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f-J A -3T 7ftt -t- mrnm nr-rr TT IT IFh 7 31 Is f. DEC ISION i en 1 C3 1J Ji4.ki ffV4 A 0 Utt VI A 1 1 1 1 1 JL JUL JL I i A I ri Sellout Dick Hyland Lions9 Game Skou 1 JSC Kid fern alone RED MS QUEEN mn TiiAift LA Is Ippi Bl FIGHT is AWARDED TO MORO SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 1936. SIXTEEN Precedent Set as Solons Change Ref Verdict "DUTCH" CLARK. ETROIT STAR, GREATEST BACK IN FOOTBALL Great Show In Offing Next Sunday Many Trades Expected In Major Loops TITLE IS ITHHELD Biddle's Honestv nized But Action Taken For Good of Game By RED McQUEEN Sports Editor, The Game Would Draw 80,000 National League Meeting To Meet, Starting Tomorrow In New York, Says Visiting Scribe THE Territorial Boxing commiBslon, at a special meeting held yestr. TORRID FEUD LOOMS BIG DEALS LOOM Warner's Team Capable of Giving Detroit Pros Hard Battle Cardinals Want Pitcher; Yanks in Market, Too v-v "ijrj fit 4 --Pti i'yM ir 7j By DICK HYLAND ONE week from today the Detroit Lions, professional football team, will play a game with an all-star aggregation at the Stadium.

Were this game played in Chicago or New York it would draw from sixty to eighty thousand spectators. The class of the men, both as teams and individuals, is that good. Several years ago in New York I wrote a column which asked the question, "Is the professional game CLOSING TITK AFTER THE HOSS ESCAPED IT TURNED out exactly as I expected the Moro-Valdez fight of Friday night It is a matter of record in the files of he of last week that I definitely opposed a -tura match between the two Here are a few extracts last week's columns: "Fin sorry you asked me whadda I think aiout the hox fite Friday nieht I might have heard of a worse card before hut I can't remember when Sonny Valdez is a fine little chap but he is no more of a match for-Kid (Love Me Tonight) Moro than I am for Joe Louis." And in a personal letter to C-eorge Blake the day he met with the boxing eommish to secure their approval of Friday's bout, I told Blake not to push a return bout, that it would be another lousy fight and that I didn't think the joint would be a safe place to be in if they met again There are any number of close followers of local boxing besides myself who told Choo that he was making a mistake by rematching these boys It was brought to the attention of Choo that there was too much to lose and nothing to be gained in having them in a second match after their unsatisfactory bout of last September Now Choo is howling like a stuck pig and he blames the commission for putting the fight game on the rocks Choo is more to blame than anyone else With more talent than he knows what to do with, Choo had no business asking the eommish to approve Friday's main event He threatens now to call off next Friday's card which features Piston Horiguchi against Young Gildo While there is no question that this card will suffer from last Friday's fiasco, Choo realized several days ago that he had made a mistake by matching Horiguchi against Gildo in his first fight here and welcomes the opportunity to use this as a way out. MUST GO BACK TO THE JUDGES THE BOXING commission has reversed the decision of the referee Time alone will show the reaction of the fans to this action Despite the fact that Referee Andy Biddle, who is ithout 'question, one of the best in the Islands, was honest in his decision, he will have to be shelved until Friday's squabble Is forgotten This will leave only George Blake, Willie Whittle and Alky Dawson (who hasn't renewed his license as yet) to handle coming fights Lt. John Lovcll is returning to the Mainland shortly It was suggested before the Moro-Valdez fight that the eommish go back to the old form and appoint two judges for this particular bout, leaving it to three minds instead of one to determine the winner It looks very much like this will have to be done from now on, not only in the important fights, but in all events MORO-VALDEZ ARE JUST LIKE THAT WHILE I still insist that Moro can stop Valdez inside of four rounds any time he elects to do so, we'll never see the day that the Fil champion will put forth his best efforts against the Mexican lad Moro and Valdez are as inseparable as a pair of trousers Moro likes Sonny and showed in their two meetings that he does not intend to hurt him There is a lot of this palsy-walsy affection to be found in local fistic circles I have been told that Valdez was none too anxious to punish Anson Rego in their recent bout, after he had closed the latter's right eye in the first round Gathered on a little island such as this, sparring with each other day in and day out, you would naturally expect the fighters to be a bit chummier than boxers arc on the Mainland But this "my pal" stuff has got to be forgotten when the boys step through the ropes When mention was made of sending Valdez against Gildo in a return bout instead of Moro, the only excuse the matchmaker could make was: "Gildo doesn't want to fight Valdez." Why? Certainly, Gildo doesn't fear the Blake-lad It's another of those palsy-walsy cases.

