Harvey Boys Triumph In Sectional Cage Finale
Harvey boys defeat Sycamore 31 straight after three quarters to win the sectional. Thornton’s team had been the favorite but Harvey balanced scoring with Sliwinski and Klein leading the way. Joliet Junior College coach A A Wills praised for steady title runs.
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Wearney
Thornton
Oime
Harvey Boys
Champaign
Waskegan
Downers Grove
Sycamore
Harvey
Cat Suck Lipe
Sliwinski and
Klein
Boudreau
Wmemorris
Nisbet
Hutchins
Vogier
Hellman
Wills
A. A. Wills
Joliet
Northern Illinois
LaGrange
Wille
Indiana
Launching of New Police Boat Draws Crowd
A large crowd including Commissioner Robert Wraith and Chief Nicholas Fornango witnessed the launch of a new police speed boat in the deep waterway channel. The boat, built by De Witt Boat Company of Detroit, reaches speeds over 380 miles per hour and resists capsizing in rough water. It will be moored near the Jackson street ridge until a dock is built near the Jefferson street bridge for day and night service. The action follows recent motorist and boatman accidents and a drowning, prompting the purchase to safeguard lives on the channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wraith
Nicholas Fornango
Deep Waterway Channel
Jefferson Street Bridge
Jackson Street Ridge
Wraith
de Witt Boat Company
Detroit
Gleason Seeks Town Clerk Office in Democratic bid
Martin Gleason known as Marty, Joliet native and former athletic director, runs on the Democratic ticket for township town clerk. He cites duties including certifi cates, oaths, and records and asks for support at the April 4 election. He and his wife reside at 209 with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gleason
Marty
Gleason
Joliet
Mr. Gleason
Township High School
Steel Works Club
Illinois Steel Company, Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
Star Peerless Company
St Cyril Baseballers to Start Training
St Cyril A C reorganizes for 1931 season after a club room meeting. Ruddy Smego is chairman with Peter Gruber T Trizna Mike Farcus and George Hromo among members. A benefit dance for the team is planned for Sunday April 16 at Shroba Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cyril’s A. C
Ruddy Smego
Peter Gruber
T Trizna
Mike Farcus
George Hromo
Mike Ferak
Shroba Hall
Meeker and
Henderson Avenue
Wrestling Meet At Y M C A Pits Top Men From State
Tomorrow night at the Y M C A Coach Harry Hohisel will feature several of his best wrestlers against association grapplers from across the state in the annual tournament. About eighty matmen are expected to display their tricks and after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Me. A
Harry Hohisel
Association
Boat Club Meets Monday Evening
Lib Motor Com at 608 E Jefferson invites boating enthusiasts to attend a weekly meeting led by George Beutel. The club plans entertaining summer stunts and programs to teach newcomers about boats and boating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iteesol
Lib
Jefferson Street
George Beutel
Thie Diooea
Feitian
Beutel
Eight champions to be crowned in Joliet tournament
The show on Saturday night will crown eight champions from multiple weight divisions. Notable honorees include Frank Capra, Joe Menton, Erny Porter, John Ruback, James Easton, Melvin Olroyd, Danny Nicholson, Ced Phelps, Ray Ben Vanthusen, Kingsley Owen, Owen, Edward Prznieslo, Don Paul, Bill Turner, and Paul Fredericks. Admission is two-bits with advance ticket sales indicating strong turnout and many good seats still available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Frank Capra
Joe Menton
Erny Porter
John Ruback
James Easton
Melvin Olroyd
Danny Nicholson
Ced Phelps
Ray Ben Vanthusen
Kingsley Owen
Owen
Edward Prznieslo
Don Paul
Bill Turner
Paul Fredericks
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Burker
Meade
Freeport
West Aurora
East Aurora
East High
Kekflord
Elgin
Lake View A. Chicago
de la Salle
Lawrence
de la Salle High School
West Side
Lester Church
Mbig Bone
Mr. Church
Ridgewaus Dodgers
Leonard Gewher
Varound Pedersen
Ted Hessler
Earl Pedersen
Gordon Koch
Raycee Wilam Greewish
Leo Gambrel
B. R
ST. Cyril Baseballers
Henry O. Grassle
James A. Farrell
John Bazaar
Miriam Berkovitz
Elmer Isberg
John Panian
Stanley L. Zobel
Jacob M. Brunskol
Martin P. Gleason
Howard E. Hyde
Frederick W. Hartford
Dominica
Romano
Cornelius D. Sullivan
Joseph Elepec
Joseph C. Jaeger
Jesse T. Huddleston
John T. Elens
Charles Recchione
Daniel Phillips
Michael Krall
Joliet Townski
Federal Reserve Bank
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