Browns Match Rams In National Title Showdown
The 1951 NFL championship unfolds tomorrow as the Cleveland Browns meet the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Otto Graham leads a veteran Browns lineup while the Rams rely on rookie strength and stars like Bob Waterfield Elroy Hirsch Tom Fears and Dan Towler with nationwide TV on Dumont and Liberty Radio starting at 3 45 p m EST.
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Los Angeles
Cleveland Browns
Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland
Rams
Browns
Otto Graham
Dub Jones
Ken Carpenter
Marion Motley
Dante Lavelli
Mac Speedie
Bob Waterfield
Elroy Hirsch
Tom Fears
Dan Towler
Dick Hoerner
Tank Younger
Glenn Davis
Norman van Brocklin
San Francisco
Detroit
Washington
Dumont
California
Liberty Broadcasting System
Davis and Merrill discuss marriage and acting careers
Hollywood columnist Gene Handsaker interviews Bette Davis and Gary Merrill at Malibu Beach. Davis defends acting choices and marriage stability, while Merrill says they save temperamental behavior for the set and notes joint projects may or may not occur.
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Hollywood
Bette Davis
Gary Merrill
Bette
Davis
Gary
Merrills
England
Ifk
Malibu Beach
Barbara
Bucceroni Upsets La Starza in NYC Bout Despite Hand Injury
Dan Bucceroni defeated Roland La Starza by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in a 10 round bout watched by 3,556 fans. Bucceroni suffered a right hand injury in the fifth round but claimed his first big win, while La Starza blamed illness and a sluggish showing for the loss.
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New York
Dan Bucceroni
Roland la Starza
Dangerous Dan
Philadelphia
la Starza
Madison Square Garden
Bucceroni
Rollie
Associated Press
al Berle
Pig Production Up 5 Per Cent in State
Virginia pig production in 1951 rose 5 percent from 1950 and 10 percent above the 1940s average, totaling 1,247,000 head. The Virginia Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service based its figures on a survey of farmers via rural mail carriers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
Argument Silence Between Bette and Gary Is Between Them
In a terse remark, Bette declares that any quarrel with Gary is strictly their own affair. The dialogue implies unresolved tension but keeps the dispute private, signaling limited public disclosure of personal issues.
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Gary
Bette
Stanford Quintet Unbeaten in PCC
Stanford remains undefeated after a 52-49 victory over San Francisco to keep its streak in the PCC. Other top teams in action include UCLA over Denver 60-58 and Oregon State beating California 61-59. Washington, Utah, Wyoming, Syracuse, St Bonaventure and Brigham Young also posted wins or matchups of note.
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Stanford
San Francisco
Indians
Kansas State
Associated Press
Washington
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Huskies
Utah
A. P
Wyoming
Oregon
Rocky Mountain
Far West
UCLA
Denver
Oregon State
California
Washington State
Montana
Brigham
Santa Clara
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse University
Loyola of the South
St. Bonaventure
Colgate
Discovery of New Moon for Jupiter Confirmed
Pasadena reports Mount Wilson Observatory confirms a new Jovian moon. The moon, Jupiter's 12th and Nicholson's fourth discovery, is about 15 miles in diameter and orbits clockwise around the planet.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mount Wilson Observatory
Jupiter
Seth B. Nicholson
Nicholson
Most Winchester Stores Open Evenings Till Christmas
Local retailers in Winchester extend hours to evening shopping through Christmas. Shoppers can visit downtown and suburban outlets after 5 pm for seasonal deals and gift options. Some stores offer extended hours on weekends and midweek late shopping.
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Winchester
Skyway Grill Rolls 655 Team Game
Skyway Grill set a season high with a 655 team game in the Health Center Alleys, led by Dick Sheetz 125 Roxie Hockman 127 Evan Cresnell 139 Morris Phillips 131 and Gene Funkhouser 133, as they defeated Winchester Automotive. The 1749 set was second in the league this season, behind Coca Cola 1753 in B League.
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Dick Sheetz
Roxie Hockman
Evan Cresnell
Morris Phillips
Gene Funkhouser
Skyway Grill
Winchester Automotive
Skyway Cill
Coca Cola
Sheetz
Hackman
Creswell
Phillips
Funkhouser
Eagles and Cubs Bowl Dec 27 in Health Center Alleys
Eagles and Cubs, tied for the first half title in James Wood High School girls bowling, meet in a three game total pinfall rolloff on December 27 at 7 30 p m at Health Center Alleys. Cubs bowlers include Susan Sargent Mary Renner Shirley Barton Douglas Carper Ele nor Franklin. Eagles members are Pat Singhass Phyllis Campbell Marian Copp Sarah Golden Jennie Bailey. Spectators invited.
