Radio Hits of 1949
 1949 SportsWorld Series Champions: New York Yankees NFL Champions: Philadelphia Eagles NBA Champions: Minneapolis Lakers Stanley Cup Champs: Toronto Maple Leafs U.S. Open Golf: Cary Middlecoff U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Richard A. Gonzales/Margaret Osborne duPont Wimbledon (Men/Women): Ted Schroeder/Louis Brough NCAA Football Champions: Notre Dame NCAA Basketball Champions: Kentucky Kentucky Derby: Ponder Fashion Icons:Dorothy Dandridge, Lauren Bacall, Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth, Gene Tierney, Lana Turner, Betty Grable Other FactsCharles Lubin's small chain of 'Community Bake Shops' became the Kitchens of Sara Lee, named after his daughter.Minimum wage jumped from 40 to 75 cents on October 26. Men started wearing argyle socks, thanks to Brooks Brothers. Time Magazine's Man of the Year: Winston Chruchill Miss America: Jacque Mercer (Litchfield, AZ) Most Popular Christmas Gifts: Silly Putty, Candy Land, Kewpie dolls, Cooties. Quotes:"Meep Meep" - The Road-runner"What a dump." - Bette Davis, in 'Beyond the Forest' Made it, Ma! Top of the world!" Arthur "Cody" Jarrett - James Cagney, in 'White Heat'  |
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