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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
City Briefs

To Mexico City. - S. r. Soders.
of Los Angeles. passed through the
city on his way to Mexico City Wed
nesday morning. He will attend the
funeral OF his sol, who died there
recently while on a vacation.
Attention. - In order to get ac-
uuainted with the people IN the VAL
lev, Mrs. Flett. now at Amaya's
Beauty Shoppe. is giving a free
shampoo with every finger wave
or marcel. We are also giving q
special $500 permanent. Phone
SAL. - ADV. q.
Awnings-Let us estimate your
awnings. NO obligation South Tex
a. Tent and Awning Co, 805 w.
Elizabeth, phone ITS. Adv. II.
The Committee in Charge Of dec
orations for Commencement night
wish to express thanks 10 Mr. John
Rezek for the use Of the ornament
al wrought iron. 20 the Flower
Shop, Bollacks Store, Edelstelns,
and Eagle Pass Lumber Company
for other things uScu.-Adv.
Mexican Antique Glass Ware at
The Basket Place. Matamoros. Mex
leo A new shipment just receiv-
ed. Come quick and get choice
pieces.-Adv. "a
Summer term begins at Valley
Business College next Monday, May
26th. If impossible to enter then,
will be Accommodated later. Special
Tuition Rates. - ADV. %.
Valley Business College of Browns
vile, offers reduced rates for sum-
mer Term. Enrollments on May 26.
and June 2. both day and night
classes. Get in touch with @. w
Moothart, President. - Adv. %.
From Shreveport. - Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Rials visited with j. Al.
Porter last week. They enjoyed the
Valley very much, ii was said. They
drove home in 20 hours.
Masons 10 Meet limitations VIII
be held in the Blue Lodge tonight
az the Brownsville Commandery. II
has been announced by Secretary
w. w. Ball.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

tGDnLLHuG4 4IO-n page -
more votes cast Ir favor OF the
election, the better the price
Brownsville can get for the bonds.
RentfrO Backs Move
Mayor Rentfro explained We'd
nesday morning that two things
were OF unusual importance.
1T should be stressed that; first
the government will complete the
channel regardless OF final cost
after Brownsville has put up her
money; and second. that an annual
maintenance OF $4,000 viii be
made by the government IN keep
ing the channel II first class con-
dition." he said.
City manager z. A Rosenthal said
this morning that the annual main
tainance paid by the government
was one OF the most important
items connected with the channel.
The s150.000 annually, Mr.. Rosen-
thai pointed out. IS exactly 4 per
cent Of Brownsville's investment o.
s~3.75o.000. and would in time be
more than the original sum put up
by the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Americans Urged To
Flee Bandit Area

SHANGHAI, May 2l-P-As the
result Of the precariOus situation Of
foreigners in the vicinities Of Ku-
ling and Luishang. American au-
thorities, 1t was authoritatively
learned here today, r planning to
urge Americans TO evacuate the
area until Chinese officials are able
TO establish a greater degree Of safe
ty.
Many foreigners are summerlng
at Kuling and Luishang. N north
ern Kiangsi province. The two cit
les recently were menaced by ban
ditry and communist depredations.
The national government an
nounced yesterday that provincial
authorities cnd reported foreigners
at Kuling and Luishang TO be in
danger and had asked for troops
from Eanking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
MARKETS


NEW YORK. May 2i-dF-Faii-
ure OF high grade stocks to carry
on yesterdays lsta rally caused
some renewal OF professional sell
ing in morning trading today after
only a moderate and spotty show
OF strength at the opening.
Liquidation Of Z. Steel, Amer
lean Telephone. American Can and
WESTINGHOUSE Electric. all OF which
lost a couple OF points, was accom-
panied by little sympathetic weak
ness elsewhere ard the market
hardened later on the resumption
Of pool operations in the food shares
and a few s~pecialtses.
worthington Pump Liquid Car
bonic, National Biscuit. United
Biscuit. Loose WiieS, National Dairy
products, Du Pont. Columbian Car
bon and Underwood-Elliot Fisher
advanced ? to 4 points. Hershey
Chocolate. Continental Baking A,
Borden, Jewel Tea and F. G. Shat
tuck. figured in the rally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
THREE GIVEN
PRISON TERMS
Reynosa Saloon Man Gets
Sentence In "Test"
Liquor Case