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Eagles
Cubs
James Wood
Susan Sargent
Mary Renner
Shirley Barton
Douglas Carper
Elenor Franklin
Pat Singhass
Phyllis Campbell
Marian Copp
Sarah Golden
Jennie Bailey
Shrine Bowl preparation and Rose Bowl scrimmage updates
The South and North squads work on pass defense and readiness for Christmas night Shrine Bowl at the Orange Bowl and Pasadena Rose Bowl scrimmage. Illinois coach Ral Elliott heads to the Rose practice with two regulars sidelined including Joe Vernasco and Steve Wodziak. Mickey Owen receives unconditional release from the Cubs amid league chatter. Joe Maxim’s camp prepares for a title fight with Harry Matthews as Frank Stranahan recovers from an emergency appendectomy in Miami during the Open period.
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Miami
Fla
Shrine
Pasadena
Calif
Ral Eliot
Illinois
Joe Vernasco
Steve Wodziak
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
St. Francis Hospital
Stranahan
Council Passes Record Budget in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg voters approve a record $949000 city budget with a $200 cost of living raise for 90 teachers and 135 municipal workers. The plan uses a $2 property tax rate, 30 cents higher than current, and creates the citys first full time recreation director.
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Fredericksburg
Duke and West Virginia Clash in Morgantown Showdown
Duke Blue Devils face West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown as two top Southern Conference contenders meet after intra conference games. Groat leads Duke with 103 points in four league games while Workman paces WVU with 111 points in five league contests.
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Associated Press
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Blue Devils
West Virginia Mountaineers
Morgantown
W. Va
Furman
West Virginia
Mountaineers
George Washington University
Dick Groat
Mark Workman
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Giant
Maryland
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Chapel Hill
N. C
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Peoria
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Akron University
Generals
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Ohio
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Marshall
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Washington
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Connecticut
Headley and Lillis Recruiters For 116th
Headley and Lillis of this city are recruiting officers for the 3rd Battalion 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard. They will visit homes or workplaces to enlist local men. Training offers radio and auto mechanic work plus duties as may and drivers. Starting pay is $1.25 hourly with increases to $3.50. Call 8117 4778 or 6713 for information.
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Boyd G. Headley
CWO
Charles J. Lillis
3Rd Bn
116Th Inf
Virginia National Guard
National Guard
Connie Mack Turns 89 Amid Baseball Reverie
Connie Mack, hanging near Shibe Park in Philadelphia, marks his 89th birthday though birthdate remains uncertain. The former manager, now Athletics president, no longer runs daily operations but visits the ballpark each morning, enjoying baseball as a spectator and looking forward to many more seasons.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Shibe Park
Mack
Connie
Philadelphia Athletics
Art Ehlers
Jimmy Dykes
Charles Eyes Walcott Rematch After Kahut KO
In Portland, Ezzard Charles won by knockout in the eighth round against Joe Kahut of Woodburn. The 169-pound former heavyweight champion advances toward an anticipated title bout with Joe Walcott, after delivering a sharp, controlled victory.
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Portland
Ore
Ezzard Charles
East
Joe Walcott
Joe Kahut
Woodburn
Sharp
Punche
Oregon
Charles
Ezzard
Kahut
Often Misspelled Compel and Compelling Variant Notes
A brief guide listing common misspellings of the words compel and compelling, highlighting that compell and compelling commonly appear with one or two i variations respectively. It clarifies standard spellings and cautions against incorrect double letters.
17 Year Old Jockey Char Lie Burr Reaches 300 Wins
Miami Florida report details Char Lie Burr, a 17 year old from Kansas, riding 300 winning horses in a year at Tropical Park. Burr remains humble as he accepts a silver plate from Racing Secretary Gerald Brady in the winner’s circle amid cheering crowds.
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Miami
Fla
Charlie Burr
Kansas
Tropical Park
Jurr
Gerald Brady
Welterweight Ray Robinson Stops Villemain in Paris
A year ago Ray Robinson defeated Robert Villemain in the ninth round of a ten round non-title bout in Paris. The fight highlighted Robinson's dominance with a late stoppage as Villemain could not answer.
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Ray Robinson
Robert Villemain
Paris
Henry Picard
Southern California
Associated Press
Kansan Rider Wins Narrowly on Long Shot at Race
A small rider weighing 100 pounds celebrated by joining six others as he won the eighth race aboard Four No Trump, piloted for J. Stelle. The horse started at 14 to 1 and produced a jubilant victory for the Kansan.
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J. Stelle
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