Stecher and Londos Draw In Heavyweight Show
Joe Stecher and Jimmy Londos battled to a draw in a two hour heavyweight match in Los Angeles. The event, originally to settle Stecher and Strangler Lewis, saw Lewis forfeit the clash after missing the required time, with Lou Daro promoting the show. Matty Matsuda won the welterweight bout, Paul Jones defeated Gilberto Martinez, and Londos was linked to Dutch Mantell, who sustained an injury training him.
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Associated Frees
Los Angeles
Joe Stecher
Jimmy Londos
Los Angeles Grappler
Stecher
Strangler
Lewis
State Athletic Commission
Lou Daro
Matty Matsuda
Clamant
John “Tiger” Smith
Texas
Paul Jones
Gilberto Martinez
Dutch Mantell
Amarillo
Charney Grip
the Armory
Mantell
Londos
Motion
Filipino and Rivers Fight 10 Bell Draw
In Kansas City on December 2 Peve Strmionte the Filipino featherweight and Jee Rivers from Keaves City fought to a 16 round draw. The bout ended as a tie after ten bells with both boxers showing resilience.
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Rivers
Tre
Amarillo Wrestling Letters Stir Civic Debate
A reader scolds The Globe for promoting wrestling charity events in Amarillo. The editor defends the sport as clean and skillful, citing Dutch Mantell and artist Lofgren. The letter mentions Mayor Bivins, O W, and odd anecdotes about arrests and local figures in a lively AMARILLO setting.
Williams Will Be Grid Leader of TCU Team
Bernard Blackie Williams, Fort Worth product and former Central High School star, was chosen captain of the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs for 1927. He excels in football and baseball and is noted as a key all around athlete in regional college sports.
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Associated Preas
Fort Worth
Bernard “Blackie” Williams
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
Williams
Central High School
Letter to Mrs Shaw on prudent living and caution
The writer admonishes Mrs Jock Williams for naive beliefs about riches and luxury. She recalls maternal wisdom, urging thrift and smart planning rather than chasing quick gains. The note closes with familiar maxims about not wasting and avoiding missed chances.
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Amarile
Jock Willams
C. N. Shaw
Fr. Dix named athletic head of Amarillo Elks
Captain Kenneth H. Dix appointed director of the Amarillo Elks club to lead a new physical culture department. The Elks gym will be redecorated with new equipment including a rumble room massage facilities and a handball court. Locker space will be expanded and a women’s class may follow.
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Kenneth H. Dix
Amarillo Elks Club
Elks
Captain Dix
Amarillo
Elks Club
Dix
The
Claude LeNevu
Cs Club
Flamank Chosen Missouri Captain for 1927 Football Team
George Flamank of St. Joseph was elected captain of the University of Missouri football squad for 1927. The announcement came at a dinner honoring Tiger athletes in Columbia.
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Flamank
TIGER
Associated Press
Columb.aa
George Flamank
St. Joseph
Missouri Valley Conference
University of Missouri
Amusing Dicey Exchange And A Government Cement Move
A lively exchange in Amarillo features a bold Dallas visitor offering a private tete-a-tete joke and a local man declining. The piece notes a Philippine cement plant in Cebu being privatized and handed to private interests.
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Cebu
Philippine Islands
Referee selection sparks wrestling match buildup
The article discusses potential referees for Friday's wrestling show in Kansas this week. It notes Dutch Mantell and Rey Flee-Fteres among names, with Teddy Waters and Cal Farley mentioned in relation to officiating and rivalries. Officials and match timing are debated as seats and presale continue.
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Mantell
Harry M
Rin
Rey Flee - Fteres
Mantel
Nowman
Kansas
Teddy Waters
Waters
Cal Farley
Wiessa
John Carlin
Farley
Carlin
Farley Ruys
Ivance Sale
Wyapt City Drug Store
Penn State Football Schedule Spotted in Early release
A garbled campus sports note outlines Penn State playing at Franklin Field against a yet unnamed opponent and lists other games with references to Chicago Brown and Cornell. The fragment hints at university football dates and venues amid a broader schedule page.
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Philadeli
Selvania State College
Franklin Field
Rees Pennsyi Varias
Chicago
Brown
Cornell
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Lofgren
Prince of All Square
O. W
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Berteete
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NICE
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Butch
Boo; Boon
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Bie Lake
News-Globe
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Kaneee City
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Sone RO
Feg Murray
Carter Falron
Gramain
Hale Aac
Tan
Howard Jones
Howe Botom
Bowe Socnee
Glee
Coen
Fc Albehens Bend
Eure
Wile Rae
Kenneth Fr. DIX
Dallas
CF Raat
Pagel Ae Abay
Capl
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Scotland
Xtie Pal Ra
Theesands
Leonhardt
Hardi
Christma
Sitka
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