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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
6
In a 1919 era recount, Jack Dempsey recalls the Willard title bout as his greatest thrill. He describes the July 4 scene with thousands, the wild jubilation, and his decisive third punch that sealed Willard's fate and his own rise as champion.
Detailed guidance on spark plug maintenance highlights the need for precise gap settings and regular inspection. It stresses checking the ignition system including distributor timing and breaker points to prevent ignition trouble and motor ailments.
Tony Canzoneri, a popular New York fighter, wins the world lightweight title by defeating Al Singer in a decisive bout. The victory confirms Canzoneri as the reigning champion and adds another landmark in his boxing career.
Three tests by Cc. W. McKinley show the oil filter removes abrasive matter from oil. The filter eliminates as much as one teaspoonful per 1 500 miles, reduces wear to one fifth of unfiltered oil, and by 10 000 miles removes over two pounds of dirt and sludge, signaling needed servicing at that mileage.
The New York Automobile Club surveyed 21 000 car owners to name the worst motoring sin on public streets. Road hogs who drive down the middle of the road top the list as causing the most trouble, followed by drivers who cut in and out, with many calling for education and better courtesy to curb highway illiteracy.
Pitcher Jim Lindsey, a key reliever for the St Louis Cardinals, displays a dry sense of humor during spring training in Florida. His slow drawl often triggers a smile as he quips about the long grind and being in Florida for what feels like four weeks.
Joe Savoldi, noted middle west football scorer, withdraws from Notre Dame University following divorce petition. He has joined the Chicago Bears, the professional NFL team.
The column notes that 427 459 automotive workers earned 775 478 810 in 1929 and discusses risks from faulty valves and hit and run drivers. It warns reckless driving dents both front and back of cars and contrasts legal outcomes in Paris and the United States.
Iowa athletes lead in intercollegiate dual meet success since 1889 with baseball at .663 winning percentage. Football follows at .615, cross country at .600, overall Hawkeye teams at .577. Golf remains least successful with a .321 average since 1924.
Pete Yanuskus of Kewanee will captain Illinois 1931 football. Ralph Hewitt of Lawrence MA will captain Columbia 1931 team. Minnesota altered its lineup 45 times in a single game against South Dakota. Duke has never allowed a Wofford score in seven meetings. Utah tackle Jack Johnson is a rodeo bull dogging champion and a high school standout with no losses.
A compact clothes rack designed to mount on a car roof uses two sidepieces and slats to hold garments during trips. Screwhooks secure it to the car, keeping clothes neat and unwrinkled while saving space on travel.
S Thomas and his brother John Shibe, presidents of the world champion Philadelphia Athletics, have manufactured baseballs since the American league began in 1901. Tom runs the business started by their father about sixty years ago during a period when cricket gear demand declined and baseballs rose in popularity.
A young mechanic at the ferry dock described a boat incident saying “he has his motor cut off” as observers watched a gull nearby. The remark captures a casual scene aboard the waterfront.
In New Waterford St Johns area Mrs. Gardiner defeated Mrs. Gaetz in a night clash witnessed by about 100. Gaetz carried a sawed off rifle while Gardiner flashed a butcher knife at 8 30 p m. Gaetz was cut and escaped with friends to her home where a doctor treated wounds.
State Highway Department braces for winter with 122 miles of snow fence, extra sand piles, and new plows to keep highways open amid snow and ice. In other notes, Columbia loss with Dorsey Moss, 75, former MU professor. several accidents and deaths reported across towns including Buckner and Lees Summit. courthouse fire in Houston. jail escapes and drownings. and a seed show award in Columbia.
In Washington a Virginia lawyer reported his car stolen. Police recovered the vehicle abandoned with no gas two days later. It was driven away again after being refueled. Days later the car was found once more and a young man drove off with it.
In Sao Paulo Brazil Jono Tekti attempted suicide by drinking alcohol laced with venom from two snakes from the Butantan Institute farm. He collapsed after drinking the poison one snake had died from exposure.
Virginia youth Frank Sipes, convicted of petty larceny in New Hope, chooses church attendance over a jail sentence and posts bond to ensure regular participation.
A 10,500 pound hammer missing from the east end of Lake Worth bridge near Fort Worth prompts owner L. T. Stanford of Fort Worth to seek information. Workmen note many hammers go missing, but this one is unusually large.
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