Hard Problems in Railroad Business Declared by Roger Babson
Roger Babson declares two sides to railroad issues in Massachusetts as of August 3, 1928. He notes declines in passenger traffic to a low since 1920, freight business and gross earnings at three year lows, and net earnings the lowest since 1925, with returns on property investment dropping over six years. Data through May shows weekly carload totals weaker than previous periods.
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Roger Babson
Park
Mass
Falk
Inter State Commerce Commission
Railroads Face Mixed 1927 Half Year Trends
Rail lines report mixed results for the first six months of 1927 with gross earnings down 4 7-10 percent from the prior year but operating costs cut and efficiency rising. Gains in Western areas, flood relief activity, and a strong wheat harvest bolster earnings, while Eastern trends lag. Air rail cooperation and consolidation debates shape future prospects.
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Eigrest
Zwest Pont
Nox
North West
Trafic Ourlook
North Western
Canada
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canadien National Railways
McLarnin Knocks Out Strong Opponent in Detroit Bout
James McLarnin, known as Baby Face, proved his claim to the light heavyweight title by stopping Sammy Mandell in a 26 round bout. Sparza, Benitez, and other managers discussed arranging a rematch after the strong victory in Detroit.
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McLarnin
Detroit
Aus
James McLarnin
Ireland
Canada
California
Sammy Mandell
Jaus Sparza
nGdie Kane
Maneel
MehLarnin
City Wails Over July Fire Loss in Elvira
Elvira fire department records show July 1928 losses total 120 dollars, compared with a 5 dollar loss in July 1927. Alarms in July matched at 16 this year and last. From January 1 to August 1, total calls rose to 166 versus last year’s lower total.
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Elvria
W. X. Bates
Kansas adopts athlete development policy at university
Lawrence August 3. University of Kansas adopts a policy shift from recruiting star athletes to developing student athletes per head football coach H W Harriss. He said the previous policy of looking for athletes had failed.
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Lawrence, Hana
University of Kansas
H. W. Harriss
Ethletes
Farrell and Sarazen Lose Best Ball Match One Up
In Madison Wisconsin on August 5 Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen were defeated one up by Douglas Brook and Karl Schlicht, local club pros, in a best ball match.
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Madison
Wis
Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Douglas Brook
Karl Schlicht
Championship speedway race opens August 12 in Chicago
Premier automobile speedway drivers will line up at the tape August 12 for the start of the 50 mile dirt track championship of America in Chicago. The event features top drivers competing for the national title and prize money.
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Chicago
Premier Automobile Speedway
America
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