Convicted in the federal district
court Of conspiracy 70 smuggle liz
uor into the United States. three
me felt the lash Of the law 10 the
extent Of eight years imprisonment
and a fourth is writing TO be SEN
fenced.
TWO of the sentences. however,
were suspended for five years. An
other two-year term was suspended
but the man is tc face another
similar charge at fhe Corpus Christi
term Of court which opens Monday
Morton G. Campbell. Reynosa
saloon operator, was convicted Of
conspiracy and four other charges
ard was given two straight years
in the penitentiary. The govern
ment charged tina. he contracted
with the other defendants 10 deliver
liquor on the American side Of
the river near Hidalgo and did so.
According 20 officers this was
somewhat Of a test" case and was
followed closely by liquor runners,
Campbell. however. was placed
under a $1,000 until next Mon
day in order to clear UP his nusi-
ness affairs. At that time he is TO
report here to Deputy u 5. Mar
shall Harold Jefferds.
M. A. Munday and Low Fam.
who pleaded guilty we're given two
year terms. suspended for five
years.
G. w. Weeks was given a similar
sentence but is 10 face another
liquor charge in Corpus Christi
next week. If convicted. he Will
have 10 serve the suspended SEN
tence imposed here
G. d. Weeks vas found guilty
but imposition Of sentence was held
up pending trial OF the other case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Murder Seen In
Death of Chi Broker

KENTLAND. Ind, May 2l.-(Pl-
Authorities we're undecided today
whether murder or suicide vas the
answer to the death Of Williams
Simons, prominent Chicago grain
broker and one-time partner OF
former Gov. Warren T. McCray.
The body Of Simons, so years
old, was found beside a highway
near here yesterday. Two bullets
had been fired through the back
Of the head and a third had enter
ed the body just below the heart.
The coroner believes Simons
killed himself. Members Of Sim
ons family, however. believed he
was murdered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Harlingen Golf Club
Progress Reported

Especial TO The EeTald)
HARLINGEN. May 2l-tF-Clif-
ford Herren, chairman Of a special
committee appointed by the cham
Der Of commerce - draw up plans
for financing a country club on the
municipal golf course, reported to-
day that the project Is meeting with
much interest and will probably be
put over in a short while.
Twelve or more interested ir the
affair are TO meet Thursday night
and hear plans for the clubhouse.
which il is now estimated will cost
SIS, 900. Golf enthusiasts OF other
surrounding towns have signified
their intention Of cooperating with
the Harrington builders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
vi = Nider Appointed
Canadian Minister

WASHINGTON. May 2l-Pl-
Hanford MacNider OF Iowa has
been selected by President Hoover
as minister to Canada.
His name has been submitted 90
the Canadian government. and a
favorable reply Is expected shortly.
MacNider Is a former assistant
secretary OF war and a former ma
tional commander or the American
Legion. His home Is al Mason City
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Harlingen Chamber
To Discuss Port
Especial to The Herald.

especial 10 Inc Herald
HARLINGEN, May 2l.-Harlin-
gen is awaiting with much interest
the outcome Of a meeting Of the
chamber Of commerce Thursday
night. when some official action
viii be taken on the port situation.
b. M. Holland, chairman OF the
navigation committee. is to make
his report TO the board OF directors.
1t Is thought likely that the
board will recommend that their
cent action Of a mass meeting de-
manding a "HarlinRen port o.
none be rescinded. or that steps be
taken to counterfeit its effect In
Washington.
The sentiment seems to be grow
ing here TO support others towns
in getting a port at Point Isabel,
and the board Of directors may 20
on record supporting that posi-
tor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
San Benitoan Draws
"Jov Ride" Fine

Dolores Cabrera Of San Benito
was convicted of appropriating an
automobile for a Joy ride" and
was fined 500 and sentenced to
three months in The county Jail IN
the Cameron county court at law
Wednesday morning.
He was charged with taking the
car of c. V. Shafer from a parked
position in San Benito without the
owners permission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Vice Presidents Son
Questioned On Fees

CHICAGO. May 2i-Rl-The
Daily News said today that Harry
K. Curtis, son Of Vice-President
Charles Curtis. was to be questioned
at the States Attorneys Office
concerning complaints Of Chicago
contractors that they paid fees 20
Curtis in connection with pubic
building contracts.
Patrick Roche, chief investigator
for the States Attorney, said he
was endeavoring to reach Curtis
and admitted that the questioning
would relate to government con-
tracts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO. May 2I-Pp-U. S.
D. A)-Hogs: 10000: 1918 lower;
top S10-15 for 17o-2i0 lbs.
Cattle: 10000; calves: 5000: fed
steers and yearlings steady to Is
lower; slaughter steers. good and
choice 950-i500 lbs. li.25-1425: fed
yearlings 11.25-13.25: heifers 1000
1900; COWS 7.75-9.75 vealers 1880
1900: stocker and feeder steers
9.75-i0.75.
Sheep: 1000: steady TO Is high
er: shorn lambs 9.25-9.50; top Sol
90: good wool lambs 1000; native
springers i025-ii25: ewes 5.00-5.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Air Convention
Delegates Return

