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March 11, 1952
The News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Tampa, Fla., Charles K. Clark of Lakeland was charged with drunkenness and assault after fighting with former baseball star Dizzy Dean over the Democratic presidential nomination between Sen. Russell and Harry Truman. The assault charge was dismissed, and the drunkenness sentence suspended.
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Dean Involved In Court Case
TAMPA, Fla. - Patrolman J. A. Barrera testified Charles K. Clark of Lakeland, in municipal court here yesterday on charges of drunkenness and assault, got in a fight with former baseball pitching star Dizzy Dean in an argument over whether the Democrats would nominate Georgia's Sen. Russell or Harry Truman for President.
Judge Robert Johnson dismissed the assault charge against Clark and suspended a 30-day sentence on the drunkenness charge.
Dean, who supported Truman, was not charged with anything.
TAMPA, Fla. - Patrolman J. A. Barrera testified Charles K. Clark of Lakeland, in municipal court here yesterday on charges of drunkenness and assault, got in a fight with former baseball pitching star Dizzy Dean in an argument over whether the Democrats would nominate Georgia's Sen. Russell or Harry Truman for President.
Judge Robert Johnson dismissed the assault charge against Clark and suspended a 30-day sentence on the drunkenness charge.
Dean, who supported Truman, was not charged with anything.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Dizzy Dean
Court Case
Political Fight
Assault Charge
Drunkenness
Tampa Florida
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles K. Clark
Dizzy Dean
J. A. Barrera
Robert Johnson
Where did it happen?
Tampa, Fla.
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles K. Clark
Dizzy Dean
J. A. Barrera
Robert Johnson
Location
Tampa, Fla.
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Charles K. Clark fought with Dizzy Dean over the Democratic nomination of Sen. Russell or Harry Truman, leading to charges of drunkenness and assault; assault dismissed, drunkenness sentence suspended.