CHICAGO TAKES GOLDEN GLOVES EVENT Track Star Has 19 FORMER BOOTBLACK Uhe Fine Watches Won, SPORTS (Te the Cinder Path

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^ SPORTING WORLD ★ CHICAGO TAKES GOLDEN GLOVES EVENT Track Star Has 19 FORMER BOOTBLACK Uhe Fine Watches Won, SPORTS (te The Cinder Path. RONS AWAY TO WIN MARFA, TEXAS If anyone at the Marfa Army Advanced OVER HAMMERIN HANK OUTLOOK Flying School wants to kno.v BT JOE HOPaOH I** the time, he automatically asl:3 BY. LINWOOD jaOiUiOWAT ''ST A FF wmnwt Private First Class Joseph Her ^ h t States Are man Batiste. Batiste owns 18 XKW YORK CITY — Before The North ^Carolina Collcgi should see some fighting. Ray fine watches, all of them tro Represented On a i-apaeity crowd of 20,1)00 at tll« Eagles have at last been 'rs uapouic phies obtained in track and field Madison Square Garden on Pri- ally awarded the CIAA cham- cing Beau Jack and if Sug.ir competition. The 2a-year-i Jay April 7, Beaa Jack, Iifhi« i pioniship for this season. After eatches him he will have Negro hurdler won the national XamLCroftJm weiijht champion y>n a queatiOb^ AAU 120-yard high hurdle tit!r a bit of wrangling, etc. the ol- him breaking Warmerdtm's hur CAMP CROFT, — From eight able derision CTtet Henry Arm* in 1939 in 14 seconds. In 1940j fieials finally realize that coiu- dle record while fl;png throi^h states come the (amp Crdft strong. Thi« leva add *he .set a new interscholastic re mort jddgetnent is a t>cttef basis the ropes. Tenth Regiment basketball team scar to the cmieMMHttfcrd of fjar awrading a championship cord in th e' same event. » He which i-laims the unofficial the former Dark clouds are arising over holds the present junior college BO lihportant than any kind of camp championship. They have Hammerin' Hai the' horizon lor spring sport.s m.ark for the 220-yard low hur syatenji 9 ?en the much publicis pile<| up a record of 17 wjns.. s- at high achoels and CIAA coll dles, set when he was captain of Heor; Aonstro^g entered ed Dickelîon Rating system. gainst other camps and outside eges this season. Rumors are a- the Sacramento Junior Colle!?e ring weighing 138 pounds We proudly take our hats off to teams, and have stored a sea float that alt spring sports ore team. Private Batiste was born Beaji Jack tipped the scales the gallant Eagles for winniiur son's total of 963 points to th«i^ out for *tHese institutions but in Louisiana and raised in Tu I'ifj .3-4. The fight was one of t| this coveted hbj^6r.v During thi'i if this will help win the war, opponents ^4R?. , || »| | extraordinary that sea^Qn, coach McLebdon not only cson, Arizona. When war broltr we are for the cause. out in Europe, he was in France Henry Armstrong lost the dee | two battlers in action in . thfi The above picture shows the Spearhl>a^ of-the ever been fought in*“ the fin squaf produced a chompionahip team . I , , cision to Beau Jack when the Associated Press Score 1‘ar.J j ring, during «one of the tense but was a ls o coachthe team, The Red Caps are faking much with a touring AAU track team tense is Corporal In U et He volunteered as an ambul two met in Madison Square 1 but the fans didn’t think s.i| moments of the fight, James, ' Plymouth, that prpduc^d the uit-cbpipar- progress with their preliminary den last week, according to the j ^ - able Rudolf^ “ Robe’'’ Robinson, sirring 'practices. Prom the ance driver, and aided in evac- ■«ett», a former ’ earner part ol hew all-time high scorer. Mc- views received at the local vating wounded at* Dukirk. M College star. OtHer meftihers the sumfBer is one of the Out fjendon also had a hand in min training grounds, the team has are: Sergeant Alfonsa Jemison, Atlanta. Georgia, an e.x-Cla”k door parks in New York. Henry ing a lad who could never nipe not been weakened considerably was at the top of the heap in the last string in his high by the looses to the armed forc Ex-Baseball Star Windy City Sluggers Tniversity player; Staff Ser his comeback campaign when school days a leading menilier ui es and to the defense plants. geant James T. Berry, Broqjc- lyn, 'New York, one of the he entered the ring to sugmgt the Eagle Roster of great bask Manager Roosevelt Ashfor prom Enters Wficfer’s • the Mexico city Mauler, the fans etball player ... this lad was the ises a good season for the Win Easy Victory “ Broo'klyn Flashes” ; Sergeant ■lid not agree with the nnaimoas Caps. The Raleigh Grays .nro Marion Curry, Corpus Chris’'i, Durham boy Abe Johnson who, decision which was handed before the end of the season had also making fine steps in their Candidate School . Texas, another