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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
22
Eight Joliet contenders from 112 to heavyweight were selected after three nights of boxing to represent Joliet in the Chicago Stadium event February 22 to 24. Biographies note ages, gyms, schools, and prior Golden Gloves experience for each contender.
The fourth annual Midwest K S K J basketball tournament will be staged at Chaney school gym on February 6 and 7. Teams from South Chicago Waukegan La Salle Milwaukee Chicago and Joliet expected. Three divisions girls lightweight heavyweights with 4 6 and 8 entries respectively. Play begins Saturday 11 a m to 9 p m with rounds through Sunday evening champions crowned. A victory dance at Slovenian hall follows.
Joliet high school heavyweight team hosts East Aurora Friday and West Aurora Saturday with prelims at 7 15. Coach Herm Walser counts on Harold Starr to boost the lineup along with Benny Macuk Aschenbrenner Savich and Winston as Joliet seeks two wins to seize first place in the Big Seven. Rockford heads to Elgin as Joliet and Rockford chase top spot in the standings.
Hod Carriers won 7 5 against Plumbers and Steam Fitters and tied 6 6 with Painters in the Air Trades Pinochle Championships. Plumbers and Painters top the league while Hod Carriers rise to third and Carpenters to fourth as butchers gain on Teamsters.
The Spectator sports department commends the officials for the excellent and efficient conduct of the 1937 Golden Gloves bouts, praising their handling on behalf of themselves and the fans who attended.
The 1937 Sportsmanship Award donated by John McGuire Jeweler goes to Jack Challender of Joliet. He began Golden Gloves six years ago, fought 147 to 175 pounds, earned three silver awards, and faced Billy Trees in 1931 and 1932 while always displaying gentlemanly conduct and resilience.
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