Boxing results from Cleveland to Newark under AP and UP lights
The night of fights saw Ezzard Charles stop Jimmy Bivins in Cleveland while Billy Arnold and Jackie Weber won on points in Philadelphia and Boston respectively. Other cards included Charles Baxter beating Baby Breese in Milwaukee and Tommy Rhett knocking out Ralph McNeil in Springfield. Jimmy Carol lo outpointed Sanders Cox in New York as Richie Orange defeated Chet Vines in Rome Newark area bouts reported by AP UP.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Jimmy Bivins
Philadelphia
Billy Arnold
Joey Falco
Chicago
Charles Baxter
Baby Breese
Milwaukee
Boston
Jackie Weber
Pawtucket
R. J
Jack Eee? Armstrong
Toronto
New Britain
Conn
Tommy Rhett
New York
Ralph McNeil
Springfield
Mass
Jimmy Carollo
Sanders Cox
Dallas
Tex
Newark
N. J
Richie Orange
Chet Vines
Rome
Probate Notice of Briant Will in Hempstead County
Legal notice states the last will of W E Briant of Hope Arkansas was probated in Hempstead County March 3 1947. Appeals must file petition with grounds within six months. Witnessed by C Turner Clerk with Arthur C Anderson D C seal dated March 10 1947.
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W E. Briant
Hope
Arkansas
Hempstead
C. Turner
Arthur C. Anderson
D. C
The Grand Jury Report on Prizefighting Racketeering
The essay recalls a New York county grand jury report on corruption in prizefighting, noting no new developments and long‑standing influence of crime figures. It recounts ringside memories, past scandals, comments from Jim Farley and Jimmy Walker, and how reform efforts fluctuated amid a roiled sport.
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New York County Grand Jury
Madi
Square Garden
William Muldoon
Jim Farley
Boxing Commission
Jimmy Walker
Owney Madden
Farley
Walker
Broadway
Fistiana
New York
Gibson
Primo Camera
California
James J. Johnston
Brooklyn
Carnera
Jimmy
Mr. Farley
Many Angles in Fixing Lamp Shade
Mary Dixon home demonstration agent explains shade color and shape influence room lighting. White or creamy white shades maximize reflected light while light yellow orange or rose beige tones create a soft glow. Bright reds and roses can cause glare and harsh ambience. color should suit daylight and night effects and avoid ghostlike reflections.
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Mary Dixon Home
City Gets New Stadium in Arkansas Must Pay Cash
In Little Rock on March 11 the Arkansas War Memorial stadium bill was amended in the Senate to require the city hosting the arena to finance 250000 dollars of construction either by donation or stadium revenue, and to provide a site free or at cost. The amendment, offered by Sen. Baker, passed 17 to 13 and must return to the House for concurrence. An attempt to strike a bond provision for 500000 dollars by Sen. Smith failed 20 to 13, and Baker’s cap on Fiscal Control Board investment also failed.
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Little Rock
Senate
Sen. Baker
West Helena
Sen. Smith
Reyno
State Fiscal Control Board
Baker
Fiscal Control Board
Semi Finals Set In Arkansas AAU Cage Meet
Tonight in Little Rock Arkansas AAU men compete in two semi finals. Legionnaires led by Ken Croswell 32 beat Morgan Insurance 73 56 while Arkansas Independents downed Creighton s Smoke Rings 70 51. Hendrix beat Arkansas State Teachers 70 36 and Ozarks Mountaineers 60 44 over Beebe Junior College.
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Little Rock
Little Rock American Legion
Arkansas Independents University
Fayetteville
Hendrix
Conway
College of the Ozarks
Hot Springs
Meyer
Independents
Arkansas State Teachers College
Ozarks Mountaineers
Kaundart
Beebe
Golf Artists to Stage Show at Texarkana Country Club
Texarkana Area golf figures Joe Kirkwood and Byron Nelson will participate in an exhibition at Texarkana Country Club. An 18 hole best ball match features Kirkwood and Nelson versus Don Murphy and Bill Clark, followed by Kirkwood's trick shot exhibition. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross.
