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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
17
Frank Getty surveys boxing as a failing business with no current heavyweight champion and a haphazard lineup of contenders. Promoters struggle over prices as fans lose interest, while stars like Dempsey drift toward possible retirement and a return remains speculative.
In Chicago on October 24 the Women’s Western Golf Association approved creating an organization to control all women’s tournaments. The group discussed shifting major events from the men run USGA to women’s governance, informal approval of Walker Cup style matches, and changing the annual 3 day 54 hole format to a 4 day 72 hole event. The ban on girls under 16 in major events was lifted and Mrs. Paul Walker of Exmoor was elected president to succeed Mrs. Robert M. Cutting.
In Chicago Mushy Callahan and Bobby Tracey fought to a draw in a ten round bout. Bobby La Sallen KOed George Russell in Philadelphia while Eddie Shea beat Frankie Garcia in Indianapolis. Several other regional boxing results follow with wins and knockouts across cities including Cincinnati Mason City and New York programs.
City officials told a meeting last night the city will not be responsible for flood losses claimed by River Road residents. City Engineer Banks Jones reported most damages are negligible except near the creek where a dam could cost about 7 000 dollars. He also noted only a small portion of water comes from the city sewer mains and urged deferring action on a 59 000 dollar sewer line for the Santa Fe railway area.
Ann Arbor October 24 The Associated Press reports Michigan and Wisconsin clash October 27 with a long standing jinx in doubt. Wisconsin has not beaten Michigan since 1901 in eleven meetings and faces a vulnerable Wolverines squad this season.
Coach Wallace Wade at the University of Alabama commits to the 1928 tackle position by using a No 14 shoe as a humorous placeholder. Freshman Charles Big Foots Clements impressed in practice, but arrived wearing size 13 footwear, the largest standard size.
Florida halfback Carl Brumbaugh scored three touchdowns in seven minutes against Alabama Polytechnic Institute, a standout burst praised by the Associated Press. The prior week he returned a kickoff 85 yards for a score, highlighting his explosive play for Gainesville.
Mrs C H Mason was elected president of the Senior High School P T A at the meeting. Jewel Stuckey named secretary. All new attendees joined the organization. W A McIntosh spoke on Cooperation. Charles Poole and Mrs Mason addressed What the P T A Expects of the High School. Mabel Rowan sang. Lenore Walters spoke on parental cooperation. State convention plans for November 11 to 16 were discussed.
Mushy Callahan of Los Angeles and Bobby Tracey of Buffalo fought ten rounds to a draw in Chicago. The junior welterweight bout did not count for Callahan's title as both fighters were over the limit. The crowd of about 4,000 booed the judges' decision. Tracey floored Callahan in the third but Callahan rose before the count. Tracey also hit the floor in the ninth but recovered. Bobby LaSalle defeated George Russell by knockout in the semi windup.
Russell Kelly, 47, of Springfield, Ohio, a youth arrested near Vega by county officers about three weeks ago on a theft charge, was sentenced to 30 days in Potter County jail. Judge Sam B. Motlow warned him against taking others property and ordered him to return to Illinois after serving the sentence. The case involved a stolen cowboy outfit from a Texola rancher who posted a $25 reward for the youth's capture.
Martin Eugene Hoover, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hoover, died at the family home on West Eleventh Avenue at 11 30 last night. Funeral services were set for 4 this afternoon at Mackburn Boxwell chapel with Rev. C R Hooten officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Hoover is a prominent geologist connected with a major company.
A note reports that a small size and a special shoe were required and ordered to prepare for a significant tackle effort. The detail implies a sports or athletic context where equipment adjustments were necessary for performance.
Dallas promoters cancel as heavyweight W L Young Stribling refuses to fight Jack League after sponsors fail to pay a 482000 guarantee. The Dallas Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter sponsored the bout in Texas.
Ace Hudkins the Nebraska Wildcat and Rene De Vos of Belgium have signed for a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on December 10. The match will be at 160 pounds.
Leary Dougan of Blytheville Arkansas won a close 10 round decision over Pat Moore of Memphis Tennessee in San Antonio Texas. In the six round semi windup Battling Show of Laredo outpointed Pablo Alejandro of Monterey Mexico.
Minnesota coach shapes practice around stopping McLain as Iowa visits for Saturday showdown. Gopher camp focuses on neutralizing the Indian standout and boosting team performance ahead of the meeting.
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