Armstrong Comeback Sparks Harsh Letters and Sale Notice
A column criticizes Henry Armstrong management by George Moore and notes a 1944 High Point sale of city farm buildings by public auction. The document details sale terms, locations, removal deadlines, and city safeguards, with mayor Arnold J. Koonce authorized.
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City of Point
N. C
City Farm
Arnold J. Koonce
High Point North Carolina
Guilford County
Violet Keene
YMCA Tourney Finals Set For Tonight
The YMCA invitation basketball tournament finals are tonight at the Y gym. The MPs of BTC 10 clash with the Battlers of Winston-Salem in a class A contest at 9 o'clock. Earlier, 7 o'clock features C-High Point high school junior varsity vs Zoot Suiters. 8 o'clock Marsh Furniture vs Erl. Semis saw Amos Hosiery top a strong foe 51-50 to reach finals. high school jayvee beat junior high in class C semi.
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Armstrong Comeback Controversy in Boxing Circles
A letter from George P. Moore defends Henry Armstrong against critics and claims continued legal, well-run comebacks. He alleges ties among promoters and managers, cites past fights, and asserts Armstrong’s clean record and sanctioning by commissions.
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Armstrong
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Orchestra Awakens Morning at Army Air Field
An army air field reportedly uses a violin guitar and mandolin ensemble to rouse airmen each morning replacing the usual bugle reveille. The civilian style music aims to energize troops and keep wake times consistent across the base.
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Army Air Field
Oddball Baseball Tales From Navy Sailors To School Damsiters
A New York round up piece recalls Navy sailors turning shipyard scrap into makeshift baseball gear during a long voyage. It notes Idaho’s American Falls DamSiters nickname and Teaneck High’s Highbarman tag reflecting local landmarks and roadways.
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Snake River
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Service Dept. Scouts Highlight Ex Xavier Player and Boxers
New England basketball experts praise Sgt Jank Crozier a former Xavier standout now at Camp Myles Standish Mass for dominating centers this season. Britt Gomar the old Milwaukee flyweight adapts to army life boxing in a northern post. George Yarde, an air force trainee at Greensboro, NC, once played aero courtman and baseball with the eastern House of David team.
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Xavier
New Orleans
Myles Standish
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Milwaukee
George Yarde
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Dem
Stagg to Receive Writ–Presiding Grid Award
Stockton report says College of the Pacific coach A A Stagg chosen by the National Football Writers Association as the person who contributed most to the gridiron sport in the past year. Presentation by Bill Lester of the San Francisco Chronicle. Lt Cmdr Tom Hamilton earned the 1942 award.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Tom Hamilton
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Fights Last Night Upsets and Decisions Across Cities
Frankie Rubino outpointed Joe Amico in New York while Oscar Goode stopped Tommy Campanella in Newark New Jersey. Lef ta Lew Maxwell was knocked out in Newark and Freddy Cabral outpointed Joe Bennett in Cambridge Massachusetts. Frankie Leta outpointed Mario Colon in Jersey City as Johnny Green and Izzy Jannazzo drew in Buffalo.
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Joe Amico
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Oscar Goode
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Tommy Campanella
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Carmine Fatta
Newburgh
Lew Maxwell
Russell Baxter
New Castle
Tiovelli
Pough
Frankie Valez
Drew
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Johnny Green
Lackawanna
Izzy Jannazzo
Joe Miller
Mickey Austin
Detroit
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Worcester
Frankie Young
New Haven
Johnny Lutz
New Bedford
Jimmy Synnott
Falls River
Fresno
Calif
Freddy Dixon
Phoenix
Bobby Berger
Chicago
Belloise Signs for Three Fights in Panama
Mike Belloise former featherweight champion has been signed for three fights in Panama. His manager Eddie Walker said they will leave for Panama February 20. Carlos Cambria Panama promoter will announce Belloise's opponents later.
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Panama
Eddie Walker
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Belloise
Carlos Camrbia
Larkin Ruffin Scrap Set for Garden Showdown
Tip Larkin and Lulu Costantino clash in a 10 rounder at Madison Square Garden with promoter Mike Jacobs expecting about 12,000 fans and a gross gate near 35000. The outcome could shape elimination bouts involving Beau Jack Bob Montgomery and Sammy Angott.
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Bob Tgomery
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UNC Boxers Finish Undefeated Season
The University of North Carolina boxing team completed its first undefeated season since 1929 under coach Joe Murnick. The Tar Heels had earlier defeated The Citadel 6 to 1 and had a planned rematch canceled due to examinations. Murnick’s first year as coach yielded a single win, while his 1938 team went undefeated in six dual meets.
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Elementary basketball results at YMCA tournament
Cloverdale defeats Elm Street 14 to 13 in the opening contest. Emma Blair beat Ada Blair 10 to 4. Elm Street reserves topped Cloverdale 3 to 0. Lineups included Cloverdale O Reilly Smith Lavina McDonald Lambeth Elm Street Powell Robbins Coleman Pennington Hayworth. Emma Blair Delapp McDowell Kennedy Iant King Ada Blair Robinson Lowder Beck D Carter R Carter. Reserve Cloverdale Dennis Winslow Goings Joyce Clodfelter Elm Street reserves Lee Culter Gregory Freeman.
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Sergeants Win Invitation to 1944 World Series
Five army sergeants write to commissioner Kenesaw Landis to request tickets for the 1944 World Series. Landis replies with a humorous, cordial invitation, noting distance and military service, and confirms they have a date with him at the fall classic.
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State College to test de Europeanized gymnastics judging
A de Europeanized judging system will debut at Penn State versus Navy, focusing on neatness over stern rigidity. Navy coach Chet Phillips helped develop the plan with Eastern Intercollegiate coaches, hoping for improved judging and greater popularity.
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Penn State Navy
Navy
Chet Phillips
Gene Wettstone
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Carolina Nips Davidson In Close Contest
The White Phantoms of the University of North Carolina edged the Davidson Wildcats 43-40 in Chapel Hill. Carolina used ball-freezing tactics late to hold the slim victory as Davidson played the entire game without substitutions. The win marked Carolina’s eighth in nine league games. A Tar Heel junior varsity topped a Laurinburg-Maxton air base quint 47-36 in the preliminary.
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Local Bison hold off Reynolds in conference win
Reynolds High battled back but the Black Bison secured a 31 to 24 victory in a rough late rally. Mel Walker and Butler led Reynolds with key inside shots while Winston-Salem rallied late before fouls and free throws sealed the win.
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Rice star Bill Henry sets SWC scoring mark in 67 33 win
Houston Texas February 9 Bill Henry of Rice scored 41 points to break the Southwest Conference single game scoring record as Rice defeated Texas A&M 67 to 33. The previous mark of 36 was set by Johnny Adams of Arkansas. Notice of sale of land follows.
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Texas Aggies
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