Clark Fniversily down by the judges when on the seasonal comback drive. Thp SOMBWHERE IK ENGLAND team member; Corporal Ralp'i made himself one of the most From New Yoriters annoancing of the decision, the feared men in the Collegiate Grays constitute the greatest — Candidate Edwin D. Jones D. Miller, New Heaven, Conn., By FEANK MARSHALL DAVIS crowd raised its voices as that of rivalry for the loeal Red Caps. New York City is attending Of a “ Dixwell Pros” ex-player; Basketball circle. CHICAGO, (ANP) — riaiiing one person booing the deeiston SALUTE OF THE WEEK: ficer Candidate School “ somt- Corporal Roliert Sp*>tts, Obei- The Waltz in which Beaa fists of niiie sluggers brougiit 'that Bean Jack should retain hiS To Coach Johnny McLendon for where in England.” , N. C. COLLEGE EAGLES WIN CIAA lin, Ohio, a former “ Oberlin Jack and Henry Armstrong as many victoi'ies to the Chicag.) title. producing the CIAA champion Pros” man; Private Ijawrence competed' is thought by some A graduate of the College of team which kayoed the hopes of ship team, the North Carolina Shadd, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, an to have been the best demonstra the City of New Yôrk, Jon-'^s the New York squad, 14 to 2, in BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR F.ven thoagh the Associated College Eagles. other Florida A and M College tion of I’unuing that has be*n coached schola'stie football in the 16th annual'Intei’-City Gold Press seore cani showed thafe star; Private William Cooper, Armstrong was ahead of JscS"' illustrated in the squared circle. BOO OF THE WEEK: To Shreveport, Louisiana for three en Gloves champsionships be^ SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS BY "SHORTY” DAVIS Philadelphia, an ex-Morris Browa by more than one round, t h e Bcua Jack really led the Come- Beau Jack for being in the ring years prior to entering t h e fore 20.782 spectators at Chicago College player; and Private tack trail blaster Hank a merry when he should be on the fe’n- Army. He also had a basebuU Stadium Wednesday night- STAFF WEITEE judfires did not swerve in their The’ high-flying Northf I’aro- MAKES GOOD Mario Polenque, New York i'it", decision that Armstrong should chase. The decision of this boat der path. and boxing career. He played with The inter-cit.t matches are one of the Harlem Yankees, must have been decided for the JOSEPH D. HOPSON, foniu'r the Satchel-Paige All Stars, one composed of 16 bouts, two in lina College conquered the CIAA relinquish his truly well won and IVivate Walter Walker, battie. ff fighter who could run the fast all-state tackle for the Hillside of the best known Negro base each weight class, w'ith a victory championship for the 1943 se.i- son by defeating sonfe of tiK Brooklyn, New York, a Hamil est. This fight should be Hornet says, concerning the re ball teams in the United States, counting one point. Paired «»« ton High School player. The tea roand boat graphie- stricken from the records and a cent riot: “ The gas tKat the and also with the New York champion iof the Chicago tourna highest rating teams in th“ en allv illustrated that Hammerin* tire conference. By the contieil- MW bout fought which will not Axis is using on the Allied ni- Black Yankees and the Kansas ment against champion of the Hank is definitely the great be in the cinder-path groove. tions couldn’t be worse than the City Monarchs. New York tournament, with tlie tious la?bor of (’oach Johnny fighter he was before he lefl ^he new bout is already ar gas used here b.v the local police During his boxing career. Of second or alternate spot going McLendon, the Eagles rose froui the ring to retire to his home ranged for the last of June for officers, who assumed the at ficer Candidate Jones -concen to one of several impressive and the position of door-mat team y iC T O R Y . in California. .the championship and followiug titude of being Hitler’s local ro trated on areas jn and around outstanding fightefs invited to in the conference to (he position lift the path of this eneounler presentatives ... does this show Shreveport, Louisiana and Dall compete for the honor. To^vin of champion for the two sei- During the nlntli ând tenth Beau Jack will engage Roy sportsmanship on the part of as, Texas, where he met some an inter-city championship ia sons. In 1941 the Eagles captur rounds, ^.rmstroufr charged i»« Robins fn a slug-fest. AVhen our brothers in armaf The an of the outstanding pugilists of amateur boxing's highest goal. ed a greatly contested ehampion- to .Jack aiming lefts and~i^hts these fights ^come off we really i swer IS emphatically no.” the South. ^ Se\'eral. championsTôri “ "Jjot b ship::8irchTn: the 1043 the Eagli'.