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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (May 23, 1929)
» THURSDAY, MAY 23, VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON Linn had been hit by a pitted [Brady Beats Snell At ball, stole second, from where p W I » c Pasco, Wn. Last Friday he came all the way home on McKillip’s single. This ended all scoring until the eighth when Dane Brady, Vernonia’s fast Vernonia came back to win the 125 pound boxer, won from game. Johnny Snell of Portland in the This makes the second straight 6-round semi-windup fight at the victory for the local club and smoker in Pasco, Wash., last Fri if they keep up their present day night before 780 fight fans. pace they are going to be one In the fourth round Brady hard club to beat. Ben Davis knocked Snell down four times, pitched the full nine innings in but could not end the fight, the Sunday’s encounter and was young Portland boxer taking the touched up for only one hit. count of nine each time and This is certainly a mighty fine staging a remarkable comeback record and one that some of the after regaining his feet in the other boys can shoot at during fourth round. the remainder of the season. Johnny Snell has fought young Next Sunday the locals take Topang in this city about six on the Ryderwood club here at months ago, and also fought To pang at Forest Grove last winter. 2:30 p.m. Snell is a fast clever man, The box score of last Sunday's weighs about the same as Brady game fololws: AB R H PO A E but lacks the cleverness of the Albina R. McKay rf 3 0 0 0 0 0 local man. In the last month or two Knudsen, 3b 2 0 0 2 2 1 4 0 0 9 0 0 Brady has been taking on many Quail, lb Shelhorn, ss 4 1 1 3 4 0 fights and this will be great ex Chorubski, c 3 0 0 4 1 0 perience for the boy even though may meet a tough hombre Jagelski lf-p 3 0 0 2 1 0 he in a while who will give L. McKay, cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 once 3 0 0 3 1 0 him a race for the fght. Kilar, 3b 2 0 0 1 4 0 Moler, p-lf The second and third rounds ovation for what they considered the fans and it is hoped that a return match between these two contained barrels of action, with a snappy fight of action and men can be arranged for within each fighter whaling away at pep, and the decision in favor each other, giving and taking, of Barcus, while not meeting the near future. and leaving the fans besides with the approval of all, was The local baseball club took themselves in their approval of awarded as a very close one. the fast Albina team of Portland Link Defeated By the fighting which i they were into camp last Sunday and turn Kid Scott at Smoker witnessing. ed them back on the small end Children Wade In Creek . The fourth round started with of a 3 to 1 score. The locals Many of the smaller children Kid Scott fought Young Link as much pep as the first had, waded in the creek which runs played bang-up ball, turning in of the I.-P. camp a week ago each man appeared determined to through the city park, last Sun a couple of double plays and Shaped right and made yesterday at the American Le knock the block off each other day afternoon, and reported the two nice catches by Nelson in gion smoker, and while Scott right to give you slipper, if possible. left field and except for their water as being warm enough to won this fight by a technical rather weak hitting showed up comfort. Offered in light enjoy bathing. In this last round it appeared knockout in the third round, an that Barcus was shifting his exceptionally strong. weight calf, either black explanation is due those who style of fighting somewhat which Taylor, pinch hitting for Linn Construction of $40,000 court witnessed this fight. or tan At a special price 1 seemed to puzzle Davis for a apartment building at Woodburn in the Sth was easily the hero Link substituted for another fraction of a second. of the game when he broke up will start in near future. boxer who was to engage in bat a tie score by doubling to right La Grande—Plans proposed At the end of the fourth tle with Scott, has never fought center to score Norgorden and round of their fight, the fans for __ organizing _____ Union county co- and rather than see the fans dis McGregor. The fireworks started present gave the lads a great operative creamery association. appointed in not seeing Scott in this inning when Norgorden fight, was persuaded in getting walked, stole second and ad- into the ring himself to fight ; vanced to third on a single by the semi-windup. McGregor. McGregor stole sec- The boy was unexperienced ond and the stage was all set sind should not have been per for Phil Taylor’s big bat. mitted to engage in a match I Albina drew first blood when with a man who has