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Walkathon and Canzoneri Fight Headlines at Chicago Arena
In York June 23, reporter Henry McLemore describes a bustling Chicago arena used for diverse events from rodeos to dances and a marathon walkathon. Joie Ray and Nan Harrell pace the walkers while Canzoneri and Ross stage a looming lightweight title clash with Canzoneri confident he will stop Ross early. The card includes boxing history notes and previews of Canzoneri’s Chicago battles and a strong Senators-Yankees context in baseball standings.
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Henry McLemore
En Presa
York
Wi’ Square Garden
Square City
Insand
Thay
Tex
Miz Arena
Eighth Avenue
Jed
Bbay Dalis
Jose Ray
Ssir
Joie Ray
America
Joie
Nan Harrell
Miss Harrell
Joi
AE Jolson
Manly
Wally
Faut al Singer
Qanszoneri
Spournd
Chicago
Lang Qué
Mateur
Bud Taylor
Cruaril
Sammy Man-dell
Chelago Stadium
Singey
Mandell
Canzoneri
Jack (iii) Bere
Itoul
Ross
Madison ‘Street
Ross Money