Armstrong O K for Bout With Montanez
New York January 24 Henry Armstrong weighs in at a lighter than expected 139 pounds while Montanez is listed around 144 pounds for a Madison Square Garden welterweight title defense. Promoter Mike Jacobs and trainer Eddie Mead express confidence despite past injuries and a tense box office, with bookmakers listing Armstrong as a 1 3 favorite to extend his reign.
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Kay Stammers Weds British Army Cadet
Kay Stammers, Britain's leading tennis star, married Cadet Michael Menzies in London today. The ceremony follows her long distinguished career, with Stammers ranked among the world’s top women players.
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Blades Declines to Fret Over Rival Predictions
McLEANSBORO IL 24-(4) Danny Ray Blades, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, says he isn’t concerned with winter predictions from rival NL managers who favor other clubs for the 1940 pennant. He notes the Cards showed strength last year and expects to improve with players like Johnny Mize, Joe Medwick, and Don Padgett, while stressing he won’t worry until opening day. Blades favors a complete off season vacation from baseball and remains within reach of St. Louis during the southern Illinois winter.
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Referee Willie Clark Quits Wrestling for Boxing Switch
Philadelphia report states Willie Clark, showing scars from injuries, resigns as wrestling referee and plans to seek boxing referee work. He says if entering the ring with boxers, his chances would be about even, reflecting his stated safety concerns.
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True Bowler Nabs Thieves In Alley Incident
In Indianapolis on January 24 a bowler named Dick repelled a burglary. While a two men entered a parked car, detective sergeant Philip Miller pursued and captured one suspect after a brief chase. The other thief surrendered later and was taken to police headquarters.
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Jenkins After Revenge Over Alvarez
Jenk ens, a Dallas lightweight contender, vies with Chino Alvarez in a 10 round feature on Dickie Griffin's show. Jenkins seeks payback for a prior KO loss that left his eyes stitched and hopes to help promoter Griffin while pursuing a title shot.
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Berg Returns to Golf After Seven Month Layoff
Patty Berg, after an appendectomy, resumes tournament play in Miami and then a winter circuit aiming for her fifth Miami-Biltmore title. She plans a busy summer with defenses and major events including Trans-Mississippi at St Louis, Western Open in Milwaukee, Western derby at Wilmette, and the Western Amateur before Pebble Beach nationals.
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Wrigley Accepts Rowland to Pay Cub Fine
CHICAGO. Jun 24. Rowland Chicago Cubs scout offered to cover the club fine after a baseball episode with Beauty McCoy and Roy Cullenbine. owner Phil Wrigley accepted and said Rowland will pay at least part of the fine. Wrigley admitted, We did something we shouldn't have done and we were caught.
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Softball leaders discuss city consolidation plan
The San Antonio Softball Association executive board will meet Friday to review a city recreation proposal to consolidate all organized softball under one umbrella. City aims to join leagues under SBA sponsorship with restrictions, including joint management, in exchange for upgraded parks and a new field. Details remain undisclosed as members weigh impacts on Diamond A venues and potential rental increases at San Pedro diamonds.
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Fish Hatchery Study Panel Named in Florida City
The game fish and oyster commission on January 24 announced a committee to study the feasibility of the city of Hy Fem taking over a hatchery operated locally.
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