had as much they scored one in the fourth experience as Scott, the under on an overthrow of first base. standing being that Link was Vernonia came back and also have fought Young Magoff Phone 491 or Call at scored one in the sixth after young lad of Riverview, who GILBY MOTOR COMPANY so has just started to box And let “Happy” Thompson demonstrate the local ring. Sharkey-Brady Fight Scott’s fighting is getting bet the New Chevrolet and Convince you this 27 1 1 24 13 1 Thrills Fight Fans ter, faster, and the lad should is the Car to Purchase. Vernonia: with the proper training become Ed. Holtham 4 0 2 3 4 1 Laird, 2b a good boxer, at his present Knocked out and saved by the weight which is around 3 0 1 10 0 o George, lb Norgorden 1 3b 3 1 0 1 0 1 bell in the fourth round, Dane pounds. McGregor, i ss 4 1 1 2 6 o Brady was the victim of a lucky 4 0 0 6 3 0 blow on the temple delivered by Barcus Wins From Black, c 1 1 0 0 0 0 Young Sharkey, that hard hit Linn, rf Lee Davis at Local 3 0 2 1 0 0 ting slugger from St. Helens, j McKillip, cf 2 Ü 0 4 0 0 Wednesday night May 15. Smoker, May 15 1 Nelson, If At the end of the six rounds 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 Davis, p 1 0 1 0 0 0 of their main event battle, Brady Taylor* rf Lee Davis of this city lost a was awarded the decision, even though he had been knocked out close decision a week ago yester- 28 3 7 27 14 2 in the fourth for he outfought, day at the Legion smoker here ’Batted for Linn in 8th. outpointed Shurkey, and practi to Young Barcus of St. Helens. Many interviewed, claim this Summary: Two base hits, Tay cally won every round but the lor and Shelhorn; double plays, round which Sharkey shot the fight should have been called draw, but even at the best McGregor to Laird to George, K. O. McGregor to George; hit by pit The fans appeared well pleas close decision it was. Both lads started fireworks ched ball, Linn and L. McKay; ed with the fight which showed the first round with an exchange base on balls off Moler 3, Jagel beaucoup action. ski 1, Davis 6; strhck oht by In the first round Brady dis of blows and furious fighting Moler 2, Jagelski 2, Davis 6; played his usual skill by out that fairly had the fans sizzling, left on bases, Albina 6, Verno pointing Sharkey, and managed and many in their excitement threw their hats about the hall, nia 7. to keep out of reach of the wick yelling themselves hoarse in ed left which is packed by the what appeaded to them a fast St. Helens fighter. Portland — Jefferson high school good fight. Vernonia The second round contained $150,000 gymnasium formally first round appeared to more action than the first, with be The dedicated. in dividing the honors Sharkey working in close, but and even delivered many good receiving the blunt of the blows blows, Barcus but in return received a exchanged. In toe third round Brady clip fair exchange from Davis. ped Sharkey a beaut on the chin, staggering the St. Helens man for a second but Sharkey came back and landed a few sharp blows to Brady’s head and face. The fourth round started with a rush with both men landing in the center of the canvas exchang If you are considering the purchase of an automobile, ing blows to body and head. The Coach This round appeared even, un you owe it to yourself to learn the true extent of Chev til Sharkey managed to steal the lucky punch through Brady’s rolet’s value leadership. And all you need to do is check guard, landing on the side of the new Chevrolet Six against any other automobile— Brady's head and knocking the Coming Attractions Vernonia boxer out, who was value for value and price for price! saved by the bell before the re at the feree had counted ten. Sharkey who has earned quite Here, in the price range of the four, is offered a smooth, a reputation for himself as a scrapper, fights in many cities on powerful, six-cylinder valve-in-head motor—which de the Pacific coast, but fought his Vernonia livers better than 20 miles to the gallon of gasoline— first battle in this city Wednes day night. and whose quiet, velvety operation, with its complete His style of fighting quite dif The Lone Wolf’s Daughter ferent from Mr. Brady pleased Thursday and Friday, May 23, 24 Vernonia Wins From Albina To Get . . . “ Happy Workingrnan s Store Unexcelled Service Food xZ Check Value for Value Price for Price Cason Transfer Local and Long Distance Hauling Phone 923 Office in Workingmen’s Store JOY THEATRE Bert Some Talking—10c*35c Lytell Score* big in this thriller. Roadster ........... The Phaeton ............. The Coupe ................ The Sedan ................ The Sport Cabriolet ........... Convert- Landau ..... Sedan Delivery ............ 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