Frankly Original Walcott Was Great Fighter
Sports editor notes the aging Joe Louis versus Jersey Joe Walcott, arguing Walcott’s prime rival status was superior to today’s contenders. It recounts past legends like Sharkey and Jeffries and recalls Choynski’s era as context for the evolving heavyweight field. The piece mentions a famous Corbett knockout on a Sacramento River barge.
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Frank 1. Blair
Joe Louis
Jeremy Joa
Madison Square ‘Garden
New York City
Jersey
Jersey Joe
Joe
Maxim
Frank Sinatra
Hollywood
Sailor Tom Sharkey
Chaos
Ike Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Sharkey
Jon Choysaki
Totn Corbett
Bob Flizalmmann
Kim Jeffries
Jack Dohaven
Hoe
Orl
Choyankt
Tiio
Corbett
Sacramento River
Best of the Little Fellows in Boxing's History
The article profiles early boxing greats like Joe Walcott and Kid McCoy, noting Walcott as a short power puncher from the West Indies who fought heavyweights with close in fighting and rising fame at the Cribb Club in Boston. It recalls Walcott’s KO prowess and later decline, plus mentions Mickey Walker and the era’s heavyweight scene.
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Joe Walcott
Watcott
Boston
West Indies
Porter
Cribb Club
Happy Utile Joe
Walcott
Agaiast the Choynaki
Jeffries
Haight
Notic
Fou
Choynakl
Fils
Chan
Hanshly
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Mickey Walker
Mick
Bruins Show Promise But Flaws Sink Team Against SMU
Local observers question UCLA Bruins play after a loss to Southern Methodist. Critics cite misplays, overreliance on certain players, and inconsistent quarterbacking. Despite talent, the team needs tougher will and better execution to approach a Rose Bowl bid.
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U. C. L. A. Bruins
Southern Methodist
Richard Hylant
Uclans
Matty Bell
Dallas
Richard
Bob Mike
Bruins
Mike
Hyland
Bruin
Ike al Horsch
Cal Roysi
Whita
Bruing
Iowa
Bears
Trojans
Pam
Parker and Segura Open Doubles Win in Harmonia Tennis
In Sao Paulo Parker of Los Angeles and Segura of New York teamed to beat Brazilians Mayer and Frizone 6-2 6-3 6-2 in opening doubles. Drabny and Johannesen defeated Boock and Frocoplo 6-3 6-2. Segura advanced to third round in singles by defeating Fernandes 6-0 6-2 6-2.
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S*e Paulo
Brazil
Frank Parker
Los Angeles
Francisco Segura
New York
Jaroslav Drabny
Czechoslovakia
Sweden
Teraten
Johanesen
Harmonia
Parker
Segura
Davis Statiak Debut in One Thousand Dollar Match
Davis and Statiak debut in a $1000 match at Municipal Auditorium in a tag team bout against Manuel Gar ga and Lavy Mo quis with a or promised purse to the victors. Promoter Rubin stages the card as Gare and Moquin battle for the prize while Jim Mitchell meets Earl Mc Cready and Sammy Menacher faces Chief War Cloud in the opener.
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Willie Davis
Jim Mitchell
Earl McCready
British Empire
Sammy Menacher
Chief War Cloud
San Francisco Team Faces Santa Clara in Injury Affected Clash
San Francisco, out of Sunday's game due to injuries, will be without key back Hnesaven and others including Forrest Hall. The Dens star back may not play if he does not recover from an intestinal flu attack.
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U.S.F
San Francisco
University of San Francisco
Hnesaven
Santa Clara
Forrest Hall
Dens
Navy midshipman expelled over Navy football ticket scalping
At Annapolis Oct 29 one midshipman Frederick W. Lauer Jr was expelled after being found guilty of supplying about 400 Navy football tickets to a Philadelphia man. The case involved scalping with other students under scrutiny as investigators continue the probe.
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Annapolis
U.P
Naval Academy
Navy
Frederick W. Lauer Jr
Wilmette, I
Harry’ Rubin
Philadelphia
Rubin
Academy Boards
Lauer
Ronald Bloomburg
Phiadelphia
Academy
Bloomburg
Ely Litan
Tvat
York
Bellave
The
United
Wilson Finds Place Kicker For Keppel High
Coach Jim Lineburger seeks a reliable kicker as Tom Sparks excels in recent practice. Keppel High rises on renewed hope with Wilson’s team tightening pass defense while backs Obenauer and others show strong form despite illnesses.
