Canzoneri's Comeback Trial Over Eddie Zivic at Hippodrome
Veteran boxer Tony Canzoneri, a former holder of featherweight lightweight and junior welterweight titles, won a ten round decision over Eddie Zivic in New York. The 30 year old fighter, once rich from a long career, battles through a fading era as he fights for money and a return to form.
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Tony Canzoneri
Tony
Eddie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Hippodrome
New York
Canzoneri
Zivie
Ali
Cangoneri
Tony Galerio
Eddie Zlvie
Double bill at State Armory features Dorsey Markets and All Nations
Holiday program at the State Armory Sunday starts with the Dorsey Markets versus All Nations Philadelphia around 3 p.m. marking the Markets heavy schedule debut. Preceding game has Old Exports Barons meeting Victor Hosiery Hagies at 2:20 o clock. Fans expect a thrilling display from Hagerstown amateurs with probable Barons lineup including Mett Carpenter Adams Rager ankey and a strong Eagles team under Coach Penn. Victors add Goodrich to bolster their front line.
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State Armory
Dorsey
All Nations Vear Philadelpha
Hagerstown
Barons
Mett
Carpenter
Adams
Rager
Ankey
Suarch
Eagles
Penn
Goodrich
Councilmen Would Sponsor Rival Game
Los Angeles city councilmen angry over missing Rose Bowl tickets proposed backing an opposition game next New Year in the municipal Los Angeles Coliseum. Mayor Bowron returned his passes and did not attend.
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Los Angeles
Pasadena
Committee On Parks and Recreation
Los Angeles Coliseum
Fletcher Bowron
Sisler Likely Elevated to Baseball Hall of Fame
New York the baseball writers expect George Sisler the former St. Louis Browns first baseman to join Cooperstown as the tenth inductee. Sisler once posted a .419 average in 1922 and a 15 year MLB mark of 344, with a career noted for defense and hitting though eye trouble cut his peak short.
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New York
Dee
Cooperstown
N. Y
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Cooperstown Colony
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Honus Wagner
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Larry Lajoie
Tris Spenger
Cy Young
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Shrine
Eisler
Alexander
Tme
Sigler
Rogers Hornsby
Hall of Fame
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Gehrig
Boston Braves
Fifth Street Five Here Wednesday on Court Night
The Vy Varsity faces Fifth Street Methodist of Harrisburg next Wednesday in a big home game after a strong showing against Bayonne. A large crowd is expected with a 7:30 junior varsity bout preceding the 8 o clock main event. Fifth Street Methodist, long known as a fast Capital City team, headlines the evening.
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Hagerstown
Lagerstown High
Fifth Street
Methodist
England tops Russia in pin league clash
England defeated Russia two games to none as Shuman and Miller led the pins and altered scorekeeping late to clinch the final game. Ethiopia, led by Gilbert Spalding, won two of three from France, while China dropped Japan to the cellar with three losses. High scores included Yountz 199 and Gaylot 178. Standings show Russia leading with 12 wins and 13 losses, France 18, China 18, and Japan 11.
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England
Russia
George Harpersky
Shuman
Miller
Ethiopia
Gilbert Spalding
France
China
Japan
Pewee Gaylor
Ken Yountz
Bowl Elevens Well Matched In Early 1939 Matchups
Across fourteen teams and an estimated 300000 spectators the season opener previews a balanced field. Duke, Southern California, Texas Christian, Carnegie Tech, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas Tech and St Marys lead a slate of bowls with strong lineups, while Miami Orange Bowl optimism centers on aerials. Prospects vary by game with injury caution and star participation uncertain.
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Associated Press
Kilditch
Texas Christian
Dan Hill
Duke
Bill Osmanski
Holy Cross
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Howie Weiss
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma
Neyland
Vols
Stidham
Sooners
Pasadena
Calif
Southern California
Blue Devil
New Orleans
Carnegie Tech
Carnegie
Horned Frogs
Davey O'Brien
Miami
Fla
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Tech
St. Mary's
Pete Cawthon
Red Raiders
el Paso
New Mexico
Utah
Hawaii
Bill Dwyer
Neo
Mareshall Goldberg
Pitt
Vic Botetari
California
Rivners, Gray
Montgomery
Ala
Blues
Vardon Award Given To Sam Snead In Houston
In Houston Texas Samm Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia is named the second recipient of the Vardon Award donated by the PGA in honor of a famed English golfer who died two years ago. The presentation marks Snead as a premier figure in golf earning the prestigious recognition.