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Texarkana
Joe Kirkwood
Golfdam
Byron Nelson
Texarana
Kirkwood
Nelson
Don Murphy
Country Club
Bill Clark
Dutch Harrison and Duke of Windsor in Lathem Reed match
West Palm Beach announces the second round of the Lat ham Reed tournament with Dutch Harrison and the Duke of Windsor paired with amateurs. The event features 50 pros including Chick Albert and Sam Byrd, and a near 150000 first prize pool in a handicap backers format backed by club members totaling around 200000.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Dukes of
Duke of Windsor
William Hutton
Arkansas
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Duke of Marlborough
Sam Byrd
Robert H. Young
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Cal
Harbert
George Fazio
Los Angeles
Jackson Bradley
Chicago
Florida
Claude Harmon
Gene Kames
Derby Hopefuls Get Another Chance Today
Hot Springs March 11 Derby hopefuls race at Oaklawn Park in the featured fourth with Town Talk, winner in its only prior start here, headlining against six rivals. Other races include five allowance events and the Arkansas Derby contender Dusty Roads, who after outlegging rivals yesterday scored his second win here.
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Hot Springs
Blue ‘Water Stable
Oaklawn Park
F. H. Wendell
Bob White
Ariel Son
N. I. ‘Casbeer
J. Greener
Tree Town
J. D Lunsford
Zeroman
Nish
Havey
Willie E
Manadroit
Coleman
Larding
Junior Wolf
Gunnison
Tubby B
Oaklawn Entries Wednesday at Oaklawn
Entries list for Wednesday races including Maid Of Brand and Flying Freddie in Race 1 with 1200 purse, Miss Mico and Reno Al in Race 2, Ona Band and Little Dusty in Race 3, Jesting Fox and Bludin in Race 4, Valdiia Date and Frosty Eagle in Race 5, The DeSoto Hotel Handicap entries, Snow Kiss and Intriguing in Race 7, and New Face and Wake Robin in Race 8 with apprentice allowances noted.
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Maid of Brand
Freddie
Jay Vince Lis
Sunny
Combs
Seco
Miss Mico
Reno al
Cricket
Little Shell
Red Easy
Blocky
Jessie T
Dashaway
Wannadoll
Koko G
D. Joker
Pudge
Two Reds
Finality
Little Geromo
Chip Handle
Cossack Boy
Vinita Dot
Ona Band
Little Dusty
Miss Jo
Lass’ Fool
Goulds Pride
Barbara Rosa
Vallon
Sala Lou
First Breeze
Gala Lee
Serf Beauty
Patsy Jo
Playful Rhose
Sierra Round
Gladys H
Clung
Jesting Fox
After Hight
Gallant Hour
Bludin
Diet Balla
Alwes
Valdiia Date
Kendor
Play Hands
Frosty Eagle
Cid
Dididida
Pie Aga
DeSoto Hotel
a-Marltown
Gold- Thorn
Tommy Chie
Jar Beet
b-Handy Lad
Hari Hom Hari
a-Pouting Mae
Topnard
Hollyman
A-C. Graham
G. H. Emick
David B Jr
Cooperatia
New Face
Rich Hie
Tacecret
Hemits
Grauheis
Wake Robin
Lady
Devils Brew
Rush
Oaklawn Racing Results and Brief News Roundup
Oaklawn yesterday featured eight races with Thunder Hoof winning the opening six furlongs in 1 13 as Iced Over and Black Fantasy followed. Helca O. led maidens in race two with Hasty Sage and Alara. Poodoo won the three year old claiming race, Vinita Rev and River Mill also ran. Roads led the high-purse fourth race, with Junior Wolf and Gunnison close behind. Town Hall won the fifth in a mile and a sixteenth, Swell Chance and Yawl also ran. Ariel Ace led the sixth with Flying Louise and Quien Es. Bymeabond led the seventh with Hyhustle and Gomel close. Joe General and Bali Bali led the claimers in the eighth. New York notes ponder college basketball shifts as Kentucky and others face invites. Wes ley Mouzon recovers from eye surgery, and a Tennessee-Neyland quip stirs.
