Fighters on Edge as Boxing Hall of Fame Picks Grow
Dil ion Graham selects past five years’ stars for possible boxing Hall of Fame, highlighting Joe Louis Henry Armstrong Billy Conn and others. Louis’s career includes a single loss to Schmeling and 21 title defenses. Armstrong held three world titles at once. Conn battled Louis in 1941 and built a storied career.
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Dilion Graham
New York
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Hank
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Mike Jacobs
James J. Johnston
Jacobs
Pitt to Name Shaughnessy as New Coach
Pittsburgh expects D. Shaughnessy to be named Panthers football coach soon and pledges to pursue Pitt policy with no guaranteed win percentage. Campus optimism runs high as fans await a leader for the program.
Sandies Open District Play Against Borger Bulldogs
Amarillo's Sandies prepare a week of hard training for their District 1-AA opener against Borger on Friday in Borger. They beat Price College 28 to 26 last Friday to claim the local high school basketball title.
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Price College Cardinals
Lone Star Conference Teams Have Dull Week
Texas college basketball sees only two conference games in the Lone Star schedule with Sam Houston State and East Texas State awaiting action while Abilene Christian leads the Texas Conference unbeaten after wins over McMurry and Daniel Baker.
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Sixth Annual Globe News Golden Gloves Opens in Auditorium
Feverish excitement grips Panhandle as teams rest after training. Officials announce the opening bout Wednesday at 8 oclock in the Globe News Golden Gloves tournament in the Auditorium. Fans, trainers, and managers await the first matchup with high expectations.
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Golden Glove Tournament Adds Ringside and Bleached Seats
Ticket headquarters at Maxor Drug announces extra ringside seats for the Golden Glove Tournament starting Wednesday night and bleached seats downstairs with excellent ring views. Fans are urged to reserve now to avoid standing in line for general admission at the auditorium.
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Fort Worth Amateur Boxing Crown Races To Climax
The last gong ends three night amateur fights as champions are to be crowned and district reps named for the Fort Worth state championship meet February 10 to 15. Out of town boxers arrive Wednesday and report to Golden Glove headquarters for medical checks housing meals and final instructions. Duke Nally the tournament director calls all in readiness with rings ready and a strong entry slate. Local coaches Joe Scroggins John Lee and Ray Jackson praise fighters as they train hard at Hobby House gym. Tickets are moving fast with ringside 1.10, general 0.80 and uniformed personnel 0.50 including tax.
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Gordon compares MacArthur to Rockne in Olympic link
Eddie Gordon, 1928 Olympic broad jumper, likens General MacArthur to Knute Rockne for close leadership. The piece notes Branch Rickey's quips about Larry MacPhail and a Boy Scout banquet tooth gag, plus Handy Andy Buzz Brisbin joining East Helena squad and scoring feats before shuffling into multiple roles.
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Longhorns Hold Conference Lead in Early Standings
Texas leads the Southwest Conference with five wins in six starts as SMU, Rice surge while Arkansas and Texas A&M lag. Notable performers include Texas guard John Hargis and SMU center Tommy Tomlinson with 94 and 82 points respectively. Baylor, TCU, and Arkansas trail, with upcoming games shaping the race for the title.
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Miller to Train in Florida First With Reds
Shortstop Eddie Miller, involved in a major winter trade to the Cincinnati Reds from the Boston Braves, will train in Florida as a weather holdout. General Manager Warren C. Giles approves, with Miller staying in Lake Worth to work out in the sun until about April 1, ahead of spring training in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Champ Gives Sound Advice from Joe Louis Era
Philadelphia light heavyweight Bob Montgomery credits Joe Louis for his boxing progress. He recalls Louis advising focus on body punching as easier on the hands and an avenue to set up late head shots, stressing body punching as a path to success.
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Philadelphia
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Sooner Coach Presents Triplet Basketball Schemes
Os Doenges of Northwestern State College astonishes fans by fielding three distinct basketball styles after adding himself as a twelfth football player. His squads employ set plays and man to man defense, delayed break and zone, and a small fast lineup to shoot from anywhere. The team is undefeated this season at 12–0.
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Pep Seeks 59th Win as Stolz Clash Looms Friday
Hartford report says Willie Pep world featherweight champion will defend his 58 fight win streak against Lightweight Allie Stolz Friday night in New York. Pep hints at possible future bouts with Beau Jack and other lightweights as he trains amid expectations and cautious praise from manager Lou Viscusi.
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New York State
Johnny Adams Firsts Lead Fair Grounds Day Forty Two
Jockey Darrell Clingman tops the Fair Grounds standings on day 42 of the winter season with 37 wins. Lyle Whiting trails with 32, while Johnny Adams has 18 wins after returning from Florida opening. Ed Haughton trains 26 winners. Harold A. Clarke’s Louisiana Farms tops stables with 15 victories.
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West Texas Replaced as Tallest Team?
Valparaiso University grounds a tall crew led by 6 10 brothers Wally and Don Warnke and 6 6 forward returns. Coach Loren Ellis, a recent high school coach, presides over a lineup averaging 6 5 with Ted Bean and Steve Gaza at forwards and Ezikora at guard. Local games include Amarillo leagues with Canadian River Gas and Pantex Plant topping the day’s schedule.
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