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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
1
A fragmented listing shows radio programming across stations like WEAF WJZ WGN and WLS. It catalogs orchestras, choirs, dramas, comedies, and news slots with many call letters and times, reflecting a dense early broadcast schedule. The fragment mentions personalities, shows, and venues across New York Chicago and others, illustrating a broad era-wide network listing.
New York sports feature profiles Arthur Shires known as the Great Shires. The piece notes his boxing tour plan with five opponents in 14 days and predicts a ring victory before his exhibition trek ends. It highlights $20,000 guaranteed across five fights and recounts his White Sox earnings and fall from grace.
In Buffalo on December 27 C Arthur Shires of the Chicago White Sox knocked out Big Bill Bailey in one minute 22 seconds. Shires landed rights to jaw, blood drawn, and declared he would fight anyone in the world. Jaz McCarthy and Hack Wilson were among observers as Shires joked about future fights and money.
In Chicago, Bud Taylor of Terre Haute will meet Karl Mastro of Chicago tonight in the featured featherweight bout at the Chicago Stadiums final boxing show of the season. The match, over 20 rounds or less, follows a disputed 10 round draw in a recent meeting.
Three likely orchestras are set to perform at a New Year dance next Tuesday evening. The event, described as a musical gala, aims to attract local dancers and fans for a festive close to the year.
In New York at Madison Square Garden Gerald Ambrose Griffith known as Tuffy fights Johnny Risso tonight in a heavyweight bout with high stakes. Griffith aims to avenge a Detroit defeat and prove he can contend with Sharkey while positioning for a Feb 27 Garden heavyweight final. Risso seeks a decisive win to bolster his standing and deny Griffith a clear path to top contenders.
Turin correspondent and political writer described as journalist turned monk enters novitiate at the mother house of the Benedictine order. His path began five years ago with religious training and reflection.
Buffalo report shows Charles Arthur Shires stopping Bill Bailey in Buffalo. McKeesport's Joe Trippe defeated Larry Madge in Rochester. Oscar Baker stopped Eddie O’Day in Scranton. King Levinsky outpointed Tom Jones in Atlanta.
Dec. 1997 Los Angeles report quotes coach Howard Jones outlining tough scrimmages to ready USC for the Rose Bowl against Pittsburgh. He plans triple scrimmages, defensive focus, and upcoming Pasadena workouts while noting injuries and key players Garrett Arbelbids, Francis Tappaan, Harry Edeon, and Errite Pinckett as needing luck to avoid casualties.
Southern division and Northern division squads prepare in Atlanta for the New Year’s Shrine hospital charity game. Florida coach Charles Bachtinan will direct the Southern team with Bob Neyland of Tennessee coaching the Northern team. Early arrivals include John Shipwreck Kelly of Kentucky and Georgia fullback Ben Rothstein. Forty nine players from Dixie are expected to report for initial workouts today at Rose Bowl and Grant Field.
In New York December news, 32 players aged under 15 compete in a junior boys tennis tournament. Notable youths include Robert AC Low, 9, and Stuart M., both from prep schools, while older entrants include William Cobes of Baltimore City College and Sidny Seigson of New York University, advancing in early rounds as favorites for the crown.
A Legion hall on Quarryville near Lancaster Pennsylvania partly collapsed last night burying about 250 guests at a party and dance. Four people were severely injured and about 40 more lightly hurt as attendees scrambled from the wreckage.
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