Groom and 21 Racehorses Die in Belmont Park Fire
A barn fire at Belmont Park Racetrack Elmont New York killed a groom Alfred Mitchell 23 of Laurel Maryland and 21 racehorses. Fire officials estimate 25 000 in damage. Seventy horses were saved as a brick wall preserved part of the barn and horses. The horses killed were mostly jumpers trained by Miss Judy Johnson.
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Elmont
N. Y
Belmont Park Racetrack
Alfred Mitchell
Laurel
Long Island
Nassau County
George Clough
Judy Johnson
Belmont Park
Aqueduct Track
North All-Stars Triumph Over South’s Best Players
The North All-Stars defeated the South in Murray Kentucky 84 to 70 in the fourth annual North-South high school game. Alexandria’s George Washington guard Bob Kessler played briefly for the South and did not score as the North led in all four quarters and held a 41 36 halftime edge.
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Murray
Bob Kessler
Alexandria
George Washington High
Virginia
Missouri Tigers Keep NCAA Tourney Unbeaten Streak Alive
Holy Cross slugfest pushes to challenge unbeaten Missouri in Omaha for the National Collegiate Baseball Championship. Holy Cross crushed Western Michigan 15-3 then defeated Penn State 15-4 to force a possible rematch, while Missouri remains undefeated in the tournament.
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Omaha
Holy Cross
Missouri
Crusaders
Tigers
Boros Skips National PGA After Open Victory
Connecticut player Boros will not compete in the National PGA. He collected a $4,000 prize from the National Open after carding 81 over 72 holes to win by four strokes. His ineligibility stems from being a provisional pro under five years.
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Boros
Connecticut
Ben Hogan
New England
Louisville
Big Jules
PGA
Reflective Roundup on Boxing Titles and Pennsylvanian Football Schedule
A columnist ponders title decisions in boxing and asks if close calls should alter champions. He notes Joe Walcott's continued status, remembers Paige’s Dominican exile, and questions Penn’s 1953 football schedule featuring Notre Dame Michigan Ohio State California Vanderbilt Army Navy Penn State and Cornell.
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Penn
Quakers
Notre Dame
Michigan
Ohio State
California
Vanderbilt Army
Navy
Penn State
Cornell
George Munger
Alabama Endures Fourth Day of Heat Wave
Alabama battled a fourth day of scorching weather with temperatures up to 102 degrees in Tuscaloosa and a death linked to the heat. Autrey Jerome Goff, 51, an auditor, was found unconscious on a Mobile sidewalk as the city endured high heat across the region.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Autrey Jerome Goff
Mobile
Crossword Clues From Daily Puzzle Page
Puzzle features lord abbr toward electrified particle away builder of the ark dross menace Saturday's Answer. Hair on horse s neck chum appears as several crossing clues in a daily crossword.
Four Judges Picked For Bicycle Parade
Mayor M B Clowe Jr Police Chief J Tom Boyd and Charles Aiken will pick winners and award prizes in Winchester Bicycle Safety Parade. R H Larson of Montgomery Ward sponsors says entries are coming in fast and plans are spectacular with at least 100 entrants expected before 5 pm tomorrow. All contestants must register with Douglas Seabright in Ward's sporting goods department. Prizes will be awarded and speeches on Safe Bicycle Riding broadcast from the judges' stand in front of Montgomery Ward's.
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M. B. Clowe, Jr
J. Tom Boyd
Charles Aiken
Winchester
R. H. Larson
Montgomery Ward & Co
Larson
Douglas Seabright
Sporting Goods
Ward
Montgomery Ward
Birthday profile of Frank Edward McKinney
AP Newsfeatures profiles Frank Edward McKinney born June 16 1904 in Indianapolis former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Son of Indianapolis fire chief, he started as a bank clerk and rose to political prominence succeeding William M Boyle Jr last November.
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Frank Edward McKinney
Indianapolis
Francis Edward McKiney
Indianapolis Iire
Democratic National Committee
Pittsburgh Pirates
McKinney
William M. Boyle, Jr
Aikin Urges Safe Swim Practices
As hot weather arrives the Red Cross water safety plan from Charles L. Aikin warns swimmers to avoid overexertion and to exit the water when chilled or tired. It urges swimming only at supervised areas know water depth currents and bottom conditions test for obstructions enter cold water gradually and avoid long offshore swims after meals.
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American Red Cross
Charles L. Aikin
Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross
Donger
Recruiter for Women Marines Here Tomorrow
Anna Hagstrom of the Marine Corps will be in the city tomorrow at the Marine recruiting office in the Post Office Building interviewing young women age 18 to 30 interested in joining. High school graduates may pursue six weeks of recruit training before assignment to bases nationwide. Those without transport can call 8630 for a personal interview.
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Anna Hagstrom
Corps
Marine Recruiting
Marine Corps
Hagstrom
Gas lamps in New York City’s last holdouts
In MacDougal Alley near Washington Square, the final gas lamps still line the street reflecting an old city glow. The note warns swimmers to avoid rough water and unsafe crafts while advising proper water safety.
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New York City
MacDougal Alley
Washington Square
Pure Oil Parade Promises Cars Cash Prize
Pure Oil urges participation in a contest offering 20 new Pontiacs and 10000 dollars. Unger's Pure Oil Service Station hosts a parade Tuesday at 7 PM led by Gibson's drum corps with a jazz band at the rear. The route runs from Cameron Street to Piccadilly Loudoun Cork and back to Cameron. A 1927 Pontiac and other vintage vehicles will be on display along with a 1952 Pontiac in the lineup.
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Unger
Pure Oil
Gibson
Vernon Unger
Anger
Cameron Street
George Washington Hotel
Piccadilly Street
Piccadilly
Loudoun
Cork
Cameron
Firefighters battle blaze before demolition crew arrives
Fire engines roared along Halifax streets as firefighters doused a fire in an old Defense Department building. Shortly after they departed, demolition workers arrived for the day shift to tear down the structure.
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Halifax
Canada
Defense Department
How to Cut a Three Tiered Wedding Cake
The bride traditionally cuts the first slice and shares it with the groom. The knife is turned to others as the cake is served, starting at the bottom tier and moving upward as portions are served.
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