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SANTA f[ FANS IN EDGE OVER BOUTS TONIGHTIndian Jimmy Rivers and Al Rivers Are All the Talk; J Romero Le Mon vs. Jack J SparrSANTA FE, N. M.t June 11 (Rpe-rial)—Santa Fe was on edge Wednesday night as fighters went through final training for the American Legions card here Thursday.The battle of the Rivers—Indian Jimmy Rivers versus Al River— has divided the town into two camps. Al Rivera of Denver is a popular boy here. His defeat of Dave Jackson here last summer won him a host of admirers who are backing him strong. Al won the right to meet Indian Jimmy by defeating Fete Loya in Denver two weeks ago.Santa Fe fans who journed to Albuquerque several weeks ago to see Indian Jimmy Rivers defeat Dave Jackson there, are backing the Santa Ana. Calif., boy to the limit, however.Indian Jimmy Rivers threw’ enough fists In that fight to earn the title of '‘Dutch Windmill** and local ring experts believe that the kid Is headed toward the welterweight championship.Jjt' Mon \s. SparrIn the second main event, Romero Ij* Mon. hard hitting middleweight. meets Jack Rparr of Denver. Le Mon is a stable mateth e O C E A'N /Ik I % A M ■%. *of Indian Jimmy, under the management of Jack Walker, ex-Brit- ish lightweight champion. Walker considers Le Mon the star of hi* stable and promises that his boy will take Sparr Into camp. Sparr once defeated Indian Jimmy Kh ere. but is too heavy for the 14 1 pounder.Sparr defeated Ham Jenkins in ! Denver a week ago Tuesday night for the right of facing De Leon.The fight will be held in th* Sierra Vista amusement park. am? Judging from the reception puhli* j workouts have been given, Waldo Anton, commander of the Montoya y Montoya, American Legion post, believes that he will be selling standing room only before the evening Is over. A large number of fight fans from Albuquerque are expected to come to Santa Fe for the battle.HERE'S HOW THE 2 GLADIATORS OF THE RING ARE MEASUREDNEW YORK, June IT (UP' — How Jack Bharkey and MaxSchmelirtfr shape up for Thursday night's battle:Sharkey Schmelinj?O S*4 (Ace2 419*Weight1 *6 *26 ft.Height6ft. 1 in.73 Vt in.Reach74 In.40H In.Chest39 in.45 in.Chest (expanded)42 in.16*5 in.Neck17 in.1 4 1n.Rleeps12 In.1 51i InForearm10 in.tn.Wrist8 in34 1 j in.Waist84 in.24 In.Thigh1 9 in.15 *4 In.Calf1212 in10 In.Ankle52 in.
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Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Thu, Jun 12, 1930
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