Fight broadcast of Dempsey Tanney reaches world via ether waves
United Press reports the Dempsey Tanney bout from Soldiers Field Chicago was broadcast worldwide by 70 radio stations led by Graham McNamee and Phillips Carlin. Scripps-Howard papers sponsored the relay spanning United States Canada Australia England Argentina and Chile with mixed reception in France and London.
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New York
Fene Tanney
Jack Dempsey
Soldiers’ Field
Chicago
United States
Canada
KDKA
Pittsburgh
WGY
Schenectady
Australia
Chile
Germany
Argentina
England
Peru
France
United Press Bureau
Petit Parisien
London
Frank Pinkerton
United Press
Our & Hurndele
Stuttgart
Graham McNamee
Phillips Carlin
National Broadcasting Company
Scripps-Howard
Largest tunnel under way in Mersey project
Construction of the Mersey tunnel progresses with 330 men drilling rock. The bore lies 20 feet beneath the river between Liverpool and Birkenhead, is 2.5 miles long and 44 feet wide, costing 50 million dollars and requiring five years to finish.
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Mersey
Liverpool
Birkenhead
England
Pierhead
Miss Sulu Competes In Miss Philippine Beauty Contest
The article notes Miss Sulu represents Sulu province in the Miss Philippine beauty contest held with Manila's carnival. Other provinces include Albay Abra Leyte Surigao and Mountain. Contestants were chosen by district vote and travel to Manila for the national event with a $3000 prize.
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Sulu
Manilla
Albay
Abra
Leyte
Surigao
Mountain
Manila
Old Tack's Program for a Bigger Amarillo
Amarillo plan promises lower advertising rates and water gas and electric bills. It calls for a municipal swimming pool shorter policemen hours and a square deal for all regardless of attire. Proposals include more parks flowers and trees, lower rents and cost of living, storm sewers, Bivins lake open to the public, a municipal golf course and elimination of railroad crossings. It urges more industry and livable city improvements, with oil for dirt streets.
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Mech
Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Tunney Triumphs Over Dempsey In Historic Bout
Gene Tunney retained the heavyweight title after a dramatic eighth round comeback against Jack Dempsey. Dempsey floored Tunney for a nine count in round seven, but Tunney rose, fought back and won as Jimmy Bronson’s stimulant pep talk helped spark the champion to the win.
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Chicago
Gene Tunney
Jimmy Bronson
Gene
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Bronson
Dempsey
Jimmy
Jack
Demsey
Hess
Ring
Siena's Medieval Horse Race Draws Crowds in Burlesque Display
Large crowds gather in Siena for a traditional annual race dating to the Middle Ages. Jockeys may strike rivals, riders wear helmets for protection, and the two-lap race ends with the winner receiving a patio a silken cloth from the city governor.
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Siena
Italy
Bedroom Ensembles Rise In Home Furnishings Trend
Bedroom furnishings are developing ensembles with matching printed curtains lamp shades and tiny cushions for chairs as the latest trend in home decor.
Corn Salad with Green Pepper and Cheese
A simple dish combines fresh corn cut from the cob with green peppers and celery tossed with mayonnaise and topped with grated cheese for a creamy, flavorful accompaniment.
Roving correspondent pans Dempsey Tunney clash in Chicago
Chicago September 23. A vivid field report by a roaming writer recalls the Dempsey Tunney fight in Chicago. The piece blends humor and opinion while noting mixed public reaction and the writer’s travel, ending with a plan to return to Amarillo.
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Chicago
Tenney
Dempsey
John Joseph Tenney
William Harrison Dempsey
Indiana
Mons
Chi
Dempsey Tunney Rematch Sparks Rules and Appeals Fallout
The article describes Flynn alleging a Tunney knockout was interrupted by timekeeper bias and Dempsey’s six of ten rounds won. It notes a new ring rule from Firpo past incidents, Dempsey delaying to his corner, and judge Lytton claiming a three second delay cost Dempsey the title.
