Natchez Fighters Put Up Good Scrap in Local Arena
Wingerett and Toombs headline a night of boxing at Ouachita Athletic Club. Wingerett showed potential despite a draw with Manteris as Powell and Humberto also impressed Natchez manager Red Dorsey. Lester Toombs and Verrucchi delivered a brutal five round slugfest ending with Toombs KO’d. the card featured tough action and local talent.
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News-Star Sport
Essense
Herc Ann Natchez
Ouachita Athletic Club
Vernon Wingerett
Lester Toombs
Vernon
Wingerett
Manteriz
Toombs
Verrucchi
Mussolini
Lester
Jack Humberto
Jack
Lee Broussard
Natchez
Red Dorsey
Humberto
Kid Manteris
Honor Powell
Powell
Gray
Cotton Valley
Firth
Monroe
Menteris
Harry Profit
Manteris
Matteris
West Monroe
Mussolini Verrucchi
Prophit
Verruchi
Shires Career in Ring Now Menaced
The professional boxing career of Charles Arthur Shires faces jeopardy as Illinois athletic officials delay his bout with a mysterious Dan Daly of Cleveland at White City. Gen Crinnin and the commission demand a live appearance of Daly in fight costume, and Fred Gardner notes Shires' risky defense. Final action awaits Daly's arrival in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Arthur
Dan Daly
Cleveland
Commission
Fred Gardner
Shires
Boxing summaries from scattered results in 1940s papers
In Des Moines Charlie Cobb stopped Omar Wright in Omaha. Greenwich Jee Curry outpointed Mikey Genaro in New York. San Francisco Tommy Grogan outpointed Joe Glick in Brooklyn. Multiple lightweight bouts noted with regional matchups and decisions.
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San Diego
Cal
Charlie Cobb
Houston
Omar Wright
Omaha
Greenwich
Conn
Jee Curry
New York
Mikey Genaro
Waterbury
San Francisco
Tommy Grogan
Joe Glick
Brooklyn
Florida and Oregon Clash In Miami Football Showdown
The University of Florida and the University of Oregon met in Miami to open the winter sports season in the wooden bowl of Madison Square Garden. Each team entered with seven wins and two losses, about 10 000 spectators expected, with fair and warm weather forecast.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
University of Florida
University of Oregon
Madison Square Garden
Stadium
Boxers Hit Road in Midwest Matches and Knockouts
Detroit bout saw Bruce Flowers stop Pinkey Kaufman in six rounds while Pee Wee Wilson beat Frankie Murphy over ten in Detroit. In Lansing Elkhart Pueblo halted Lee Meredith in four, and Kaye Morgan outpointed Happy Atherton over ten in Indianapolis. Additional results include Pee Wee Jarrett stopping Jack Duffy in Toledo, Esmiko Gratie and Rep Jennings drawing in Mason City, Bearcat Wright stopping Pedro Lopez in Cedar Rapids, Snub Ganaway stopping Jack Marado in Davenport, Tony Legouri stopping Henry Fallegane in Des Moines, and Tuck Shaddor finishing in Omaha.
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Bruce Flowers
New Rochelle
N. Y
Pinkey Kaufman
Bridgeport
Conn
Pee Wee Wilson
Omaha
Frankie Murphy
Lansing
Mich
Chief Elkhart
Pueblo
Lee Meredith
Toledo
Kaye Morgan
Happy Atherton
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Pee Wee Jarrett
Mishawaka
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Jack Duffy
Mason City
Esmiko Gratie
Dead Horsey Alaska
Rep Jennings
Des Moines
Drew
George Krieker
Spin Nelson
Astin
Minn
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Bearcat Wright
Pedro Lopez
Cleveland
Snub Ganaway
Davenport
Jack Marrado
Tony Legouri
Henry Fallegane
Tuck Shaddor
Welterweight bout ends in crowd approved draw
The preliminary fight between Sam Inatta and Jon Muff ended in a standstill after three rounds. Both fighters were bloodied and exhausted as referee Barney Oakland scored a draw, drawing strong fan approval.
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Barney Oakland
Sport Bug picks his All American football stars
The Sport Bug names his favorite All American selections after reviewing top college teams Notre Dame Pittsburgh Tulane and Tennessee. He shows reservations about perfect picks noting injuries and depth while praising players like Vansa McEver Nagurski Booth Fesler Douchess Twomey Douds Schwarzer Cannon and Rievels. He notes readers may choose better lists and urges patience until Corbett and Rockne comment.
