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1942
Harvest Moon Ball Amateur Dance Championships
Madison Square Gardens, New York - Wednesday, August 26th, 1942 |
The Harvest Moon Ball was one
of the biggest couple dance contests for amateur dancers ever held
in the United States. The HMB was held in New York at Madison Square
Gardens as well as other cites throughout the U.S from 1935 to 1984. |
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Creation Date |
Creator |
Locations |
| New York |
1932 |
N.Y. Times |
Madison Square Garden - NY |
FOXROT DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple #?
Jeannie Ansell & Charles Mulligan |
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| Dorothy Rothman & Tony Verzi #37 (maybe David Vezari) |
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WINNERS: |
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SECOND |
THIRD |
| Jeannie Ansell & Charles Mulligan |
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JITTERBUG DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Rose Romon & James Riccardi |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Rose Romon & James Riccardi |
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SERVICEMEN'S DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Madeline Nacin & Ralph Duckworth |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Madeline Nacin & Ralph Duckworth |
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RUMBA DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
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Betty Solin & Gilbert Drake |
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Betty Solin & Gilbert Drake |
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TANGO DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple #?
Mathilda & Sam D. Abbate |
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Dorothy Rothman & Tony Verzi
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Mathilda & Sam D. Abbate |
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VIENNESE WALTZ DIVISION - FINALISTS: |
Couple #?
Helen Vond & Santo Costa |
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Dorothy Rothman & Tony Verzi
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WINNERS: |
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THIRD |
| Helen Vond & Santo Costa |
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ALL-AROUND CHAMPION |
The Professional Judges |
Pre-Lim Locations |
| Jeannie Ansell & Charles
Mulligan |
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Savoy Ballroom |
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