Speary to FightNanticoke Boy To Box For Big Time Promoter NATIONAL BANTAM CHAMPION GETS AN OFFER FOR PRELIMINARY BATTLE AT
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
"Billy" Speary, of Nanticoke, Golden Glove and National bantamweight champ of three years, according to his manager Art Thomas, will make his debut at Madison Square Garden next month. An offer of Speary to show his fistic ability in a 6-round preliminary battle has been extended by "Mike" Jacobs, 20th Century promoter, who has carded the Louis-Paycheck heavyweight title bout for Friday night. Speary who became a pro a few months ago has won three bouts at Scranton, two by quick knockouts and a third bout by a six round decision. In all of these contests, Speary was scouted by Jacobs' agent who made a favorable report, declaring that the Nanticoke boxer is one of the classiest boys developed in recent years. Speary evidently was recommended to Jacobs by "Jimmy" Powers, New York sports columnist, who has watched him in all his Golden Gloves battles. Powers now thinks that Speary is ready to drive through the pro ranks and climb to the top-notch rung on the ladder. Ring critics who have watched Speary say he is championship class. He boxes on the same style as ex-state champion Billy Soose and for a little fellow he packs dynamite in his gloves. Few amateurs and only one pro fighter has been able to keep off the floor when they squared off with the Nanticoke boy. FIGHTS HERE FRIDAY Speary makes his debut to Wyoming Valley fans on Friday night against Leroy Ponzi, a rugged Hazleton boy, who recently put up a sensational bout here against Neil Miller. Ponzi is the type of fighter who will extend Speary and give the fans an opportunity to see the former amateur champ show his speed and fine punching ability. Nanticoke fans, led by Attorney Ray Livingston and county Commissioner Stanley Janowski will occupy a block of seats at the ringside to root for their hometown fistic idol. |
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Speary Fights Ponzi At Armory March 29SIMMONS OPPOSES BRANT IN 10 ROUND MAIN EVENT NANTICOKE BOY, WORLD'S AMATEUR KING, RETURNS TO LOCAL RING AFTER LONG ABSENCE Billy Speary of Nanticoke, 13-time amateur boxing champion, will make his local debut in the professional ranks against Leroy Ponzi of Hazelton in the 6-round semi-windup to the Marty Simmons - Charley Brant feature attraction on Friday night, March 29, at the South Main Street Armory, it was announced today by matchmaker Al Dewey of the Wilkes-Barre Sporting Club. Speary compiled one of the finest records in the history of amateur boxing and it was originally his ambition to bid for a place on the Olympic boxing team this year. But, the Finnish - Russian conflict caused cancellation of the Olympics and the Nanticoke boy moved into the professional division. In three pro appearances, all at Scranton, he kayoed tow foes and won the decision over a third. Ponzi has made several appearances on the local fight programs.
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Billy SpearyThere'll be a county-wide interest in one of the semi-windup bouts on next Friday night's boxing program at the South Main Street Armory when Billy Speary of Nanticoke, one of the greatest champions in the history of amateur boxing, clashes with Leroy Ponzi, a quite capable Mittster from the Hazelton sector. The ballot is scheduled over the 6-round route. Charlie Brant of Pittsburgh is training hard for his 10-round
windup with Marty Simmons of Saginaw, Michigan. Both battlers are
expected to reach this city on Wednesday and taper off at a local gym.
In the other semi-windup our Sergeant Johnny Snyder of this city and
Bill Santos Sartori of Shenandoah, the knockout King. |
