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Evening star., 1926-09-24

Yet thousands Of men did leave
home last night to be squeezed like
sardines into a great open space.
known as ring" or something. just
for the privilege of seeing one man
bloody another's face up 80 that the
poor soul could not have been recog-
nized by his own tin Lizzie.
The affeir was called a. world
championship bout" / gathered. AL
though what it was about never
learned. Not that ! was the least bit
interested any way: I went as a spe-
cial favor to my editor. He seemed
to think It might have some news in
1t, though / really didn't see much
of story. as no accidents happened
and not even one Of the chief perform
ers was killed, which. Of course, might
have made the thing worth while.
Fine Color Scheme.
In fact. the most spectacular thing
about that fight was the color scheme.
The few clothes the men wore were
quite gorgeOus-the one calleds '"rum-
my" (who seemed to have the best of
things after they got started) dashed
upon the public view In brilliant
marine blue robe, embroidered in a
lovely SelloW-an insignia OF some
sort heard a gentleman say that
Maj. Gen. Lejeune had given 1t to
him just for the occasion. 1 thought
1t was very nice OF the general to re-
member poor prizef1ghter so hand
somely. I don't suppose the poor
chaps have much money or they'd
have more clothes
Mr.. Tummy's breeches proved to be
vivid purple when he removed his
robe. The other man, called Jack"
who some one told me was q cham
pion, although he didn't act so much
like it,, wore q white sweater, which
he removed when he needed 1t most
for protection, and rich green trunks
with orange stripes up the side. He
looked quite dashing-just at first,
you know, before they began to get
mussed up. 1t really was a shame to
spoil such nice looking outfits as these
two gentlemen were wearing by get
ting them all bloody. I did not care
for that part of it at ALL In fact, 1t
made me rather i'll at times.
Name Seems Foolish.
Well, it's all over now and no lives
lost. SO l guess ! won't 60 into the
gruesome details. But there are Just
q few things / shall ask my editor to
explain to me- haven't yet found
out why they should call a we'll built
young gentleman like the one who
did most of the hitting a silly name
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give a fit account OF myself when |
reached my ultimate gosl--a match
with Dempsey.
Dempsey was splendid, coura-
geous and clean fighter. Seeing his
championship slipping. he still fought
as cleanly as could any man. He hit
me low a couple of times. but the
punches were unintentional and
didn't hurt. In fact, none of Jacks
blows hurt me. He hit me-hit me
flush on my jaw half dozen times.
but / was no more bothered by the
blows than would have been by the
punches of a sparring partner. He
cut me slightly over my right eye.
but I retaliated by closing his left
eye and cutting a cash under his
right orb.
There never was moment. be-
fore or during the fight, that |
wasn't confident of victory. This
despite the fact that | was a bit
nausested by the exhaust of the air.
plane in which l Aew TO the fight
and in which. incidentally, | made
Evening star., 1926-09-24


I'd of the 10 furnishing rounds.
landed hard left hook to the
stomach in the sixth round, which
was probably the best blow OF the
fight. for Gems legs buckled at the
impact.
Every one expected Dempsey to
come out fighting like lion in the
ninth round. The crowd yelled for
him to bring over one punch and re-
tr!eye his slipping title. Jack tried,
but 1t was too much for his legs and
arms.
Dempsey merely touched his oppo-
| nent's hand at the start of the final
round. He tried desperately to put
| over one OF his famous left hooks to
the jaw and dashed out with his right.
Gene backed out Of danger.
With the fight actually in the
palm OF his hand, Tunney electrified
| the crowd by standing toe to toe
with Jack and had better Of the ex-
change. One of Genes rights ripped
open Dempsey's left eye. Tunney
seeing blood, plunged in and smashed
away with both hands. One punch
and Jacks eye was completely
closed. Tunney had all the better Of
Dempsey lost his title flghtlng to
the last ditch.
Dempsey Not Through.
Dempsey in not through. He will
probably be fighting more frequently
from now on than he ever did be-
fore. He wants his title back and
Is doggedly determined TO win 1t
back. But Billy Gibson, Tunney's
manager. may have much to say
about when he will have a chance
TO make the effort.
Tunney now has two good fights
in front of him. One is with Tommy
Loughran. who defeated Jimmy De-
ianey in one Of the preliminaries
| last night. The other Is with Jack
,Sharkey of Boston.
| But the real dark cloud on the
sunny horizon of the new champion
| Is Harry Wills.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
KLUXER IS WINNER
IN PIGEON FLIGHT

