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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1947
Page
6
Stonewall Jackson of Washington won by technical knockout over Joe Di Martino of Bridgeport in the third round of a ten round welterweight bout. Di Martino sustained a deep cut over the left eye prompting the stoppage by Dr. Clark Halstead.
Joe Saddler stopped Al Pennino of Brooklyn in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 rounder at St Nicholas Arena to bolster his featherweight title contender status. Saddler improved to 22-1-0 this year, weight 130 1 4, Pennino 132 1 4. Sally Canter knocked out Herbie Johnson in 37 seconds of the second round in the semi final.
Pat Comiskey of Paterson New Jersey defeated Eldridge Hatman of Norwalk in a grueling ten round bout at New Haven Arena. Comiskey, bleeding from a cut over his eye, used reach and weight to control the fight and was credited with eight rounds by referee Bill Conway as about 3,000 fans watched. Other results included Jimmy Rooney beating Gabriel Rios and Danny Ruggerio defeating Larry Buxton in separate six and eight round bouts.
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy defends his squad amid insinuations of decline and taunts Michigan. He states the Irish will improve and would welcome a game with Michigan on any Saturday, highlights injuries and limited practice, and lauds Johnny Lujack as top quarterback and versatile leader.
In Toronto the National Hockey League All Stars rallied from behind to defeat the Stanley Cup champion Maple Leafs 4 3. Maurice Richard tied the game early in the final period as the puck deflected in after a Toronto defense move. Doug Bentley then put Chicago ahead moments later, with Gus Mortson in the penalty box.
Harvard A A director William J. Bingham ordered officials to be briefed on clipping after reports of lax calls. He noted Virginia’s 47 to 0 win over Harvard included a torn knee ligament injury to Fullback Vince Moravec and urged officials to enforce the penalty to curb dangerous play.
Urban star halfback Sanders of the New York Yankees in the All America Conference was the guest speaker at the Probus club dinner last night. He recalled gridiron experiences, praised the new football loop, and noted his college days with Texas University.
Harvard coach Dick Harlow accused Holy Cross coach John DaGrosa of using an illegal pick-off pass and warned of using a counter move if the tactic is employed. DaGrosa defended past plays and questioned player weights as tensions rose at the weekly writers’ luncheon.
An Australian tag match headlines Knights of Columbus hall tonight with Roughhouse Al Billings and George Lenihan facing George Becker and Vic Holbrook. Becker seeks revenge after last week’s riot near-disqualification. a four man scramble is likely. Earlier bouts include Tony Martinelli versus Herb Freeman in a two out of three falls match with a 45 minute limit, plus Fred Carone against George Wilcheski at 8 30. The Sylvans also plan their first basketball drill at 7 30 in the Middle Street Boys club for last season players and hopefuls.
Aaron Wade from New York won a split 10 round decision over Sam Baroudi of Akron in a rugged feature bout at Valley Arena Holyoke Mass. Wade built a big early lead and dominated the first six rounds. An eight round semi final saw Samus McCrea of Hartford defeat Mort Latumer of Newburgh.
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