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March 14, 1954

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Headlines from March 14, 1954

THOMSON BREAKS ANKLE AS YANKEES DOWN BRAVES, 3-2; Outfielder Traded by Giants to Milwaukee Is Hurt While Sliding Into Second Base

By John Drebinger

Thomson breaks ankle in exhibition game

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Gigantic Entry 1, 2 In Louisiana Derby; GIGANTIC IS FIRST IN $50,900 DERBY

By the Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS, March 13 -- Joe W. Brown's entry of Gigantic and Bobby Brocato ran one, two today in the $50,900 Louisiana Derby, closing feature at the Fair Grounds.

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HOLY CROSS BEATS DUQUESNE, 71-62, IN TOURNEY FINAL; Heinsohn and Palazzi Score 20 Points Each to Pace Garden Court Upset

By Joseph M. Sheehan

Holy Cross wins Natl Inv Tourn

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33 Die in Singapore Crash; 3 Americans Among Victims; Explosions Thwart Rescue Efforts at Air Crash in Singapore

By the Associated Press

33, including 3 Amers and 1 Canadian killed in Constellation crash landing, Singapore, 7 crewmen survive; craft on Australia-London flight; some of dead identified; corp chmn Sir M Thomas on way to scene; map; illus

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SILENT SIX' AT WORK; Judges in 'Caine Mutiny Courtmartial' Remain Speechless on the Stage

By Arthur Gelb

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Notable Births

1954Brian Smith, Australian rugby league player and coach^[†]

Brian Smith is an Australian rugby league coach and former player. He was also the Football Manager for the New Zealand Warriors.

Historical Context for March 14, 1954

In 1954, the world population was approximately 2,685,894,860 people^[†]