Kluxer of the loft of Herman Elms
of Brookland won the first race of
the 1925 young bird schedule of the
Aero Racing Pigeon Club. from
Cumberland. Md. to this city. an
airline distance of more than 109
miles. The victor covered the dis
tance in a little more than three
hours. being officially timed at 1903
pm. with an average speed of 1,01S
yards per minutes. Under favorable
weather conditions. 25S birds from
q lofts were released at 10 am.
Results with the average speed in
Yards per minute of the first return
to each loft follow:
Evening star., 1926-09-24
DEMPSEY DEFEAT THIRD
FOR CHAMPIONS LATELY

The defeat of Jack Dempsey by
Gene Tunney last night in PhiIadel
phia marked the third big upset of
sports champions In the United States
within the last few weeks. First.
William T. Tilden. who held the ten
mis- crown for six title tournament
was dethroned by Rene Lacoste OF
France. Next Bobby Jones. who had
been amateur golf champion for two
years, was defeated by George Won
Elm. Jack Dempsey held the title
since 1919. when he knocked out Jess
Willard In Toledo.
Evening star., 1926-09-24

He has no immediate plans, except
to go home to New York shortly.
Tunney said he was convinced that
he won his big bout in the first round.
1.-The right landed on the jaw soon
after the first bell didn't do Jack any
good" he smiled.
Jimmy Bronson, chief second, and
Lou Fink, the champions trainer,
were more emphatic.
First Blow Big Factor.
Certainly, that right in the first
was the decisive blow" said Bronson.
"After Gene landed with that terrific
right the bout was in the bag.
''I told Gene that I thought he
should 60 out ready to hit Dempsey
with all he had as soon as Dempsey
weaved into position at the outset. l
begged him to get that first right
home and to break his arm If he had
to to accomplish his purpose"
Tunney was able to see only linn
tied number of the hundreds who
clamored for a word with him. 9th
er hundreds attempted to telephone.
Uncounted kilograms cluttered big
table.
Dudley Field Malone was an early
caller. Mai. Gen. John A. Lejeune.
commandant of the Marine Corps, tele-
phoned, as did former Gov. James M.
Cox of Ohio. A friendship between
Tunney and the once Democratic nom
inee for President dates from Winter
residences for both in Miami
The champion made his first en-
gagement as champion with Cox Tor
an automobile ride today.
Greenwich villagers think Father
Knickerbocker will set a new record
for an uproarious welcome when
Gene comes marching home. with the
heavyweight crown on his head.
New York has had Bobby Jones
and a Gertrude Ederle coming home
from overseas, but has never had
native with a heavyweight cham
pionship.
The fighting name of 81. j." has
lived up to the reputation given 1t by
Corbett, Jeffries, McGraw and Per.
shing. The new champions real
name Is James Joseph Tunney.
Through With Planes.
Tunney today paraphrased an ex-
preston of a champion OF another
day. "T am through with motion pic
ture machines" said James j. JET
fries after fighting under the power
full lights when motion pictures were
made for the first time at one OF his
championship bouts.
IT am through with airplanes,' said
Tunney. AS the challenger he came
from Shawnee on. Delaware In an air
plane to reach Philadelphia in time
to weigh in.
cit was a worthwhile experience
but painful. 1t made me deathly SICK
and I would have gladly disembarked
had It been possible"
Regardless Of the effect OF the alt
voyage on Tunney's stomach, his
p heart remained unaffected. A state
physician soon after he had alighted
from the plane found his pulse was
normal.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
TUNNEY is CALM AFTER
VICTORY AS in BATTLE
By the Associated Press.