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Tulane
Tennessee
Nagurski
Minnesota
Booth
Yale
Fesler
Ohio State
Douchess
Pitt
Twomey
Douds
Washington and Jefferson
Schwarzer
California
Cannon
Roy Rievels
Jim Corbett
Knute Rockne
VPI Gobblers name Byrd Hooper captain for 1930
Roanoke dispatch reports Byrd Hooper quarterback of the V P I Gobblers has been elected captain for 1930. Hooper comes from Newport News Virginia.
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Roanoke
Byrd Hooper
V. P. I. Gobblers
Newport News
Dempsey Chosen Referee Boosts Madison Square Bell
In New York on December 1, 1924, Jack Dempsey received a referee license as he is named to referee the high profile Otto von Porat versus Phil Scott boxing match at Madison Square Garden. The charity show benefits the Christmas fund chaired by Mrs William Randolph Hearst and ticket sales surged.
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New York
Otto von Poiat
Phil Scott
Roems
Madison Square Garden
Jack Dempsey
William Randolph Hearst
Dempsey
New York State Athletic Commission
von Porat
Scott
Norwegain fighter prompts crowded heavyweight title odds
The report notes Von Porat as a strong favorite over Scott in a 12 round bout for the vacant heavyweight title. Observers say the tall Norwegian has improved rapidly and could seize the title, with Von Porat considered among the hardest hitters in the division.
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von Porat
Scott
South Carolina Meets Voll Today in Knoxville
The 1929 football season ends for Tennessee and South Carolina in Knoxville. Tennessee seeks an undefeated finish under Major Bob Neyland while South Carolina aims to salvage its season by beating the Vols for the first time in three years. Officials include Lambert, Wessling, and Maxwell. A separate item notes F M Blount gaining notice for a palm tree trick shot in Pensacola, where a ball lodged three feet up a palm tree to par on the 18th hole.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
South Carolina
Bob Neyland
Vols
Billy Laval
Volsa
Pensacola
Fla
F. M. Blount
Football Passes By Suited Press
Suited Press notes a day of high football interest with strong play across fixtures. Florida meets Oregon in Miami for intersectional action while Georgia Tech visits Athens and other regional games headline the schedule.
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Florida
Oregon
Georgia
Georgia Tech
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Pitt May Be Second Team From East to Win in Bowl
The Pittsburgh Panthers meet Southern California in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day as the second eastern champion to appear in this post season classic. The article reviews historical outcomes for Atlantic Seaboard teams, notes Pittsburgh’s desire to improve on Notre Dame’s recent margin, and lists past Rose Bowl results and regional records through 1928.
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Loyola Hopes 10 Down Gents Again
Loyola University Wolves seek a repeat of last week's win over Centenary Gentlemen in a home football game. Centenary fans cheered as the teams opened, with a lineup featuring Chachere Crowley and Womack among others and officials listed from Texas Vanderbilt Drake and Mississippi. Georgia Military College defeated Lanier High 15-0 to win the southern G I A A championship and earn a state final spot against Madison A M.
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New Orleans
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Loyola University
Centenary
Shraveport Pigskinners
Loyola
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Harry Viner
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R. L. Haxton
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Macon
Georgia Military College of Milledgeville
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Lanier
Diegel Faces Farrell In PGA Final At Hill Crest
Leo Diegel defeated Walter Hagen 3 and 2 to reach the PGA final at Hill Crest. Johnny Farrell seeks his first PGA crown after a strong showing against Hagen, who failed to convert on several putts.
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Los Angeles
Links
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Walter Hagen
Johnny Farrel
Farrell
Hillcrest
Haig
Tretroit
al Watrous
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P. C. Hart
Wheeling
W. Va
Herman Barren
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Diegel
Sir Walter
Lea
Agua Caliente
Georgia Tech Georgia Rivalry Headlines Year End Grudge Match
Atlanta crowds flock to a Dixie classic day as Georgia Tech faces Georgia in Athens in a long running rivalry. Oregon meets Florida in a large Miami bowl while teams across the Carolinas and Maryland stage key season finales in major conferences.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Carolinas
North Carolina
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
William and Mary
Hampden Sidney
Richmond
Centenary
Loyola
New Orleans
Southern Methodist Mustangs name Marion Hammon captain
Marion Hammon of Dallas will lead the Southern Methodist University Mustangs next season as captain succeeding Choc Sanders. Hammon, a tackle, was elected to the post on December 7.
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Texas
Marion
Hammon
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Choc Sanders
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