Dempsey recalls his 1920 bout with Billy Miske
The memory centers on Jack Dempsey's Labor Day 1920 fight against his dying friend Billy Miske in Benton Harbor Michigan. Miske begged for the payday to ease illness from Bright's disease, and the bout proceeded despite promoter and manager tensions. Dempsey emphasizes Miske's bravery and the legitimacy of the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imine
Billy Miske
Benton Market
Mich
Billy
Bright
Carl Moris
Romar Gladiators
Jack Kearns
Tex Rickard
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Miske
Kearns
Jim Dougherty
Kerans
Richard
Army Veteran To End Career Col. Farrell to Retire From Army
Col. Carl Y. Farrell, 49, head of the Fourth Army on the linear section, will retire Tuesday after 28 years of service. A Mines of Colorado graduate in 1932, he and his wife Thelma and daughter Carlyn, 10, will reside in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Y. Farrell
Fourth Army
Farrell
Colorado School of Mines
Thelma
Carlyn
San Francisco
Honor Carriers Honored by The Light at Playland Park
More than 500 light carriers who earned excellent performance ratings were honored by The Light with a barbecue at Playland Park. District leaders in The Light's Merit club received geld tayds and cash prizes from $3 to $10. Richard Rodriguez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Rodriguez of 717 San Carlos, was named city champion and received a $10 award. his name will be engraved on the Merit club trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playland Park
Light
Yei Richard Rodriguez
Salvador Rodriguez
San Carlos
Movievox Establishes Neighborhood Stereo Centers plan
Movievox creates three new stereo supply centers alongside its Lexington Avenue headquarters where synchronous sound systems are built. Stores in San Pedro and Plano handle tapes records and equipment. service and rental programs are offered by Bailey who oversees all work.
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Movievox
Lexington Ave
Sonal Sound
Holden
San Pedro
Griffin
St Mary's
Movievox Go
Jim? Bailes
Inverior
Moe
Both & Mim
Movievox- Bell
Hecordio
Dynavox
Movievox Co
Fie
San Antonio
Moview x Recordio
Hi Fidelity
Og Lexington
Moviewon Bell
Bailey
Mian Ievox
No Reach In Saucer Claims Lasting Insect Control
The advertisement touts No Reach In saucer as a long lasting pest solution. It emphasizes use on cabinets baseboards and around sinks and notes the product remains effective for months. Stores listed include HEB Handy Andy Red and White Sommers Drugs and Piggly Wiggly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HEB
Handy-Andy Red & White
Sommers Drugs
Piggly Wiggly
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Bo Considine
Bill Slocum
Jic
Bill Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Brennan
Granite State
Ninety- Sixth St
Manhattan
Bit
Wearns
Jack
John Lester Johnson
Bill
Thomy
Pe Aeneanea Carpentier
Anauieis
Fenter
Michigan City
Michigan
Bil
Carpentier
Han 5
King Tut
Georges
Lardner Hadeen
Great Neck
Long Island
Buli
Brennan Neht
Aspenses
Bovie
Thirty Acres
N. 7
Marcel Deschamps
Dempier
Ontil
Vieorges
Bob Edgren
New Jersey
Wolfer
Was
Rickard
Doc
Kearn
Harrison
Mhis
Tex
Carpent Lier
Deschamps
Tie
Jimmy Johnston
Sullivan
Jack Renault
Europe
Joe Benjamin
Teddy Hayes
Jimmy Huser
Damon Runyon
Damon
Hearst
Paris
Canada
Boston
Montreal
Tommy Gibbons
Shelby
Montana
Sehusher
Back Tremnses
Gah Considine
Ring ' Features Syndicate
Shetby
Monken
Fredericksburg
Alamo Paint & Wallpaper CO
Culebre
Roy Akers
N. Main
Wright Sports
Wright
Iennis Megatse
Bronwvering Felt Catlering Sad Mireun
Sweailrs
Swimiaine Baskel Bacs
ENNIS
N. Main Ave
Balu
Sally
Hwy
Lexington
Beauty Serviere
Mies
Momtax
Isbell’s University of Zeauty Culture
McQuaide & CO
General Auto
Euclid St
Main
OLA
McQuaide
W. Commerce
Alamo Heights
Poco St
Broadway
Hartines Af
Funeral Insurance Assn
W. Martin
Commerce
Garze Custom Tailors
Trevis St
Ross Roles, Inc
Spelo
Eyoed
Business Durham Colleges
San Pedro Ave
Business and Industrial Review
Johnston
Pivstae
Furtory
Thetis
Pieris
Hanger
Bier Emergency Acanciat
Berger
Republic Steel
ACE Supply
San Antonio, Texas
Austin ST
Shao
Ellison
Flores St
St. Alama
Texas
Hawaian
Caldwell Music CO
Guitar
Supreme
Supreme Liquid House
SEE Davis Paint CO. Inc
Fredericksburg RD
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