Antidote Needed For Ring's Paralysis
Abe J. Greene, commissioner of the National Boxing Association, forecasts boxing in 1950 facing paralysis due to television and dwindling talent. He notes fewer small clubs, strained promoters, and postwar talent gaps as fighters fail to break through from ranks to stardom, with GI Bill shifts altering career paths.
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Abe J. Greene
National Boxing Association
Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
New Jersey
Boxing reform and unity to revive the sport
A call for boxing to prioritize producing champions over stars, with six month title defenses, shared control fixes, and a push to keep titles in the sport. Emphasis on amateur development, dialogue between promoters, television as a growth factor, and New York joining the NBA to tackle industry problems.
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NBA
New York
National Boxing Association
Detroit EB's Win Schalk Pin Tourney
In Chicago on January 9 AP Detroit E B rolled a four game 4023 to claim 1000 dollars in first place in the Ray Schalk bowling sweepstakes. Pepsi Cola of Detroit finished second with 3851, while Meister Brau Chicago placed third at 3826 and Linsz Recreation Cleveland 3807. Ed Lubanski Detroit led in Jerry Skovie event with 1343 across six games.
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Chicago
Detroit
Ray Schalk
Detroiters
Sharkeys
Battle Creek
Mich
Pepsi Cola
Sgt
Ed Easter
Meister Brau
Linsz Recreation
Cleveland
Blatz
WJOB
Hammond
Ind
Monarch Beer
WADC
Akron
Stroh Bohemian
Jerry Skovie
Ed Lubanski
Frank Lucido
St. Louis
al Sharkey
Bill Flesch
Johnny Crimmins
Chuck O’donnell
Bill Flynn
Frank Benkovich
Kansas City
Tilton Lake
Audubon
N. J
Steve Nagy
Yuma Campaign Aims To Enter Sunset League
The Yuma County Sports Association launched a stock selling drive to raise 25000 dollars to qualify for a Class C Sunset League spot. The board of directors met Saturday night and quickly raised 1700 dollars toward the goal.
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Yuma
Grimm Plans To Entertain At Chicago Diamond Dinner
Charlie Grimm former Chicago Cubs official and new Dallas Texas League manager will entertain at the Chicago Chapter Baseball Writers Dinner January 22. He will perform a solo act and bring his boss B W Burnett owner of the Dallas club as his guest.
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Chicago Cubs
Charley Grimm
Wrigley Field
Dallas
Jolly Cholly
Chicago
Charlie Grimm
Baseball Writers Association of America
Grimm
St. Louis
B. W
Dick) Burnett
Lake Mead Weather Report Notes Showers and Cold
Scattered showers today with fair conditions on Saturday and Tuesday. Colder today and tonight with a high near 44 and a low around 18. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to northwest and diminishing tonight.
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Lake Mead
Fair Sonten
Allen's 65 Sets Pace In Encanto Golf
Vernon Red Allen, golf pro at Wigwam Inn in Litchfield Park, shot 65 to top the pro field in the Encanto Municipal Course event. In foursomes with feminines, Allen and partners posted strong scores including a 63 best-ball. Female low gross went to Shirley Ann Doering with 77.
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Allen
Vernon
Red) Allen
Litchfield Park
Wigwam Inn
Encanto Municipal
Ona Lee
Milford Pentecost
van Weaver
Shirley Ann Doering
Joe Pedicord
Cliff Prather
Richard Ames
Edgar
Brundage to Boost One Entry for 1960 Games
Avery Brundage, re-elected president of the U S Olympic Association, plans to back a single U S city to host the 1960 Olympics. He aims to tighten rules to avoid Rome 1956 style turmoil. Detroit, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis were discussed. J Lyman Bingham was elected executive director. New officers were re-elected and ten new member organizations joined. Preliminary plans also targeted the 1960 Pan American Games in Buenos Aires.
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Washington
United States
Avery Brundage
Brundage
United States Olympic Association
Rome
U. S
Detroit
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
J. Lyman Bingham
Chicago
Bingham
Kenneth L
Tug) Wilson
Asa S. Bushnell
Owen V. van Camp
Buenos Aires
Connecticut U Hunts New Coach
The University of Connecticut promoted football coach J Orlean Christian to athletic director and seeks a new coach. George VanBibber becomes director of the school of physical education. President Albert N Jorgensen said changes align with policy though trustees and administration do not support demands for big time intercollegiate competition.
College Basketball By the Associated Press
Northwestern 60, Purdue 58 overtime. Indiana 61, Wisconsin 59. Maryland 71, Georgetown 65. Temple 55, Syracuse 52. Niagara 76, West Virginia 63. Rhode Island State 83, Connecticut 62. Western Kentucky 86, Kentucky 77. San Jose State 52, Sacramento State 46. Colgate 67, Lehigh 53. Penn 73, Lafayette 37. Stetson 58, Centenary St Near cole Lu 53.
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Colorado Aggies
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Auburn
St Johns
Bkn
St. Josephs
Salk Qling Green
Ohio
Tisnova
Valparaiso
St. Louis
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Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Arm
Brown
Temple
Syracuse
Niagara
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Rhode Island State
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Fla
Stetson
Centendry
Cole Lu
Enrigg
Western Kentucky
Tucky
Louisville
Xavier
Cincinnati
Virginia
American Univ
Maryland
Georgetown
D.C
Navy
Virginia Military
MIDWE
Nevada
College of Pacific
San Jose State
Sacramento State
Pomona
Whittier
Monttana
Ky J . Colorado
St State
Colorado
Collee
Ranch Aggies Calif. Powos
Fairground Race Results Quarter Horse Meet
Weathered race card from Fairground shows multiple four year olds and up claiming events. Breezy and John Red each posted fast times in early sprints while higher purses dominated later programs with bets totaling around 2900 dollars and handles near 76 thousand. Notable runners included Rail Blizzard and Lucky names such as Misterer Sunstep and Trail.
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Hardy
Breezy
Garza
John Red
Georging
Betty Ee
Velig
Wells
Billy Blue
Magnusson
Smith
Walter T
P.ky Ginger
Prince O'Neill
Misterer
Furion
Hinycock
Gene
Algo
Trail
Ross B
Trene Do
Pr Pe
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Aim Sein Pal
Fulval pGreen
Ko G
Carter Road
Destrarer Swaine
Iso
Lee
Komack
Waurika
Royal
Ettase
Conley
Midaiee
Blinky Sadie
Wba
Shee
Kirby
Duncan
Eas
Pierce
Bowling sweepstakes set for Pla-Mar during state tourney
DICK LEE reports a scratch, three-game sweepstakes across six alleys at Pla-Mar tied to the Phoenix state tenpin tournament January 21-22 and 28-29. Classes A B C assign bowlers by averages. top four prizes per class depend on entries. entries unlimited with 2 p.m. squads daily.
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Pla-Mar
Phoenix
Kramer Gonzales In LA Net Match
In Los Angeles on January 9 Jack Kramer and Pancho Gonzales meet for the 44th time at Pan-Pacific Auditorium. Kramer leads their series 37 wins to Gonzales's 6 with 1 draw. Gonzales hopes to close the gap before finishing more than 90 games left in the tour.
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Los Angeles
Jack Kramer
Pancho Gonzales
Pan-Pacific Auditorium
Kramer
Gonzales
Pancho
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