyd (Arky) Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Sam Leslie
Brooklyn
Joe Moore
Moore
Cincinnati
Harlan Pool
Allen
Gus Suhr
Bill Urbanski
Boston
Phillies
Western stars prep for charity New Year game
Western football players trained for the annual New Year charity game against strong Eastern rivals. The East squad led by Little Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley tested against Cardinal Athletic Club of Oakland to gauge starting forwards. West coach Orin Hollingberg noted concerns over lighter backs but projected a capable line. Kerr, ill with a bronchial cold, has limited involvement while coordinating with Hanley.
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San Francisco
Andy” Kerr
Dick Hanley
Cardinal Athletic Club
Oakland
Orin W Hollingberg
Percy Lovey
West Line
Mississippi
Kerr
Hanley
Charles Town meet closes with June return planned
Charles Town Jockey Club announced the winter meet closed with strong satisfaction and a June spring meeting likely, pending state racing authority input. About 6,000 fans wagered over $50,000 on eight races, with mutuel handle averaging $33,022 daily. Simple Singer won the Christmas Day feature over Granite Prince and Dutiful, by two lengths, in six and a half furlongs.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Jockey Club
A. J. Boyle
Simple Singer
T. Fowler
Granite Prince
Dutiful
Margain
Dutifus
Matuels
Changeable
Appear
Apathy
Peggy Can
Togo
Fowler
Tratrap
A. H. Utterback
Marguiata
Edward J. Brennan
Kenneth Gilpin
W. H. Lipscomb
Opening Day at Arcadia Draws Massive Crowd
Arcadia California December 26 crowds swell for reopen of Los Angeles Turf Club at Santa Anita. From 39 000 spectators to the $5000 Christmas stakes winner High Glee in Whitney stable. Grandstands packed hours before first race as pari mutuel windows empty.
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Arcadia
Calif
Lucky Baldwin
California
Rancho Sata. Anita
Elias J. Baldwin
Whitney
Tehachapi
Los Angeles Turf Club
Longines
Stanford players back in shape for Rose Bowl
Stanford University released word that the squad has recovered from illnesses and injuries after a period of hard scrimmaging. Coach Tiny Thornhill said only Bobby Grayson, the All American back, remained doubtful as the team rested for Christmas, with Grayson aiming to be ready for Alabama in the Pasadena Rose Bowl a week away.
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Stanford University
Cal
C. KB
Thornhill
Stanford
Pasadena
Bobby Grayson
Grayson
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Classifieds fragment on wine friends values offered
Fragmentary classified note references wine friends and offerings but lacks clear details. readable portions mention values and services but do not specify items, dates, prices, or names suitable for a concrete card.
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Carl Montabamo
Mualler
Toronto
Toledo
Salem
N. H
Goshen
N. Y
Springfeld
Jil
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Lexington
Nashville
Lord Jim
Columbus
Ohio
Ogden M. Edwards
Walnut Hall
Donerail
Dick Flening
Calumet Hveleyn
Cald Cash
Allan Wilson
J. W. Gleason
Vansandt
Williamsport
J. R. Lyle
Princess Peg
Lilly
Plainfield
N. J
Hugh M. Parshall
Urbana
Aleta Ae
Nolan Motors, Inc
K. Weah
Prene
Scarlet Hurricanes
THE
BEARS
Fhonko” Nagfiurski
Chicago Bears
Randers Aissed Oly
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins
W.a
Company B
Woodmen
Quintain
CO. B
Washington
Matt Robison
Charlie Crowe
Yankee
Lefi
Goopy
Whiskors White
Ian
Nay Nay
Lear Ann
June Bourbon
Donny John White
Clifton
Agnes
Rock Bonnet
Just Charming
Hilda A
Billy
Tiny Miss
Bisa
Belize
Cora Kay
Corinne
Welsh Lass
Just Hkemember
Princess Wrack
Luriongs Simple Singer
Princess
Comentioeel Soupcon
Lanadier
Bungalow
Chifton
Marie
Buntino
Thistrap
Scotty DO
Brown
Don Taske Tio Huh
Ran
eDonala
Wora- Betty
Golden Play
Princess Tel
Woolorac
Fite
Seiberling
Potomac St
Terry Next
Paul “Daffy’ Dean
Dean Pitching Brothers
Daffy
Dorothy
Bamdusky
Russellville
Ark
Wis
Little Rock
Associated Press Photon
Second National Bank
Wight Depository
Hagerstown
McFadden’s Sport Shop
Srotherg 53
Frankiin
Reichard
W. Antietam St
Hoffman
N. Potomac St
U.S
O. P. Bohman, Inc
Potomac Ave
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