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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
3
George C Olsen funds a new girls 12 inch softball team in Chicago for the American tournament. Managed by Fred OConnor of Forest Park, the squad aims for top honors in the first year of this class, using Emery Parichys Memorial stadium for practice and prelims.
Bloomer Girls set 8:30 p.m. start for games from June 8 to June 15 at Pars chy Memorial Stadium, with boxing card Friday and wrestling Saturday. Tickets available in advance at the Stadium Box Office after 4 p.m. daily. Father and Son night offers free admission for youths under 12 with a paid ticket. For details call Forest 880 or Ha2.
Gorgeous George heads to Parichy Memorial Stadium for a main event 60 minute one fall bout against Hilly Nicholls of Milwaukee. The show features a two out of three falls opening tag team match with Dynamite Banek and Hens Bruner versus Dr Tessie Kodiak and Harry Eckenrode. Prices start at 1.50 general admission, 50 cents for children.
The Refiner Pride Girls defeated Welco Oil Girls 7 to 2 at Forest Park to extend their winning streak. They are set to face Downers Grove at Harrison and Des Plaines this Friday, seeking another strong test after Downers Grove placed second in the All American League last year. Sunday features two games, an afternoon at North Town and a night match at Brookfield against Elco Oils Girls.
Promoter Sammy Mandell presents an all star amateur boxing show at Parnchy stadium on Friday night June 16. Main event features James Malcolm versus Ernést Whea ton at 147 pounds. Bob Valleyfield meets Joe Salemi at 160 pounds in the semi windup. Six other bouts on the card.
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