~ PHILADELPHIA, September Gene Tunney the champion
- rh challenger
l. today
He until the early hours of the morning For months
he had bed nightly before 10 o'clock
The champion for hours in big chair unpretenou
suite small hotel owned by boxer and his
his victory during his training
Spuo N Y and Stroudburg Pa he the ring during
the highest honor puglsm has
Evening star., 1926-09-24

derstand why the gentleman in white
tthe one who kept interfering just
when the two fighters seemed about
to make up and forget the row should
have told all those people with two
eyes In their heads to see for them
selves that the. fight was won by a
right jab and a left hook" The jab
was perfectly evident. but ] am sure
Mr.. Tummy never used a hook at all.
He never used anything but two box
ing gloves. | know, because l
watched carefully.
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battle as Tunney fought a good one.
to his )rner at the end of the first
recognize the fact himself until the {
Tunney never was In danger or dis
tress except for two brief moments.
Dempsey was never of his feet, but
at the finish he was a tired and bat
tered gladiator. 30 leg weary that he
| sank with O sigh of relief on the stool
| In his corner.
Tunney met Dempsey and beat him
at his own game, and showed cool
gameness the last two rounds OF the
| bout which could not be surpassed.
With the battle safely in hand. with
margin OF points which could have
been overcome only by knockout. In
the mind Of any fair judge, he cast
caution to the winds and stood toe tc
toe with the champion, swapped
every exchange.
Point Scoring Heavy.
/ The point margin was overwhelm
ing. For every punch Dempsey land
ed. the new champion planted three,
and they had weight and power be
hind them. which the blows of his op
ponent lacked.
Tunney surprised the experts by q
flashing attack the moment the gone
rang for the first round. Rain had
started TO fall while the fighters
hands were being bandaged. but the
slippery footing never slowed Gene
for a moment. He was shooting
punches. short snappy punches, with
either hand. Dempsey was plainly
worried. He came weaving in with
his usual style. but his legs refused
to respond in coordination with
hands and brain.
The crouch and weave OF the ole
titleholders advance, which have
bothered every other fighter he ever
met. did not puzzle Tunney for q
moment. Throughout the fight he
was slashing lefts at the champion's
face every minute. The moment the
opening presented itself a snappS
right hook would follow the left jab
In only one minute of the 10 round.
did Dempsey show his old-time form
That was at the opening Of the fourth
round, when he came out Of hi
corner like a thunderbolt and smashed
blow after blow past the guard OF th'
challenger. The furry was shor
lived, however. Before the round wa'
over Tunney was smothering th'
punches aimed at him. But Dempse,
won the round by good margin
That was really the only round which
could he clearly credited to him. TIVE
could be called even and Tunney tool
the others.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
ANOTHER FIGHT LIKELY;
$750,O00 OFFER is MADE
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, September "a.
Jack Dempsey, 81, wants another
fight with his 2s-year-old con-
Queror.
When he rushed to the center Of
the ring to congratulate Tunney,
he asked for another chance.
Dempsey's handlers said that Tun-
ney had agreed.
dispatches from Los Angeles say
A. r. Jergins and J. r. McKinnie.
oil operators, are offering 1880
for b. return fight before January /.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
FIRST TITLE IN DECADE
TO PASS BY A DECISION

