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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1927

Page

9

Dusek Defeats Velcoff In Three Falls At Forsythe Park

In a sixty minute bout at Forsythe Park Little Rock grappler Dusek outlasted Velcoff to win two falls by crab holds and the decisive third with an overbody scissors and pin. Dusek broke Velcoff’s crab hold in the third period to seal the match.

Dusek Welcoff Forsythe Park Little Rock Grappler Earnest Watson Alcoff Velcoff Rock Rocker Crab Dusek Josh Davis Washington Red Johnson Red Black Bottom Firpo Howze West Monroe Ed Meeks Farmerville Meeks Firpo

Pilfering Robin headline thrills Monroe boxing card

Velcoff defeated Dusek in seven minutes and fifteen seconds after a fierce exchange and holds. The card featured three preliminaries with two boxing bouts and a whites mat tussle, all well fought. Promoter Bobby Manziel announced future bouts and praised the show as a success with a strong main event.

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Odds Against Bobby Jones Winning at Oakmont

The author weighs the odds for Bobby Jones in the 1927 U S Open at Oakmont, noting a rare repeat champion history and the強 field. He cites past near-misses and contenders like Sarazen Hagen and Cruickshank, stressing the unpredictability of who will be right on the long Oakmont course.

Bobby Jones Oakmont Bobby United States McDermott Willie Anderson Alex and MacDonald Smith Smith Brothers Alex Muirfield Scotland Archer Wood Johnny McDermott Paul Murphy Johnny Jones Walter Hagen Sarazen Florida Skokie Oakland Hills Cyril Walker Cyril Hagen Jonea Bobby Cruickshank Walker Macfarlane

Standings and Results from Busy Baseball Schedule

Yesterday's results include Monroe 5 Laurel 1 and Alexandria 8 Meridian 4. Mobile defeated Nashville 6 to 4 in eleven innings. Columns list 11 games with multiple city matchups and numerous rainouts.

Monroe Laurel Hattiesburg Jackson Meridian Alexandria Mobile Nashville

Bond's Liver Pills Advert Sime

Advertises Bond's Liver Pills as a liver targeted remedy to prevent malaria chills fevers ague and biliousness. Claims quick toxin removal, mild composition, small size, and 25 cent price with pharmacist availability.

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