Bradley Forges To Front in Poll Kentucky Now 3rd
New York rankings place Bradley at No 1 after a 13 game winning streak and 152 first place votes. Kentucky drops to third after a 43 42 first round loss. Aggies move up to 12 0 with wins over Baylor Texas and Arkansas.
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Louis Seeks Quick KO of Beshore in Comeback Fight
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, 4-1 favorite, faces Durable Freddie Beshore in a 10 round comeback bout in Detroit. Louis, at his lowest weight since 1947, aims to restore prestige with a swift victory on an IBC card expected to draw about 11,000 fans and air at 10pm EST.
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Cesar Brion
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Janitors Charged With Store Thefts In Roanoke
Roanoke police arrested three downtown janitors Fueene Bolen Bernard Davis and Eugene Goode on grand larceny charges for stealing thousands of dollars in clothing over several months. Robert Moorman is held for allegedly helping sell the items and much of the haul was recovered from a trunk at his home.
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Fueene Bolen
Kannis Inc
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Eugene Goode
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How many calories are in a doughnut
A doughnut three inches in diameter contains 200 calories.
Greene Sees Need Of Boxing Changes
Abe J. Greene, commissioner of the National Boxing Association, warns boxing may lose its status as a major sport in 1951 without reforms. He calls for a stronger NBA with New York, more sport and less commercialism, and a public relations program highlighting boxing’s history and wartime contributions. He criticizes television and long title reigns for hurting the sport.
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National Boxing Association
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Evening News
N C State Eyes Conference Lead With WVU Clash
North Carolina State seeks a win over George Washington to move into a tie for the Southern Conference lead with West Virginia. The Wolfpack host the Colonials in Raleigh while Maryland and Duke chase runner-up spots after a 67-59 win over North Carolina.
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Bowling League Ties Shuffle Lead as Three Share Half-Crown
Va. Woolen Co Glaize & Bro and Valley Service battle to a three way tie for first half crown at 34-17 after a three game set. Valley Service top scores include 1656 set and Pete Anderson 148 in individual games, while Va. Woolen Co edges Glaize & Bro in a tight three game series.
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Valley Fruit & Candy
Bell Clothes
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Leo Smallwood
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Columbia Baking Co
Elks Club
Clearbrook Woolen
Harold Stickley
Coca Cola
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Foundry
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Bucher to Be Honored at VMI Retirement Dress Review
Brigadier General Oliver Boone Bucher commandant of cadets at Virginia Military Institute retires after a full dress review tomorrow marking his long service in the United States Army.
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Lexington
Oliver Boone Bucher
Virginia Military Institute
United States Army
Four Conferences Lead Fight Against Telecasts of Games
At the NCAA convention in Dallas, the Big Ten ECAC Southeastern and Southwest conferences push to curb live TV of football. ECAC delays 1951 TV commitments. Big Ten cites attendance drop from telecasts. SEC votes to bar direct telecasts. SWC allows only sellout games. An NCAA committee led by Tom Hamilton conducts a nationwide survey.
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Southwest Conference
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NCAA
Tom Hamilton
Pittsburgh
Colonels and Eagles Open 1951 Season With Return Match
James Wood High School Colonels host the Darrie County Eagles and their juniors at 7 30 pm in Berryville. In prior meetings the Eagles won 35 18 and the JVs beat the Privates 30 8. Coach Red Caughron reports good shape with no injuries.
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Privates
Berryville
Frederick County
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Harrisonbure
Varsity
Lincoln
Harpers Ferry
Red Caughron
James Wood
Jerry White
Don Taylor
Fires Gut Richmond Drug Store and College Book Shop
Two separate blazes gutted Grant's drug store and damaged a portion of the University of Richmond book shop. Firefighters fought the flames for hours as water pressure failed and smoke blanketed the downtown area. About 30 customers were inside the drug store at discovery. damage estimated at about 55 thousand dollars with no clear cause.
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Richmond
Grant
University of Richmond
University
Plans Mapped For Annual Poultry Meeting March 21 22
Irvin Williams of Stephens City presides over Winchester Area Poultry Improvement Council as it drafts plans for a two day meeting March 21 and 22 at the Winchester Armory. No egg or live bird show this year. Box lunches planned for both days and a banquet set for the first evening at the George Washington Hotel.
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Stephens City
Winchester Area
George Washington
Fire destroys building fueled by alcohol and oil
Firefighters finally stopped a stubborn blaze around 3 AM that leveled a building next to a drug store. The drug store suffered smoke damage. two firemen were lightly injured. Officials said insurance coverage exists but could not estimate losses. The fire fed on large stocks of alcohol and oil.
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