THURSDAY, APRIL 4, ltN
VERNONIA EAGLE. VERNONIA, OREGON
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Al. Ritchey, service officer of United States is now th* imallwt
absolutely no place where they gested by Dave O’Donnell that I ing that Dolan’* decision to take held Friday April 12, with B.
Vernonia post of the Legion, is in twenty years according to the
can get the proper tract practice he had already heard a faint on a fight with him was a pure 1 Lauder in charge,
at the service of all veterans, U. S. department of Agriculture,
and training they need. The ball chirp of the birdies that would sign of gameness which deserved'
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I club would be perfectly agree- soon be hovering over him when consideration, for neither men
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local regarding Government or ex-ser- It is estimated that on January
1 able to letting the high school he took his canvas snooze, as had been slated to fight until Legion post seem to favor char- vicemen’a compensation, etc.
1, 1929, there were 27,611,000
j do their practicing there and al­ Edleman was feeling the outline late Friday after the withdrawal tering a special train for the trip I
persons on farms, as compared
so holding their meets provided of Bennett’s map and laying a of Knight when with not suf­ to the State convention at Salem
Farm Population Decreasing
with 32,000,000 in 1909.
they would help in the upkeep of foundation with mild pats, to ficient time on hand for a sub­ this August.
The farm population of the
the grounds.
make way for a K. O. wallop.
stitution for Topaz, the whole
I is in the bag, as far as the
Of course, no definite action
The second round started off main event had to be changed.
Rules Given For Girls
matchmaker knows. The only has been taken in this matter with un exchange of blows and
The fans seemed to be under
Walking Race April 12 solution to this withdrawal after but
the meeting to be held to- Edleson forced Bennett to the the impression that neither Wing
promising to fight, i* a severe night is for the purpose of stim­ ropes where he rained a series nor Nolan were attempting to
In connection with the meet­ penalty which would effect the ulating interest in the propo­ of blows to the head and body, exert themselves and numerous
ing of the Lower Columbia As­ fighter in his earning and con­ sition. A ball park situated as which left Bennett in a weaken­ calls for action was heard
sociated Chambers of Commerce tract capacity.
this one would be in the center ed condition to receive the knock­ referee also cautioning the
at Longview April 12, there will
of town and with a drainage out to the chin, which tallied to fight or mix it up.
be a girls walking race. The
system that would permit of use the count of ten.
The second round, like
following rules have been set Mr. and Mra. Brady
at almost any time during the
The first half of the main first seemed a show of skillful
forth:
Boarding Contender year would not only be a ma­ event between Dane Brady of boxing with few exchanges of
Stait will be made about 6:00
terial help to the ball club and Vernonia and Young Hansen of blows, until the third round when
p.m.
Another fighter hailing from the town of Vernonia but would Portland kept the fans in an up­ Wing knocked Nolan to his
Heel and toe walking insisted
also be of decided advantage to roar for the entire length of knees twice and with a hard clip
upon, with absolute disqualifica­ Vernonia is now boarding at the the local high school.
their six round battle, by Han­ to the chin Nolan took the count
tion for running, trotting, or home of Mr. and Mrs. Dane
of ten. Nolan received a good
sen's comical antics.
1 Brady.
loping.
Brady the fastest, and better hand for his willingness in at­
This new nine pound yougster 200 Fans See Good
Contestants must have reach­
fighter of the two, who had been tempting to mix with a nationally
ed their 15th birthday. No other accounts for the swellest manner
Fight Card Saturday trained to fight, was puzzled by known fighter like Tuffy Wing.
which Dane has assumed lately,
age limit.
Frankie Grandetta, well known
the style of the man who he
Entrants must live in Cowlitz, and it is rumored that Dane has
fighter on the coast, won from
Lewis, Wahkiakum, or Pacific already taught the kid, who by
At the smoker last Saturday was fighting.
Never before in the Vernonia Dane Brady of Vernonia by a
counties, in Washington; or in the way was born March 19, to night, about 200 fight fans wit­
Clatsop or Columbia counties in jump rope and handle his dukes. nessed Kid Scott of Timber win ring had any fighter displayed technical knockout in the fifth
Well we hope the youngster, if from Billie Little of Portland the sense of humor which Han­ round of their six round semi­
Oregon.