PHILADELPHIA. September "a Up.
The heavyweight title passed last
night from Jack Dempsey to Gene
Tunney on a judges decision for the
first time in nearly four decades of
glove fighting.
Every previous champion. from the
laws OF John H. Sullivan's reign, has
passed from the throne by way OF "A
Knockout Down through an illustri'
Gus line-Sullivan, Corbeu, FitZsim.
mons, Jcffries. Burns. Johnson and
WIllard--the count of 10 has beer
tolled 20 effect every shit uf the
scepter.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
nney Has Made No Plans for Future Renquer of Title Offers No Ahib
JACK OFFERS NO ALIBIS;
GLAD AN AMERICAN WON

PHILADELPHIA. September -
R.-Herp L. what the new ana
old kings had to say right after
the decision:
Dempsey-"I knew ] was going
to get licked some time. and ] ann
glad ! lost the championship I" am
American. The hest man w"".
have no alibis."
Tunney-"Dempse Is sports
man and a clean fighter all the
way. Don't let any one tell you
that he can't hit. His blows were
terrific"
Evening star., 1926-09-24
CUNTS ARE INVITED.

Teams desiring to enter the Sunday
School Basket Ball League are asked
to be represented at a meeting Mon
day night at 8 O'Clock in room 21S.
Y. NJ. C. A. Building. 1885 G street
northwest. This will be the leagues
fifth season
Evening star., 1926-09-24
BOWLING LOOP SEEKS
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS

dsatgeipN % thutth Inv linF League
san,a ~ lnrTsass ns Wsuihership ="
Ishi tsams and applications VII h
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tt ninth street uUtihNssi
Omnsfs sisstsd foi 40 frai 80 4.
p isisshWuii ufstiasU ienr
..f toe nIstIisrf ~ ht't| .ft
taIf usasaiti. &c. d Mar. "hrN
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Evening star., 1926-09-24
CHICAGO CLUBS TO PLAY

CHICAGO. September "a N9.--Chi
cagos city base ball series between
the White Sox and the Cubs will open
at the Cub Park September 30, and
the city title will go to the first team
winning four games. Commissioner II
NJ. Lands announced today.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
ALL THOUGHT WAS GIVEN
TO WINNING WORLD TITLE
Never Was Time Before and During Fight That He
Was Not Confident of Victory-Thanks His
Followers for Their Faith i'm Him.
BY GENE TUNNEY,
Heavyweight Champion of the World.

DHIADEPHIA September concentrated effort
- defeated
Jack Dempsey the heavyweight championship OF the
world years confident that da. would
thought
striving puecaly that would be able
Evening star., 1926-09-24

plans the future Right have have
However
Amer
Dempsey chance his title Now will
be willing worthy challenger shot
fulfill the wishes of friends by
championship satisfaction
to to the heart
n me andt their kindness
Evening star., 1926-09-24
DEMPSEY HAD BEEN IDLE
3 YEARS
NO STORY AT BIG FIGHT.
LADY REPORTER OPINES
BY COR1NNE FRAZIER.

YITY fight is than Ger
w attractive than wideopn where sit
o
inside the collar down the neck and along the
spin in a relentless stream!
Surely soft chair with plenty airy the ofng where
freely Sc
inclined than hard with little air
speak OF at all within couple of miles the Philadelphia
Evening star., 1926-09-24
DEMPSEY LAIDS TUNNEY:
SAYS HE WON SQUARELY
Glad i'm Way That Title With Its Troubles Has
Passed, Admits Loser, Wishing Gene Luck
and Happiness as Champion.
RY LACK DEMPSEY

DHIADFIpIIIA Pa. September 24Wc. I'm exchampion
I'm that the old has gone from and
an CAD. in money. tremendously
much trouble Now that I've ded from the and I'm off the
perhaps III little which
Chamnions1n q holding mad fn nc
Evening star., 1926-09-24
Swung Wide aud wild.

Dempsey never was able after the
fourth round 10 "untrack" himself.
IIia punch was gone. The lit from
his thighs. which spelt agony 10 other
men IN the ring, did not have its for
mer power. instead ~ short punches.
he swung wide and wild. although he
Evening star., 1926-09-24
GOLFERS NOW CAREFUL.

