Branded Boxing Tragedy Sparks Multiple Inquiries
Hearings opened in New York and Albany to determine if negligence or medical missteps contributed to the death of ex Marine Laverne Roach after a fight with Georgie Small. Officials examined ring physicians, referee actions, and prior head injuries as Roach died from brain injuries days after the bout.
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Albany
Tork
Richard Igor
Washington
Colia
Heinie Miller
The
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Roach
Paterson
New Jersey
Jonny Abood
Suggs Zaharias Buel Looms In Orlando Golf Showdown
In Orlando on February 2, Louise Suggs and Babe Zaharias led mixed two-ball action as they swept past early opponents. Suggs with Toney Penna defeated Mrs Harting and Toby Lyons while Zaharias and George Bolesta beat Hemphill and Bolesta 4 and 2. Marlene Bauer and Denny Champagne won 3 and 2 over Polly Riley and Pug Allen.
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Babe) Zaharias
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Georgia
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Cincinnati
Charles Harting
Miami
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Warren
Zaherias
George Bolesta
Tampa
Florida
Kathryn Hemphill
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Burl Bolesta
Marlene Bauer
Midland
Denny Champagne
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Pug Allen
Deland
Kirchner trio leads at Women's Classic Bowling League
Babe Hallman and Jane Murrell tied for top single game with 177s while Elma Shute rolled a 456 high series for Kirchner in a 3-1 win over Highlands. Jesselee King propelled Weingarten to a $1 win over Goldfield with a 159 game and 426 series. White Star defeated Irene’s 3-1 as Addie Lawey posted 426 and Sarah DeMasters notched a 162 high game.
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Ad Morrow
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Roach Death Highlights Boxing’s Safety Crisis
Boxing mourns Laverne Roach killed at St Nicholas Arena after a long career marked by injuries. He previously retired in 1948, returned after 15 months, and died from brain injuries after a bout. Critics call for stricter medical exams and cleansing of corruption to prevent more deaths in the sport.
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Laverne Roach
Roach
St. Nicholas Arena
George Small
Plainview
Texas
Stillman
Rosch
Lone Star
Chris Dundee
Notre Dame Player Ray Espenan Dies From Neck Injury
A Notre Dame football and track letterman Ray Espenan died after an accidental fall that fractured his neck. The 23 year old was honored with a requiem funeral at Sacred Heart Church on the Notre Dame campus, presided by Reverend Theodore Hesburgh. His body will be taken to New Orleans for burial by his parents.
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Notre Dame University
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Notre Dame
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Trish
Leon Hart
Theodore Hesburgh
C SC
Hia Baetive
New Orleans
Gladewater Catcher Sent to Sanford Giants
The New York Giants signed five young players. Sanford Giants of the Florida State League add catcher Hal Long of Gladewater Texas to their roster as part of a club formation in Sanford Florida.
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Sanford Giants
Sanford, Fla
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Teday
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Florida
Giants
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Texas
Ed Furgol Takes Two Stroke Lead in Houston Open
Ed Furgol, Royal Oak Michigan pro, held a two stroke lead after the first round of the $10 000 Houston Open at Brae Burn. He shot six under 66 with eight birdies and a steady front and back nine. Jean Harry Todd Dallas finished second with 68 as two hometown Houston players Jimmy Demaret and Jack Burke Jr. posted 74 and 76 respectively amid soggy conditions.
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Ed Furgol
Royal Oak
Michigan
Sogey Brae Burn Country Club
Jean Harry Todd
Dallas
Furgol
Todd
Texas
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
California
Jack Burke Jr
Army Boxing Tournament Moves Into Fifth Round
Fort Bragg N C February 24 Up clean cut victories by Filipino Pennsylvania Texas New York and District of Columbia boxers sent the All Army Boxing Tournament into its fifth round Brooklyn’s Pete Patete scored the fastest fourth round victory a technical knockout over Hawaiian welterweight John Rips in one minute nine seconds There are about 250 islands forming the British Crown colony of Fiji.
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Texas
New York
District of Columbua Battlers
Al-Army
Brooklyn
Pete Patete
John Rips
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