Barney Ross Recalls Armstrong Title Fight and Guadalcanal Hardship
In Chicago, Barney Ross reflects on two defining moments from his past. He recalls Henry Armstrong defeating him for a world title in 1938 at the Lone Island Bowl and his gruelling Guadalcanal experience in 1943. Ross credits Armstrong’s strength and his own wartime sacrifice, noting the brutal rounds and the Marines he could not leave behind.
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Armstrong
Lone Island Bowl
Henry Arnstrong
Barney Ross
Guadalcanal
Ross
Tin Home
Barney
Sergi Barney Ross
Barnet Rosofsky
St Monico defeats St Joseph 7 to 2 in league game
St Monico earned their seventh straight Catholic Reserve Baseball League win by beating St Joseph 7 to 2 at Wampum. Palasatio collected three hits in four at bats, Grinnen added two, while Zedick and Sowar fanned five each. Madonna shut out St Lucy's 17 to 0 as Magusiak pitched four one hit innings and Bocek led with a homer and three hits overall. St Vitus rallied to 7 to 4 victory over Mission, Fontenella starred with a triple and two extra base hits, while Janacone Conti and Zarino held Mission to four runs.
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Sova Core Pie
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St Lucy's
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Lauro
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Williams Angott Battle Tuesday In Philadelphia
The Williams and Angott boxing match at Shibe Park is set for next Tuesday night after both camps wrap up final training at the Olympia gym. Promoter Herman Taylor expects over 20,000 fans for the outdoor boxing season opener.
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Jins
the Williams
Olympia Gymnasium
Sammy Angott
Shibe Park
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New York
Olympia Gym
Herman Taylor
Harlow Guides 1917 Penn State Under Higgins
Dick Harlow once a naval reserve lieutenant commander coached Penn State football in 1917 with Bob Higgins as captain. Higgins later became Lion head coach.
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Penn State
Bob Higgins
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Lion
New Castle Machinists Sign Paul McCullough
Machinists in New Castle sign Paul McCullough former American Association pitcher for the International Association of Machinists. Other signings include Mike Orlando Joe Frigione and Jim Maslavy with the Yankees manager announcing several releases. Moose lead the league with Shenango Pottery and Johnson Bronze close behind as 72 hour play restriction takes effect.
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Basebal Horizon
Paul McCutloveh
American Association
International Association of Machinists
Adminum Company of America
Universal Sanitary Pottery
New Castle
Mid-Atlanic
Joe Frigione
Moose
Jim Masleyv
Lawrence Indies
Frank Pierce
County Southpaw
T. T. Blake
Butler
Yankees
Nick Rotunno
Nick Perretti
Clarence Steppe
J. Serwatka
Don Baker
Tullio Morrelli
F. Popovich
Fair Or Foul In Belmont Suburban Stakes Sequel
Little Conn McCreary rides for Calumet in a record season as Sun Again loses the Suburban by a half length to Aletern after a blistering 2 01 5 pace. Sun Again’s fate sparks debate over strategies and Devil Diver’s possible entry being scratched due to a bruised heel.
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International News Service
New York
Little Conn McCreary
Calumet
McCreary
Belmont Park
A. C. Ernst
Aletern
Sun
Pensive
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Sea Legs Blend With Football at Marquette Spring Practice
Milwaukee June 1. Coach Tom Stidham of Marquette University blends sea legs with gridiron drills on the Hill Top. A dozen Navy V-12 sailors with campaign ribbons join the spring squad, many seen action worldwide. They show eagerness but need football timing after years away from land.
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Milwaukee
Tom Stidham
Maranette University
Marquette
Stidham
Steelers and Cardinals Prepare for 1944 Roster Moves
Chicago June 1 former Steelers and Cardinals players number thirty one as the clubs plan to merge for the 1944 season. Walter Kiesling and Phil Handler report 13 Steelers and 18 Cardinals available or likely to duty. Both teams seek a strong passer and discuss Johnny Podesta not yet discharged from the Marines after a double hernia op.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Chicago Cardinals
Walter Kiesling
Pitt
Phil Handler
Cardinals
Kiesling
Steelers
Handler
Johnny Podesta
Johnny
Marines
Danny Frush Stops Criqui in Paris Bout
Twenty years ago on June 1 Danny Frush knocked out ex featherweight champion Eugene Criqui in Paris during an eighth round stoppage. Frush also stopped local fighter Fadie Weyeant in the same event.
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Eugene Criqui
Paris
Frush
Fadie Weyeant
Church Golfers Open League Play At Castle Hills
New Castle church golfers resume league play at Castle Hills with four nine hole matches on Thursday evening. Eight churches compete while players set handicaps under W I Clark supervision. Matches include Mahonime vs First Christians and others. contact Dave Aston or team captains to join.