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While there is no requirement he enters the ring, is as good by a technical knockout in the sen did, even after taking a good final battle at Walla Walla on
as to dress, contestants will find a clean living, square shooting third round of their scheduled beating and between the rounds March 27.
Brady had traveled all day
would ask the fans how many
the less clothing the better. Gym­ glove slinging sport as his dad, four round affair.
Wednesday by car to Walla Wal­
nasium costumes, running trunks, who happens to be about one of
Both boys weighing around more rounds were left, however la
from Portland and was actual­
bathing suits, or sport suits, are the most popular, best fighters 115 started the bout off with a not worrying but continuing to
ly in a tired condition to battle
suggested. Comedy costumes will in this vicinity.
series of rushes and passes, exchange cheerful remarks and that
day, but received a
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which ended with Scott on the displaying fancy steps and ac­ great same
not be barred.
hand from the fight fans
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Contestants will be required
floor and Little straddled on tions which kept the fight fans in the Washington city for put­
to be at starting point one-half
top attempting to pound Scott in a gleeful mode.
While the first round was tame ting up a game fight.
hour before time of actual start.
when he was flattened, The
the
second found Brady forcing
The course is three and one-
referee immediately . _
gave the
half miles, and start will be at
fight to Scott, who in turn de­ the battle, and in the following
L. P. & N. Railway passenger
clined to accept the verdict stat­ rounds Hansen seemed to get by
station. Course lies up Broad-
ing his choice to continue the somehow until the last round,
when the judges and referee ren­
way, around Jefferson Square,
battle.
out Washington Way across
Joe Spivey, owner and man- dered their decision of a draw,
bridge, then south and east on
ager of Spivey Athletic club, ad- which we are inclined to believe
Nichols Boulevard to Oregon
vised that this was Little's first was a better show of sportsman­
Way, north to the community
Extension to American Lake
fight and that he was rather un­ ship on the judge and referee
•“Y”, east on Douglas and up
U. S. Veterans’ hospital to cost
decided just what course to take parts than judgement.
The second half of the main $250,000, and add more than
Commerce to the finish at Broad­
when both contestants flopped,
way and Commerce.
and naturally continued to wal­ event which originally should 100 beds to present 400-bed ca­
Walkers will be protected from
lop Scott. The second round have been fought between Dove pacity, and to enlarge recrea­
traffic (luring the race.
found Scott forcing the fight, Knight of this city and Young tional occupational thereby and
If you have school or com­
and after one minute of fight­ Topaz of Portland, both boys kitchen structures, being plan­
Location
of
Baseball
munity colors, wear those colors.
ing had Little in a droggy con­ who fought the main event here ned.
While no physical examination
Grounds Is Topic For
dition, with a barrage of blows March 9, was fought Saturday
will be made, the committee
With a large gang of Forest
to the head and face, but Little night between Micky Dolan and
Meeting
This
Evening
urges that contestants be
in
Grove Legionnaires attending the
managed to save himself by Tuffy Wing of Portland.
Knight who gave no inten­
good physical condition. A uni­
next Tuesday night at
There will be a meeting of the hanging on, and barely was able tions of not fighting until Friday meeting
formed nurse will be in atten­ Vernonia
Vernonia April 9, the local post
to retain his standing pose when
t
baseball
club,
boosters
dance at start and finish. Pro­
the bell saved him for another advised the matchmaker that will put on a feed and some kind
vision will be made for caring and fans and any others interest­ chance.
some relation being sick he would of entertainment to amuse the
for garments during the race, ed in seeing a success made of
The third round still found be unable to take part on the visitors from the Washington
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and a place to change will be the local club Thursday evening, Little in a weakened dazed con- card and left for Umatilla Fri- county post.
-n
April
4,
at
8
o
’
clock
in
Mike
provided.
day.
dition
and
Scott
waded
in
with
Prize, are: First, $50 cash; Miller’s barber shop. The club a straight left to the chin and
A quick change of plans left
La Societe des 40 Hommes et
second, $35 cash; third, $15 hopes that all persons interested head, forcing Little to his knee the matchmaker upon the mercy 8 Chevaux held their regular
in
seeing
Vernonia
put
on
some
cash.
of Spivey of Portland who meeting last Tuesday night at
real games this summer will at­ and the game little Filipino was through influence on his part the Legion hall.
saved
from
further
punishment,
tend this meeting. Mike says in
Brady, Nelson and Scott case the shop gets too small for his manager throwing the towl had Tuffy Wing, a fighter up
The Legion show which is be­
the ring, resulting in Scott in the game and known not alone
the crowd they can all adjourn into
To Appear in Next
winning
the fight in the third on the Pacific coast but through­ ing coached by Dr. Pasto, has
to
the
curb.
