McLarnin’s Hard Path to Ring Stardom From 1928 San Francisco Start
Irish fighter Jimmy McLarnin struggled to secure bouts five years ago when he and manager Pop Foster sought fights in San Francisco. A promoter in Oakland started his ascent, leading to a curtain-raiser win, later rising to top bouts in California and New York. He earned about $35 early and near $20,000 for a one round KO of Sid Terris at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immy M'Larnin
Sid Terris
Jimmy
Pop” Foster
San Francisco
Vancouver
British Columbia
McLarnin and Company
Pop
Observatory Club
Oakland
Frankie Sands
Sands
Terris
Pride of
Los Angeles
Gentry
Joe Sanger
Jackie Fields
Bud Taylor
Tommy Cello
Do Not Neglect to Clean the Oil Filter
An automotive engineer explains how the oil filter lengthens engine life by removing dirt sludge and grit. In 10 000 miles the filter traps about two pounds of abrasive matter, so motorists should service and restore the filter to maintain efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McKinley
Flint
Mich
Cheap Batteries Fail Quickly, Experts Warn
Consumers are told that cheap dry batteries are short lived and unreliable. A well made battery with sturdy zinc cans, quality chemicals, and proper insulation lasts longer and saves money in the long run.
Jumping Winner Landsburgh Demonstrates First Prize Jumper
Ruth Lands burgh of San Francisco displays her winning jumper Who's What at the Oakland California horse show. The photograph captures the horse and rider in a show ring, highlighting Lands burgh as the event’s top jumper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Landsburgh
San Francisco
Oakland
Calif
Speculates in Diamond Stars Cashes In On Baseball Assets
Portland Pirates president Thomas Turner profits heavily from selling minor leaguers to major teams in a string of deals. Key moves include Chalmer Cissell to the Chicago White Sox for 113000 netting about 100000, Gordon Cochrane to Connie Mack for 75000, and Rube Walberg to the New York Giants for 25000. Turner, once with the Athletics, now scouts talent nationwide, turning players into major league capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Baseball Club
Thomas Turner
Portland
Ivory” Exchange
Turner
Chalmer Cissell
Chicago White Sox
Cissell
Des Moines
White Sox
Fred Ortman
Wall Street
Connie Mack
Athletics
Turner Products
David Harum
Baseball
Gordon Cochrane
Mack
Rube
Walberg
New York Giants
McGraw
Bill Hunnefield
Cincinnati
Reds
Humefield
Notable Sports Bits Hint at a Busy Regatta Season
The Royal Henley regatta is set for July on the Thames with events across four days. Other notes mention Olympic plans, coaching changes, and rising stars from college and pro baseball and golf, including Larry Kopf at Georgetown and Babe Ruth aiming for 500 homers. North Carolina’s basketball squad remains a Southern title front-runner.
Canadian Captain Porter Leads Olympic Hockey Victory
The photograph shows Captain Porter of Canada at the winter sports carnival in St Moritz where the Canadian hockey team won the Olympic title. The United States finished in second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
St. Moritz
United States
Automobiles: Noise, Color Blindness, and Safety Notes
A 1920s style summary notes worn bushings cause noises in cars while cars depend on wireless telegraphy as a life saving device. A government survey finds 2 percent of drivers color blind. 1928 prospects suggest pedestrians should stay fit. It adds speed records come from those not moving fast and warns automotive sales pitches about 70 mph and 25 miles per gallon may be unreliable.
Banish Radio Howls Through Single Side Band Transmission
O H Caldwell acting head of the federal radio commission says single side band transmission could cut interference in the 500 to 1500 kilocycle band. It would allow about 800 stations to operate effectively with time division, preserving ad value and shaping future adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. HU. Caldwell
Federal Radio Commission
Caldwell
Ries
Reckless Driving Tops California Vehicle Violations in 1927
The California motor vehicle division reports 1927 offenses totaled 67 662 for reckless driving and speeding. Punishments reached about 135 144 people. Actual court abstracts show 85 145 violations, with an estimated 50 000 additional sanctions not reported.
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State
Autographed shirt front from Folkstone concert sold at auction
A white shirt front bearing signatures of Challapin and other famous artists from a Folkstone England music trades convention concert was sold at auction five times, realizing 300 guineas about 1500 dollars. The shirt front was autographed while worn by a convention member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challapin
Folkstone
England
Oh George Darling Exchange Teases Promised Hold
A playful slice from Everybody's Weekly hints at romance with a quip about future affection and a promised hold, reflecting light domestic humor of the era. The dialogue underscores affectionate banter between a couple in a breezy society column tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Humanity Seeks Harmony Over Denunciation
Editorial argues nations should pursue cooperation and empathy rather than harsh condemnation. Advocates constructive dialogue, cultural understanding, and shared goals to avert conflict and foster peaceful progress globally.
Soviet to Build 100 Seismograph Stations for Earthquake Study
Washington reports a large scale Soviet program to construct one hundred seismograph stations in European Asia. The project aims to enhance global earthquake data by equipping facilities with modern instruments across the quake prone interior. Completion is expected to add substantially to world earthquake information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Washington
European Asia
Its Joyous Climax
A lighthearted exchange about a new play ends with sighs of relief and a cheerful response. The crowd reaction signals a satisfactory close as the audience smiles and exits.
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Jim MecLarnir
Thames
O’geofty
Duluth
American Olympic Committee
Larry Kopf
Cincinnati Reds
Ben Egan
Georgetown University
Leo Calland
University of Southern California
University of Michigan
Harvard
Syracuse
Colgate
Burt Shotten
Phillies
Florida
California
Billy Kelly
Babe Ruth
North Carolina
Beleeves
Kurl Dexukin
Chicago
Pali Beavis
Wise Gricke
Willie Hoppe
the American Tobacco Co., Inc
W.l.douglas
Westese
W. L. Douglas
Douglas Dealer
Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
Spark Street
Brockton
Mass
America
Haarlem
Nation of Holland
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