Walcott and Charles to Sign Monday For Championship Bout
Walcott and Ezzard Charles will sign Monday for a 15 round heavyweight title bout in Philadelphia at Municipal Stadium likely June 9. Promoter Herman Taylor and the International Boxing Club of New York announce the agreement with PAL receipts shared and each champion to receive half the gate.
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Philadelphia
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Municipal Stadium
Walcott
Herman Taylor
City Hall
Police Athletic League
PAL
Tunney-Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Taylor
International Boxing Club of New York
Philadelphia Impressario
Camden
N. J
Charles
Cincinnati
WAL Generals Seek Third Straight Win Over RPI in Richmond
In Richmond the Washington and Lee Generals aim for a third straight win as they face RPI after a 10-7 victory at Lexington. The lone college game listed today opens a busy Virginia spring sports week with 25 tilts next week as Emory and Henry sits out until April 17. Virginia hosts Cornell in tennis at Charlottesville after a 7-2 win over the Big Red. In lacrosse, Virginia and Maryland meet in Charlottesville, a marquee clash between two top programs seeking a pivotal result this season.
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Richmond
Washington & Lee
Generals
Institute
Lexington
Virginia
W&l-Rpi
Emory and Henry
Cavalier Netters
Colgate
Cornel
Cavaliers
Charlottesville
Big Red
Maryland
Terps
Azalea festival draws visitors to Wilmington area
Wilmington hosts a four day azalea festival with parades concerts and a $10 000 golf tournament drawing thousands to Greenfield Lake Airlie Gardens and Orton plantation. The Airlie oak stands as a landmark while residents praise the azalea as Cape Fear’s symbol beyond the magnolia.
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Hal Boyle
Wilmington
N. C
Cape Fear
Robert BE. Lee
Army
Navy
Marines
Greenfield Lake
America
Airlie Gardens
Old Orton Plantation
Pembroke Jones
J. P. Morgan
Richmond Spiders Open Season With Defeat And Power Hints
Virginia walloped Washington and Lee 12 to 4 in a display of power that leaves Cavaliers pondering. Yale beat Richmond 5 to 2 as Bob Brown homered and John Biown doubled for a four run eighth inning rally. Hampden Sydney Tigers defeated William and Mary 62 to 33 in track.
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Virginia
Maryland
Washington & Lee
Cavaliers
Yale
Richmond
Spiders
Bob Brown
John Biown
Firs
Hampden-Sydney4
Tigers
William and Mary
Kurland Seeks Repeat on 1952 Olympic Basketball Team
Bill Grimsley reports that Bob Kurland of the Phillips 66 Oilers remains the lone 1948 holdover with a shot to join the 1952 U S Olympic squad. Opening round at Kansas City features AAU powerhouses and top college teams in initial matchups with final selections by coaches.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Bob Kurland
Phillips 66 Oilers
London
Bartlesville
Okla
Kurland
Fibber McGee and Mollys
Hollywood
Calif
Kansas City
Oilers
McGees
Cubs Win JWHS Girl's Loop Title
Cubs clinch James Wood High School girls bowling title by sweeping the three game total pinfall against the Eagles. Mary Renner struck late to lift the Cubs to a 1398 1295 victory with 141 in the final game. Members: Eleanor Franklin Mary Renner Douglas Carper Shirley Barton Susan Sargent.
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Mary Renner
Cubs
James Wood
Eagles
Miss Renner
Eagle
Jennie Bailey
Shirley Barton
Pat Singhass
Eleanor Franklin
Douglas Carper
Susan Sargent
Carl Hubbell’s Hidden Legacy as Giants Pitch Tutor
Phoenix portrait of Carl Hubbell now head of the Giants farm system. The Hall of Famer reflects on his screwball legacy and guiding young pitchers, stressing his control and a three pace sequence to deceive hitters. He recalls his famous 1934 All Star strikeout spree and explains his pitching philosophy.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Bill Dickey
Hubbell
Carl
Waiters File 3 Million Suit Against Waldorf Astoria
New York waiters led by Elias Simadiris sue the Waldorf Astoria for three million dollars claiming tips were withheld. The state Supreme Court case, filed for Simadiris and 100+ workers, alleges the hotel kept 15 percent of food checks as tips while distributing only 10 percent to waiters.
