Miscellany, may 21, 1951

Long Count. In Washington, D.C., after taking the count in the first round, Boxer James Walker staggered up from the canvas to challenge a jeering ring fan, who promptly floored him again with one haymaker.

The Tip Off. In Farge, Germany, police found the end of a man's nose in a burglarized shop, plunked the clue in alcohol, two days later spotted their bandaged quarry, who confessed it would fit.

Unfair Competition. In South Old Bridge, N.J., Fire Chief William Bedle accused the neighboring Old Bridge brigade of sneaking into his territory and dousing blazes...

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