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January 5, 1920
Indiana Daily Times
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Chuck Wiggins, an Indianapolis light heavyweight boxer, is gaining fame in Australia by defeating top fighters George Cook in 20 rounds and Fred Kay in 11 rounds. Australian critic Snowy Baker predicts he could win the national championship. Wiggins traveled with Tom Andrews' party and shows rapid improvement in punching and endurance.
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GOING BIG
CHUCK WIGGINS,
Indianapolis is gaining more sport fame in Australia through the efforts of Chuck Wiggins, local light heavyweight, who is making a solid hit in the Antipodes by his success against that country's best maulers. He defeated George Cook in twenty rounds in his first engagement and then came back with a second victory, stopping Fred Kay in eleven rounds. According to Snowy Baker, leading Australian fight critic and promoter, Wiggins looks good to win the championship of that country.
Chuck went over with Tom Andrews' party and is proving the ace of the Yank tourists. He is improving rapidly and has become a wonderful short puncher, inflicting severe punishment with both hands. He also has great endurance and in both his Australian engagements he never seemed to tire and kept after his opponents from the opening bell. Indianapolis ring fans are watching with interest the career of the young boxer and many predict he will reach a position where he will be able to win the light heavyweight crown and perhaps challenge for the world's heavyweight laurels if he follows the proper training course.
CHUCK WIGGINS,
Indianapolis is gaining more sport fame in Australia through the efforts of Chuck Wiggins, local light heavyweight, who is making a solid hit in the Antipodes by his success against that country's best maulers. He defeated George Cook in twenty rounds in his first engagement and then came back with a second victory, stopping Fred Kay in eleven rounds. According to Snowy Baker, leading Australian fight critic and promoter, Wiggins looks good to win the championship of that country.
Chuck went over with Tom Andrews' party and is proving the ace of the Yank tourists. He is improving rapidly and has become a wonderful short puncher, inflicting severe punishment with both hands. He also has great endurance and in both his Australian engagements he never seemed to tire and kept after his opponents from the opening bell. Indianapolis ring fans are watching with interest the career of the young boxer and many predict he will reach a position where he will be able to win the light heavyweight crown and perhaps challenge for the world's heavyweight laurels if he follows the proper training course.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boxing
Chuck Wiggins
Australia
Victories
Light Heavyweight
Endurance
What entities or persons were involved?
Chuck Wiggins
George Cook
Fred Kay
Snowy Baker
Tom Andrews
Where did it happen?
Australia
Story Details
Key Persons
Chuck Wiggins
George Cook
Fred Kay
Snowy Baker
Tom Andrews
Location
Australia
Story Details
Chuck Wiggins defeats Australian boxers George Cook and Fred Kay, impresses critics, and is predicted to win the Australian light heavyweight championship while improving his skills.