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New York
Waldorf Astoria
State Supreme Court
Elias Simadiris
Abraham Uneer
Simadiris
Ann Wiener Rolls Season High 140 In Star Loop
Ann Wiener led GAA No 2 to a 505 total with a 140 in the Evening Star Ladies League. Capper’s Jewelry Store split the match as Doris Cunningham and Miriam Clevenger led the first game, while Virginia Trenary added an 118 in the second. Bell Clothes Stores swept Jr Women of Berryville as Frances Brengle and Loma Cunningham topped individual scores.
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Evening Star Ladies League
Ann Weiner
Capper
Wiener
Marie Fauver
Virginia Trenary
Jewelry Store
Doris Cunningham
Miriam Clevenger
Mrs Wiener
Bell Clothes Stores
Berryville
Loma Cunningham
Frances Brengle
GAA
Jaspers Meat Market
Frances Crisman
Marth Rees
Jasper’s Meat Market
Va. Woolen Co
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Dorothy Rice
Isabelle Calkin
Farmer, & Merchants National Bank
WA Capper’s Jewelry Store
Jasper's Meat Market
Jr. Women of
Va. Woolen Co. Ll
Ind
Ann Wiener
Martha Rees
Cappers Jewelry Store
Capper’s Jewelry Store
Castelani Upsets Bratton In 10 Round Unanimous Decision
Rocky Castellani, a 25-year-old ex Marine from Luzerna Pennsylvania, defeated Johnny Bratton in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden in a unanimous decision. Bratton was staggered three times but Castellani remained on his feet throughout, signaling a shot at Randy Turpin in England on April 22.
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New York
Rocky Castellani
Johnny Bratton
Luzerna
Bratton
Madison Square Garden
Rocky
Randy Turpin
England
Jack Solomons
London
Turpin
Tex Sullivan
Castellani
Minghini Delivers Record 181 In Carr Publishing Win
Charles Minghini led Carr Publishing Co with a 181 game as his team defeated Winchester Automotive 623 to 589 in C League action. Ed Clevenger added 141 for the losers while John Siler contributed 139 for Carr Publishing Co. Skyway Grill and Friendship Fire Co also posted wins as standings show Skyway Grill atop the league.
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Carr Publishing Co
Charles Minghini
Winchester Automotive
Minghini
Artie Kiracofe
Ed Clevenger
Raymond Clark
Mickey McDonald
Friendship Fire Co
Boyce
John Siler
Skyway Grill
Doug Bowley
Brake Blok League Standings Show Team No 8 Lead Infer
Team No 8 won two of three games over Team No 2 to maintain the league lead. Alfred Blye led with 129, Harry Whitacre 116, Truman Rickard 112 for Team No 3. Team No 6 beat Team No 4 111 by 111. Team No 1 beat Team No 3 319 set and 426 middle game.
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Alfred Byle
Lawrence Brill
Harry Whitacre
Truman Rickard
Bill Baker
Alfred Blye
Riley Loy
Jean Lillis
How the common gull opens clam shells
The herring gull picks up a clam in its bill and flies about 30 feet high. It drops the clam on a hard surface such as rock or concrete to smash the shell, then lands and eats the clam.
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BE. U. A
Lesson in English by W. L. Gordon
Lesson discusses correct usage of the word means singular or plural and common mispronunciations and misspellings. It highlights synonyms for tedium and offers a daily word study plan with today’s example raucous and pronunciation guidance.
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W. L. Gordon
Tasting non dissolved substances in water only
The claim states that taste arises only when a substance is dissolved in water. This view suggests undissolved solids cannot be tasted, while in practice many factors influence flavor perception beyond mere dissolution.
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Harry Matthews
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W. Albert Corbett
Washington, D.C
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U. S. Air Force
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St John’s
Rotary Club
Chicago
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Renner
Carper Barton
Sargent
Eagles Campbel
Copp
Dale
Bailey
Singhass
By Gayle Talbot
Liss & PA
Enoun
Bayliss
N. Cameroh St
New Crosley
Castelani
Carr Publishers
Automotive
U. S. Navy
Brake Blok
Winchester Plate Glass Co
Fatrfas Lane
Cammer Tire CO
G. Braddock St. Seiberling
Philco
Key Largo
W. Cork St
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