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Jim Lineburger
Sparks
Berger
Dall
John, Sullivan
Roy Hale
Gene Painter
Robinson Stops Wilson in Seventh Round
Sugar Ray Robinson of New York defeated California's Jackie Wilson by technical knockout in the seventh round of a ten round non title welterweight bout in Los Angeles. Robinson shook Wilson with two hard punches to the jaw as the seventh began, Wilson rose but was overwhelmed and stopped by referee Abe Roth after 1 minute 35 seconds.
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Los Angeles
Sugar Ray Robinson
New York
California
Jackie Wilson
Robinson
Wilson
Harlem
Hammer
Abe Roth
Texans Score Second Victory at Wilmington Bowl
The Tex Toughlers Kay Krippler Davis and Marvin Jones secured a second win in a tag team rematch against Manuel Garza and Vic Christy at Wilmington Bowl. Garza and Christy had claimed unfair tactics earlier but the Tex duo again used rough play yet prevailed. Ray Duran defeated Alex Kasaboski and Jim Henry downed Mickey Page in the same event.
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Tex Mat
Los Angeles Police Handball Team Rout PCS Club
The Los Angeles Police Department handball team routed the Pacific Coast Club 0 in a league match last night at the club. LAS defeated Vic CJ 24-16 and 14-9, PCC beat Whit tington 21-13 16-21 21-7, Durward-Colling (LA) beat Cresder-Ives (PCC) 22-16 21-16, and KK Harris-Vary (LA) beat Dyer-Deeble (BCC) 21-19 21-15.
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Los Angeles Pelice Department
Pacific Coast
LAS
Vic CJ
Rede A
Dice Whittington
P.C.C
Durward-Colling
L.A
Ed Cresder-M
Ives
P.ca
KK. Harris-Vrary
J. Dyer
J. Deeble
B.C.C
Lou Little Named Coach of Week for Lions Upset of Army
New York report credits Lou Little and the Columbia Lions with a stunning 21 to 20 upset of Army, ending Army's four-year run without a loss. The Lions, trailing 20-7 in the fourth quarter, staged a dramatic comeback led by Gene Rossides and Bill Swiginski, with finishing plays by Lou Kisser and Venton Yablonski.
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Lou Little
Lou Liulé
Cohundia Lions
Army
Little
Co Tumbla
Columbia
Lions
Hugh
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Gene Rossides
Ant
Bill Swigeki
Lou Kisser
Venton Yablonski
Vikings Face Pasadena Eleven Friday In Rose Bowl Battle
Long Beach City College Vikings prepare for a tough contest with Pasadena College, led by John Wirkpatrick’s passes and Tom Keiley’s runs. Rubidoux posted a 100 yard sprint. Norse defense shows progress with stronger blocking and improved ball handling as Bean Stevenson and Jerry Scott direct the offense.
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Wee Wagner
Long Beach City College
Acare
Pasadena
College
Norsé
Long Beach
Bulldogs
John Wirkpatrick
Tom Keiley
Morabito
Leshan Flash
Modesto
Ventura
Bean“Stevenson
Carson Street
Squard
Jerry Scott
Ynelovas
Nottone
City College
Wlite
Frank Sualay
Jim Clayton
Big Nine tie seen if threeway outcome on Saturday
Chicago scene sketches a potential threeway Big Nine championship tie after Michigan faces Illinois Purdue or a Michigan win over Minnesota, with Illinois and Purdue each needing results to stay in the race and Rose Bowl implications tied to conference rules.
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Chicago
Michigan
Rose Bow
Illinois
Purdue
Pécoma
Bigine
Pacific Coast Conference
Jessif' l
Nols
New-Yver
Minnesota
T Love
Dlinois
Rockets to Open Loop Race Sunday
Burke's Service nine of Los Angeles will play the Long Beach Rockets at Recreation Park Sunday in the opening game of the Southland Triple-A league winter baseball season. Traveling clubs include Burke's Alley Diecraft of Los Angeles Twentieth Century Fox of Hollywood Sunberry Markets of Los Angeles Schwartz Travelers of Beverly Hills and Ipasadena All Stars. Home clubs are the Long Beach Rockets Montebello Hermosa Beach Ventura Santa Barbara and Rosabell Plumbers of South Pasadena. Pitcher Rex Cecil will hurl for the Rosa bell team which has signed Eddie Malone Billy Schuster Larry Barton You Stringer and Elmer Mallory from the Los Angeles Angels.