^^ at his head and f«jr a white it He is now undergoing a rigid teams were unable to compete again spread their wing to con "seemed that a knoekout was in ence in YMCA work and could period of training, both physic because of military activities nr quer the championship. evitable, but by clever dodgiss and weaving in his own tniniit* render us valuable service. ally and" tactical. Candidates for war jobs. That accounts parti Included in the roster of .W A R New YMCATbOpen able style. Jack managed to hold the School he is attending, are ally for nine Negroes fighting champions are: .Tohnny “ Big” ONDS Because the idea of establish selected on a basis of “ meritor- among ^hicago^s Ifi, gladiatorV final until the bell. ing a YMCA for Negroes i.i Brown, R ocIjv Roberson,. L e o Soon In Greenville; _ ous, exceptional or conspicuous plus four Aframerieans a n d Fines, Boogie Hardy, Flovij Greenville -was conceived in the service.” three Puerto Ricans of various “ Little” Brown and Ab Johnso'i. li' jnind of the Rev. Solon P. Lea shades tossing leather for New i Named For Founder AB JOHNSON gue; and because of his zealous York, The Oolde'i Gloves tourn'i- Ab Johnson is the Durhani- Buy WARBONDS.. BY J. H. PONAIiDSON determination and courageous ments in Chicago are sponsored ite who here-to-fore could nut efforts in selling this idea to Buy WAR BONDS.. even make the third teams the championship in K)41, and by the Tribune and in New in 1942 he decided to don the GREENVILLE, N. C. — The others; . and because he did his high school, .lohnson staiidp YorkJjy the Daily. Ncavs, both maroon and grey and try his Negro Committee niet on Tues succeed and his dreams have 6 feet 1 inch and weighs . 17» ThiTESTIIIlbNYofTHOUSANDS: newspitptrs owned by the saiue luck on the court. Since th.it day night, March 23rd in their crystalized into a living reality, syndicate. pounds. He is a junior at North most historical meeting. In the Coma^ttee' decreed that thi? Carolii«a t. and is very time he has been u main-stay SMITH’S FISH MARKETS Results involving Negroes: on the squâd. electing officers to serve the institution henceforth shall be HOTEL George Adams, -Chicago, de- popular uiiiuiiir the students ensuing year, the presidency his Alniu Mater, especially th; named ' ‘The Solon P. Lengut? THERESA cisioneTl* James Caraway, white, went to the Rov. Solon P. Loa- YMCA.” «. The location Com New York, 112 pound alternat.is. young ladies. Johnson wni FRESH FISH IN SEASON gue, the pastor of the York mittee headed by the Rev. I V fe M llll Bertand White, Chicago, be.it the manager of the Fâgles ii Memorial AME Zion church of| T. A. Nimmo repocted that all NEW YORK James Corti, white. New Yprk, 1941 when they first conquered Buy WARBONDS.. OUAUTY SEA FOOD this city, while the Rev. O arrangements have been made 118 pound alternate; IjcHny James Rocks was continued as 514 Pine St. Phone R>3491 for the group to move into their • f OMy««r Jackson, beat William Hern secretary for the same period. >new home on east second street andez, light bjHiwu skinned 718 Fayetteville St ' Phone L 4ifl Rev. J. A. Nimmo, the local pas opposite Flanagan and Parker 7th A««. at 125th S t Puerto Rican, New York, IIS tor of Syeamore Hill Baptist il Funeral Home on Ap,ril first. ..4n th* Hmt# of fiorlMir pound championship. church, was n'amed to head the 104 teacioM. alt outiid* roomi; Tony Janiro, white, Chicago, House Committee which is to The grand opening will be an huurloM «altct. The beautiful nounced later. OrebM Km for dWna; eocktait beat George Cooper, New Yori. be permanent- Other officer.’! io v d r louaaa, and bar; tlia M et- 126 pound championship. are to be elected at a later date. ■Bouid ftar ralaxatitM. Ideal atm oi- 'i'he Committee ^ wishes to p h tra Car raat. *M dr, and comfort. Chuck Hunter, Chicago, whipj)^ Ed Matherson from Raleigh thank Hon.'.B. B.'Buggs, the I s r ^ room * with privat* ta tft jd Gonzales, dark brown Pureto was an interesting visitor at Scarborra^ & Harfdt mayor of Greenville, the poaid ^00 Mil Ml« Rican, New York, 135 pound this meeting. In his brief I’c- of Aldei'men and their many WHh»ui pthtH hmth championship. marks, he expressed himself as PI 7 NEEAL DIBEGtOES friends for their generous sup «^-*2.00 MM «i IP William-Johpson, Chicago, de being willing and desirous of as- port ia helpi^ us to establiah a feated Jos^h ênnctt, New slsti^s ; th>^, institution along W A L m t W . worr. W a n a ^ r Christian i^titution ^ r our York, V160