Shea Upsets La Barba In Charity Featherweight Show
Eddie Shea, the Chicago challenger, defeated Fidel La Barba in Cleveland to surge toward the featherweight title. The card, a charity event for Christmas aid, drew 12,000 and produced a $19,000 toys and aid profit.
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Charles W. Dunkley
Associated Press
Cleveland
Eddie Shea
Chicago
Shea
Fidel la Barba
Los Angeles
Cleveland News
Patsey Haley
New York
la Barba
Pacific Coast
Jackie Fields
Paul Pirrone
Johnny Farr
Ray Miller
Farr
Cochran Hoppe Turn to 18.1 in Six-Block Match
In Chicago on December 11, Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran could not decide the 18.2 balkline billiards six-block match and switched to 18.1. Each won three blocks at 18.2, with Toppe showing sensational form and finishing the final block last night. He built an unfinished run of 247 and suggested a 300 to 88 victory in three portions. Six blocks of 18.1 remain to be played.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Toppe
Judge Delays Extortion Trial For Deb Witness Rest
Chicago municipal court delayed an extortion hearing to allow debutante Marion Wright an extra night’s rest after her coming out party at the Casino. Wright, 18, is the key witness, reportedly involved in a quarrel with William Kuhn, 23, son of a wealthy broker, who is charged in the case.
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United Press
Chicago
Marion Wright
William Kuhn
Kuhn
Miss Wright
John H. Lyle
la Salle Street
Wendell
William V. Wright
Steel Company
Chamber of Commerce
William N. Doak
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
President Hoover
Mrs. Doak
Arlington County
Virginia
Futurscope touted as modern astrology entertainment device
An advertisement extols the Futurscope a machine that calculates planetary positions to predict a person’s future. It claims ease of use for party hosts and guests, and offers a subscription via The News-Globe with coupons. The piece blends promotional copy with sensational examples and an urgent call to action.
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the Register
The
News- Globe
First Baptist Church Sets Attendance Goals
The First Baptist Church educational director W. L. Day announced targets of 1500 in Sunday School and 300 in B Y P Y for Sunday. Last Sunday attendance reached 1291 for Sunday School and 270 for B Y P Y. B Y P U attendance rose from both last Sunday and the year-ago Sunday.
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First Baptist Church
W. L. Day
Distinction drawn in cases by Gov Moody in child custody dispute
In Texas Governor Moody seeks extradition of M E Abbott to Austin on kidnapping charges after California demanded McMurray for a divorce-related custody dispute. The cases hinge on differing divorce statutes. McMurray faces contempt, while Abbott is charged with kidnapping. George Mendell, Austin attorney for both, explains the legal split.
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United Press
Austin
California
Dan Moody
M. E
Jack) Abbott
Moody
J. McMurray
McLennan County
Texas
McMurray
Abbott
Thurlow Weed
New York
Messenger
W. C. Weed
Los Angeles
George Mendell
New Cabinet Member Kidnapping Case Cited
The report discusses a Texas extradition issue noted under a statute on kidnaping. It contrasts McMurray where the father remained the lawful custodian and Abbott where the mother held both legal and actual possession.
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Texas
McMurray
Abbott
Seek Trail of Bank Bandits at Frankston
The Frankston State Bank robbers fled in a mud covered truck after a noon heist of 11236. A gunfight wounded officers and two suspects. a second truck was found at Athens. Police chase stretches across northeast Texas with citizens aiding the search near river bottoms.
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Frankston
Associated Press
Frankston, Tex
Texas
Athens
Ray Perry
Carrie Watkins
Ier
Charles Curry
Charles Emmerson
Poyner
Charles Slaughter
Emmerson
Slaughter
Kansas Couple Keeps Riding as Auto Replaces Wheels
Lawrence pair Mr and Mrs John L Kilworth continued daily horseback rides for 36 years despite cars. They toured globally on horseback, rode in Holy Land for about 30 days at 25 miles daily, and plan a Texas ranch trip. Kilworth, a retired financier, says autos never replaced his horse hobby.
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United Press
Lawrence, Kans
John L. Kilworth
Lawrence, Kana
Kilwortha
Moly Land
Palestine
Aussyria
Holy Land
Kilworths
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
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Kilworth
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