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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
3
Des Moines is listed as the fifty fifth largest city in the United States according to incomplete 1980 census returns. The city trails behind Oklahoma City Hollywood Gal San Diego among others over the past decade.
The New York boxing commission awarded the world heavyweight title to German boxer Max Schmeling after his victory over Jock Sharkey amid some dissent from William Muldoon. The decision sets Schmeling as the sport’s top heavyweight, with potential subsequent bouts against Sharkey or Philip Scott discussed for later dates. The commission also eyed a possible rule change over fouls and guard rules to affect future fights.
In New York on June 19 Cleveland Indians drop to fourth place after Philadelphia Athletics overwhelm them 7 to 2. Al Simmons Jimmy Foxx Bing Miller power A’s late in the fifth, Wes Farrell and Mahaffey key as Indians fade. Giants also defeat Pittsburgh 4 to 3 with Critz contributing three hits.
Engineman first class R D Near of the U S Navy headlines the all navy middleweight boxing championship after a pair of consecutive wins. Based in San Diego California he serves on board the U S Navy ships in California and earned the title after competing in a Panama region event.
Des Moines on July 10 announces John Shane Collins of Pittfield Massachusetts as manager of the Western League club. Collins succeeds Claude Davenport and previously led the team to the 1927 pennant. A former Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox player, he was with the Chicago Americans during the Disk-Sox affair but not implicated.
Hoylake Eng June 19 Bobby Jones of Atlanta Gwiz ard of golf shot 72 in the second round to hold a commanding lead with a total of 142 for 36 holes. Scoring was generally higher than yesterday but Jones delivered the expected brilliance amid a cheering gallery.
The four day program builds to the eagerly awaited two and a half mile tort event. The Bastard placed third, with Bosworth and Barlo Derby among favored contenders as crowds anticipate a dramatic finale.
Logan Indiana June 19 Harrison county board of supervisors upheld election of two Republican committeemen in Logan precinct and four delegates to county convention after a recount. Willis L Stern state Republican chairman won a contested result over anti Stern faction I N Thomas and Mrs Eva Pitt Williams. Lester Mayers and Mrs Ruby Waddell had defeated the anti Stern delegates by a narrow margin. The contests aimed to control county conventions.
Coral beds are widespread around the Mediterranean coast and inland waters, forming the most abundant beds in 24 to 60 feet of depth. They extend into the Atlantic north of Africa and reach areas near Japan and Australia, indicating a broad, global distribution of coral habitats.
Boxing card results from last night show mixed outcomes with several knockouts including Jack Stewart and Onkkuw in lighter classes. Ring action spanned light to heavyweight across venues in AL Qukland Culi-Willard Dix Bellighim Wash with partial results noted in listed ads.
In a closely contested semifinal at the East Side Tennis Club meet, Dale Heath defeated J W Ehlers 6-4 6-4 to advance to the finals. The program also featured Nelson versus Camblin and Fowler, with consolation results showing Don Snell beating H Sturtevant 80 to 60 and Marlin Poch defeating C G Swarts 6-2 4-1.
Griswold Indiana June 19 Willian Ussiin former shortstop for the Griswold Cubs has joined the New York Giants for his first pro assignment, per his father in Stanton. Ussiin was a standout fielder and batter for the Bruins and is well remembered by local fans after graduating from the University of Nebraska.
The Gold Cup at Ascot in England was won today by Bosworth, as a huge crowd of fashionables attended the famed race. Edward Esmond and Roseberry were noted in the day’s coverage, with excitement mounting over the victory.
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