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Burke's Service Nine
Los Angeles
Long Beach Rockets
Recreation Park Sun
Southland
Burke's
Alley, Diecraft
Twentieth Century
Fox of
Hollywood
Sunberry Markets
Schwartz ‘Travelers
Beverly Hills
Ipasadena
All Stars
Long Beacly ‘Rockets
Montebell
O Kelley Wins Six Round Decision in Sacramento Bout
O Kelley beat Earl Syns in a six round decision at a boxing card in Sacramento. Syns, from Sacramento, faced O Kelley who hailed from Vallejo California and Vancouver British Columbia in a 150 plus pound match.
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Sacramento
Charley
O'Kelley
Vallejo
Calif
Vancouver
B.C
Earl Syns
Bears Bruins in Top Southland Contest
In Seattle and Los Angeles a slate of top Southland matchups shapes the week end. California leads with strong offense while Washington tops defense as USC and UCLA pursue high yardage and scoring figures.
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Bears
Bruins
Southland
OS Angeles
U.P
Ensia
Washington
Seattle
California
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Los Angeles
California Bears
Trojans
S. C
Washington R
Ney
Ben A
Cal
Northwest
Ams
Idaho
Betons Pawica
Oregon
Boo van Brock
Norm
Broekiin
Baily Williams
Don Mast
Oregon State
Jerry ‘Wiliams
Washington State
Dan Garza
Gordy Brunswick
Washingtton State
Billy Williams
O'Laughlin
Montana
Letcht
Brillant Oregon
Wick
Ledijn
Kkickoff
Williams ‘Brothers
Jerry Willams
Billy
Leicht
Eeiwas
Ken Carpenters
Don
Paul
Pettting
Powers
U.C. L. A. Bruins
Cal Rossi
al‘ Holach
Conerly Leads in Offense Across Nation
New York ticker notes Mississippi quarterback Charlie Conerly tops national totals in total offense and forward passing for the second straight week. He has completed 69 of 180 passes through four games, with 59 percent of Mississippi’s offense credited to him and potential for a new completions record.
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New York
Charlie Conerly
Mississippi
Morningside
Heights
Colombia
Gene Roandes
Weat-Point
Atheltic
Conerly
Rassides
Army
Gene Bourdet
Montana State
Oregon
Wilson
Bud
Schwenk
Washington University
St. Louis
Johnny Graves
University of California
Happy Issue Cops Opener at Bay Meadows Race Track
Bay Meadows opening day feature, the Happy Issue, won by a nose on a rain slick track. C. H. Pinon trained horse edged Prevaricator in the six furlong sprint as a drenched crowd watched. Race included long-priced placers and a crowded results list with multiple dirt-track contenders.
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San-Mateo
C. H. Pinon
Bay Meadows
Tong
Benen
Cellek Furtob
Evuidina
Rod Pray
Volake
Boltemore Ad
Ate Lythralde
Enim
Bierman
Richard Cfi
Feller and Paige to Duel on Sunday at Wrigley Field
Bob Feller and Satchel Paige headline a Sunday match at Wrigley Field Los Angeles starting at 3 p.m. The two veteran pitchers are expected to toss seven inning bouts, possibly nine, as their Cleveland and Negro league rivals collide with the Kansas City Negro Royals in a season finale mound duel.
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Bob Feller
Satchel Paige
Wrigey, Field
Los Angeles
Feller
Kansas City Negro Royals
Cleveland Star
Negra Ree
Huskies Map Air Defense Ahead of USC Clash
Washington worked out for the USC game with Welch promising another scrimmage. Only right halfback Sam Robinson likely out for the season from a leg injury in the Stanford game was missing. The Huskies also studied USC plays from scout reports in a dummy scrimmage.
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Seattle
California
U.S.C
Stanford
Phé Huskies
Southern California
Intercity Table Tennis Clash Looms In LA Long Beach
Clubs from Long Beach and Los Angeles face off tomorrow night at Pig Pong Iter 410 Locust Ave. The round robin event includes singles with Hank Weiner John Hanna Gibbs Bill Wells for Long Beach and Frank Nemes Terry Bob Lupo Lee Freeman for Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Pig Pong
Iter
Locust Ave
Hank
Weiner
John Hanna
Gibbs
Bill ‘Wells
Lee
Angeles
Frank Nemes
Terry
Bob
Lupo
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