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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
5
The writer, a player and coach, argues for persistent practice of fundamentals and team passing over frequent dribbling. He cites Juliet’s single full game against Aurora, noting every Joliet score came from individual effort within team play, and notes a copy of the letter is sent to Coach Wills at the high school.
Joliet March 21 The president's peacetime conscription proposal raises questions about American aggression versus defense. The writer argues that a large draft implies offensive aims, compares to Hitler and Russia, and warns of economic and moral costs of occupying powers if war breaks out.
Bonnie Day advocates using boxing gloves to enhance a tiddledy winks game. The note suggests playful gear for a whimsical activity, merging sport and game with quirky flair.
March 22 letter praises a March 18 article titled Basketball at JTHS for voicing common concerns about JT basketball. It urges courage and brains to fix the team and calls for a cooperative, enthusiastic squad with loyal, fighting spirit to improve Joliet's program next year.
A Hickory Creek Joliet letter from Feb 20 complains of annual flood threats and ongoing pollution as residents protest inaction. The writer cites five feet of sludge, contaminated walls, and fear of lingering germs despite disinfectant and lye.
A Reader warns that delays on fixing flood-prone Hickory Creek endanger East Side residents. They recall past floods from fifty years ago and note a repair crew only briefly worked on a wall at Second Avenue, urging urgent action.
More than 200 boxers will compete in eight man teams representing army and air force in the 1948 world wide championship finals to be held June 11 at Chicago stadium. Preliminaries occur June 2 3 and 4 at Northwest Armory Illinois National Guard.
The champion will receive a miniature golden glove watch charm set with a diamond. Second place earns miniature silver gloves each with an emerald. A trophy goes to the team scoring the most points in the tournament.
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