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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
7
Local notes indicate Jumping Joe, the former Notre Dame fullback turned wrestler, is touring the country for pay and will headline a Monday night event at the Armory under Pro Seeders weekly wrestling. Promoter Leader touts his paid appeal and promise of action, with details blurred by garbled text.
A reader discusses Joe wrestling barefoot and questions the old style versus modern dirty tricks. He wonders who will be the hero next Monday and speculates on villainsturn and crowd reactions at the upcoming show.
Joe Savoldi, a sensational figure, is signed to appear at the Merce Dame teZbeck show Monday night in the main event of the Quality Arhistic class wrestling plague. Matchmaker Rex Leder announced the intermedf bout, with Savoldi set to face Rockne in a featured clash, as fans anticipate the bout and the potential upset.
Charleston sports fans prepare for a big charity boxing show at the Armory on Friday. Proceeds go to the Elks Christmas basket fund, aiding the city’s needy. Eighteen amateurs signed, with matches featuring Marine O Conn er and H Legore, plus Pee Wee Carney against Jack Ryder. Lake and a three member committee handle the event details as the card aims for Madison Square Garden quality.
West Baden Ind November 36 Associated Press reports two new plans aim to save minor leagues from financial collapse. Proposals include major league clubs charging radio stations for broadcasting and pooling proceeds to aid needy minors, plus a modified farm system where clubs fund minor teams and receive top prospects for sale or development.
Charley Hansen a 203 pound Seattle grappler defeated Glen Wade a 211 pound Jackson Miss competitor after 53 minutes and 10 seconds in a new one fall no time limit format at the Armory. Mick Bozinis 377 Newark defeated Farmer Kilne 178 Allegheny Pa in a 24 minute five second time punch headlock. Fred Mooran 178 Boston defeated Fred Metoy 178 Jackson Miss with a flying mare and ten body scissors in 28 minutes 30 seconds in the semi final.
The season opener pits C. and C. against Alamoi with five veterans led by high scorer Milligan. Alumni add Dodson and threaten C. and C. top squad. Johnson’s vets face Captain May’s Co. B coached by Delansy. Aces meet Hi-Z as Cleo Winters whistles the opener at 7:40.
Columbia coach Lou Little announces his 1931 All-America picks after consulting other coaches. He selects John Orsi Colgate at end and Eugene McEver Tennessee at quarterback, with Clarence Munn Minnesota and McDuffee Columbia anchoring the line. He argues McEver’s all around back ability and Rentner Schwartz and McEver’s passing, plus Pinckett’s blocking, justify the choices.
St Albans proceeds to the I City basketball league opening Tuesday night with six teams, two new entries, offering three short games weekly. The Armory floor has been refinished and is in excellent condition for the season start.
Boston College Athletic Association plans to file a protest with Lowell Thomas the radio news broadcaster over his claim that the Boston college Holy Cross football game was a racket. The group says Thomas disparaged the Thanksgiving day event and its unemployment fund purpose, criticizing attendance. John P. Curley notes Thomas mocked the game arrangements.
Pittsburgh November 30 George Gibson named to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates succeeding Ens who was released at season's end Gibson formerly Cubs manager and veteran catcher began with Pirates in 1905 and has held multiple baseball roles including coach and manager across American leagues through 1920s and 1930s.
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