Members who attended the first
convention Of Pan American traf-
ficl managers, held in Brownsville
left by plane for Mexico City Wed
nesday morning.
J. NJ. Eaton. general traffic man
ager, New York. left here Tuesday
for Los Angeles, where he will adj
dress a meeting there.
c. E. Penrod, Becero Soto. and
v. z. Chenea left this morning for
Mexico City. From there they
will 60 to the Canal zone. Mr..
Chenea viii return to Miami, Fla,
from there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Little Theatre To
Present New Play
fSnarial n The Herald)

Especial to The Herald
HARLINGEN. May 2l-Another
play in the series being sponsored
by the Harrington Little Theatre Is
to be presented Thursday night at
the auditorium here. The name of
the play is "Dorothy's Neighbors.'
a four-act comedy with a cast Of
IL characters.
Joe w. White is director
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
State Nears End I'm
Cisco Youth Trial

EASTLAND. May 2l-PJ-Attor-
neys for the state expected TO COM
plete their case today in the murder
trial OF Danny Leach. Cisco youth
charged in the Staying Of a man
found wounded near Cisco in a grav-
Ell pit. Witnesses testified yesterday
that Leach said he had taken a
man out to rob him. became nervous
and had shot him. The slain man
first was identified as r. G. Hill
and later as Jack Johnson Of Gold
en-. Colorado.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Liquor Bill
Passes Parliament

OTTAWA, May Az The
government bill to deny clearances
to craft carrying liquor to the Unit
ed States today was safely through
both houses Of parliament. The
measure was passed on third read
ing by the senate yesterday with
out a division. II had previously
been passed by the House Of Com
mons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Edinburg Man Hurt
When Car Oyerturns

J. 8. Harvey. business ma OF
Edinburg. was brought 10 Mercy
Hospital shortly before noon today
suffering painful injuries as the
result OF an automobile wreck on
the highway az Barreda.
His a i said 10 have overturn-
ed, iniuring him in the chest. The
seriousness OF his hurts has not
vet been determined ar the hos
pital.
Mr.. Harvey was enroute 10 his
home In Edinburg from Los Fres-
nos when the accident occurred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

the Outstanding edrrator il south@
ern Methodism.
When yesterdays ballotlrg closed
DR.. Forney Hutchinson OF Oklahoma
City and Or. r. -. Ellis cf Louis
vile were leading for the third
place in the college
Both are older men than the two
selected. Hutchinson has Teen pas
tor or the First Church ln Okla
bona City since 1918. and has serv-
ed pastorates I'm little Rock, Hot
Springs. and Texarkana. He also
has "a record as an educator, hav-
ing served on both the Arkansas
and Oklahoma state boards OF edu-
cation. and as n trustee or South
ern Methodist University He was
born in Arkansas III 1875.
DR.. Ellis has found his life work
in the correctional offices OF the
church. having been general secre-
tary OF the board If church ex-
tension since 1872. Before then he
served several pastorates in the
South Georgia conference. his
native state. He vas born in 1858.
Should Or. Ellis be elevated, it
was reported that Df. F. p Culver
Of Cisco. Texas. chairman Of the
powerful Episeopacy committee Of
the conference. world be elected 20
his place in church extension work.
DR.. Culver received a few COM
plimentary votes Tor bishop.
Value Of poultry raised In Louisi-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Porter Case On

The case Of ]. H. Porter VS.. the
City Of Weslaco. seeking 70 collect
on warrants which the city holds
are invalid. went into its second
day in the federal district court
here Wednesday.
II was not likely that the case
would be closed before late in the
afternoon.
Porter is represented by the firm
OF Seabury. George a. Taylor OF
this city and Judge I. Wiseberg
OF Dallas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Clerk Killed In
Resisting Robbers