3" fc LET'S HAVE A SHOW DOWN RIGHT NOW THE BOXING COMMISSION has shown its spunk In reversing Friday's decision They shouldn't stop at this I'm in 1 favor of having a real showdown right now This business of making personal friends out of certain individuals immediately connected with the fighters and ignoring others should cease And it is also about time a halt was called on some of the set-ups that the promoter has been feeding to the fans I would also I call in Mister Moro and some of the Filipino leaders and give them to understand that fights around here are not going to be 1 conducted according to their rules They must be taught to take the sour with the sweet I would also check Matchmaker i Choo's card a little more carefully Choo has his likes and dis- likes He overpays some fighters and underpays others I They've got to take it or like it when Choo is spending his money I Honolulu is as good a fight town as you will find anywhere Joe and Mrs. Public will always support a half-way decent card And there is plenty of talent available to present one good program a week and if the present promotorial setup can't give it to them, then I say let's have a little competition I'm not go-l ing berserk but right here and now is the time for an honest-to-goodness showdown Yes sir! dooming college football?" Several of the collegiate brothers and sisters laughed at that question, considering it absurd; today they do not laugh. Ss -V rr Professional contests which out-draw the Yale-Harvard game are no longer Inconceivable, no longer even exceptional. They are the rule in New By GEORGE KIRKSEV (United Fress Stuff Correspondent) NEW YORK, Feb. 1 Major league trading may start in earnest Monday when the meeting of the National League owners opens.

Except for Connie Mack's steady dismantling the Philadelphia Athletics, there has been practically no trading thus far. Jim Breadon and Branch Rickey, high moguls of the St. Louis Cardinals, are en route to the meeting in search for another pitcher to aid the Dean brothers in the 1936 campaign. It was reported they desire Fred Frankhouse or Van Mungo. If the Cards get their man, the Chicago Cubs will be forced to seek more mound strength to match that of the Cards.

Otherwise, Charley Grimm's 1935 pennant winners may find themselves otymied before the season gets well started. In the American League, the Chicago White Sox are seeking talent for their outfield. The Yankees may enter the player market because Col. Jake Ruppert is understood to want another pennant and it is generally agreed the Yanks stand little chance of getting one with their present lineup. The Brooklyn Dodgers have already been involved in a Jew deals, but they need another catcher and Casey Stengel hopes to find one at next week's gathering.

The Pittsburgh Pirates need an outfielder. They may swap Gussie Suhr for one if Earl Browne makes good at first base. York. TORRID FEUD LOOMS Lions' Quarterback Nearest Approach to Perfect Plaver Sunday we are going to see here one of the greatest of these profes' sional teams, a team which has aver aay noon, reversea the decision ren. dered in favor of Sonny Valdez ftl-day night at the Civic Auditorium! awarding the fight but not the light-weight championship which was to have gone to the winner, to Ej Moro.

In reversing the verdict of Refer Andy Biddle, the commission mat it clear that in doing so. it did not question the honesty of Referee Bia. die, who is regarded as one of the best arbiters in local boxing. One A the most popular fighters in the lands in days of the famous serrice fights, the commission realized the ability of Biddle to call a winner, but in this instance, the fistic solcai figured that he was in error as othtn have been in the past and voted, that it would be for the best Interest of the game to reverse his verdict SET PRECEDENT This was the first time such actloc has been taken by the commission and the fistic solons were reluctaai to set the precedent. But after lengthy huddle they decided that it was the popular move.

The lightweight championship ra not awarded to Moro because he weighed in over the weight limit for this class, which is 135 pounds. Ha official weight for the fight was 131 pounds, although George Blake, manager of Sonny Valdez, insisted that lie scale down to the contracted weight of 135 pounds. The best Moro could do was to drop three-fourth of i pound, after which Blake consented to go on with the fight. REFEREE'S REPORT In his report to the commission Referee Biddle said that he disqualified Moro in the third and fourth rounds for landing low He awarded Valdez the second and fifth rounds and gave Moro the sixth. The rest were scored even.

The authority of the commissira to reverse the dicision of the referee was questioned during the mating. The commissioners insisted thtf they had the right to take any e-tion they saw fit in connection viSh the game. George Blake told the commission that he thought Valdez was entitled to the decision; that Moro had land ed several foul blows. The vote of the eommish unanimous. THEY ALL MISS 'EM Friday's fight was practically the only topic of conversation along the sports rlalto yesterday.