Figh Card April 13 The principal object of this round by a technical K. O. Little out the country, consented to been postponed for another
fight, his opponent being Micky month until the players are more
meeting is to discuss plans for received a generous hand from
The next boxing card to be securing a ball park more cen­ the fans for his game fight, and Dolan who fought Dane Brady familiar with their parts advised
Dr. Pasto.
presented at the Legion hall by trally located than the present Scott, who had made his first here about six weeks ago.
Wing who hails from San
the Vernonia boxing commission one is. The main trouble with appearance in the Vernonia ring,
Campbell and Hensley, part­
will lie held Saturday, April 13, Vernonia’s teams in the past has was hailed as a favorite for his Francisco has fought main events
advised matchmaker Pat Murphy. been their lack of a place to get clever way of handling himself in nearly every important fight­ ner’s in the painting business
ing center in the United States. and members of the local Legion
Some of the local boys who in their early practice and turn and gritty battling.
The first round between Nolan post have returned to this city
The second prelim on the card
will leature on this card consist outs. The team does not need
of Kid Nelson, Dane Brady, and outside players, it does not need between Chet Bennett of Tim­ and Wing was a clever display after spending the winter in
Young Scott, their opponents outside bolstering of any kind ber J32 and Eddie Edleman 133 of boxing, Wing apparently wear­ Portland on contract work.
havenot been picked as yet, but but what it does need is a place of Portland started off with a ing his man down with swift jabs
Another Legion dance will be
reproduction of slow movie pic- to the chin and body, but realiz-
many are anxious to see Jock to practice.
tures each fighter apparently
Lange again be matched against
A number of the boys in talk- shifting himself
about in the
Kid Nelson, on account of the ing the matter over among them­
splendid battle Lange put up at selves have decided that the ideal ring with an elephant like move­
his last light in this city March location would be the vacant ment, and making false wastless
jabs at each other.
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lots owned by the Oregon-Ameri­
Bennett carried a molasses
A good opponent for Dane can Lumber company between
Brady would be Micky Dolan the company’s orchard and the grin on his face throughout the
who fought Brady a few months house occupied by G. W. Laird entire first round, it being sug-
ago losing on a foul, and who on Bridge street. Of course, per­
last Saturday night fought Tuffy mission would have to be secur­
Wing of Portland.
ed from the O.-A. for the use
Scott, a fast snappy battler of these grounds but it is the
who although never appearing in belief of the club that the com­
the local ring will probably pany would be perfectly willing
feature in the semi-windup, has to grant this permission if the
fought in Forest Grove and St. club will guarantee to keep the
Helens in the last few weeks, grounds in first class shape at
and impressed the fans of these all times.
cities with his clever battling.
This location would not only
An earnest effort will be made permit the team to take in a lot
to have the card presented ad­ of four bit pieces they would
vertised, for we have been ad­ not ordinarily take in at the
vised that one of the draw backs present grounds, but would also
in the light game is the fighter
who usually walks out or with­ permit of proper drainage and
therefore afford the team early
draws at the last minute, which spring
practice.
as a rule makes it nearly impos­
Another thought in connection
sible to get a suitable man to
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take his place on the card, and with this matter is that of get­
ting the high school to join with
as a rule the matchmaker is the bnll club in helping them to
forced to reply on a quick sub­
Delivered
stitution
which ordinary he clear the field and in building a
fence
and
grandstand.
At
the
would not have considered as a
Only a small uo.vn payment is re-
present time the high school has
drawing power for his lineup.
c¡uirtd. Balance in easy installment*.
The sooner the state boxing
commission organizes all com­
missions in Oregon so that they
can lay the law down, and make
fighters sign up for their bouts,
under a penalty of one year sus
pension for breaking a contract
without the approval of the local
commission the better.
There is no surer
ruining the fight game
ing the public think
names of popular fighters
being u.-ed to sell the house, and
thiit the main event especially
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