FNF (Round 1): M9 results and The Voice (Centaur) vs. Osakan Riot

Round 1, Match 9 results

Initially, I really thought this would be a pretty even match.  First, I have to acknowledge that I've read neither Contest of Champions #3 nor Flash #124.  Thus, in both cases, I'm having to base my judgement based on others' synopses of the tales.  With that caveat, I really thought this would've been a more even match, but now--despite being a fan of Peregrine--this looks to me like a pretty easy win for Captain Boomerang.

In the two tales referenced, we have a non-superpowered dude who's repeatedly given the Flash trouble and learned how to throw a boomerang through time, going up against a non-superpowered guy who was defeated by the Angel once the latter was able to secure a stick!? If a stick is all it takes to tip the scales, then tossing a boomerang through time should pretty much wrap it up.

Boomerang for the win!

 

FNF (Round 1): M8 results and Le Peregrine vs. Captain Boomerang

Round 1, Match 8 results

The Jester vs. The Cardinal was, in some ways, the most difficult I've had to pick.  First, there were no outside votes. Second, the fight pitted two characters who've never really done a lot of fighting (in Jester's case, because he seems to have made one whole appearance; and in Cardinal's because creator Kurt Kolka wanted him to be more a character development/moral-inspiration type figure).

Given these constraints, however, here's the best pick I could make.  While Jester never actually engages anyone in Black Cat #7, Cardinal at last finally goes up against a demon and wins!  Based on what we have to work with, I've gotta give the nod to ole Rich Benton if for no other reason than simply that he shows up and fights!  Cardinal goes to the next round!