West Dies After Boxing Ring Knockout in New York
Al West known as Sonny Boy, 21, a Negro lightweight from Washington DC, died at St. Claire's Hospital after a bout with cy Bassett of Philadelphia at St Nicholas Arena. He suffered an intra cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral concussion, with two brain operations and three blood transfusions. Autopsy planned after funeral services in Washington.
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Sonny Boy) West
St. Claire's Hospital
Cy Bassett
Philadelphia
St. Nicholas Arena
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Washington, D. C
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State Athletic Commission
Nardiello
Johnny Sullivan
Little Sharon
West Washington
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Eddie Eagan
United States
Washington
Not Musial's Fault That Cards Slipped
New York The St Louis Cardinals failed to finish in the first division last season for the first time in 12 years through no fault of Stan Musial. The outfielder led the league in slugging with a 596 mark and set a lifetime record with 331 total bases in 146 games. He compiled 41 doubles 7 triples and 28 homers while scoring 105 and driving in 109.
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Rogers Hornsby
Johnny Mize
Musia
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New York Giants
Turkey Promotion Ending Tonight at Palace Theatre
Winners of turkeys last night at the Palace Theatre were Joseph Hillyard of Millwood, Leonard Derflinger of Marlboro Street, Sam McFadden of Merriman's Lane, Jennings Lichliter of Stephens City and Martin Gavis of 388 Cameron Street. Tonight is the last that turkeys will be given away.
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Millwood
Leonard Derflinger
Marlboro St
Sam McFadden
Merriman’s Lane
Jennings Lichliter
Stephens City
Martin Gavis
Cameron St
Rams Find Ohio Weather Fine Ahead of Cleveland Clash
The Rams arriving in Cleveland declare Ohio weather fine for the NFL title game. Temperatures around 30 degrees, with coach Joe Stydahar joking the mercury may stay and the team prepared for a frozen Municipal Stadium turf. The Browns face cold-affected passing as Otto Graham leads a run heavy scoring approach.
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Weather Bureau
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Mercury
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Rams
Chicago
Paul Brown
Los Angeles
Bob Waterfield
Norm van Brocklin
Otto Graham
Cliff Lewis
Browns
Lou Groza
Papit Injury Softens Shrine Game Countdown
East Fullback John Papit of Virginia sustained a muscle strain in practice eight days before the Shrine charity game on December 30. Trainer Henry Schmidt said the injury is not serious and Papit is expected to suit up tomorrow as both East and West squads resume rigorous training in San Francisco.
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John Papit
Virginia
Henry Schmidt
Papit
State Cage Card Is Slim Tonight
Richmond reports a light Virginia college basketball card with Virginia Tech facing Fort Myer at Arlington and William and Mary hosting Cincinnati after recent wins and losses. The Indians beat Randolph-Macon 78-38 and Hampden-Sydney 70-46 while Cincinnati edged William and Mary 69-66 led by Jim Holstein 26 and Larry Imburgia 23.
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Jim Holstein
Larry Imburgia
Gavilan Favored Over Miceli in Madison Square Garden Bout
In New York Cuba's Gavilan is a 5 to 14 favorite to stop Young Joe Miceli in the long anticipated welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden tonight. The bout headlines a card with potential ring-title implications as Sugar Ray Robinson may soon challenge Jake LaMotta. The telecast starts around 10 p.m. EST.
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Joe Miceli
Madison Square Garden
Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray
Jake LaMotta
Chicago
LaMotta
Gavilan
Billy Graham
Garden
Charlie Fusari
Irvington
N. J
Blond
NBA
Gevilan-Fusari
Miceli
New Yorker
Generals to Hold First Scrimmage
Washington and Lee University and Wyoming prepare for the Gator Bowl with initial Saturday scrimmages in Jacksonville. Coach Barclay brings 39 players from Richmond and aims for tip top shape after Florida weather workouts.
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Washington and Lee Generals
Wyoming
George Barclay
Richmond
Jacksonville Baseball Park
Bowden Wyatt
Jacksonville Beach
Barclay
Florida
Just a Fan Now Connie Mack Turns 88
Connie Mack, the Grand Old Man of Baseball, celebrates his 88th birthday observing retirement as a spectator for the first time in 67 years. He left managing the Philadelphia Athletics last October 18 after 60 seasons in charge and 67 campaigns as player and manager. He says he is too busy to realize he is retired while continued fan mail pours into his Shibe Park Tower office.
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Connie Mack
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Tive
Mack
Shibe Park Tower
Mack and the aging dean of baseball speaks on league affairs
In a steady routine since 1901, the Athletics leader reflects on baseball’s duties to the nation and the sport’s future during wartime and economic strain. He criticizes owners for not renewing Commissioner Chandler and questions the pricey World Series TV deal.
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New England
Milwaukee
A. B. Chandler
Chandler
Public figure Chandler faces continuation in office
A quoted belief expresses confidence that when a final decision is rendered, Chandler will remain in his current office. The remark implies ongoing support or anticipated outcome despite unspecified context or timeline.
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Chandler
The Sargasso Sea Lays Thick With Seaweed
A description states the Sargasso Sea is so dense with seaweed that ships could stall, located roughly halfway between the West Indies and West Africa.
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Sargasso Sea
West Indies
West Africa
Exchange to Elect Officers Tuesday
The Winchester Exchange Club will hold its annual election at a Christmas luncheon at 12 15 p m next Tuesday.
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