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Houston
Tex
Sammus Snead
Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Harry Vardon
P.G.A
High School Quintets Battle At Potomac Ave Gym
Eager Hagerstown High School squads opened after the holidays with the Senior Varsity beating Alumni 33 to 22 and the Juniors losing to MCA Juniors 24 to 11. Kelly led Varsity scoring with 13, Barnhart 6, while Scott topped Alumni with 8. Halftime stood 16-11 Varsity.
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Hagerstown High School
Potomac Avenue
M.C. A
Maroon and Gray
Kelly
Barnhart
Scott
Morin
Powell
Hoopengardner
Barmnart
Wagner
Morris
Trantalas
Roshen
Leiter
Burroughs
Chapman
Kaves
Gondrich
Kendall
League to Elect Officers for 1954 in Washington County
Washington County Baseball Teague will elect officers at a Tuesday night meeting at the Hoffman Chevrolet sales rooms. An active attendance is expected as several important matters are up for discussion.
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Washington County Baseball Teague
Hoffman- Chevrolet
Boonsboro Defeats Fleet Wings 49 33 on Boonsboro Floor
Boonsboro Yellowjackets extended their winning streak by downing the Fleetwings of Hagerstown 49 to 33. Netkirk scored 11 and Beauchamp 10 for Boonsboro, while Hoffman, Toms, and Stonsifer led Fleetwings. Halftime stood 19 to 12 with Summers handling the whistle.
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Boonsboro
Williamsport Hosts Undefeated Soccer Clash Today
The Williamsport soccer club undefeated in county play meets Victor Hosiery Sint at 2:30 this afternoon on the Williamsport pitch. Victors have beaten most county clubs but not Williamsport. Heller Weagly and Andrews star for Hosiery. Boots Polfenberger shines for Williamsport with Bere Long at center half.
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Victor Hosiery
Wiliamsport
Heller, Weagly
Andrews
Hosiery Boys
Boots” Polfenberger
Bere Long
Funkstown to Meet Bluebirds in Sharpsburg Sunday
The Funkstown soccer club hosts the Bluebirds at Sharpsburg this Sunday at 2 pm. On Monday at 2 pm Funkstown travels to Williamsport to face the Wildcats, with both games expected to be fast. The Bluebirds Baseball Club of Sharpsburg will meet Monday Jan 2 at 3 pm in the Community Hall to elect officers for the new year.
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Bluebirds
Sharpsburg
Williams Port
Wildcats
Bluebirds Baseball Club of
New Year's Love on Stage and Heart
Noel Marchand a young actress faces love entanglements as Allan Collings prepares to depart after New Year's Eve. David Norris vows support while Noel pours energy into rehearsals for a premiere under Swanstrom. Amid rumors of Elaine Schuyler, Noel clings to memory and hopes for a return.
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Noel Marchand
Allan Collings
David Norris
Noel
Allan
Elaine Schuyler
Vinnie
Reno
Cairo
Susan
Gil
Gerald
Long Island
Swanstrom
David
Florida
Noel Must Have Some Luncheer With Us.” Mrs. Marchand
Mrs. Marchand
Elaine
Mrs. Nd
Milan
Angela Larden
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Tayax Tan Ride
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Johnson
Lajoie
Speaker
Young
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Xiod
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Monte Stratton
Chicago White Sox
Greenville
Varsity Downs
Waynesboro
Dick Tracy—Open
Warner
Wick Trnez
Ares
Pop
Hannah
Tess
Goodie
Fleet Wings
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Musey & Evans
West
Washington Street
C. P.O
CRANE
S. Potomac St
Garver Furniture Co
North Potomac St
John Amos Comenius
Zivic
Angela Lorden
Esterday
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Bernhardt
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