Beau Jack Improbable Show Draws 15000 At Garden
New York January report notes Beau Jack, touted world lightweight, wins a lackluster ten round fight against costantino Lulu at Madison Square Garden. The crowd nears 15,000 as costs and profits rise while critics lament wasteful punching and wartime constraints. The undercard features Ham versus Lewis in a stoppage finish and Baby Galento drawing ire for chaotic performance.
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Hulse Drawing Card In Four Indoor Track Opener
New York January 15 The 1944 indoor track season opens with the Grover Cleveland games at the Seventh Regiment armory. Bill Hulse the outdoor mile record holder headlines a one mile handicap race facing Cody Simms L A Schmidt and others. Ollie Hunter Greg Rice choice competes in the two mile alongside Jim Rafferty George De George Clayton Farrar. Howard Callanan may contend in the 70 yard dash and 300 yard events. The petroleum industry in Texas woun a living for 1,000,000 people.
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Notre Dame
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Southern California
Bison Clinch Victory Over Salisbury In Western Conference
High Point High School’s basketball team defeated Salisbury 37 to 20 to extend its win streak in the Western Conference. Mel Walker led with 12 points as Malcolm Sullivan and Randleman added key baskets to fuel the Bison’s second-half surge.
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Zivic Injures Hand In Losing To LaMotta
Detroit January 15 Fritzie Zivic hurt his left hand in a 10 round decision loss to Jake LaMotta at Olympia Stadium drawing 10934 fans. LaMotta a middleweight weighed 159 versus Zivic 151 1 half pounds and leads the series 3 1. LaMotta said Zivic outfoxed him late in the bout and joked that Zivic could box on until 50.
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Boxing Commission
Golf Play Not Hit Too Hard Since War
The USGA reports 1943 golf activity near 1941 levels despite wartime shortages. Membership fell to 703 clubs from 758, with 27 new clubs joining the public links division. Financials show a $6,951.43 loss for 1943, after a $17,816.32 drop in 1942, plus a $65,065.56 surplus. War charities raised $174,408 via club events and $8,548,920 in war bonds, with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby honored for support.
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Sports Roundup on Postwar Planning and Player Status
The column notes postwar planning headaches for a local club official as players factor into rosters. Bobby Coombs joined the navy December 29, leaving Giants uncertain, still listing him in reserve. Ed Barrow, ill but expected to visit the office daily soon, receives few Christmas cards from players.
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Sinatra buys Mauriello contract amid athletic hype
Frank Sinatra reportedly purchases heavyweight Tami Mau riello's contract for 10000 dollars as part of a publicity push. The story hints at Sinatra’s efforts to augment his strength through trainer Al Silvania.
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Howard Callanan
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Alan Gould
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Bobby Ruffin
New York State Athletic Commission
Tures
Tippy Larkin
Cubs and White Sex to Get Vitamins During Spring
The French Sick Springs publicity department says the Cubs and White Sex will receive vitamins during the upcoming season. The brief note hints at team wellness efforts and sponsor involvement to boost performance.
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French Sick Springs
Ind
Byron Nelson Leads San Francisco Victory Open After Round Two
Byron Nelson of Toledo held a one stroke lead in the 72 hole San Francisco victory open as more than a hundred golfers teed off in the second round at Harding Park. Nelson posted a 68 with an eagle on the 12th while Lloyd Mangrum and Art Bell trailed.
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Jag) McSpaden
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Monterey Park
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Beach jockeys eye goat herd and pennant races
A scrambled report notes Tom Taggart leads pedigreed goats during a training period with milk. The piece hints the beach jockeys may seize a moment to gain advantage as pennant races unfold.
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Amateur Tennis Not To Be Curtailed Because Of War
A wartime pledge by the United States Lawn Tennis Association states amateur tennis will continue. Programs boost for armed forces, workers, and youths include ball distribution, overseas shipments, and school clinics. Plans for postwar international play are discussed with the English association.
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South Pacific
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Chicago
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Panthers Face Davidson Rematch As Two Veterans Return
Panthers led by coach C Virgil Yow prepare for tonight's double header at Harrison gym against the Carolina B squad after last night's 67 38 loss to Davidson. Former Panthers George Nostrand and Tom er return to bolster the lineup. Davidson edged ahead in the second half as Yowmen failed to match its speed and ball handling.
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Larkin Ruffin Draw At Madison Square Garden
Lightweight Larkin and Ruffin battled to a ten round draw before 15 323 fans at Madison Square Garden. Ruffin earned a disputed decision 6-4 on two cards, Larkin claimed the win on another, with Ruffin about to ship out to the army after the bout.
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Carroll Nets 43 in YMCA Tilt for Amos Hosiery
In a hectic municipal doubleheader at the YMCA last night Herb Carroll scored 43 points to spark Amos Hosiery past Tomlinson 75 36. The night also saw Sedgefield edge Marsh 29 28 in a game that mixed action with a four technicals incident.
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Fights Last Night Boxing Roundup Across Cities
Fights last night featured Ruffin of New York outpointing Larkin in Garfield New Jersey and Lamotta of Detroit defeating Zivic in Pittsburgh. Spencer beat Pirrone in Milwaukee, Pierce outpointed Wiske in West Allis, and Bell stopped Brown in Worcester while Dulemaine bested Lemieux in New Bedford.
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Buddy Parerel
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Larry Anzalone
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Jake Lamotta
Pritzie Zivic
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Joey Pirrone
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Worcester
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Tommy Bell
Youngstown
Ohio
Johnny Brown
Leo Dulemaine
Joe Lemieux
New Bedford
BYU Drops Basketball After Barnstorming Trip
Brigham Young university dropped basketball after a barnstorming trip to the east. Six of ten players on the trip are unavailable including Neal Welling who was ordered to rest by doctors. One entered military service, another married and started farming.
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Cage Ring Show To Draw Season's Largest Crowd
Bern ie Mack now a marine transfer will captain Carolina against NC State on the local court at 7 30 p m Tonight Captain Charlie Kimsey and the Tar Heel boxers open the season on the same floor at 8 45 against The Citadel State champs who beat them 4 3 last year This marks the first double varsity court and ring bill and likely season’s largest attendance Heavy action also on foreign floors with Navy Georgia Tech and the Southeastern AAU meet Also Duke Big Five race at stake as Carolina has defeated Davidson Wake Forest lacks a varsity this year Coach Bill Lange starts Jack Fitch Buster Stevenson John Dewell and Dick Donne ene
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