Fighter recalls Carpentier bout and unexpected knockdown
The fighter describes multiple thrills from boxing career headlined by the Carpentier match at the New York Polo Grounds. He details studying Carpentier’s famed right hand, surviving its power, and landing a surprise left hook that knocked Georges Georges to the canvas, then reflects on the match’s pivotal moments.
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New York Polo Grounds
Carpentier
Battling Levinsky
Jack Dempsey
Levinsky
Dempsey
Georges
Public Ledger Company
WNU Service
Driver Negligence Court Holds Tire Blowout Liability
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a driver may be negligent for an accident caused by a tire blowout if the operator did not ensure tires were in good condition. The decision underscores the duty to maintain vehicle equipment to avoid damages.
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Supreme Court of the
State of Washington
Farm motor vehicles near 93 percent in U S ownership
A bulletin from the American Research Foundation states that about 92 percent of U S farms have motor vehicles and 94 percent of farm cars are used for business. It notes heavier oils extend piston and cylinder life and provides mileage-based oil-change guidelines. End-of-1990 figures show 5.7 million farm vehicles on 6.2 million farms, with 4.92 million passenger cars and 770,400 trucks.
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United States
American Research Foundation
United “States
All Track Athletics Picking Up as 1932 Olympics Loom
The piece forecasts a revival in American track ahead of the 1932 Games in Los Angeles. It notes past gaps in Olympic events from 1908 to 1912 and 1928, while highlighting rising talents Carl Coan of Penn and Russell Chapman of Bates who show promise in distance and hurdles.
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America
United States
Amsterdam
Ray Barbutt
Ted Meredith
Stockholm
Mel Sheppard
Wondon
Johnny Hayes
East
Carl Coan
Penn
Ray Conger
Russell Champman
Bates
Coan
Conger
Prisoners Learn Radio Skills for Civil Life Return
In Russia prisoners are urged to study radio and electricity courses. Many use the training to turn to civilian life, taking up radio as a profession after release.
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Russia
Harvard ‘University
Directiny
Phillies Acquire Buzz Arlett From Oakland Pacific Coast Club
Philadelphia Nationals purchase outfielder Buzz Arlett from the Oakland Pacific Coast club where he played thirteen seasons. Arlett, a strong hitter, is expected to fill the gap left by Lefty O Doul.
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Buzz
Arlett
Oakland
Oakland Pacific Coast Club
Philadelphia Nationals
Lefty O'Doul
Earl Sheely Plans Boston Comeback This Year
Earl Sheely, famed first baseman, aims a comeback with the Boston Nationals after a prior attempt with Pittsburgh in 1929. Long associated with the Chicago Americans, he was noted for hitting and reliable fielding but slow speed due to leg injuries, remaining a constant presence at first base for timely throws.
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Earl Sheely
Pittsburgh
Boston Nationals
Chicago Americans
Sheely
Tersely Told Bits of Different Kinds of Sports
A scattered sports roundup notes curios from bowling to tennis and hockey. It mentions the St Louis Tenpin Bowling Association listing 2525 five man teams, Illinois baseball schedule with Hosei dates, Clifford Sutter aiming for Davis Cup, and several Pac Coast league links.
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St. Louis
Clifford Sutter
United States
Billy Arnold to defend speed crown at Indianapolis May race
Speed champion Billy Arnold, winner of the 1930 500 mile race, plans to defend his title in the International race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May. Hartz, owner of the mount, notes improvements and a front wheel drive design that helped win last year, with Arnold driving and Hartz directing from the pits amid the race’s grueling pace.
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Billy Arnold
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Billy
Hartz
Cav
Witch Arnold
Pete de Paolo
Indianapolis
Arnold
Automobile Notes Warn on Fuel Costs and Driving Courtesy
Gasoline prices reach 64.8 cents per gallon in La Paz Bolivia. US motorists used nearly seven billion gallons in the first half of 1930. Gasoline dulls car finishes and should not be used in washing. Night driving is safer when oncoming glare is dimmed, and lights should be dimmed when passing other vehicles.
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la Paz
Bolivia
United States
Suitcase Carrier Handy in an Emergency
A car mud guard bumper can hold a single suitcase or similar package in emergencies. Double bar bumpers leave space for a board, held by nails, with the top lashed to the spare tire. It looks rough but serves in a pinch per Popular Science Monthly.
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Popular Science
Riddles of Modern Life From A Nation In Jest
A stream of witty one liners and quips spans topics from fashion to politics, noting sugarcoated rumors about recordings in pajamas, potato futures, a clock radio, and the costs of living. It lampoons era trends, business boasts, and social foibles with playful satire.
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Gene Tunney
Phillies
Boston
Primo Carnera
University of Ilinois
Hosei University of Japan
Brooklyn
Herman
Finn
Slade
Boone
O’doul
Thurston
Frederick
Flowers
Lombardi
Walter Christie
University of California
Ottawa
Alfred
Jack
Dan
Harry
Tommy
George Smith
Belmont
Calif
New York State
Mr. Hornsby
Rogers
Rogers Bresnahan
Stanford University
Cardinals
Jolley
Navy
Mike Wallace
Johnny Fitzgerald
Norman Hall
Automobile
Luna Park
Los Angeles
Monsieur Phelein
Violet
Ralph de Palma
Joseph Wright
Florida
Chile
India
San Francisco
New York
Dr. m -D , Cary
Lewis & Walker
P.O
North
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
M. Paumie
Weat
Galena St
F. H. Bimrose
Annabel Desmond
Phillips Apts
Dillon Telephone
Richard McCarthy
Butte, Montana
Land Office
Pearl I. Smith
Dillon
Montana
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