Guild Refuses to Dissolve Membership in New York Boxing
New York boxing faces a crisis as the Boxing Guild defies an order to dissolve membership. Eduardo Lausse, the Argentine favorite, looms as a likely last MSG main event before capacity trouble prompts a long break. The guild vows to fight license actions amid ties to Baltimore promoters and Carbo associates, while Maryland investigates boxing operations.
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Mile Savage
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Kid Gavilan
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Non-Title Fight Slated For Smith and DeMarco
Boston January 5 Wallace Smith the light weight champion will defend fame as he meets Tony Demarco in a 10 round non title bout at Boston Garden on February 8 Demarco a former welterweight king steps up to challenge for the crown challenger Smith has not fought since retaining his title against Jimmy Carter last October
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Bobo Olson
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NSC
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Bud) Smith
Tony Demarco
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Smith
Jimmy Carter
Permit Sought For New Track In Putnam County
The State Racing Commission is asked to grant a temporary construction permit for a $1 025 000 horse race track near St Albans in Putnam County The Kanawha Park Racing Assn Inc filed the application It describes a five eighth mile track for day and night racing on 80 acres by the Kanawha River with a grandstand for 2450 and parking for 4500 The group lists 15 financial backers each owning 2000 shares at 1 each The project includes architects Abraham J Goldberg of New York and Rosoff Associates of Baltimore with work valued at 1 025 000 plans call for a 2450 seat grandstand lounges a restaurant and stables for about 1000 horses The commission will hold a routine session next week to consider the permit but the outcome is not known.
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State Racing Commission
Putnam County
St. Albans
Kanawha Park Racing Assn. Inc
Kanawha River
Racing Commission
Kanawha Park Racing Aren
Conynon
Abraham J.goldberg
New York
Rosoff Associates
Baltimore
Hall of Fame voting under way for Greenberg Cronin
New York voters weigh Hall of Fame bids for Hank Greenberg and Joe Cronin as 5th and 6th place finishers from last year. A new eligibility rule requires five years since retirement in any official role. Deadline for ballots is Jan 23 with results counted soon after.
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Joe Cronin
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Detroit
Cronin
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Lyons
Dazzy Vance
Gabby Harnett
Baseball Writers’ Assn
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Hank Gowdy
Hack Wilson
Lefty Gomez
Tony Lazzeri
Red Ruffing
Zach Wheat
Ross Youngs
Rik
Cuyler
Chuck Klein
Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Wildcats Aim to Lock Third With Citadel Visit
Davidson hosts The Citadel as the Wildcats try to cement third place in the Southern Conference standings. Davidson, coming off two wins in three league games, looks to improve its position behind George Washington and West Virginia. George Washington’s upset loss to Maryland headlines the evening’s action.
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West Virginia
Hot Rod Hundley
Philadelphia
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le Salle
Maryland
Colonials
Joe Bolup
Bob Kessler
Change Made In Eaglet Schedule
Beckley Junior High School basketball schedule updated by Coach Ross Irle due to exams. The home game with Matlens moved from Jan 13 to Feb 22 as the Eaglets, who have won four straight, prep for a 12 game stretch including Fayetteville Logan Fayetteville Mt. Hope Mullens Gak Mullens Feb 22.
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Mullens
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Alan Ameche Named Only Rookie on All Pro Team
New York Alan The Horse Ameche Baltimore Colts fullback was the sole rookie named to the Associated Press 1955 All Pro team. Browns and Rams lead with key players. Gatski Groza and Hill appear on defense with Robustelli and Marchetti also honored.
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49Ers
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San Francisco
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divi/Putnam
Chicago Bears
Andy Robustelli
Harlon Hill
Stan Jones
Gifford
Bill Wightkin
Pete Piho
Southern California
Bill George
Philadelphia
Hill
Pittsburgh
Putnam
Jones
Grozalstar
Wightkin
Ollie Mat
Otto Graham
Chicago Cardinals
Frank Gifford
Giants
Students receive warning after hazing incident
A brief incident report notes several students were involved in an inappropriate hazing act and were issued a formal warning by school authorities.
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