MIAMI, Okla, May 21-Pl-
Wesley Crosby, a grocery clerk, was
instantly killed last night when ne
resisted two robbers who held up
the council house country store 10
miles southeast Of here in the billy
part Of Ottawa county.
Jackie Barnett. proprietor OF the
store. lost $50 in the holdup. but
escaped unframed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Realtor Convicted
OF Wife's Murder

SCORING, Fla. May 2l-tR-
william z. Carver, former Phila-
dlephia real estate operator, today
was convicted Of first degree muir
der, with q recommendation for
mercy. for The murder OF his wife
here several weeks ago. The YER
dict carries a penalty Of life i'm
prisonment,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
F. WORTH LIVESTOCK

FORT WORTH. May 21.-Pl-
GU. s. D. Al Hogs: 1000: $40 low
er: top $3.50: medium to choice
180-255 ID. rail hogs $50: better
170-240 ID. truck hogs 9.o0-915.
Cattle: 1900: steady plain kill
ing steers 6.00-625: yearlings UP 70
1900; few desirable COWS 7.00-7.25;
butcher grades 500: thin stock
steer calves 1900: few very good
heavy fed calves up to 1850.
Sheep: 1000; steady 70 strong;
~2-year-old shorn fed wethers SIS;
medium to good spring lambs 7.50-
400,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
INTENTIONS L Z

Eugenio Rodriguez and Estels
Bustinzo. Brownsville; Pedro En-
riqueS and Petra Benavides, Har-
lingen; Tomas Yturria and Clara
Lopez. Brownsville; Andres Reyes
San Benito. and Niconora Sotelo
FL Castillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
DEL RIO GOLFER WINS

HOUSTON. May 2i-tP)- Bud
Mckinney Of Del Rio beat the de-
tending champion, Dennis Laven-
der, two and III today in the first
round OF championsf.ir play in the
gath annual Texas amateur golf
association tournament.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Youth Drowned

DENTON. TEX, MAY 2l-tF-
Wylie Bishop, %, OF Denton, was
drowned yesterday wyhen he fell
overheard a boat from which he
was fishing In the Lake Dallas. six
miles east Of here. The body was
recovered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

The law suit Of p, eciado Zamoro
vs.. NJ. j. Garcia. concerning a piece
Of property on 18th street. went
into its third day in the OWL
district court Wednesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, May 2l-P- Wheat
turned upward early today. helped
by advances at Liverpool and by
the reported probaaia domestic croD
deterioration southwest II weather
becomes unusually hot.
Opening IA to 3-4 higher, Chi
cago wheat afterward held near to
the initial range. Corn. oats and
provisions were also easy, with corn
starting unchanged to IA off. and
subsequently showing little alter
alton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
Quake Felt

JERUSALEM. May 21-tF-Slighf
earth tremors werestelt IN Jerusalem
shortly before no p m, today.
NO damages or Casualties were re-
ported.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. May H-tRl-
Cotton had an easier opening as
cables came in lover than due. and
first trades showed losses Of 4 to
5 points. As New York advanced
following poor cables. the market
here recovered the early loss, but
prices soon eased av7In on a good
weather map. july trading down
to 1891 and October 10 1882. or 5
to 9 points down from yesterdays
close. At the end Of the first hour
the market was rliet and at IN
lows ewing TO the favorable weather
conditions in the belt.
The market eased off again ow-
ing to the weekly weather and
crop report proving more unfavor-
able than looked for. New crop
months eased OF: until October
traded at l477 and December 1896.
or - 20 13 points below the prev
ious close. July on the other hand
remained steady. trading at 1891.
only 5 points below the close Of
yesterday. At mid-se5sion the mar
ket was steady ami a few points
above the lows.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY

MOTHER: What did your father
say when he saw his broken pipe?
INNOCENT: Shall I leave out the
swear words, mother2
MOTHER: Certainly. my dear.
INNOCENT: Then I don't think
ne said anything. - Passing Show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

Alabama's iron deposits will last
400 years. according to @ recent
estimate by engineers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
FOUND on THE 4

NEW YORK-Wonen arc back in
frills and are glad 20 be there, as
Lady Armstrong. wife Of the Brit
ish consul-general. expresses 1t.
She doesn't believe women wiz
wear trousers; they're happier wear
ing skirts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21
". Y. COTTON

