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BOXING pressive decisions. The other two Western The 1947-48 miumen turned in a highly Maryland points were gathered via forfeits successful season, considering the opposi- in the light-heavy and heavyweight classes. tion they faced. In topping Bucknell and Penn Stale proved 10 be a laugh nut to American University, while losing to Penn crack, and the Terrors were subdued 60· State and the Coast Guard Academy, and drawing with Patuxent Air Base, the Green :Mycrs really connects "'illi u lefl. Terrors compiled a .500 record. Coach Carlo Ortenzi, Eastern Intercol- legiate light heavyweight champion last year, retired from the ring to devote full time to coaching. At the beginning of the season he was greeted by a lone letterman, heavyweight Joe Corleto. Later in the schedule John Sgariglio, veteran light. heavyweight, joined the squad. The Terrors fought the Coasties even in the regulation matches, but the Green and Cold forces lost two extra bours-e-and the rnatoh by a 6-4 score. Howard Shannon, 125, and Norman Coates, 165, won im-