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n- vSportsBack it upTaking chanceMirrorEliminate huddleBY CHARLES ''CHUCK” PAYMENTTT'S A TOUGH GAME—THIS BUSINESS of promoting wrestling and boxing- The Sault Athletic Club knew that when 25 Sault businessmen organized the club early this year. The club knew that efforts in other Michigan cities the size of the Sault to keep wrestling and boxing going had failed. But the 25 Sault men tossed $10 each in the pool and with the $250 launched a program which has brought Sault sports fans the finest in boxing and wrestling this city has bad in many years. They sought good talent for the boxing and wrestling shows, but it cost plenty of money. Then, too, the $100 for the club license, state and federal taxes, etc., all made the going tough. Crowds turned out for some of the programs, while at others the club went behind. Since the first show was staged February 11, in*I 7-Laclt;p11Cf1lt;3the Armory, the club has sponsored ten professional wrestling and boxing programs. The club put on the show of the year July 22, when Royal Gauthier of Detroit won adecision over Johnny Nagy of FlintAny real fight fan who saw that card, which also had four good prc--liminaries, agrees it was worth far more than the price he paid foradmission. Yet, one of the heaviest rainfalls of the summer nearly ruined the organization. There were indications that the Armory j 'wouldn’t be able to hold the crowd. Interest was high. But for half an hour before the fight was to begin the rain came down so hard that those without cars were unable to get to the Armory.MICHIGAN PGAIN SEMI-FINAL2 Detroiters, 2 Outstaters,Remain in Tourney.HTHURSDAY EVP3NING of this week the club is taking a big chance by hooking the MysteryMari,” world light heavyweight champion, to wrestle Maurice La-Chapcllc, former title-holder, in the main bout of , a professional wrestling card. The club has also arranged for two other bouts through Detroit promoters. There is little left in the club treasury after rain nearly washed out the show' in July. If Sault fans want more good wrestling and boxing shows during the coming fall and winter, they'd better support the program tomorrow night. The club is not asking for a donation. It is inviting Sault sportsfans to get the most they can get for their money in an evening’s entertainment. Fans will not be asked to take a chance on getting their money's -worth. They know LaChapelle. He has put on two good performances here before. They don’t know who the Mystery Man” is. But they do know he isMIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 21.—OP)— Two outstaters and two Detroiters made lip the semi-final field of the Michigan Professional Golfers' association tournament today.Marvin Stahl, Lansing, the Michigan state open champion, was pitted against the veteran A1 Walrous of Detroit, while Frank Sprogell, Grand Rapids, a former litlcholdcr, was matched against Tommy Shannon of Detroit in the other bracket.With this lineup it was possible that two oul-statcrs might meet in the finals, or two Detroiters, or a combination.Tuesdays piny was featured by the elimination of Joe Bclforc, Detroit, the 3937 champion, and Jake Dasaczkc, Jackson, tho tournament medalist.Belforc bowed in the third round to Watrous. The score was 3 up. Shannon eliminated Fassczke in the second round, the match being decided on the 20th hole.Shannon, the tournament dark horse, came right hack in the afternoon round to beat Elmer Harbcrt,Battle Creek, 3 and 2. Shannon is assistant to Mortic Dutra at Red Run Golf Club.rated the world's top-ratc lightheavyweight. He gained that honor In defeating Bill Wcidncr in the title match.the standingstAMERICAN LKAGUEW L New York ........ 05 .17PetA HO
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Sault Ste Marie Evening News
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, US
Wed, Sep 21, 1938
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