Frank Sinatra Tales

Sinatra Sues "Waterfront" ProducersLima Times, OhioApril 30, 1955

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----------So awesome, Sinatra hated Ed Sullivan and the producers. On this date April 30, 1995.

Sinatra Misses RivalDaily Review (Hayward, California) May 23, 1950

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Avoid your rivals at all costs.

Sinatra's Oscar Saga Story Hollywood Loves March 26, 1954

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It was on this date, March 25, 1954 that Frank Sinatra won his first Oscar for best supporting actor in the role of Maggio in "From Here To Eternity". Awesome knowledge.

Wife Locks Sinatra Out Their HouseThe Daily HeardHayward, CAFebruary 16, 1950

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Ah, Frank. You screwed up big time. So cold.

The Amarillo Globe-Times Armarillo, TexasFebruary 18, 1957

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2 Slaps across the face and Frank kept it cool. Rex is a wussy. "It's still yellow."

Frank Sinatra Warns GalsDaily Review, Hayward, CaliforniaJune 25, 1957

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"It's too late for retakes when her dream turns out to be nightmare and she wakes up after the honeymoon to find herself talking to a vacuum." -Frank (This is one of the best articles on Frank, ever!)

Snuffy Jumps From Shadow Of Death To Film ContractLima News, OhioMarch 20, 1957

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Snuffy must have been a great dog! Wow! And all the Kosher food he could eat.

Sinatra Show In S.F. LaudedOakland TribuneJune 17, 1957

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This was the concert that changed Frank Sinatra, the June 16, 1957 show at the Cow Palace. His performance must have been very intimate with only 4,500 fans in attendance. The Cow Palace, seated 17,000 people and it was the final tour stop for Frank before he stared in the 1957 motion picture "Pal Joey" that came out in November. The Cow Palace previously hosted another concert of Frank's back in 1946. Mayor Rossi gave him the "Key to the City."

The Cow Palace is also very significant to the Anderson family. In 1941, my grandfather Willard Severin Anderson, worked for an advertising agency called Fletcher Udall & Assoiciates. As Art Director, one of his company's advertising accounts was with the San Francisco International Livestock Pavilion. When he and his boss went out to look at the new building he said, "What a beautiful palace for cows!" And so, that's how the Cow Palace got it's name.

Another article I found suggested Frank would have done much better if he sang at the Oakland Auditorium. Elvis drew 2 performances with 6,400 fans in attendance there. The Oakland Auditorium is also very significant to the Anderson family. In 1916, my great-grandfather Harry S. Anderson, was the Commissioner of Public Works in Oakland between 1911-1917. He was in charge of that building, from start to finish.

My grandpa has always loved Frank Sinatra's music and so have I.

Listen!Salt Lake TribuneSeptember 11, 1945

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A shadowy rope swinging over your head? Must have been thrilling radio.

Frank Loses Fight, TeethKingsport Times, TennesseeSeptember 13, 1967

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Old Blue eyes took one for the team. Ouch!

How about Nuking Austrailia, Frank?The San Mateo TimesJuly 17, 1974

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This Art guy has some balls calling down under. Hah!

"Sinatra Slugs a Socialite"The Daily ReviewHayward, CaliforniaJanuary 20, 1964

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I'm going to write something about Sinatra's troubles. How can a man get into so many fights and episodes. A: Sinatra never backed down, he was a fighter.

"Sergants 3"Bridgeport Sunday Post February 16, 1962

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Sergants 3 must be a classic film, I've never seen it before. Great photo!

"Boxed Set Captures The Definitive Sinatra" Syracuse Herald American September 25, 1983

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$325.00 for the set in 1983, worth every penny.

SINATRA 'AMATEUR KIDNAPERS' HELDEl Paso Herald-PostDECEMBER 14, 1963

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The FBI saves the day. Just think was the Sinatra family went through for a couple of days. Wow.

"Frank Sinatra Jr., Kidnapped"The Lowell SunDecember 9, 1963

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I did not know Frank Jr. was kidnapped. WOW! Great story, I'd say.

"No Crooning, No Swooning"THE MARION STAR, MARIOX. OHIOAPRIL 12, 1946

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Wow! A young Sinatra representing for Christians & Jews at the UN.

Sinatra (The Fist) Bops Scribe For 'Name No Man Can Take'The Freson BeeApril 9, 1947

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Boy, Frank got into a lot of fights during his life.

"Major Bowes"Oakland TribuneMarch 24, 1935

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A rare photo of the man who got Frank started, Major Bowes.

"Angry Hotel Manager Belts Sinatra After A 4-Day Blast"Des Moines RegisterSeptember 12, 1967

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Frank had a little too much to drink that day.

"Pal Joey" Oakland TribuneOctober 11, 1971

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Kim Novak was Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered by Frank.

"Shelling The Voice" The Troy Record (New York)OCTOBER 24, 1944

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Plaster life size pictures of Frank Sinatra with eggs? Glue was in shortage during the War, I guess.

"Hollywood Sights and Sounds"Salaman Republican PressOctober 31. 1944

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Frankie had his own tone, one that couldn't be measured.

"SINATRA: Entertainer who did things his way" Daily Herald May 16, 1998

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Great Page! Love the Rat Pack photo.

"Sinatra's Strange Friendship"Evening Standard (Uniontown, Pennsylvania) September 23, 1963

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No wonder Frank dumped Sam on the side of the road.

New York Times Obit May 16, 2009

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The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra.

"Frank Sinatra Marries Mia Farrow In Vegas" Nevada State JournalJuly 20, 1966

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Frank gave Mia a $100,000 ring! Wow, I wonder where that ring is today.

"Sinatra, Wayne In Cafe Brawl" Nevada State JournalMay 15, 1960

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Sinatra kicked John Waynes ass? I never heard of this one either. Classic.

"Snow Slows Plane Search" Nevada State JournalJanuary 8, 1977

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I never knew that Mrs. Sinatra died in a plane crash. Amazing that Frank went on with the show without breaking down.

"Sinatra, Freind Visit Hyannis" Nevada State JournalAugust 8, 1965

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Mia at 19. Frank was 50!

'Pope' Frank the First Bucks County Courier Times (Levittown, Pennsylvania) September 20, 1975

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The Uris Theater Concert had a lot of pomp and circumstance. What a concert for Frank and all the celebs who were there. Nice "Deep Throat" ad.

"Pope 'at home' for Sinatra" Syracuse Herald-Journal (Syracuse, New York) April 8, 1986

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The Pope & Sinatra. Good combo.

"Tonight, Frank Sinatra" Tucson Daily Citizen (Tucson, Arizona) February, 2 1944

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"The Voice" Sinatra on TV February 2, 1944. Classic Ad, Great Photo of Frank. Must have been an awesome show.

"Frank Sinatra, Dad's Still Swinging" Haward Daily Review, CA - 26 Nov 1967

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Thank God his vocal chords held out. He knew he had something special, "The Voice."

"Loud Denials By Crooner About Ava" Haward Daily Review, CA - 22 May 1950

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Frank had a thing for Ava. The bull fighter didn't cramp his style, no one could ever do that.

"Names Called In Sonata-Sinatra Squabble" Abilene Reporter News, Texas - 5 Aug 1943

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This is an article I found on Ancestry.com about Franks troubles with critics who critized him about his bands 45 minute "light classical music" performance before his shows. Amazing, what did they know. Frank was a genius.