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1944-05-22 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
- Ossie Harris W PTS Otto Blackwell
- Melio Bettina W KO Johnny Vorce
- Lulu Costantino W UD Billy Miller
- Tommy Yarosz W PTS Phil Muscato
- Charley Zivic W PTS Jack Besselman
- Mike Scanlon W PTS Ray Miller
Reported in May 23, 1944 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Attendance: 7,734
- Gross Receipts: $25,177.32
- Net Receipts: $19,101.46
This show included a war bonds drive which brought in more than $100,000. Boxing celebrities who were at the show for the effort, included Jim Braddock, Fritzie Zivic, Benny Leonard, Billy Conn, and Jackie Fields.