The furnace at Madison Square Garden in New York City has been converted from oil to coal heat, in line with rationing regulations, and athletes who usually take the spotlights in the arena took a hand at shoveling coal in New York on December 28, 1942. From left to right: Joe Peralta, boxer; “Red” Garrett, hockey player; Chester Rico, boxer; and Bryan Hextall, hockey. (Photo by Tom Sande/AP Photo)
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