ItAGERSTOWN, September 20
Golfers who play over the Graeffens
burg links are walking with more
caution following the capture Of a big
diamond back rattier on the links.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
CANCELS HOCKEY DATES.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. September
"a P.-Yale has Cancelled the inter.
collegiate hockey contests on the 1925
81 schedule. it was announced, be-
cause the new hockey arena being
constructed here will not he com.
pleted this Fall.
Evening star., 1926-09-24

There are between 30 and 40 mod.
els or types of base ball bats.
Evening star., 1926-09-24

In q city park In the heart OF Oak
land, Calf, 1000 wild ducks find
refuge and are fed and protected by
the municipality.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
lack BEATEN in FIRST
ROUND, SAYS FAIR PLAY
Tunney Only Twice in Danger, Won Overwhelming
ly, Never Once Slowed Down and Ignored
Caution Writer Declares.
BY FAIR PLAY.

24-A heavyweight champion has
passed bridge possible obcuriy while
climbed heights today baking in
romincuc ndnrOSDe
Evening star., 1926-09-24

Tunney Jack Dempseys fought marvel
executed battle the former champion But
He when he
probably did
Evening star., 1926-09-24

like '"Tummy." He didn't have even
the suggestion of a bay window.
And | can't for the life of me un-
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
RAISE IN PAY FOR
 ELECTION WORKERS
MOderatOrs, Checkers and Ma
 chine Men Receive Increase

An increase in pay for election day workers was voted today at R meeting of the board of sclectmen and win be in effect at tho city cleo ton April IS.
 The moderator In tbe first ward who heretofore has received SIC at the city election and sl2 at the state and national elections, will have his pay increased to SIS at the former and s20 at the latter elections, Other moderators will receive q s2 increase, 10 make their pay ,$l?. The differentiation Is made because tho first ward moderator prepares tho grand totals whereas other mod . orators are responsible for their own ward only.
 Checkers will be increased from s7 to sS. and machine men from s6 10 sI. the same wages to Dc paid in all elections.
 The wages paid up to this year have been comparatively low 1t has been found in comparison with other cities. There was no increase voted when women became electors nor was there raise when the vot- ing hours were increased half an hour, Workers are on duty through the entire day without lunch hours and frequently in uncomfortable surroundings, the registrars of vot- CTS explained today. The increase was voted at their solicitation.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
DURKIN'S EX-SWEETHF.ART
 RALLIES TO HIS SIDE
Chicago Slayer's Love Letters Win Her Away From Prosecution,
 It Is Feared.

Chicago, March 29 tP -- Possl- bility that the state may lose one of it's chief witnesses in the trial of Martin Durkin, police slayer, loomcd today when If became known that Durkin and Betty An drcws, the sweetheart he deserted when he married Irma Sullivan, ap- parcntly have made up their diff fcrences through recent corre- spondcnco.
 Durkin is in the county jail charged with staying a federal agent and policeman, while Betty. with her two year old son. is sheltered in downtown hotel under a police matron, awaiting inc first trial. The woman had given promise to state prosecutors, after Durkin was returned hero with his bride, that she would tes- lify for the state In both murder trials. Now tho state fears that she is planning 10 move into the de- fonse camp.
 "Just received your sweet letter" said one of Betty's letters to Mar tin as printed in the Tribune, "and certainly am glad 10 hear from you. As far as forgiving, l never have 10 forgive you, because my love for you has always been above every thing you do, no matter what you do or say"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
HEART ATTACK FATAL

