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Broadway's My Beats with Anthony Ross as Detective Danny Clover. Broadway's My Beats from Times Square to Columbus Circle. The Gaudius, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world. Where your safest bet is on the time of day. And even that they'll fix if they can figure an angle. It's not a street, it's a merry-go-round. Where you can't tell whether that pretty girl sitting over there in the convertible parked by the curb should be called Dimples or Double Cross. Well…

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Synopsis

In A Fixed Prize Fight, Detective Danny Clover strolls through the vibrant yet perilous streets of Broadway, a place where danger lurks behind every corner. He decides to visit Stillman's Gymnasium, where young boxers train and dreams of glory are forged. Clover's attention is drawn to Terry Rogan, a promising welterweight contender preparing for a crucial fight that could lead him to a title shot. However, Clover senses something amiss when he hears whispers of a potential fix surrounding the upcoming match.

Host

B

Bern Bennett

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Anthony Ross

G

Gilbert Mack

J

James Goss

J

Jean Carson

J

Julie Stevens

W

William Quinn

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Broadway_Is_My_Beat_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

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Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 5

A Fixed Prize Fight

Sunday, March 27, 1949 · 28:16

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 5

A Fixed Prize Fight

Sunday, March 27, 1949 · 28:16

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates a suspicious welterweight fight where the odds shift unexpectedly. As he delves into the world of boxing, he uncovers personal and professional stakes that threaten to derail a young fighter's career.

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