DECEMBER 8, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Marv Owen Becomes San Jose Manager. Impact: Marv Owen's managerial appointment not only shaped the future of San Jose's sports scene but also inadvertently led to the infamous 'Marv Owen's Pizza' franchise, which is now a staple in the area. Because nothing says baseball like pizza!. Fact: Did you know that Marv Owen once attempted to manage a petting zoo? Turns out, goats aren't great at following orders..
• Headline: State Department's Relocation Controversy. Impact: The State Department's move not only marked a physical relocation but also triggered a series of 'where are we now?' crises that would plague government workers for decades. Who knew moving a building could cause so much existential dread?. Fact: Did you know that the White House once considered a game of musical chairs to decide the new State Department location? Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well..
• Headline: Andover Shows Films in Study. Impact: Andover's film screenings sparked the beginning of a cult classic film movement, leading to underground screenings of 'The Room' in basements everywhere. Thanks, Andover, for educating the masses on cinematic disasters!. Fact: Did you know that the most popular film shown was a documentary about paint drying? It was a thrilling experience, apparently..
• Headline: Paper Production Ratio Down. Impact: The drop in paper production may have sparked a wave of digitalization that eventually led to the invention of e-books. Thanks to this, now we can pretend we read more than we actually do!. Fact: Did you know that the paper industry once considered switching to papyrus? They quickly realized that ancient Egyptians weren't available for consultation..
• Headline: Anthology Parade. Impact: The Anthology Parade inspired a new genre of literature where authors compete for the best parade theme, leading to a bizarre trend of books titled 'The Parade of Peculiarities'.. Fact: Did you know that W. De La Mare once wrote a poem about a parade that never happened? It was a real page-turner!.
• Headline: Albemarle Series, No.4. Impact: The death of the amendment to restrict A.A.U. officer terms paved the way for a series of questionable leadership decisions, leading to the modern-day reality of sports governance looking like a soap opera.. Fact: Did you know that A.A.U. officers once considered renaming their meetings 'The Drama Club'? It would have fit well with the shenanigans..
• Headline: National A.A.U. Kills Amendment To Restrict Terms of Its Officers; Plan Lacks Two-thirds Vote, Though Most Delegates Favor It--Lujack and Tucker Among 10 Sullivan Award Aspirants.