Scott Wins Bout That Proves Zero Solidified Boxing Standstill
New York December 10 AP Phil Scott British heavyweight, in a muddled finish after a low blow, defeated Otto Von Porat on a foul called by referee Jack Dempsey. The crowd of 15,000 roared in disapproval as Scott survived a chaotic second round and left with a win that offered little claim to supremacy.
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New York
Phil Scott
Shufflin
Phil
Norwegan
Otto von Porat
Jack Dempsey
Scott
Muich Bally-Hooed
Jack Sharkey
Shires Knocks Daly in 21 Seconds Seeks Tunney Clash
Chicago heavyweight Charles Arthur Shires made a sensational pro debut at White City arena knocking out Dangerous Dan Daly in 21 seconds. He declined promoter Jim Mullen’s offer to fight George Trafton and demanded a bout with Gene Tunney, lamenting past Yankee crowds while noting gate receipts near 13 thousand dollars for a 5,000 attendance. Notables at ringside included Lou Barbour Leta Blackburne and Dell Pratt as Shires drew mixed cheers amid a wild postwar boxing scene.
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Shires
Gene Tunney
White City
Dan Daly
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George Trafton
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Daly
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Joe Lunch
Assis
White Sox
Lou Barbour
Leta Blackburne
Blackburne
Philadelphia
Dell Pratt
Dallas
Tex
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Porat Demonstrates Power in Brief Bout with Scott
In a short three minutes and 25 seconds of action Von Porat proved the heavier puncher while Scott showed superior boxing. The outcome reaffirmed what observers already believed about their contrasting styles and strengths.
Seek To Coax Jack Into Ring For Charity Bout
Chicago December 10 AP An effort to bring Jack Dempsey back for six rounds against German heavyweight Hein Mueller is underway led by Charles Paschen for the Christmas fund for the poor. The charity bout is set for December 21 with fund members including Samuel Insull and Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Hein Mueller
Charles Paschen
Samuel Insull
Jacob Bauer
Ruth. Hanna McCormick
Mrs Muriel Vanderbilt Church Brings Cowboy to Newport
In Newport Rhode Island Mrs Muriel Vanderbilt Church introduces a Wyoming cowboy, highlighting a cross state visit that blends high society circles with Western frontier charm.
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Newport, R. I
Muriel Vanderbilt Church
Wyoming
Newport
Baseball magnates meet as 1929 pennants, radio, and Vance talks loom
New York December 10 AP It is a busy day for baseball executives with advisory council and National League meetings in the Commodore and a joint session at the Kiltmore on Thursday The two leagues may cut the season to about 169 games and decide on radio broadcasts while trades like Dazzy Vance move toward a possible deal. Daniel Howley and John McGraw weigh player swaps and pennant outcomes.
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Advisory Council
Commodore
Kiltmore
Cubs
John Heydier
Connie Mack
Mack
Phil Bell
Browns
William Wrigley, Jr
Dazzy Vance
Dazzler
Brooklyn
Vance
Daniel Howley
Reds
Larry Benton
Frisch
Hughie Critz
John McGraw
Benton
Crug
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Camp Shatters Opening World Pocket Billiards Match
Marcel Camp, 21, of Detroit, defeated Frank Taberski of Schenectady 125 to 82 in 28 innings at the world pocket billiard championship opening game. Camp’s high run reached 24 as Taberski’s was 29, signaling Camp as a leading title contender.
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Detroit
Mich
Marcel Camp
Camp
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
N. Y
Taherski
German Waiter Size Rule Sparks Showman License Law
A German waiter deemed too short or too tall triggers a requirement for an employer to hold a showman's license. The report notes ongoing conferences and frames progress as a newspaper-friendly success. The passage appears in a garbled Associated Press dispatch with scattered boxing results from major cities.
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Berlin
Conoco Germ-Processed Motor Oil Claims Quick Lubrication
An ad touts Conoco Germ-Processed Motor Oil as the only oil offering immediate lubrication from the first revolution. It claims paraffin base crude stays fluid at sub zero temps and that the oil penetrates metal pores to form an enduring film. The copy emphasizes dependability under all conditions.
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Conoco
Selec
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