While it the unanimous opinion that Moro (Continued on Page 17) aged thirty points a game for the last eight games against the toughest competition found anywhere. And, strangely enough, here in the mid-Pacific it will face one of the best football clubs of the season. I saw EARL HENRY "Dutch" Clark, quarterback and captain of the Detroit Lions, is not a perfect back since the game has never produced a perfect back (and never will produce one), but Clark probably comes nearer to perfection than any back modern football has known. He is, to resort to a much abused expression, a coach's dream come true. DOES EVERYTHING the Detroit Lions play the Westwood Cubs in Los Angeles last month.

They went through this Pacific Coast team as a child skips rope down the sidewalk. But and here is the good part for those of us who will see the game Sunday the all-star lads who will play the Lions in Honolulu could have done the same thing against the Cubs. All of which indicates one Clark can do everything that a back is expected to do and he does lt all superbly well. He is one of the best drop kickers of all time. nifty battle on the Stadium field.

He is the game's most accurate punter inside his team's 45 yard line. Others will kick farther but none The fans in the stands who are technicians will appreciate several things, I am sure. For one thing they will notice the pro players stay will match his direction. He is the most difficult man in 3 on their feet and keep a-coming when doing their blocking. Occa Horiguchi To Fight On Friday Matchmaker Says He'll Go Through With Original Plans sionally the more collegiate "flying block" will be used but for the most part no attempt will be made to football to tackle.

As a ball carrier he has a mystifying change of pace, feint, quickness, speed and Instinct. He is a good forward passer, and a good pass receiver. He Is unmatched as a field general. THEY SAY OF HIM leave the feet until after body contact has been made. That stunt leaves an interference runner still Bronko Nagurski, great Chicago useful if, by chance, he bowls over II ru Bear fullback, said of Clark: his man on the first charge; and away down the field you'll see him "He looks like the easiest man in the game to tackle.

The first time I tried it thought I'd break him In (Continued on Page 17) two, Mit when I closed my arms all I was holding was air." Red Granqe said, "Hs is the hardest man In football to tackle. His change of pace fools the best tacklers." Clark's size Is considered ideal. He is six feet tall and weighs 184 pounds. His legs are thin and almost spindly. Citvwide Cage Games Slated jReds to Train At Monterey but he has thick thighs and that Is Gil Dobie Resigns as Football Coach At Cornell University (United Press by Radio) ITHACA, Feb, 1.

Gilmonr "Gloomy Gil" Dobie today resigned as bead football coach at Cornell University "in the to terest of harmony" despite the fact his contract has two yean to run. One of the best known gridiron coaches in the country, Dobie has been under fire from Cornell alumni as, a result of the poor showing made by his teams in the last two seasons. where he gets his drive. He has plenty of shoulder and chest. It is from the thighs down that Clark Js deceptive, hut he has the nimblest legs In football and he has rarely been injured.

He never lets tacklers hit him squarely. He knows how to fall. His Mark Choo, matchmaker for the Hawaii Promotions, announced yesterday that he would go' through with next Friday's fight card, which features Piston Horiguchi of Japan against Young Gildo. Because of the repercussion from the unsatisfactory decision rendered by Referee Andy Biddle in the Moro-Valdez fiht Friday night, Choo, for a moment, planned to cancel the February 7 card. But because of the demand of the Japanese fans, he has decided to go through with the smoker.

Choo also revealed that the Japanese Civic' Association of Hilo requested that Horiguchi be sent to the Big Island for a fight on February 15. The supporting card for Friday night's card at the Auditorium has not been arranged as yet. Tourney Today At Fairgrounds RAMBLING 'ROUND WITH ANDREW Mi IS UK A DO Seven games will be played today in the Citywide outdoor barefoot basketball league, which will take place at the McKinley and Beretania courts. The 120 pounders meet at McKinley and the 135 pounders at 'Beretania. The schedule: At McKinley 9 a.

Tamt Fountain vs. Hul Eleu; 10 a. Mother Rice vs. Kalihl-uka; 11 a. Manoa vs.

Kaimukl; and 12 a. Alapat vs. Mikado Sons. At Beretania 1 p. Doles vs.

Kalakaua; 2 p. Yellow Hornets vs. Pauoa Blues; and 3 p. Kakaako YMA vs. Ellen's Lunch Room.