NEW YORK. Nav 2i-(F-Cot-
ton opened steady. Prices ranged
from unchanged to a decline of )
points. with active months show
ing net losses Of from 5 70 7 points.
during early trading. under selling
promoted by relatively easy cables
and a fairly favorable weather map.
The market at the END of the first
half hour was within a point or
two of the lowest
Trading was quiet later. The
weekly reports of the weather
bureau was about in line with
expectations although some thought
references to u~nfavorable condi-
tons in the western belt were Eare
bullisn than had been anticipated.
Realizing or liquidation sent July
off fran 1884. the high Of the
morning. TO 1925, or about 5
points net lower. New October,
which had sold at 1895 early. de-
clined to 14.77. a net loss Of 10
points. There was enough buying to
steady the market at these figures
and prices at midday were a point
or two up from the lowest. show
ing net losses Of about ) TO 8
points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

Value OF poultry raised in Louisi-
last year was S3,637 600 and
that OF eggs S4.l4-. 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

Trousers for
women are foreseen by Miss Lucy
Park, fashion expert. She told a
group meeting Of the advertising
federation Of America that all in
dications favor the prediction that
women are moving toward adopt
ing the only remaining masculine
distinction in dress.
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Continued from page y
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

NEW YORK-A stone cottage
built at Chedsworth, England, In
the fourteenth century has been
taken down and sent stone BY stone
&fo Dearborn, Mich. 500 tons Of il.
Henry Ford bought it.
Tennessee's five-cent gasoline tax
yielded the state S779. 500 IN reven-
ue during Apzil.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-21

Masons TO Meet limitations Will
be held in the Blue Lodge tonight
at the Brownsville Commandery. It
has been announced by Secretary
w. w. Bal.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-10
BASEBALL
STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Cleveland 5, Washington 4.
Boston Z, Detroit 6.
Philadelphia 3, Chicago ..
New York s, st. Louis 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-10
COAST LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Open date.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-10
YANKEE NETMEN
NOT CERTAIN TO
GET INTO FINALS
BY UNITED PRESS

With European zonc competition
advanced to the semi-final round
and the United States squad on hand
to meet the survivor in the inter
zone finals, Frances opponent in
the Davis Cup challenge round is
more uncertain than at any time
i'll the past decade.
Australia, Japan, Italy and
Czechoslovakia have qualified for
European zone scmifinal play.
If "Big Bill" Tilden is available
for play the United States will be a
favorite to defeat the japanese, at
Paris, July 1920, but if TildeI
stands by his retirement from Davis
Cup play America may fail to reach
the challenge round for the first
time since the World war.
French hopes of retaining the cup
improved yesterday with Jean Boro
ira S surprising .5-set victory over
Henri Cochet, French star who is
recognized as the worlds greatest
singles player. His victory over
Cochet, who is playing the best ten
his of his career, indicates that the
founding basque will be formid-
ablbe factor in Davis Cup play.
The American team arrived in
Europe yesterday, Wilmer Allison
and John Van RyE going to Paris
while the remainder of the team pre-
ceeded to London to play in the Lon
don and Wimbledon championships
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-10
DAY OF LARGE
PURSES PASSED
WITH DEMPSEY
BY DIXON STEWART
United Press Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, June 10. - Pugil-
ism's "million dollar gates, passed
out of existence with the retirement
of Jack Dempsey, but promoters of
Thursdays woil d heavyweight
| championship contest between Jack
Sharkey and Max Schmeling be-
lieve the bout will draw between
100000 and $750,000 and establish
record for bouts i'll which Demp-
sey had no part.
The five record gates in prize
ring history were made with Demp-
sey in one of the corners, receipts
being as follows:
1927-Dempsey VS. Tunney (sec-
ond bout) $2,65S,660.
1926-Dempsey VS. Tunney, $2,-
100000.
192l-Dempsey VS. Carpenter,
S1,626,5S0.
1923-Dempsey VS. Firpo, $l,1SS,
S22.
1927-Dempsey VS. Sharkey, ST.,
9S3, ,529.
Only two other bouts ever drew
more than 100000, Harry Wills
and Luis Firpo attracting $780,
600 gate at Jersey City in 1924 and
Gene Tunney's final title defense
against Tom Heeney drawing $685.
OLA at New York in 1928.
Garden officials-always optimis-
tic in their predictions-base esti-
mates of Thursdays receipts on the
advance sale and reservations,
which exceed $500,000 All rescr-
vations must be paid for today or
the tickets will be put on the mar
ket, releasing many choice seats for
late purchasers.
Sharkey- -Schmeling bout has all
the angles to make it strong
drawing card.
Schmeling's physical resemblance
to Jack Dempsey and his punching
ability have been widely "bally-
hooed," while Sharkey has aided the