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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1926
Page
3
The letter collection recalls Dempsey Tunney talk and Cal Farley wiring a Dempsey win. It humorously visits Shakespeare Omar Khayyam and knaves, plus local Amarillo jokes and a new Jones formation. A light, era voice mixes sports predictions, quips, and social satire from a Texas writer.
A dramatic scene unfolds as California players honor the late Andy Smith by playing on a field where his ashes were scattered from an airplane. Capt Griffin, Earl Jabs, Dick Blewett and others of Smith’s last team feel inspired as coach Nibs Price continues the Smith system. Rickard may rename his boxing nickname to Tax after promoting his first Philadelphia bout.
A WWI era film shows Western Electric’s Hawthorne Works in Chicago where copper bars are drawn into wire. The documentary covers rod cleaning, drawing through diamond dies, die maintenance, and the full mill process from arrival to finished product. It tours theaters and reaches schools and colleges across North America.
The ringside observer details a rain drenched heavyweight title match where Gene Tunney dominates Jack Dempsey. Tunney lands decisive left and right combinations especially in rounds six and eight, drawing blood and pushing Dempsey toward defeat while weathering a late surge.
The author lauds Gene Tunney for a career best performance against Jack Dempsey noting superb defense, footwork, and offense. Dempsey is described as off night and outmatched while Tunney earns the heavyweight title and the writer predicts confidence for a potential rematch.
Tri-State fair grounds host Clarendon Canyon football at 1:90. Dr RR Parcells directs officiating with Rolla Cartwright as umpire and A T Hays as head linesman. Admission is 1.00, expect 6000 visitors from out of town and 700 locals. Special trains arranged. game precedes Canyon Amarillo high school contests next day.
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