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Featherston
Black Fantasy
Lullo
Wee Laird
Wake Robin
Star Bright
Cowlan
Shifty Sue
Helca O
H. Keene
Hasty Sage
Herman
Alara
Keiper
Momentous
Rap Joy
Lone Guard
Canteen Lad
Prairie Diamond
Black Nylon
Marine Brown
Chain Bay
Laurie K
Poodoo
Vinita Rev
River Mill
Hooper
Keener
Prince Tread
Tenos
Hoosier Gas
Honest Engine
Kentucky Sen
Miss Neelen
Bracket
Peg
Junior Wolf
Gunnison
H. Keener
Tubby B
Liteco
Town Hall
Martin
Swell Chance
Weidaman
Yawl
Reynolds
Vesuvius
Glad Hadagal
Swing Sister
Salmart
Bert K
Ariel Ace
Flying Louise
Prehm
Quien Es
Nell A
Credentials
Tawny Lady
Lucky Greenock
Rosemere Chief
Bymeabond
Jessop
Hyhustle
Franklin
Gomel
Grubb
Liberation
Eliza Jane
Ask Aunt Ada
Joe General
Licato
Bali Bali
Hartwick
Guy Hottel
Camp
Bully Gusher
Hee
Muchy
Geraldine F
Jamerica
Dickey to take backstop role with Little Rock Travelers
Bill Dickey, new Little Rock Travelers manager, says he will not play more than seven innings in 30 games this season. He explains he could play 100 games but would be idle and set a bad example. The camp welcomes seven newcomers including Charles Aickley and Rex Pearce as rookies report.
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Little Rock
Bill Dickey
Little Rock Travelers
Southern Association
Yankees
Arkansas Bull
Dickey
Charles Aickley
Boston Braves
Rex Pearce
End of the Line Invitational Adds Mount Carmel LA Entry
The Eastern States Catholic high school basketball tournament invited Mount Carmel High of Los Angeles to compete in the Newport Rhode Island event. The notice signals a regional competition expansion and possible crowd, team and venue implications for the Newport tournament.
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Mount Carmel High
Los Angeles
Newport, R. I
East Trenton State Twins Top Rider College in Close Bout
East Trenton State Twins defeated Rider College 60 to 58 in a tight matchup. Bradley edged Colorado College 57 to 56 in a separate Midwest clash.
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Associated Press
Trenton State Twins
Rider College
Midwest Bradley
Colorado College
Fourteen Derby nominees in training at Oaklawn Park
Fourteen three year olds nominated for the Kentucky Derby are in training at Oaklawn Park. Ridgewood Stable's Double Jay leads a slate that includes Say Herb Tubby B Black Tweetie Dusty Roads Buck Weaver Chrysilla King Flash O Night Mel Eppley Gay Pet and Peppers Pal among others.
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Hot Springs
Ridgewood Stable
Double Jay
Oaklawn Park
Ridgewood Ace
R.J.G. Burman
Say Herb
I. Brears
Tubby
B. J. A. Chambers
Black Tweetie
Jay Coleman
Larding
Dave Eens
Buck Weaver
Green Hill Stable
Bull Tar
R. H. Hoover
Chrysilla King
J. K. Housels
Flash O‘night
T. C. Melrose
Mel Eppley
Mel van Orman
A. Shianger
Gay _ Pet
Paul Soukilis
Peppers
Treats On Him At Central School In Menlo Park
In Menlo Park California on March 11 Sammy Yates in the eighth grade at Central School opened a cigar box and distributed all day suckers while declaring I am a brother in a moment that drew attention from students and staff.
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Menlo Park
Calif
iPi
Sammy Yates
Central School
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