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Tunney
Leo P. Flynn
Dempsey
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Flynn
Luis Firpo
Firpo
Dave Barry
George Lytton
Cal Farley
Cal
Frozen Siberia Homes Built on Ice Beds
Professor Schostakowitch of Irkutsk reports in northern Siberia that towns sit on a vast ice cake covering two million square miles. A 363 foot well failed to reach the frozen earth, and thawing beneath stoves feeds underground rivers causing soy showers in homes. Refrigeration tips offer extra closet space by reusing crates and shelves.
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Siberia
Schostakowitch
Irkutsk
Europe
Irkutsh
Dempsey Tunney Verdict and Illinois Rule Debate
The article discusses the Dempsey Tunney bout with focus on the Illinois knockdown rule and the referee timekeeper procedure. It notes Dempsey’s actions after a knockdown and argues the decision was fair despite criticisms. Gross receipts reached about 2.66 million with an estimated 146000 in attendance.
Raymond Lee Dies After Month's Illness
Raymond Lee, 25, an employee of the Yellow Cab company, died at Northwest Texas hospital early today after a month's illness. The body is at Blackburn's funeral home awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Lee, who has been in Crawfordsville, Indiana and is now en route.
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Raymond Lee
Yellow Cab Company
Northwest Texas Hospital
Blackburn
Lee
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Model of Half Moon flagship on display in Denton
A model of the Half Moon flagship of the Dutch explorer Hudson is shown in Denton. Walter Koons built the model from blue prints using 1,189 pieces of wood.
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Denton
Hudson
Walter Koons
Tunney Outboxes Dempsey In War-Torn Title Battle
The report describes Gene Tunney’s victory over Dempsey in a long, brutal bout. Tunney matched the slugger punch for punch, survived a seventh round scare, and won on strategy and conditioning. Amarillo figures heavily among observers and bettors, with local names cited and large winnings noted.
Just Riss fy by Be L THE FAILURE
A poem fragment reflects on a mother’s teachings and a son’s fall from grace. It contrasts the mother’s fair lessons with the son’s perceived faults and laments shared disappointment. The piece questions judgment of others and acknowledges universal betrayals of mothers.
Levine ends long flight forced down at Vienna
Charles Levine and Captain Walter Hinchcliffe, attempting a nonstop Columbia flight, landed at Aspern field Vienna after heavy rain halted progress. Earlier reports note ginnings up to September 16 totaling 3,505,552 running bales with market gains on New York and New Orleans exchanges as the census data circulated.
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Vienna
Washington
Census Bureau
Associated Press
New York
New York Cotton Exchange Today
Charles Levine
Walter Hinchcliffe
England
Columbia
Aspern Fliers Field
United Press
Cranwell Airdrome
Charlee A. Levine
Far East
Karachi
India
Market Summary from Kansas City to Chicago and St. Louis Livestock
Kansas City reports hogs 2 000 receipts slow top 11.40 with cattle and sheep mixed, western lambs and natives topping 18.00 and 9.50. Chicago hogs 16 000 receipts slow top 11.70, cattle 2 000 slow with steers to 12.00, sheep 16 0 16 top lambs 13.75. St Louis receipts hogs 9 060 higher bulk 11.60 to 11.70, cattle 15 000 steady to 16.00 vealers, yearlings 12.50, sheep 1 500 steady lambs 13.75. Produce Chicago butter higher. Kansas City cash grain wheat about 1.24 1.44, corn 0.91 0.99, oats 0.47 0.59. Chicago cash grain Wheat 1.291/4, corn 0.90 0.94, oats 0.49 0.51.
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Associated Press
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Kansas City
Chicago
ST. Louis
East
SY. Louis
Kansas
City
The
Associated Prese
James E. Bennett & Co
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Feena
Packard Motor
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Sears
Roebuck & Co
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