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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1929

Page

7

Stanford Favored to Defeat Cadet Team

Stanford and Army meet in the 1929 Sun Bowl era clash as 96 000 fans gather at Stanford Stadium. The Cardinals hold odds at 10 to 7 and both squads enter with strong seasons. Army captain Christian K Cagle and coach Biff Jones play farewell roles in a key intersectional contest.

Stanford United Press Stanford University Calif Cardinals Christian K. Cagle Arnsty United States Military Academy Army New York

Humberto and Mullen Win In Alexandria Wrestling Cards

Natchez’s Jack Humberto threw Hot Springs heavyweight Jack Risko in 14 minutes in a one fall match. Alexandria firefighter Dude Mullen knocked out Joe Gunsey in the third round after being down three times in the second. Welterweights were featured.

Associated Press Alexandria Jack Humberto Natchez Jack Risko Hot Springs Dude Mullen Joe Gunsey Mullen

Flyweight Falls From Ring In Toronto Bout

Wee Willie Davies of Charleroi Pennsylvania was knocked unconscious after falling from the ring during a bout with Steve Rocco in Toronto. He was carried out at the Coliseum and later reported not seriously injured with a possible skull X-ray to rule out fracture.

Toronto Wee Willie Davies Charleroi Steve Rocco Coliseum St. Michael's Hospital

Basketball Scores From Eastern Matches

Duquesne 5 against Adrian 17. Georgetown 38 over Columbus Council 30. St John’s Brooklyn 21, New York A C 13. Seventh Regiment 81 over Davis and Elkins 27. Baltimore U 24, Georgia Tech 22. Butler 39 over Vandervilt 14. Cathedral 51 over Alumni 29. Penn A C 61 over Drexel 28.

St. John’s Brooklyn New York A. C Seventh Regiment Davis and Elkins Baltimore U Georgia Tech Butler Vandev Cathedral Alumni Penn A. C Drexel

Younger Tennis Stars Show Well

The national junior and boys indoor championships in New York at the Seventh Regiment Armory showcase rising talents. Notable juniors include William Jacobs of Baltimore and Sidney Seligson of New York, with Frankie Parker of Milwaukee and Bernard Friedman of Philadelphia leading the boys’ division. Sixteen players remain for each singles crown as youth start early to boost U S Davis Cup prospects. Bobby and Stuart Low, sons of Clarence Low, were eliminated in the first round but will compete in doubles.

Seventh Regiment Armory Seale International Heights William Jacobs Baltimore Sidney Seligson New York Frankie Parker Milwaukee Bernard Friedman Philadelphia Clarence H. Low Bobby Stuart United States

Dempsey's Wealth and Loganary Ventures Assessments

The article argues Dempsey has substantial cash and assets, maintained from 1927 era while not fighting since Tunney bout. It estimates earnings around 125000 for business work in 1920s, notes a 40000 promotion fee from Humbert Fugazy, and suggests potential future boxing returns could earn 350000 but risks a loss. It highlights Dempsey's prestige and business acumen.

Dempsey Dave Barry Gene Tunney Dack Dempsey California Hoover Jack Tunney Chicago Barry Humbert Fugazy Fugazy

East West All Star Football Game for Charity at Frisco

The annual East versus West charity football classic will be played in Frisco on New Year’s Day to benefit the Shriners’ Home for Crippled Children. Stanford, Army, and other major programs factor into rosters as West and East teams assemble stars from Cal, Colgate, Northwestern, and more for a festive, nationally noted gridiron showcase.

Frisco Shriners Stanford Army Pasadena Cardinal Fast Pittsburgh Panthers Middle West Bax Haa United States California St. Mary's Retaiwarts Colgate State Brazil Detroit

Helen Moody defies honeymoon and plays tennis at naval hospital

World champion Helen Moody after a yacht honeymoon returns to San Diego to borrow a racquet and play tennis with Navy hospital personnel. The article notes Dempsey's 1929 earnings and a separate boxing match setup in Madison Square Garden for January 3 featuring Joe Banovic versus George Courtney.

San Diego Frederick Moody Helen Wills San Diego Yacht Club Naval Hospital Moodys California New York Joe Banovic Binghampton George Courtney Oklahoma Madison Square Garden

Jacobs and Seligson Lead Indoor Tennis Finalists

William Jacobs of Baltimore and Sidney Seligson of New York were top seeds and favorites as the fourth round of the national indoor junior tennis championship opened. Both won easily and were expected to meet in the finals. Butler College trounced Vanderbilt 64 to 14 in a basketball game, with the result decided early as the first half ended 3 to 2.

New York William Jacobs Baltimore Sidney Seligson Jacobs Seligson Indianapolis And Butler College Vanderbilt University Southerners Butler Vandy

Sharkey to Sign Madison Square Bout at Varying Odds

New York reports Madison Square Garden plans to sign a heavyweight bout with Sharkey for a title effort against Sehmeling. Sharkey’s current deal expires soon, with a $900000 bonus touted if the pact is completed. Atlantic City figures and rival promoters scramble for the match setup before September dates.

New York Jack Sherkey STKY Eivine Madison Square Varden Wyclnetep Hie Sharkey Varden Theese Miami Reich Sharkey ‘Farahom Sehmeling the Garden Jock Dempsey Joss McMahon Shakey

Trovan players rush to prepare for New Year's clash

The Tigers focus on defense and teamwork ahead of the annual New Year matchup with Pittsburch at Pocaderas while USC hockey, coach Howard Junie’s squad, plans workouts and travel to Vista del Arroyo hotel. Shrine event shifts venue to Harmaria Temple on January 17 due to hall capacity.

Los Angeles Dees Pittsburch Pocaderas University of Southern California Peace Tive Howard Junie

Fourball Event Planned by Tanac Lomile for New Year

Announcement by Tanac Lomile and supporters outlines a fourball event to be sponsored by the American Legion on New Year’s Day in Monroe. Railroads agree to extend excursion rates to allow fans from various parts of the state to visit for several days before returning home. A special rate was set at about one third the usual fare for round trips.

Tanac Lomile American Legion Monroe Haliday Iieker

Fragmentary Florida death note evokes aging news era

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a death in Florida and scattered names and places. The text references Chicago and Kentucky, with unclear dates, events, and descriptors. The jumbled lines give no coherent incident details to confirm a full report.

Mastro Stuns Taylor in Chicago as Knockout Ends Bout

Earl Mastro, claiming featherweight world title chances, met Bul Taylor in Chicago at a planned ten round bout. The fight ended in a technical knockout in the ninth after a sequence of heavy punches left Taylor unable to continue. Referee Phil Collins declared the victor as the bell rang with Mastro landing decisive blows.

Earl Mastro Caze Teoven Bul Taylor Terre Vrow Yaylor Dent Teast Taylor Chicago Mastro Vield Lly Hein T Corman

Ambiguous OCR Death Notice From Woodlawn Cemetery

Fragmentary notice reports a person died March 14 and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. It mentions burial costs paid monthly by a husband and notes no further details or clear names are available from trial friends.

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