CYO Stars to Meet Vliet Nine Tonight at St Joseph's
The CYO Stars, led by coach Don Caswell, prepare for a 8:33 pm game at St Joseph's Community Center. Roster includes McBride Bradley OCorne and Suriano among others, with a second game at 8:00 pm.
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Sauch Tesignt
Sizeng Letrester
St Joseph's Commoncy
Don Caswell
al Stars
McBride
The
Our Lady
Bradley
St Josephs
Ocorne
George Sivko
John Whitniek
Bud Rentz
Fezttre
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Trovagamne
St. Joseph’s
Walski
J. Bre
H. Walford
S, Sersigen
Cocway
All-Stars
Pater Tremblay
Lincoln Avenue
Troy
Numa Faces Strangler White in LaSalle Polio Mat Show
Numa versus Strangler White headlines a LaSalle gym wrestling program after years away from the ring. The main event features Leo Nome of Seattle and Strangler White of Marion in a three-heat card, with preliminary bouts and a charity polio fundraising seminary match supporting the cause.
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Numa
Troy Mondey
Wight
Troy Sports
weSale
Etterway
Leo Nome
Seattle
Dewey Retains Phelan on State Athletic Board
Governor Dewey surprises by renominating Maj. Gen. John J. Phelan to the State Athletic Commission to succeed D Walker Wear. Phelan’s term ends Jan 1 and confirmation is expected. chairmanship may go to Lieut. Col. Edward P. Eagan. The commission pays $7500 yearly to the chair and members $25 per meeting.
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THES
Associated Press
I Dewey Testsight
John J. Phelan
New York
Chian B. Powell
New York City
Dewey
Ths
Phelan
Red-Hot Court Game Ends In No Contest At Newberry
In Newberry South Carolina Citedel faced Newberry College in a tense basketball game. Final scores etc? The game went to overtime and Newberry initially led but later coaches reviewed and found Citedel had a one point edge at regulation end. They declared a no contest and let it stand.
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Newberry
S.C
Citedel
E.A. Wehmat
Billy Laval
Notsa
Chadel
Former A's hurler saved from plane crash
Penetanguishene Ontario native Phil Marchildon, once a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, served in the Canadian Air Force and became a German POW. He recounts swimming for three hours after his plane was brought down near Denmark. Also notes Tom Paprecki reelected president of the New York Track Writers for another year.
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Tom Paprecki
Associated Press
New Soerk City
Boxer Otiaia Green Broien Bomber Arrives at Embassy
The heavyweight boxing champion Otiaia Green Broien Bomber arrived at the Upland Air Station tonight and was greeted at the United States Embassy by Ambassador Ray Atherton. He arrived yesterday and was welcomed by officials.
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Otiewa
Serzi Joe
Stan Musial Leaves for Navy Duty
Stan Musial departs for Navy service amid schedule changes and induction delays. The St Louis outfielder will leave after completing upcoming duties, with teams adjusting plans as the naval assignment proceeds.
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Stan Musial
Navy
War Makes Swimming A Must War Makes Swimming A Must
Harry Grayson notes Matthew Mann praises Leng Bi Beebe of Michigan for heroic wartime service and athletic feats. The piece argues swimming is essential in military training, laments neglect, and urges increased focus on swimming in colleges, military programs, and national competitions. It cites Harvard Michigan Ohio State Yale and others shaping aquatics' growth.
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Harry Grayson
New York
Matthew Mann YU
Leng Bi Beebe
Seacan
Jaeg
Hin Antil
Mast Mons
Pregucer
Big Tex Eben Pionstip
Michigan
Memoine Bigus
Beebe
Wolvnes
Southwest
Pacife
Navy
Marise
Dinnor
Harvard
Ohio State
Yale
Alan. Ford
Johnny Weissmullers
Bil
Keo Nakama
Bill Rose
Wright Beats Oscar Suggs At Pittsburg Gardens
Oscar Suggs of New York faced Bee Bee Wright of Clairton, Pennsylvania in an eight round Deut where Wright won an easy decision before 4000 at the Gardens. Other results: Ossie Harris over Johnny Finazzo, Muscato KOed Gene Simmons, Parrotta defeated Paulie Jackson.
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Pittsburg
Oscar Suggs
New York
Bee Bee Wright
Clairton
Ossie
Bulldog
Paulie Jackson
Jackie Wilson Wins Ten Round Boxing Decision
Jackie Wilson a 22 year old former world featherweight champion from Pittsburg won a ten round decision over Pedro Hernandez in New York last night The victory avenged a defeat Hernandez handed Wilson two months earlier and confirms Wilson as the stronger scorer in a closely contested bout.
