Believe It or Not Fights End in Narrow Split
Russell Beulick light heavyweight of Chicago battled 8s Boursin over five weeks and lost only one bout, a sharp spectacle of resilience and skill in the ring.
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Boursin
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1930
Page
9
Sharkey and Scott Battle in Title Fight Preview
The article outlines Sharkey and Scott preparing for a scheduled match, with Sharkey shown as the stronger, more confident fighter and Scott described as disciplined but mentally tested. It notes managers and fans optimistic about a knockout outcome, and references tactics and crowd expectations surrounding the bout.
Nine of Diamonds Curse of Scotland Linked to Culloden Myth
A curious claim ties the nine of diamonds on the Coree of Scotland card to the Culloden upheaval of 1748. It alleges the Duke of Cumberland earned the moniker Butcher Duke for severity, and that his actions doomed Scots miners. The item also notes ALSLEN HAGGARD Jr has 20 grandparents and repeats a Believe It or Not request for correspondence with Mr. Ripley.
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Scotland
Duke of Cumberland
Alslen Haggard Jr
Michigan
Auburn
Auborn Haggard
Toneka
Ind
Ripley
Sharks Fight Promises Tepid Hype In Miami Bout
Preview of Jack Sharkey versus Phillip Scott in Miami outlines a high profile heavyweight clash. Scott, the English contender, is viewed as the favorite due to weight and speed advantages, while promoters flag the bout as international appeal. Both sides expect a tough, decisive match with top prize at stake.
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Anyony
Scott
Macky
F. Mutton
Jimmy Maeloners
Bostom
Mike Houquilton
Fraser
M Lerand
Atfelr
Leth Thiol Pusbedelghin
Leia'hociee
Belgium
M Woriten
Ums Elect Ellis Prezzy In Southwest Bain Club
The second meeting of the Southwest Bain Officials association will be held Thursday at 8 o clock. Ellis was elected president after the first meeting, with Tad Weiherell as secretary and treasurer. Other charter members include John D. Dunemore, B. C. Hogue, Gene Seng, E. B. Craigs, John Hannarl, and several others.
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Bain
Aseoni
B. EB
Eilis
Ellis
Silion
Army
Gorton
Awenilland
Tad Weiherell
John DP. Dunemore
B.C. Hogue
Gene Seng
EB. P. Craigs
John Hannarl
Fonre Huffaker
Ted Stahl
B. Do Heth. FM
Milton
Ben E. Ralls
George A. Dupnica
B. T. Jinffman
St. G. Vargas
Bef Cutten
Wright Riles
M. J. Gill
Bor Sowell
Fen
Leahman Defeats Ellis in Corpus Wrestling Bout
In Corpus Christi Texas on February 21 Charley Leahman the St Lovik Dutchman defeated Ellis in a wrestling match. Gartelstein and Poulos split a semifinal while Barteltin and Bord held an edge with a technical fall count. Promoter Fernie Stephene aims to book Leahman against Abe Coleman on next Friday's program.
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Aneer Eid Correp
Boustyn
Jack Pierce
Fernie Stephene Hipee
Leachman
Abe Coleman
Juext Trentos
Western League Schedule Unwritten In Mn February
Mn February 97 news record indicates the Western League schedule unread, adjourned with nothing accomplished. Dale Gear, Topeka league president, says officials await chamber of commerce approval as base hall committee funds and the club move surface. Cardinal transfer plans from Topeka to St. Joseph are noted but not confirmed.
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Jonppil
Aca
Tan Weare Ern
Laa Wai Makers
Lale
Shtil Odes
Dale Gear
Topeks
League
vWe Fir Nile
Chamber of Commerce
Enffl Chent Fondy
Balla
Bt. Lew Cardinals
Topeke
Bt Jneepbe
Three-Game Series Opens Title Playoff In City League
The Y M C A Triangles and St Marks Lions tied for the National division lead and begin a three game series at Cone Notmoyle court to decide the right to face Public Service Utilities for the city championship. The second game is set for Woodlawn lake court and a possible third on Thursday at Woodlawn, with postponed games used as tiebreakers. The winner meets the Vellities in a series on Woodlawn lake court starting March 30, continuing to Wednesday if needed.
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Y. Mf. C. A. Triangles
St. Mark'e Lions
Cone Notmoyle Court
Public Service Utilities
Froad- Way Sporting Goony
Woodlawn Lake Court
Moneas
Sharkey Expected To Score Quick Win Tonight In Miami
Miami Beach report predicts Jack Sharkey will knock out Phil Scott in four rounds. Victorio Campolo, Pierre Charles, Jim Maloney and Raoul Biand are also favored to win. The columnist notes the picks rely on hazy mirror tricks and urges confidence in Sharkey, praising his improved power and readiness.
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Bill Corum
Miami Beach
Flo
Miami Arena
Jack Sharkey
Phil Scott
Victorio Campolo
Johnny Riske
Pierre Charles
Tommy Loughran
Jim Maloney
Moise Bouquillon
Raoul Biand
Bill Daring
Sharkey
Missouri
Detroit Batteries Ready for Action at Spring Camp
Detroit Tigers battery men appear ready to join Buck Harris 1830 squad as the team heads to spring training in Tampa. George Uhle, sidelined with an arm in Los Angeles, is expected to join within a few days, signaling readiness for the upcoming camp sessions.
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Detroit
Tampa
Fla
Tietroit Tigers
Buck Harris
George Uhle
Los Angeles
Tate and Spencer Senator Holdouts in Mississippi Card
Bennia Tate and Roy Spencer, members of the Washington Senators, are in Biloxi awaiting release from Clark Griffith. Both players demand higher pay and have been held by the team owner while talks continue.
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Biloxt
Miss
Bennia Tate
Roy Spencer
Waichere
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Ihr
Final in Polo Threatened by Rain
Weather disrupts plan for the Southwestern circuit cup final at Brackenridge park. Rain threatens postponement. other polo events and games on Brackenridge park and Kelly field are listed with times Saturday Sunday. Houston college basketball edges Stephen F. Austin 37 36 after overtime.
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BLM
Spurs
Brackenridge Park
Air Corps
Prederickaburg Folly
Kelly Field
Sifteen
Aftentien Arties
Treat Geld
Caltamares
Atallicus
Polo Pony Racce
Bam Houston
Runtsville
Texas
Han Houston
Stephen F. Austin
New Day in Commercial Transport Brings Speed Over Load
Time element governs profit and economy in hauling says bay transportation experts. Reo introduces new big trucks that move under full loads with passenger car speed and flexibility. These trucks handle twice the tonnage of ordinary haulers, boosting daily mileage output and reducing delays that cause congestion elsewhere.
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Reo
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