Wartime boxing expects brighter 1945 ring year
Boxing promoters across regions report better than last year’s early shows despite talent shortages. Major promoter Mike Jacobs predicts a stable 1945 season with month to month planning and possible international bouts in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
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Orange Bowl
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al Weill
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Irving Sexeenweld
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Charles SteDpsald
Higgins
Nat Fleischer
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Army Takes 2nd Straight At Arsenal
The Army quintet won its second straight Watervliet Arsenal League game, beating the Repair Gang 33 to 18 at Watervliet High School. Jim Sherwin led with 10 points, Ted Kearney added 6, while Moxie Attanasseo led the losers with 13.
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Shop
Sid Bunze
Kelteher
Great Lakes Bluejackets Run Win Streak to Six
The Great Lakes Bluejackets beat Bowling Green 80 to 57 before 1300 sailors, claiming their sixteenth straight victory. Center Walt Sudko sparked the fast start as BG struggled to keep pace, trailing 39 to 22 at halftime.
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Jackets
Great Lakes Quint
Cockburn and Russell Lead in Dunedin Pro Am Links
Pro Am at Dunedin Isles Country Club saw partner lead golfers Jim Cockburn of St Levis Missouri and Dr William Russell of Crear Water Florida post a net 59. The Cockburn Russell duo dominated the field with a strong finish well ahead of the Sela pairing.
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St Levis
William Russell
Crearwater
Dunedin Isles Country Club
Cockburn-Fussell
Fnish
Sela
Plans Complete for Polio Court Show at LaSalle
Final plans for the infantile paralysis benefit basketball show at LaSalle Institute gym in Troy on January 25 were announced by committee head William Broderick. The main event features Troy Public Safety against Watervliet Arsenal Army, a tribute to Curley Burns, ex Coach of the Troy Haymaters, now coaching Public Safety. The Arsenal quintet, strong in recent service and college play, also plays January 25 and January 31 at Christian Brothers Academy. A secondary bout pairs the Troy Boys Club with the Eansburg Boys’ Club, with boxing exhibitions by the Battling Blair Brothers between games.
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Troy Industrial
al Kelley
Watervliet Arsenal Army
Curley Burns
Troy Haymaters
Troy
Indus
Arsenal Five
Arsenal
Alberty Sports Fund
Christian Brothers Acadmy
Eansingburg
Blair Brothers
Walker Beats Yancey Henry In Baltimore Bout
Buddy Walker from Columbus won a unanimous verdict over Yancey Henry of California after 10 rounds at the Coliseum. Henry connected with sharp rights but failed to press the attack. Walker dominated the pace and controlled the bout as Henry appeared listless. Walker weighed 193 pounds, Henry 197.
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Yancey Henry
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Race Track Ban Sparks Mixed Reactions Across States
Royal columnist CHIP ROYAL argues the turf shutdown hurts few while helping horses and owners, noting officials blamed the ban and horsemen pushed transportation tricks. He cites scattered criticism and calls for tighter discipline amid the nationwide stoppage.
Major League Stars Return From Trip
Major league players Lake Sewell Dixie Welker and Paul Waner arrived in Miami after an eight week tour visiting Army camps in India Burma and China. They told soldiers about the World Series showed photos autographed items and answered questions while near front lines and at camps along the Ledo road. Waner recalled a Christmas Day 11 inning scoreless game with engineers.
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China
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Broskirn Dodgers
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Outfelder
New York Yankees
Sewell
Kou
Army Transport Command
Bhamé
Leda Road
Horse racing amid war era bans and crowd shifts
A wartime excerpt discusses horse racing in the United States and Britain. It notes tracks limited by postwar measures, veteran sentiment, and calls for reducing two year olds and refining the sport while acknowledging crowd declines and transport issues. It mentions England tracks, U S race days, and finance shaping racing.
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United States
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Transporta
Planta
Hialeah Track Still Busy Place
At Hialeah, crowds remain as sightseers and visitors fill the grounds despite a quiet racing season. Reporters note reduced racing activity with many horses in training and a subdued press office, while veterans recall past crowds and speculate on future events at the track.
Jacobs May Plan Mexican Show
Jacobs, New York promoter, said he would visit Mexico City next month to study hosting an international show there. He conferred with Sam Rosef, New York contractor, who is building the El Mirador tunnel, on the project.
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New York
Maryland
Florida
California
Washington
Corp
Tom Sheehan
Yank Magazine
England
Wike Jacobs
Stexico City
Sam Rosef
el Mirador Tunnel
Sports World Breathes Easier as U S Rules It Is Exempt from Convention Ban
U S rules allow that sports events may proceed with permits for large gatherings, while nonessential travel is discouraged. Wartime restrictions aim to conserve fuel and transport resources, but officials deem sports morale boosters and expect continued play within limits.
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U.S
Ott Home After European Tour
New Orleans Giants manager Mel Ott returned home after a seventeen game European tour. Ott said he would relax for a few days and take it easy for a while. He noted he must study up on recent manpower restrictions affecting sports.
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Melvin Ott
New York Giants
Ott
Frick or Farley for Czar Job A Baseball Candidacy Debate
A speculative discussion weighs Frick and Farley as potential baseball czars. The piece weighs Frick’s fit based on reputation and public image, mentions Farley as a fencing figure, and hints at process of elimination while noting the need for a widely acceptable, well known baseball man.
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Sue
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Farlex
Sin Ridge
American League
Bazekatl
Wren
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Farley
Barnes says Wajer loops will function amid war morale
Barnes, president of the 52 Louis Brown, believes baseball will operate and help morale if the government allows. He says players and servicemen would support continuing baseball to aid morale, while noting delays or suspensions could hasten wartime end. He asserts most home games are already scheduled or canceled for holidays.
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Dom Barnes
Louis Brown
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