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BOXING Was it that funny, Jim? Sparring Practice Hall, in the cor-ner-, Hank Ferris on the heavy bag. AFTER two remarkable years under the rest of the squad consisted of freshmen. many coaching of Lieut. Lawrence Reynolds. the of whom bad never worn a pair of boxing gloves Western Maryland boxing team faced the 1942- before. 43 season without their coach, who was called Maryland U. was met in Gill Gym as the to active duty, and without the service of four opening opponent of, the season and they lettermen who were to return to the ring this brought their best team In years. Jimmy Green year but were unable to do so. Attempts were dropped a close decision in the 120-pound class made to secure an adequate mentor and finally bout. Chuck Godwin suffered his only technical Harry Jeffra. ex-world featherweight champion, knockout of the season. Mendell. Norman and was signed to handle the squad. Ferris \~ere beaten in the heavier classes by the \Vhen Jcflra reported here. he found three great Gilmore. Gunther, Rodman combination. bold-overs from the previous year who could However. A Jex.''lnder handed his 127-pound be classified as experienced men and several others opponent a boxing lesson. Hal] won easily and who had some limited service in the ring. The Faughman was given a draw due to a cut eye, 96