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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
3
A congressman in recent Oregon primary was convicted and ordered to serve 10 days in jail and pay a $74 fine for election day earnings in violation of the corrupt practices act. The ruling highlights enforcement of campaign finance rules and the penalties for unlawful compensation during polling.
A local club hosted a picnic at Grant Ta on a Sunday, offering pork dinner and supper. Members enjoyed a day of social time and outdoor activities, with the gathering described as a community-friendly event in the area.
Boxing fans plan a trip to Madison Square Garden as James Relg reports on the heavyweight title showdown between Jack Sharkey of the United States and Max Schmeling of Germany. Ticket sales reach about 700000, with odds favoring Sharkey. Schmeling travels from Endicott with his entourage. Sharkey and wife arrive from Orangeburg. Police prepare crowd control. bets favor Sharkey though some wagers place Schmeling to upset.
National League figures show Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati with St Louis beating Boston and Philadelphia edging Chicago in rain delayed games. American League standings list Philadelphia Washington Cleveland New York Chicago Detroit St Louis and Chicago with several results noted, including a Belmount classic win earning $61000 for Gallant Fox and owner William Woodward.
An odd report notes Capt Lothar Pes sius, famed for predicting war and pioneering submarine warfare, plans a visit as Persius travel to Des Moines. German couple Che and his wife arrive in Los Angeles from Japan and will tour nearby, stopping to see former neighbors Mr and Mrs Keinboll Weissenger whom they have not seen in five years.
Major T. J. Doke, longtime Davis County resident and Civil War veteran, died at his son Ode Dukes home in Ephraim Utah. Arrangements are being made to bring his body to Bloomfield for burial. He served as a sergeant in the town senate era. Your want ad in this paper will reach about 25 000 readers.
A. W. Macomber, born in Atlantic and son of Dr. A. K. Magom, entered the Epsom Downs Derby in England. The race, won by Blenheim owned by Aga Khan, had another American entry, Sout YW, owned by William Woodward, with the outsider Blenheim taking the prize.
Promoters in Omaha have arranged a July 4 eve headline bout between Primo Carnera and Gentleman Jim Wright at the Western Teaur hall marked by strong promoter confidence. Opponents faced political and public pressure, but Carnera agreed to fight Wright to secure a locally sanctioned heavyweight attraction. Benny Lom’s marriage plans and Des Moines speed star Frank Wyckoff’s world record run also appear in coverage.
Chicago scored in the eleventh inning to defeat the Athletics 7 to 6. Grove took the loss in relief, while Bovton and team offense hammered multiple pitches as Chicago rallied. Other results include St Louis beating Boston 2 to 1 in ten innings and Philadelphia defeating Cuba 8 to 2 behind Phil Collins.
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