Albert Hall, President of Umbrella
 silk Company, Dies at Home In
 Stamford.
 Stamford. March 20 Rl-Albert Clement Hall, president Of Follmer. Clogg & Co, of Lancaster. Pa, mak- CTS of umbrella silks, died at his home today after a heart attack. He was convalescing from an attack of the grip,
 MT. Hall was R native Of St. Johnsbury, Vt.. and his natal day was May 6, ls4S. At the age of IT he joined his uncle in the making of wooden goods here. Two years later he went 10 the concern. presi- dent of which he became some years later. lle was a charter member of the Stamford Yacht club and mem Der of Woodway club, OK Ridge 'i"b' th'o'i '''hb ut ol NSW IuTk, Merchants League Of New York and the Now England society. Mir, Hall leaves a son, Albert C., Jr. of Nor walk, and daughter, Mrs. Audrey Hall Morrison.
 MT. Hall was q breeder of racing horses and had owned a number which won important races on the track.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
STORES TO STAY OPEN
 SATURDAY EVENINGS
Continued from First Page.)

Porter firm should not pursue a policy contrary 10 that of the Chamber of Commerce. Mir. Porter replied that the B. C. Porter con- ccrn had for years done what the majority wanted. often against it's own welfare, and finally had de- cided 10 follow it's own judgment. He said the books for the past two years show that they have done better and have earned the good will and commendation of their pa- irons.
 1t was voted 10 call meeting on Monday, April I2. to take np the question Of closing Saturday nights all the year round.
 Other recommendation by the committee on uniform hours were adopted. These include the present closing hour, Wednesday half holi- days, half day Good Friday, other holidays observed the same as they were last year.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
SOME STOCKS DROP
 OFF TEN POINTS
Wave Of Selling Orders Floods
 Market

New York. March 20 RI-Anothcr wave of selling orders swept over 'oday's stock market, carrying scores of issues down 2 to 10 points. r. $. Steel common, General Motors and Hudson were among the 60 or more issues 10 establish new low levels for the year.
 The announcement that banks had called an additional sl0,0O0,0o0 in loans apparently was the signal for q heavy bear attack on [. s, Steel common, which quickly broke through l2o its previous low, and slid off 10 llSh before 1t met Sufti- cicnt buying support temporarily 10 stem the tide of selling. General Motors crumbled nearly six points 10 around l13 and Hudson dropped over four to 77&.
 Jersey Central collapsed e0 points end National Tea 10, Woolworth, General Asphalt, Mack Trucks, Pull man. Delaware and Hudson, Me Crory Stores B and R, II. Macy were among the many issues to sell four 10 eight points below last weeks closing levels.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
PEORIA POLICE HAVE
 MURDER MYSTERY TOO
Body or Pretty Young Girl, Appar- ently Hurled From Auto,
 Is Found.

Peoria, March 29 R-Authorities today were endeayoring to penetrate the mystery surrounding the death of a pretty unidentified girl whose body was found alongside q road two miles south of Pckin yesterday.
 A theory advanced by police that she had becn struck by an automo- bile has been abandoned. They now believe she was hurled from an au- tomobile to her death.
 The only clew to her identity is q small pasteboard packing box ad- dressed to Miss Maria Sh----," the remainder of the name being torn off the label.
 Examination revealed that the girls iugular vein and windpipe were broken. but no outward marks of violence are apparent
 Several residents Of Pekin who viewed the body said tho girl at tended dance there on Saturday night. Policeman John Anscn re- lated that he saw two couples in a small automobile at a. III. Sunday driving toward the road where the body was found. Thn occupants were quarreling. he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-29
City May Send Singers
 To PhiIa. Celebration

Mayor A. M. Paonessa and Sccre. tnry Ralph l.. Gould of the Cham Der of Commerce were in confer encc today and as a result it is likely that New Britain will be represented at the Sosqui- Conten- nial at Philadelphia, by a quartet.
 The quartet will be sent to join with the chorus of the states. com posed of capable singers from cities and towns in every one of the 4S states in the union. It is expected that this will be the largest chorus Of trained voices ever heard in the country.
 Mayor paoncssn and Secretary Gould recognize in the movement an opportunity for profitable com munity advertising. The proposition will shortly come before the Cham Der of Commerce. board of direc- tors for approval.