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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1948
Page
14
LaVern Roach reflects on a long awaited victory after a hard fought match. The piece highlights Roach and the new wave of hopeful boxers following in the footsteps of local star LaVern Roach and the Avalanche boxing scene.
Crack amateur Douglas Ford of New York finished at even par 72 to keep pace after a 54 hole total of 136, while Harrison maintained the lead in the golf tournament with steady play over the two days.
In a double series today and next Sunday at Palm Lane, two premier wing teams meet at 2 pm. Both outfits are rated as top contenders for the championship as fans anticipate a tight, high quality contest.
Texan LaVern Roach, the Pride of the Marines, defeated Tony Janico at Madison Square Garden and earned an international bout against European middleweight champion Marcel Cerdan in March. Roach wowed 11,924 fans, with Referee Arthur Donovan scoring in his favor and Roach praised by Sol Strauss of the 20th Century Club for drawing a possible gate over 100000.
A full slate of I AA cage games features the district championship race this weekend. The Sandies seek to rebound with a win Friday night and the Lubbock 1 five Saturday to stay in the crown chase.
Brownfield led early and held a 31-21 halftime edge as the Sandy Five Sandies beat Amarillo's team 63 to 35. John Dalton and teammates sparked the offense while Brownfield's defense kept the Cubs at bay despite a late push.
Jan 17 scoreless overtime? The Prim Drag team defeated the Plains 63 to 49 on the road. Glenn Johnson led the Gassers with 12 points as Jake Getans tallied 325 total points in the strange account.
Report describes a reshuffled division and trainer changes before a heavyweight title bout. The piece notes James and Kirkpatrick as central figures, with South Plains and Lut teams referenced in the context of the match and lineup adjustments.
The text recalls a fighter who joined the Marines and returned in 1947 to claim the heavy weight crown. It notes James losing only three of fifteen bouts and mentions a 1948 regional event featuring Bill Henderson defending the featherweight rank amid a tough lineup.
Sudan topped Abernathy 44 to 36 as Sundown beat Tahoka 35 to 20 and Bouldin and Eddins earned city star honors for the Hornets in district action.
Meadow town players turn back Meadow girls 33 to 17 to win the championship.
The article notes an $15,000 deficit in the athletic fund as funds from admissions and school resources fall short. It criticizes management by E J Ager over West athletic teams and road trips, and mentions R W Mathews and Pattison amid trip planning issues to El Paso.
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