Boxing Rift Highlights NBA Critics and Graziano Fight
The piece argues the National Boxing Association fails to govern consistently as Abe Greene and Col Heinie Miller push for unity while boxers like Graziano face suspensions. It notes Graziano's Newark bout with Zale, his Army discharge controversy, and implications for boxing’s governing body and big money fights.
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Fof Tork
Netional Boxing Assa
Tel Cae 4
Seamy Speee
Envsdiiogty Se
Abe Greene
New Jersey
Col
Heinie Miller
Washington, DC
NBA
New York Commissioners
New York
Greene
Miller Ag
New As
York
Newark
Ball Park
Graziano
Chicago
Mascuderane
Chris
Borger
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New Fo
Pittabureh
Oklahoma City
Mouston
Tulsa
San Antonio
Dall St Beaton
BL Worth
Shreveport
Longhorn
San Angelo
D del Rio
Ballinger
Odessa
Whiteland
Bie
Spring
Sweetwatereis
Board of Stewards
Polk Street Methodist Church
Miller
Illinois
Pistol Pete Pate Emerging As Top Baseball Prospect
Pistol Pete Pate of St George shows 184 strikeouts in 81 innings this season, a 470 batting average, and a 5 foot 10, 160 pound frame. Coach Felix Neal calls his control phenomenal and notes his speed ball usage and strong hitting alongside pitching. At 17 turning 18, he plans to finish high school at St George High and may attend college, with no clear professional intent.
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ST. George
Pete Pate
Pate
Felix Neal
Neal
Misissippi
St. George High
W. A. Pate
Francis Marion
Kids Inc Coaches Seek New Leaders and Roster Reforms
Youth league notes include a coaching vacancy at Margaret Wills Wolves, roster disputes prompting possible forfeits, and a June 11 meeting at Maverick Club for all Kids Inc coaches. A forfeit rule could erase all wins if rosters are not submitted. A free skating party at Roller Palace invites all Kids Inc participants with jerseys.
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Bob Foight
Kids, Inc
Pies
Ceed
Maverick
Tnt Etisal
Pea
Ick Redbirds
Joe Adams
Margaret Wills Wolves
Wolves
Serjace
Fiven
Joe
Ike
Margaret Wills
Maerick Club
Savio~ Eagles
Lone Star
Margaret Wills Parrots
Taylor Wranglers
Prairie Peewee
Maverick Dogies
All Kids. Inc
Maverick Club
Ableagues
Roller Palace
West
C. L. Duniven
Followers of
League Rules Emphasize Respect for Umpires and Clean Sports
A 1948-era note urges coaches and players to politely show umpires the ruling when an interpretation is questioned, discourages parents rushing the field, and promotes clean sportsmanship. It also mentions an upcoming league leaders party to honor top teams, with reminders to ensure rosters have no ineligible players.
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Aeague
Postmaster Takes Weeklong Leave in Amarillo
Amarillo post master W. D. DeGrassi will be away for a week and is expected to return to the office Friday morning. A separate note cites a familiar line about wild ducks always returning to northern nesting grounds in summer.
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San Antonio
John H. Tilton
Amarillo
Goodfellow Field
Tilton
W. D. DeGrassi
Horsey Set Pursues Rival in Three-Year Bid
The report notes a prominent figure resigning from the pastime and dedicating effort to scouting a rival team for a three year bid to beat Citation. It mentions Alabama and Yankee associations, with wagering on a race for an NCAA title and references to Dodger rotations and coaches.
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Ry Muun Fulleriun
New York
UPA
Jelmont
New York Yankees
Alabama
Calu
Met
Warren
Wright
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Illinois Commission
Sonny Horne
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Bean
Truman
Zale
Madison Square Garden
Werrio
Uae
ARROW
Frolinger-Smith Inc
Ree
Whiffer
Pete
Finest Deason
Kids. Incorporated
Ben Alten
Calvert Reserve
Atlantic City
N. J
Winchester Avenue
Alvert Reserve
Vert Distillers Corp
New York City
Sales & Service Supply Co
Sitch Eaet of Pest Office
Paramount Recreationalus
Horsey-Set
Citation
Leo Durocher
Dodger
Lou Boudreau
Joe McCarthy
Bob
Little Doc) Spears
Dartmouth
Staunton
Military Academy
Dart
Chicago Railroad Fair
Chicago, Ill
Lena
City View
Georgia & Canyon Highway
Palo Duro Drive-In
S. “Sim
Tom” Harris
W. R
Billy Bob” Baker
Gunn Bros
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