Charity boxing bouts set to aid Joliet families
Eight fast bouts headlined by John Roman versus Sid Kaplan at the Steel Works club in Joliet Monday night. All fighters donate services for charity benefits with proceeds to Associated Charities. Reserved seats are $1 and general admission 50 cents. about 1500 tickets expected.
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Steel Works Club
Associated Charities
Relef
Joliet
John Roman
Sid Kaplan
Chicago
Buddy Cain
Tom Kovalcik
St. Cyril's Club
Tony Valentine
Johnny Bengo
Eddie Rozich
Art Ditell
John J. McCarthy
Illinois Steel Company
E. J. and E. Railroad
Northwestern Coach Hanley to Speak at Father and Son Banquet
Dick Hanley of Northwestern University, Big Ten champion, will be the principal speaker at the third annual Father and Son banquet at the YMCA Tuesday night. Over 400 men and boys are expected to attend, with Clarence Thomson and W W Haggard leading the planning.
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern University
Clarence Thomson
W.W. W. Haggard
D Salle Team Drills For Season Opener
De La Salle basketball squad works through stiff drills at the west side school ahead of the December 12 season opener against Fox Valley at Aurora. The following night Seneca visits. Coach Carroll expects a strong Catholic league showing starting January 9 against St. Rita.
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Baldy” Carroll
de la Salle
West Side
Fox Valley High School
Aurora
Seneca
Carroll
St. Rita
Boxing Classes Begin at Steel Works Club
Boxing classes for junior members at the Steel Works club start this afternoon at the Collins Street club under physical director Marty Gleason. Classes will continue each Friday afternoon during winter and a large attendance is expected, following past success in developing amateur boxers.
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Steel Works Club
Collins Street
Marty Gleason
Gleason
Cage Openers Preview At Local High School And JC
Stiff practice sessions fill the week as the high school heavyweight and lightweight squads join the junior college team in preparation for cage season opener next weekend. Coach Gaga Mills demonstrates shooting with John Smarker Maurice Marley Charles McEwan and Marshall Emerson while Aubrey Wills of the JC squad discusses strategy with Mat thew Wykoff. The junior college opens against Thornton JC at Harvey next Saturday night December 6, amid a 23 game schedule including 10 NIJC conference tilts.
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Gaga” Mills
John Smarker
Maurice Marley
Charles McEwan
Marshall Emerson
Aubrey Wills
Matthew Wykoff
Thornton Junior College
Harvey
la Grange
Mazon High School
de Kalb
Illinois School For Deaf
West Aurora
Glenbard
Lockport
Oak Part
Rockford
Glenn Marshall
Kennedy
Junior Basketball League Stars At Steel Works Club
The junior basketball tourney at the Steel Works club is expected to start next week, according to physical director Marty Gleason. Plans include a Christmas week handball tournament for junior members, following last year’s popular handball event.
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Steel Works
Marty Gleason
Junior College Five Opens Season December Sixth
Joliet expects a veteran laden lineup as the junior college five begins its season on December 6. Team battles for starting spots amid strong returning players.
Joliet to open basketball season at La Grange
Joliet high school prepares for a basketball opener at La Grange after ending football season. Coach Gaga Mills and Matthew Wykoff pace heavyweight and lightweight squads with nine December non conference games. Key players include Smarker Marley McEwan Emerson Marshall and Kennedy.
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Northern Illinois Junior College
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Cagers Prep
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Will County National Bam
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