Browning Edges Devetchi In Tough Mat Bout
Jim Browning nicknamed The Big American Boy defeated Tony Devetchi after a brutal 71-minute duel. Browning won the first fall in 50 minutes, lost the second in 12, and secured the final fall in nine after a head lock and crotch body lift. Promoter Bobby Manziel previews future cards as Browning shows grit amid fierce punishment.
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W. H. Veinche
Jim Browning
Tony Devetchi
Tony
Browning
Bobby Manziel
Devetchi
Jim
Voinche
Rogers
Vassel
Manziel
Joe Stecher
Jim Londos
Bobby
Firpo” Howse
West Monroe
Firpo
Meets and Mullens Highlight Southpaw Boxers in March
The article profiles Dude Mullens and rival fighters in a southpaw clash and semi final final lightweights. It notes Mullens is a hard puncher with a stinging left hand while opponents struggle to adapt to the southpaw stance. It also spotlights Jack Bastiste from Monroe, listed at 198 pounds and 6 2, age 21, with wins over Willie Henry and others in a rising career.
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Lew Tendler
Charlie White
Tiger Flowers
Mullens
Tex Lee
Jack Bastiste
Monroe
Bastiste
VOLS Beat Lookouts as Barons Slump in Rain Schedule
The Nashville Vols defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts five to nothing as Birmingham’s game with the Barons was postponed. Lefty Fuhr limited the Lookouts to five singles while Mooney debuted for Chattanooga. Memphis Chicks beat the Travelers nine to three in Little Rock as Standeart hit a homer. Bears edged New Orleans two to one with Williams collecting two doubles and a single.
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Nashville Volunteers
Birmingham
Southern Association
Chattanooga
Barons
Atlanta
Fuhr
Vols
Lookouts
Browe
Jim Mooney
Hamilton
Fowler
Vol
Little Rock
Memphis Chicks
Travelers
Standeart
Chick
Bears
New Orleans
Joe
Martina
Danforth
Mobile
Williams
Ring Results From Associated Press Boxing Card
In Boston Tommy Freeman defeated Joe Simonich in a 10 round match. Billy Murphy beat Jack Zivie in a 10 round bout. Al Webster scored a seventh round technical knockout over Bob Lowerie. In New York Pat Silvers outpointed Frankie Fink in a 6 round fight. Bobby Garcia stopped Johnny Ceccoli in Baltimore for a 1 round knockout. In Jersey City Trish Pilkington beat Jimmy Britt in a 12 round decision.
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Boston
Tommy Freeman
Hot Springs
Ark
Joe Simonich
Butte
Mont
Billy Murphy
Lowell
Jack Zivie
Pittsburgh
al Webster
Bob Lowerie
Scotland
New York
Pat Silvers
Brooklyn
Frankie Fink
Texas
Baltimore
Bobby Garcia
Johnny Ceccoli
Scranton
Jersey City
Trish
Jackie Pilkington
York
Jimmy Britt
California
Brooks Promoter Promises Action Packed Friday Card
Monroe promoter Tommy Brooks opens his first boxing card at Forsythe Baseball Park next Friday night featuring lightweights Chris Achten of Eunice and Jake Katool of El Dorado Mobile. Achten fights aggressively for victory while Katool relies on speed and power. Tex Lee of Smackover meets Dude Mullens of Opelousas in a contrasting matchup with Lee known for knockout power.
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Katool
S Jack Melrose
Tex Lee
George Gerhart
Georgie Sanders
Mel Stevens
Stevens
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Johnnie Dundee
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Metool
Christ Achten
Chris
Brooks
Smackover
Ark
Dude Mullens
Opelousas
Rado
Tex
Greb
Harry
Lee
Monroe
el Dorado
Mullens
Yes opening Saturday with special value at Palais Royal
A new store opens Saturday June 18 offering $2 value for $1 amid window displays near Palais Royal. Customers urged to visit and watch the storefront.
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Palais Royal
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