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Jackie Wilson
Pittsburg
Pedro Hernandez
New York
Wilson
Hernandez
Billiard Star Sets Record In City Tournament Match
Gene Deerdorff, former national amateur three cushion champion, last night set what is believed to be a world's amateur high run record with sixteen consecutive billiards in a city tournament. He said the amateur mark likely was not over eleven while the pro record remains 125 set by Wile Hoppe in 1928.
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St. Louis
Gene Deerdorff
Deardorff
Wile Hoppe
Alex Barth Defies Anemia in Racing Comeback Tale
Alex Barth rose from an anemia battle to win acclaim as a hard luck champion horse from Millbrook Stable. Trained by Jimmy Hastie, he earned 99,560 in 1944 despite blood issues, losing several top stakes by slim margins. After a three month layoff, he returned stronger, aiding a string of major handicaps and prompting praise that no rival could beat him.
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Mismi
Ted
Millbrook Stable
Joybird
Poacher
Coldstream Stable
Alex
Jimmy Haatie
Rse
Hastia
Pass
Bernie Milberg
New York
Hastie
Yonkers
Quexer City
Miami Beach
Palm Beach
Gray Lag
Mass
Butler
Saratoga
RPI Cagers Target Stevens and Worcester Over Weekend
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s quick cagers aim at Stevens Tech on Friday and Worcester Poly on Saturday in a home doubleheader. Coach Ed Donard reports a strong week of practice after a brisk win over Baldwin-Wallace and notes Stevens and Worcester renew old scores as top foes.
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Wisners
Steyfees Tech
Worfcester Poly
Cour? Feuuad
New York! Kings
Ed Donard
Baldwin-Waltece
Holy Cross
Crugsders
Canisius College of Buffalo
Stevens
Worcester
Rensée
Worcester Poly
Engineers
Trojans
Court Teams On Edge for Polio Show
Watervliet Arsenal and Troy Public Safety Department teams prep for an infantile paralysis fundraiser basketball show at LaSalle Institute gym. Industrial League games Thursday night at Central Mt. Co A precede Arsenal versus General Electric at Watervliet High School. Proceeds support the March of Dimes chaired by William J. Broderick. event pays tribute to Joseph Curley Burtis.
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Troy Public Safety Department
LaSalle Institute
Industrial League
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Arsenal
General Electric
Watervliet High School
Lanner
Joseph “Curley” Burtis
Schol
March of Dimes
Wiliam J. Broderick
Wright to Box Joyce at Philly Arena Feb 5
Ex featherweight champion Chalky Wright will fight Willie Joyce of Los Angeles at The Arena on February 5, promoter Herman Taylor announced. Joyce recently lost a W rounder to Ike Williams, and Wright stopped Billy Banks in Philadelphia in their last appearance.
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Chalky Wright
Willie Joyce
Los Angeles
Herman Taylor
Joyce
Ike Williams
Wright
Billy Banks
Washington
Menichelli and Pimpinella Draw at St Nick's Arena
In a feature at St Nicholas Arena, New York, Fernando Menichelli and Vince Pimpinella fought to a draw after a night of competitive action. A crowd of 2247 paid 3913 dollars with part donated to the rational infantile paralysis fund.
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New York
Fernando
the Mighty
Young Otte
Menichelli
Pimpinella
Sidney Scharlin
Sam Austin
Joe Saddier
Joey Puig
Ohio State Trims Purdue In Silky Second Half
Ohio State avenged a four game skid against Purdue by a dominant second half, pulling ahead to a 30 35 victory. Don Grate finally broke through with 10 points after being held scoreless in the earlier meeting.
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Valenti
Corbett
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Metite
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Johnson
Valen
Caruso
Palmer AC
Gaifegan
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SI Pennick
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iPress
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Lannab
Timer — Bueceiro
Beore
Columbus
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Boilermakers
Bucks
Don Grate
Ffre
Women Bowlers Drive Ambulance Fund With State Quotas
Women bowlers across New York state raise funds for a third ambulance for the armed services. Ruth Hunzinger cites per member contributions, noting Watertown and Buffalo top drives with about 1100 each. Cities including Syracuse Rochester Albany Cortland and New York City report varying sums toward national fundraising goals.
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New York State
Armed Services
Ruth Hunzinger
Whitesboro
State Women’s Bowling Association
Scould Raize
Watertown
Hundinger
Fiiea
Sarsnac
State Association
Buffalo
Buffelo
Rochester
Syracuse
Albany
Cortland
New York City
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