Farr Eyes London Bout and Boxing Plans for England
Tommy Farr writes to Mike Jacobs proposing a London summer clash if Louis is unavailable, with alternatives against Freddie Mills or Ernie Roderick. He notes 65 000 fans at a Sunday football match and says British sports continue strong, with Louis Baer bout at the Garden and charity funds contributing over 100 000 dollars.
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Tommy Farr
Mike Jacobs
Tonypandy
Tommy
Joe Louis
London
Louis
Farr
Freddie Mills
Ernie Roderick
England
Buddy Baer
the Garden
Jacobs
Navy Relief Fund
Mike
Army Relief Fund
Fritzie Zivic
Bummy Davis
MacPhail predicts tougher Dodgers in 1942 season
General Manager Larry MacPhail at Miami Beach says Brooklyn will need to be stronger to repeat as National League pennant winners. He forecasts St. Louis Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as top contenders and notes Dodgers are strong down the middle with depth at every position. He also cites trades that improved other clubs.
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John Wilds
Miami Beach
Fla
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Dodgers
MacPhail
St. Louis
Reds
Giants
Pirates
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Arky Vaughan
Babe Phelps
Luke Hamlip
Pete Coscarart
Jim Wasdell
Harry Danning
Johnny Mize
South North All Star Game Sets Clash In Montgomery
Confederate and northern college all stars prepare for a nationally watched football classic at Crampton Bowl in Montgomery. Southern starters miss Texas Jack Crain but coach Frank Howard says a stern rear-guard fight is planned as 15,500 fans are expected.
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Montgomery
Ala
Flon
Stall
Frank Howard
Clemson
Howard
Matty Bell
Red Dawson
Tulane
Texas
Jack Crain
Bell
Lloyd Chetham
Auburn
Preston Johnston
Junie Hovious
Mississippi
Jimmy Bange
Jack Hallabrin
Ohio State
Andy Tomasic
Temple
Tuffy Chambers
Northwestern
Big Jim Carrier
New World of boxing records praised in Pieischer compendium
Whitney Martin reviews Nat Pieischer’s all time ring record book. The 544 page fistic encyclopedia traces fighters from James Figg to modern champs, listing records and measurements with strong emphasis on heavyweights and notable figures like McTigue and Zwick.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Nat Pieischer
Mr. Fieischer
Fleischer
James Figg
Dundee
Villanova Coach Urges Grid Rules Favor Offense
Maurice Clipper Smith, Villanova football coach, suggested changes to grid rules to favor offense to help make the American people more offensive. He spoke in Philadelphia on December 26.
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Philadelphia
Maurice “Clipper” Smith
Villanova College
Duke Favored Over Oregon State In New Year Bowl Preview
Figures give Duke a big edge as they head into the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day before an overflow crowd of 55 000. Duke undefeated and potent in rushing while Oregon State shows strength in defense but lags in scoring and yardage. Captain Chaves promises a surprise for the crowd.
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DUKE
Oregon
Londay
Moffet Storer
Oregon State
Southern California
Washington State
Nts
Beavers
Blue Devils
Chaves
Ex Athletes Gather For Century Club Dinner
Century club ex athletes and friends held their annual after Xmas dinner and smoker at the Matz hotel. Members once prominent in local sports twenty years ago assembled from several states with Tommy Main of Cleveland noted among organizers and speakers.
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Century Club
Matz Hotel
Tommy Main
Cleveland
Ohio
Coal Com Business
Kovacs Beats Budge In Pro Tennis Debut At Garden
Don Kovacs defeated Don Budge 6 4 2 6 6 4 in a pro debut at Madison Square Garden before about 8 000 fans. Fred Perry defaulted to Bobby Riggs after injuring his arm, with Riggs winning 6 3 4 6 5 4. Crowd of 11 237 paid 26 404.75 for the opening performance of the tour though Perry's exact injury was unclear.
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Ryas
Don Budge
Square Garden
Ding
Kovacs
Budge
Kovac
Fred Perry
Madison Square Garden
Bobby Riggs
Riggs
Frank Kovacs
Perry
Polyclinic Hospital
United States
Canada
New York
Harrison leads Beaumont golf with 67 in windy round
Sean E. J. Harrison of Little Rock tours Beaumont Country Club from start to finish to card a 4 par 67 in the 18 hole feature. Herman Keiser Akron Ohio 68 Tony Penna Dayton Ohio 69 close behind while Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret struggle in the field. Henry Picard Oklahoma City shot 71 even par.
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Beaumont
Tex
Sean E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Country Club
Herman Keiser
Akron
Ohio
Dark Horse
Tony Penna
Dayton
Harrison
Keiser
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Jimmy Demaret
Detroit
Hogan
Nelson
Demaret
Henry Picard
Oklahoma City
Suspension of Second In Prize Ring Over Etiquette
New Jersey boxing second Fred Amorsa was suspended for conduct unbecoming a second after slapping lightweight Carmine Fatta in the sixth round. The incident followed Fatta’s poor performance and an attempt to force him to continue fighting.
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New York
Fred Amorsa
New Jersey
Amorsa
James Edward Britt
McFarland
James
Willus
Year End Sport Review Will Be Printed Sunday
The Daily Telegraph will publish a comprehensive year end sports review in Sunday’s issue. Stubby and staff have prepared a day by day record of the sports year listing local and national champions with the lead by the sports editor for reference during winter.
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Year End
Daily Telegraph
Uncertain Union Talk Turns to Disciplinary Threats
The passage notes occasional discussions among managers and seconds about expelling a member from the union for conduct unbecoming a second, reflecting internal disciplinary tensions within the group.
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TJ Werber
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Pat
Charles Freeman
Waddell Washington
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Davey Abad
Phil Zwick
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Harry Balough
Century
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Clown OF Gourt
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Texas Christian
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University of Miami
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Feee
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Mr. Arcel
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