Greatest thrill in sport Firpo Dempsey ring collapse
The author recalls Luis Firpo knocking Jack Dempsey from the ring as the greatest thrill in sports. In the second row behind the press, observers rose in excitement as the battered fighter rallied and struck, sending him crashing out of the ring and triggering pandemonium across the venue. The scene left reporters exhilarated and shocked, claiming no other sporting moment rivaled this.
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Luis Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Public Ledger Company
Cold Weather Lubrication Tips for Farmers and Machinery Owners
The article explains why standard summer oils fail in freezing temps and how winter oils with proper cold tests prevent engine damage. It recommends warming oil before use, storing oil warm, and draining crankcases at night to ensure quick flow and reduced wear during severe cold.
Varied Sports Tidbits From 1930s Era Briefs
Diverse notes include plans for eight clubs in the Sally league next season under President W G Bramham, Alfred DeOro’s mid career billiards titles, Mel Hein’s fearless play, top Pacific Coast catchers Johnny Bassler and Hank Severeid, Rudy Tesar entering Nebraska legislature, Duke students earning credits via horseback riding, and Boston mayor James M Curley inviting Notre Dame to a 1932 postseason. Also covered: Princeton coach William W. Roper’s return to football after illness, Dazzy Vance negotiating 1931 contracts, Nemo Seibold’s management of Columbus, Nebraska athletic budget cuts, native American G Pac players on Kansas Aggies, Tony Canzoneri’s earnings, 1931 spring games with Phillies and Cardinals in Fort Myers, and Ski association awards Lake Tahoe 1932 nationals with Chicago hosting 1931.
Robot policeman signals progress in traffic control
A new automatic traffic signal tested by the Metropolitan Police in Surrey England shows a motorist when the road is clear and to proceed with caution.
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Surrey
England
Gabby Hartnett Gets Two Year Bruins Contract Offer
Gabby Hartnett, the Cubs veteran catcher, celebrated for his comeback after a serious injury and a dramatic season this year, received a two year contract proposal from Bruins president William L. Veeck.
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Gabby Hartnett
Cub
William L. Veeck
Bruins
No-Contract Hannah Keeps Salery Funds For Winter
Los Angeles Angels player Truck Hannah reportedly did not cash any pay checks during the season. When asked why, he explained he was saving the money for winter, leaving the club treasurer puzzled by the unusual method of handling finances.
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Truck Hannah
Los Angeles Angels
Hannah
Truck
U S Drivers Hit 32 Million in AA A Survey Result
The American Automobile Association report says 32 million U S drivers exist vs 26 5 million motor vehicles as of January 1 1980. It notes 1 2 drivers per vehicle and that 22 million drivers live where examinations for ability are not mandatory.
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United States
American Automobile Association
Hoosier Motor Club
Northwestern to Award Shillalah Trophy in Notre Dame Rivalry
Kenneth L Wilson presented Knute Rockne with an ancient Irish shillalah to be awarded as a trophy for a future Northwestern Notre Dame football rivalry. The gift, at the Notre Dame club of Chicago banquet, aims to build lasting tradition on the gridiron.
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Minnesota
Michigan
Purdue
Indiana
Kenneth L
Tug”) Wilson
Northwestern University
Knute K. Rockne
Notre Dame Club of
Chicago
Lake Shore A. C
Rockne Wilson
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Ireland
Castoria Soothe for Fussing Infant in Every Drop
Wakeful restless child needs Castoria. The ad urges mothers to use this pure vegetable remedy for fretful spells feverish babies colic constipation or diarrhea and promises prompt relief. If relief fails a physician should be called and Castoria is recommended from babyhood onward as a standby.
Vipers Clash as Udine Farmers Battle Holey Haystack
In Udine Italy hundreds of vipers emerged from a farmhouse haystack during a snake jamboree. Women opened doors as peasants armed with spades fought the serpents, killing about 59 vipers before a six foot adder advanced. The snakes left or died, leaving bodies on the field.
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Udine
Italy
Mothers Learn Uses of Magnesia in Pregnancy and Nursing
From expectancy to weaning, Phillips Milk of Magnesia aids nausea and heartburn, eases morning sickness, aids digestion, and provides mild laxative action. It also helps neutralize cow's milk for infant feeding. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles, endorsed by physicians for 50 years.
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Phillips
Magnesia
Unknown Soldier Meaning Caused Classroom Confusion
In a classroom a misinterpretation arose when two pupils defined anonymous as written by the Unknown Soldier. The girls defended their answer saying they did not copy, highlighting confusion over the term anonymous in a study of the Unknown Soldier.
Travel humor from Europe car troubles cited by Dr. Simpson
Dr. Russell E. Simpson of Pasadena recalls family laughter while motoring through Europe. A rough German road caused a flivver to stall until a garage man found a loose distributor wire, joking that the street’s roughness made the car nervous.
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Europe
Russell E. Simpson
Pasadena
Germany
Los Angeles Times
Is It Your Stomach Why Not Try This
Mrs. Harry Pryor of St Joseph Missouri endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a superior tonic for chronic indigestion. The ad urges readers to mail a symptom blank with 10 cents for a trial package and lists fluid and tablet forms available at all druggists.
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St. Joseph
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N., Y
Bayer Aspirin Headache Relief Advertisement
Immediate relief for sudden headaches. If aspirin is available, take one or two tablets now. Do not wait for pain to worsen. Bayer Aspirin eases throbbing heads and other pains, soothes sore throats, and is labeled Genuine Bayer Aspirin.
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Bayer
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Octavus Roy Cohen
Homer
Octavus R. Cohen
W. G. Bramham
Alfred DeOro
Mel Hein
Washington State College
Johnny Bassler
Hank Severeid
Rudy Tesar
Creighton
Nebraska
Omaha
Duke University
James M. Curley
Boston
William W. Roper
Princeton
Dazzy Vance
Brooklyn
Vance
Harry (Nemo) Seibold
Columbus American Association
University of Nebraska
Kansas Aggies
Tony Canzoneri
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Fort Myers
Fla
National Ski Association
Lake Tahoe
Calif
WVU
Gabby
Motor Club
U. S
The
Lake Placid
N. Y
Pirates
Joe Cronin
Walter Johnson
Washington
Jack Zeller
Detroit
Beaumont
Bill Akers
Detroit Tigers
Niagara Falls
Zeller
Erwin Rudolph
New York
Rudolph
Ralph Greenleaf
Chas. H. Fletcher
Castoria
Department of Health For Scotland
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