(I'nltril PrfM by Kinlio) I SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1. Joe Bearwald announced today the Mission Reds will open their 1936 spring training quarters at Monterey, February 23. Confident the Reds will be in the thick of the Pacific Coast league pennant from the opening game. Bearwald also revealed today he had signed Walter Stewart, southpaw hurler.

Stewart won six and last seven games Ir.st reason with the Cleveland Indians and ihi Washington quickness in changing direction makes it difficult for tacklers to get sure hclds on him. His legs are sup ple. GAME'S GREATEST Clark Is named by football critics SHOLLD he encounter trouble in arranging a bout for John Santiago, the smashing hitter from Waialua in future amateur smokers, Eddie Hoeh need only to look westward and whistle. For away out in the west, on the plateau of Sohofield Barracks, where the air is nice and cool, and conditions there, in general, are conducive to developing fine athletes, there is a very accommodating fellow. He Aveighs around 160 pdinds and would as the best quarterback in football Potsy Clark, coach of the Lions, gives TWO TONE FOOTWEAR Heads the Style Parade! an explanation why Dutch is a great field general: "For one thing he knows what plays to call," Potsy cites.

"He Is one of the most intelligent men who ever played football. He knows the game thoroughly. He rarely makes a A match play against par will be held today at the Territorial Fairgrounds links, it was announced by Eddie Nelson. Three-quarters handicap will be allowed and prizes will be awarded for the first three places. "But his main asset is ability to 8f Wrestling at Civic Auditorium TUESDAY, FEB.

4 8 P. M. New Low Prices Now In Effect General Admission Gents 40c Ladies 20c Ringside Loges Gents 75c Ladies 40c (Tax Included) rather fight than eat. The accommodating gentleman is none other than Ezra Shaw, who with Murphy, a regimental mate of his in the 21st Infantry, rules the roost in the middleweight division. Shaw came into our sanctum the other night with Packy Fair for a little chat and during the course of the conversation, Shaw said that he would very much like to fight in the amateur smokers.

But, if I am correctly informed, he would have to secure the permission of the army authorities before he can step into a ring wTith a civilian. At any rate, Shaw wants to fight. MITSUKADO PHONE 5061 FOR RESERVATIONS Willie Hunter Wins Catalina Island Open (I'nlted Pre By Radio) AVALON. Feb. 1.

Willie Hunter scored 252 for 72 holes to annex the major prize of the Catalina Island Open tournament today. He won $1500. Rod Monday and Ted Long-worth were tied for second with 256. They received $650 each. Scoring 257, Ray Mangum was fourth and carried ofr $400 of the prize money.

Torchy Toda of Japan tallied 258 for $300. Guinea Kop of Honolulu came through with 272, but failed to break into the monev clans. MAIN EVENT 8 10-Minute Rounds "Wildcat" Pete vs Joe Gunther I If gain the confidence of players. Ht makes them absolutely believe in him They never question any play he calls, they regard him as Infallible. "This confidence is not misplaced I have never known 'Dutch to criticize any player.

Any time a play goes wrong he takes the entire blame, regardless of who is responsible." TOP SCORER Clark was the leading scorer of the 1935 National Football league season. Dutch in 12 games, scored six touchdowns, 1C extra points and one field goal for 55 points. In 1934 he was in the runner-up position to Jack Man-ders. Chicago Bears, for leading scoring honors, compiling 78 points. Man-ders led the league with 79 points.

Clark has been named All-National league quarterback in 1932, 1934 and 1935. Kit Klein Wins Speed Skating fVnited Prett bj- Radio) STOCKHOLM, Feb. 1. Kit Klein. Buffalo.

N. today won the 500 meter women's speed skating championship in 53.3 seconds. Minako Taki of Japan was second with a time of 54 seconds, and Jane Bjerke of Norway finished third in 54.8. And that set me to thinking that "Gimlet" Shaw might make a good match for Johnny Santiago, the sensational larruper from Waialua. Santiago whipped Tony Medeiros last Monday night.

With Me-deiros out of the way, there is no middleweight in the local amateur circle capable of exchanging greetings with Santiago. So if J. Edward Hoch that's the way Eddie Hoch signs his letters and other documents in his more dignified moments should want to line up a formidable opponent for the Santiago lad, he might send a message by carrier pigeon to Ezra Shaw to hurry overand do the part of the Good Samaritan. SANTIAGO IS PROMISING OANTIAGO is fighting for the first time this year, and although he is not by far a finished fighter nor a great one, he can hit with either hand. He is also rugged and tough.

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