Shires fights fixed bout charges loom over boxing career
Chicago January 6 The Great One Charles Arthur Shires faces charges of fixing or attempting to fix a bout as he awaits an Illinois Athletic Commission summons. Daly claims he took a dive for Shires while promoter Mullen and Meade deny involvement amid a broader probe touching Shires, Daly, and possible betting schemes with boxing promoters and managers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Arthur
Michigan Boxing Commission
National Boxing Association
Criss
Detroit
Daly
Ohio State Journal of Columbus
Shires
Jim Mullen
Eddie Meade
Cleveland
Mullen
George Trafton
Trafton
Dan
Meade
Ham
Gerry
John J. Clinnin
Illinois State Athetic Commission
Shires to Await Formal Exoneration by Michigan Boxing Panel
Detroit boxing officials indicated they will recommend lifting Charles Arthur Shires suspension, but the Chicago White Sox first baseman must wait until Thursday for formal exoneration. Shires said he was unaware of overtures to Battling Criss manager to arrange a bout, and commission chairman James M. Brown said clearance was likely at the Lansing meeting based on existing evidence.
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United Press
Detroit
Michigan Boxing Commission
Charles Arthur
Shires
Chicago White Sox
Battling Criss
Rockwood
Mich
Criss
James M. Brown
Lansing
Port Arthur Coach Denies Plot To Play Tie For Title
Port Arthur football coach Tom Dennis denied visiting Breckenridge to arrange a playoff for the state interscholastic league championship. He said he is here on personal business and no efforts were being made to replay the tie. The teams tied 0 0 in Waco. Breckenridge reportedly willing to play another game to decide the champion.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Tom Dennis
Port Arthur
Breckenridge
Waco
Three-Way Billiards Fight Shapes Championship
The three cushion billiards championship tourney narrows to a three way battle among Johnny Layton Allan Hall and Otto Reiselt. Layton and Reiselt each have three wins while Hall has two. Layton beat Charles Jordan 50 to 22 in 23 innings Reiselt defeated Harry Schuler 50 to 36 in 49 innings and Hall beat Tiff Denton 50 to 24 in 38 innings.
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Associated Press
New York
Johnny Layton
Allan Hall
St. Louis
Otto Reiselt
Philadelphia
Layton
Reiselt
Hall
Charles Jordan
Los Angeles
Harry Schuler
Tiff Denton
Kansas City
Augie Kieknefer
Chicago
Gus Copulos
Detroit
Tex Rickard Died One Year Earlier A Look Back
United Press recounts Tex Rickard's death on January 6 1929 in Miami Beach and his dreams of a Florida sporting paradise. It notes his wealth fading after death as his estate realized only a fraction of his fortune, the incomplete gambling pavilion pier and dog track, and widow Maxine facing financial strain.
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Frank Getty
United Press
Tex Rickard
Tex
Florida
Rickard
Goldfield
Madison Square Garden
Miami Beach
Maxine
Bowling Dope Standings and Tuesday Games
West Texas Gas faces Union Bus while Amarillo Globe plays Morrison Supply in a Tuesday bowling card. Standings highlight current leaders and team records ahead of week results.
Miami Open Crown To Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen wins the Miami Open title for the fourth straight time finishing 72 holes at 300 in the inaugural Florida 1930 golf season. Bill Leach and Cyril Walker tied for second at 301 and 302. Sarazen earns $750 in prize money with a strong field of 155 entrants.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fra
Gene Sarazen
Florida
Bill Leach
Overbrook
Cyril Walker
Saddle River
N. J
Sarazen
Pony basketball aims to avenge Denton loss in Dallas
Dallas January 6 The 8, M. U. team faces Denton Teachers College in Dallas in a grudge game preceding the Southwest Conference pennant race with Texas A and M. The Ponies seek revenge for a 26 to 14 defeat.
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United Press
Dallas
M. U
Denton Teachers’ College
Ruth to land record $150,000 contract for 1930 31
United Press reports major league clubs will mail 1990 contracts this month with Babe Ruth likely to receive a $150,000 salary for 1930 and 1931. Bob Shawkey joins Yankees as manager candidate selection, while Dazzy Vance and Burleigh Grimes loom as top free agents with high demands.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Babe Ruth
Florida
Jacob Ruppert
Babe
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Ruth
Yanks
Bob Shawkey
Shawkey
Dazzy Vancey
Brooklyn
Burleigh Grimes
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfuss
Von Porat Uzeudun Fight Headliner at Garden Friday
Otto Von Porat and Paulino Uzeudun Basque heavyweight clash in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden headlining the national boxing schedule. Other bouts include Jackie Fields defending welterweight status against Alf Ros of Spain tonight and facing Tony Vacarelli in Chicago. No title on the line in either bout.
