Category Archives: 1950s

Everybody Goes To Gino’s Fan Appreciation Day

Posted on October 11, 2011 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Baltimore or Less, October 9, 2011) TOWSON, MD. – Former Baltimore Colts “Hall of Famer” and Gino’s restaurant chain co-founder Gino Marchetti hosted a “Fan Appreciation Day” along with other Colts alumuni this past Sunday at the … Continue reading →

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Championship ring is returned to Colts legend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Art Donovan’s ring was taken during trip to Hong Kong in 1977 By Peter Hermann and Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Colts legend Art Donovan never thought he’d get his ring back. The cherished keepsake of the 1958 NFL championship … Continue reading →

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Police X-Ray Snake Dance; Diagnosis: Acute Indecency

Posted on March 30, 2011 by atomictv

(The Baltimore Sun, 5/14/1951) Greek mythology was set back to the tune of $40 in the classic interior of Central Police Court yesterday where an East Baltimore street snake dancer was dressed down by the law for writhing ungarbed in … Continue reading →

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Police Divorce Zorita And Snake (1951)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by atomictv

(The Baltimore Sun, 5/13/1951) A tender moment between a semi-clad dancer and a black, bull snake was shattered last night by the strident voice of the law, and the dancer, torn from her snake, was booked by police for performing … Continue reading →

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