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Al Roemer Wins St Georges School Boxing Championship
St George high school in Wilmette held its annual boxing show on May 14 drawing about 900 fans. Al Roemer defeated Don McDonough in a four round title bout to claim the school championship succeeding Gene Bell. Other notable results include Bob Halligan over Ray Hoffer in the semis and numerous other bouts with decisive and no decision outcomes. Gen John V Clinnin served as chief guest and judge.
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al Roemer
St. George’s
St. George’s High School
Wilmette
St. George
Cen
Tral Catholic High School
North Shore
John V. Clinnin
Gene Bell
Don McDonough
Bob Halligan
Ray Hoffer
Bob
Ray
Matt Drees
Tommy Airth
Police Freeman
Perry Quinlan
Michael Lane
General Clinnin
Illinois Boxing Commission
Murray
Brandel
Drolet
Vin. White
Barron
O'Kelly
Bryson
Molitor
Joyce
Casey
Benedict
Healy
Wieferich
Helmer
Cary
Stanton
Gillardi
Wittkamp
John Helmer
Harrison
George Barre
Hallahan
Rosch
Curtiss