Tilden Beats Lacoste In Davis Cup Classic First Match
Ralph Heinzen reports from Paris that Bill Tilden, down early, rallied to defeat Rene Lacoste 1-6 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-3 in a dramatic Davis Cup challenge round first match. The veteran's comeback drew a standing ovation from both sides as nerves and skill defined a historic encounter.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Roland Garros
Paris
Bill’ Tilden
Rene Lacoste
France
Tilden
Lacoste
Geographical Society Studies New England Research
The American Geographical Society begins a two part program on New England population, with wide area studies and intensive local area analyses. The Boston project outlines a broad research plan across multiple communities.
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Geographical Society Studies
New England
Boston
Mass
American Geographical Society
Tunney Heeney Postfight Statements Highlight Win
United Press reports after the Tunney Heeney bout feature Tunney praising his right hand work and Heeney crediting Tunney while noting eye trouble. Managers praise sportsmanship and refereeing, with Heeney stopped when helpless and unable to continue.
Barnes and Parelli Clash at Armory Tonight
George Barnes a Pacific coast middleweight star faces barefoot Parelli at the Amarillo Armory on Fifth and Adams tonight at 8 30 Promoter Elmer Guthrie moved the match indoors due to weather Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store and the bout promises fast action with both fighters holding regional titles and notable wins
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George Barnes
Pacific Coast
Flash
Barefoot Doe Parelli
Amarillo
Armory
Fifth
Adams Streets
Metro Park
Elmer Guthrie
Barnes
Longview
State of Washington
Parelli
Johnny Myers
City Drug
Broncs and Demons Open Series With Double Header
Amarillo and Des Moines start a three game set in Des Moines with a 2 pm double header. Broncs manager Tom Connelly missed yesterday’s travel, stopping in Concordia Kansas for an exhibition win over the Trav elers 6 to 4 as Storti yielded a dozen hits before Lyons relieved him. Texans totaled 15 safeties.
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Broncs
Demons
Globe
Des Moines
Amarillo
Tom Connelly
Rattler
Denver
Fight Should Not Have Been Stopped Claim
Retired undefeated lightweight champion commentary argues no championship fight should stop before a champion is declared. Heeney was down in round ten and revived, but with eight seconds left in eleven, Tunney was awarded a technical knockout. The writer cites Heeney’s poor training and poor form against Tunney’s endurance. The piece also notes Benny Thompson’s crowd-pleasing gate crash and a telegram to President Coolidge at a baseball game.
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United Press
New York
Tunney
Heeney
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Gene
Kaori
America
Charlie Harvey
Tom
Crouch
John Mortimer
Fair Haven
N. J
Benny Thompson
Denny
Mr. Coolidge
President Coolidge
Everett Sanders
Calvin Coolidge
Baseball Park
Superior
Kenny
Secret Service
Youth Crash at Sandlot Ball Game Delays Coolidge Visit
Superior Wis July 27 President Collidge attended a sandlot baseball game near the railroad tracks. His presence served as a signal convenience to a local youth noted for a marked one eye Connolly character.
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Coolidge
United Press
Superior
Wis
Collidge
Connolly
Charac
Dallas Man Dies Listening to Fight
George M. Shumate a 69 year old Dallas man died at his home shortly after listening to a radio report of the Tunney Heeney championship fight in New York. Doctors believe the death was a heart attack likely worsened by the excitement.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
New York
George M. Shumate
W. L. Howell
Baseball Scores And Schedule From Western And American Leagues
Yesterday Western League results include Amarillo 6 Concordia 4 and Wichita 16 Omaha 4 while New York beat Detroit 12 10 in twelve innings and Chicago edged Boston 7 6 in 14 innings.
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Concordia
Kan
Des Moines
Wichita
Omaha
Tulsa
Pueblo
Oklahoma City
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New York
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
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Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
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ARO
Omaha Amarill Ie
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Houston
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St Louis
San Antonio Wee
Cincinnati
Fort Worth
Wacopp
Beaumont
Brookly
Magic touch of gold fades as Tex struggles with Tunney Heeney fight
United Press report notes Tex Rickard concedes the Madison Square Garden venture lost 100000 to 250000 on the Tunney Heeney bout as American fans favored Jack Dempsey over Tunney. Rickard, recalling his Texas roots, predicts if Dempsey fought the crowd would surge to enter Yankee Stadium. The social crowd was largely orderly with little betting or drunkenness.
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United Press
New York
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Tex ix
Tex
Jack Dempsey
Rickard
Yankee Stadium
Texas Ranges
Klondike
Social Register
Dempsey
Tunney
New Tariff Treaty Signed With China
A new tariff treaty with China aiming for complete national tariff autonomy becomes effective January 1, 1929 if ratified, signed at Peking on July 25. Martin Jarett returned from a three week trip to New York City where he bought a full merchandise shipment and remained active through the tenth and eleventh rounds until referee Eddie Forbes ended it.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Peking
Martin Jarett
New York City
Eddie Forbes
Potter County District Clerk Candidate Seeks Voters Support
A Texas native and Potter County resident since 1914 pledges twenty one years in clerical stenographic and accounting work as qualifications for district clerk. He explains limited ability to meet every voter and appeals for votes in a Democratic campaign.
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Potter County
Randall Residents To Vote At New Polls
Randall county residents living within Amarillo limits will vote at a new polling site on Thirty-fourth and Tyler streets this Saturday. The Randall county tax collector’s winter building will host the election. All Amarillo residents south of Thirtieth Street fall in Randall County. The adjacent precinct is No 6, including the Amarillo Independent School District in the county.
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Randall County
Amarillo
Tyler Streets
Fifty Years in Texas A Farm Leader and Congressman Connally
Farm raised Texas politician Tom Connally served in the army during Spain and World War I. He held the Texas Legislature seat from 1901 to 1905, was prosecuting attorney 1906 to 1910, and won Congress in 1916 with large majorities. As a Democrat he pushed farm relief, cotton regulation, and foreign affairs while serving on key committees. This political advertisement appeals for votes and support for Connally.
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Spain
Congress
Texas Legislature
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Geneva
Switzerland
Tom Connally
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