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First Christians
First Presbyterians
First Baptist
First U. P
Epworth
Highland U. P
Harbor U.P
Dave Aston
Castie Hills
Loop Moguls To Meet At Y Monday
City league moguls will meet at 7 30 pm Monday night according to President Mike Donovan All contracts for the first half are in and the league is hustling in a hot race today Shenangs Pottery were said to be bargaining for their own ground The Aces defeated the Penn Fowles 13 to 12 on Decoration Day at Gaston Park The Artes stars were Ramey Passiacs and Cavier Sahe and Parr stood out for the losers The winning hurler was Passiaes and the loser Satie.
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Mike Donovan
Shenangs Pottery
Johnny Sohoto
Penn Fowles
Gaston Park
Stars
Artes
Ramey
Passiacs
Cavier
Sahe
Parr
Passiaes
Satie
Hot Race In City League Leads To Rivals This Week
City Baseball league action sharpens with top teams Moose and Shenango Pottery leading. Tonight’s card features Machinists versus Johnson Bronze at Marshallfield, Moose versus Shenango Pottery at Lee Avenue, and Alcoa against West Pittsburg at West Pitsboro. Sunday programs include AE versus Shenango Pottery at EF & A, Moose versus U A A Refracs at Lee Avenue, and Johnson Bronze against West Pittsburg at Marshall Field at 3 30.
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Shenango Pottery
Johnson Bronze
Marshallfield
Lee Avenue
Alcoa
West Pittsburg
West Pitsboro
EF & A Moose
Twilight Tear Dominates Belmont American Oaks in Six-Length Win
Calumet Farm filly Twilight Tear thrashes rivals by six lengths to win the $10,000 American Oaks at Belmont Park. She extends her winning streak to seven, returning $2.20 on a $2 ticket. Moments recall past baseball and boxing highlights and wartime athletic feats featuring Chalmer Elliott and others.
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Twilight Tear
Pensive
Belmont Park
Huck Geary
Pirates
Braves
Boston Braves
Dodgers
Boston
Boys Must Not Shoot At Birds
Harrisburg report notes the state game commission reminds parents that firing air rifles at birds is illegal. The commission warns that killing or wounding robins bluebirds catbirds woodpeckers and other protected species carries a federal offense with a 500 dollar fine or up to six months in jail.
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INS
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Ellwood High Grid Card Details October Beaver Clash
Ellwood High releases the 1944 football schedule listing a night game at Beaver High Gypsy Glen Field against Ellwood City High on Friday October 12. Other Beaver schedule opponents include Midland Zelienople Leetsdale Monaco Freedom New Brighton Hopewell Township and Rochester.
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Eilwood City High
Beaver High
Gypsy Glen Field
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Leetsdale
Monaco
Freedom
New Brighton
Hopewell
Rochester
All Star Game Tickets On Sale In Pittsburgh
Mail order tickets started today for the All Star baseball game at Forbes Field Pittsburgh to be played Tuesday night July 11 The Pittsburgh baseball club acts as agent for the baseball advisory council in the sale Receipts from the game will benefit the baseball equipment fund for the armed services.
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Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Baseball Advisory Council
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Baseball Summary From Thursday Evening Scores
National League results show Brooklyn and Pittsburgh beating Boston 5 to 5. St Louis and New York tied with Chicago and Philadelphia 5 each. Cincinnati 4. Today Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia night games.
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Penn State Plans Summer Baseball Schedule
For the second straight year Penn State will play a summer baseball schedule. Five pairings are carded, with teams to be announced as the schedule is finalized.
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Penn State
Browns Assume League Lead After 12 Inning Win
The St Louis Browns regained first in the American League by beating the Washington Senators 4 to 3 in 12 innings. Al Hollingsworth earned the win after a 14 to 7 contrast in hits. The Tigers also defeated the Yankees 6 to 2 as New York slipped from the top spot. Cleveland beat Boston 7 to 4, and Philadelphia and Chicago avoided losses as rain affected play. In the National League the Giants moved within a game of leaders as the Cardinals lost 5 to 1 to the Braves and Nap Reyes homered twice for Chicago Cubs in a 8 to 3 defeat. Dodgers beat Pirates 8 to 4. Red Barrett won for the Phillies 5 to 4 over the Reds.
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New York Yankees
Brownies
Washington Senators
al Unser
Monk Dubiel
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Cleveland Indians
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Philadelphia Athletic
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Armstrong Predicted to Defeat Joyce in 10 Round Bout
Chicago June 1 Henry Armstrong is predicted to beat Willie Joyce in a 10 round bout at the Chicago Stadium. Barney Ross, who knows the sport, says Armstrong is in prime form and ready after his final drill. Armstrong previously took Barney Ross's welterweight crown six years ago.
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Barney Ross
Henry Armstrong
Willie Joyce
Chicago Stadium
Cher
Barneys
Ross
Armstrong
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