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Associated Press
New York
Otto von Porat
Paulino Uzeudun
Madison Square Garden
Jackie Fields
Alf Ros
Spain
Philadelphia Arena
Tony Vacarelli
Chicago Stadium
Mustangs Look For Stronger Show Against Denton Contenders
Coach Jimmie St. Clair notes steady improvement of the Mustangs after a defeat by Denton earlier season. Tonight they seek a better performance than in the previous clash. In Dallas, United Press reports a boxing card featuring Al Karasick versus Abie Coleman with other preliminaries including Joe Shimkus, Dobie Osborne, Cyclone Fox, and George Poules.
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Dentonites
Jimmie St. Clair
Mustangs
United Press
Dallas
al Karasick
Abie Coleman
Joe Shimkus
Dobie Osborne
Fort Worth
Cyclone Fox
George Poules
Second Games Tuesday in City Bowling Loop
Tomorrow night at 7 30 the second matches of the Commercial Bowling League take place at Amarillo Alley Polk Street. West Texas Gas plays Union Bus Boys and Amarillo Globe crew faces Morrison Supply. Gansere handicap 751 vs 640. Globe 602. Supply 612. Last week Amarillo Gas beat Mintetop Creamery and Clowe and Cowen defeated Dempster gang.
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Amarillo Alley
Polk Street
West Texas Gas Company
Union Bus Boys
Amarillo Globe Crew
Morrison Supply Gang
Gansere
Globe
Supply Company
Amarillo Gas
Mintletop Creamery
Clowe
Cowen
Dempster Gang
Basketball lessons from J B McCUTCHEON coach of Toronto
J B McCutcheon of the University of Toronto outlines floor play for Canadian champions. He stresses rapid movement and short passes with criss cross timing, three forwards and one guard as trailer, and maintaining ball possession until a good shot is possible.
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J. B
McCutcheon
University of Toronto
Two Planes Still Under Sea Surface Near Santa Monica
Rescue workers hunted for seven bodies believed inside two motion picture camera planes sunk after a collision off Point Vicente. Divers reported the cabins were tangled and bodies might still be inside though storms delayed further dives. The second plane had been raised to 100 feet but line failure halted retrieval.
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Associated Press
Santa Monica
Calif
Point San Vicente
Charles E. Smale
Smale
Cockrell-McIlroy Oil Co declares 30 percent dividend
Stockholders are notified that at a December 28 1929 board meeting in Amarillo Texas a 30 percent cash dividend on capital stock was approved and paid January 15 1930. Stock transfer books close 5 pm January 11 to 12 pm January 16 1930 to record ownership as of January 11 1930. Directors S W McIlroy president and Geo W Pennington secretary.
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McIlroy Oil Co., Inc
Amarillo
Texas
Cockrell-McIlroy Oil Co., Inc
Kirkwood Ties Coast Title At Long Beach Open
Joe Kirkwood and Dutra share the Long Beach $3,500 open lead with 216 after 54 holes in heavy rain. Dutra posts 67 76 73 and Kirkwood 68 78 70 to force a playoff split of first prize.
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Joe Kirkwood
Associated Press
Long Beach
Calif
Kirkwood
Dutra
Dark Horse Mudders
Puddies
Clarence Clark
Tulsa
Okla
Henry Cuiel
Bridgeport
Conn
Johnny Rogers
Denver
Colo
Charles Sealer
Los Angeles
George van Elm
Detroit
Johnny Farrel
St. Augustine
Fla
Charles Guest
Hollywood
W. H. Cox
Brooklyn
Walter Hagen
Lnst
Leo Diegel
Agua Caliente
Abilene Man Kills Self in Fort Worth Hotel Room
Abileneman A M Byram was found dead in a Fort Worth hotel room. A pistol lay near the body and an inquest by Justice Prichard ruled death by self action. The body was sent to Grand Prairie for burial, with a note left for his brother M W Byam.
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Pein Press
Fort Worth
A. M. Byram
Abilene
Grand Prairie
Byram
Justice Prichard
M. W. Byam
Divorce Citation for Myrtle Hutto Cousins in Potter County
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon Myrtle Hutto Cousins non resident to appear at the 108th District Court in Amarillo Texas for an absolute divorce case filed by A J Cousins. Publication required weekly for four weeks in a local newspaper. Court clerk J C Skillman signs the writ.
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A. D
A. J. Cousins
Myrtle Hutto Cousins
State of
Texas
J. C. Skillman
District Courts
Potter County
Amarillo
J. ©. Skillman
H. Sears
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Commercial League
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Amarillo Globe
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Clowe and Coweneeneee
Mistletoe Creamery
Dempster Company
West Texas Gag
Amarillo News
Dancer
Gilbert Colgate
Walker
Heron
Dave Spitall
Toronto
Charles Rice
Summit
Vincent Eldred
Bradentown
Emmett French
Southern Pines
N. C
Mike Brady
Daizy Vance
von Porat-Uzeudun
McIlroy Oil Co
McIlroy Oil
W. W. McIlroy
Geo. W. Pennington
Jackie Ott
Fila
Jackie
Cockrell-McIlroy Oil Co
Cockrell-Mcilroy Oil Company, Inc
S. W. ’McIlroy
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Geo
Olin Dutra
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