BY WIRELESS

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 74, 24 September 1927, Page 17

BY WIRELESS

MR. O'MBARA RECEIVES -DETAILS (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) GISBOKNE, 23rd September. Another notable success was scored by the well-known Gisborne amateur wireless operator, Mr. I. H. O'Mcara this afternoon, when he received the full description of the Tunney-Deuip-sey fight from the ringside, each round being described in detail by tho announcer. The result was known here about 3.15 p.m., less than one minute alter the decision was announced. The news was broadcast from the rmgsido through .1 chain of seventy broadcast stations throughout the United States and Canada, by which as the announcer stated in opening the' message, it was hoped to reach all countries in the world. Mr. O'Meara received the first news about 2 p.m. and tho reception was clear throughout. In the course of his preliminary speech tho announcer said: "The keenest excitement is being manifested by 150,000 people who thronged the Soldiers' Field. All tho world is listening-in to the description ot this fight, and is eagerly awaiting the result, even in Australia and Now Zealand. It is still daylight over there. " - RINGSIDE INCIDENTS. A deafening noise was heard and tho announcer stated that that was the champion and the challenger entering the ring, together with such .notable figures as Jim Jeffries, Jack Sharkey, and Mike Flynn. Dompsey wore an emerald green, robe and Tunney a blue robe The voice of the announcer was heard as he attempted to address the crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen," he commenced, but the crowd roared out, Be quiet." The announcer commented that it was amusing to hoar one man trying to keep a crowd of 150 000 quiet. Ho said his difficulties were in■creased by the battery of typewriters ami wireless mechanics at his side Ihe announcer stated:—"Dempsey looks real good, and is in fine physical condition. Every inch a fighter and a much different man from tho one who beat Sharkey a few weeks ago. Tunney is just the same, quiet, conservative man as ever, and looks as if he would not miss much in the way of opportunities. It is^hard to tell what is at the back of his mind. You iust don't know what is at the back of those grey eyes of his. He keeps his thoughts well in tho background." The announcer then described every round of the fight in detail, and at the conclusion summarised the contest as follows:—-"It has been a wonderful ngnt, and I never expect to sec a better one. There were no fouls and nothing questionable fronrstart to finish "

TUNNEY SPEAKS. It was difficult to see which way the decision would go. At one time Dempsey would appear to have everything his own way, and some of the rounds he annexed by a wide margin. In others it was Tunney who was equally decisive. It appeared from the description that Dempsey would emerge victor, but the last two rounds went to the champion, and tho fight was really won in the last round, Dempsey being knocked out on his feet a few seconds before the final bell wont. After the fight there was a roar for a speech from the winner, who spoke very hurriedly, saying: "To tho whole world, and to my friends in Canada in particular, I am pleased to have been able to keep the , championship. It •was a great fight, anel one which I feel honoured to win."

Pew ■Wellington listeners were able to hear anything of the description of the fight. Mr. F. W. Sellens (of Northland), however, heard the report as put out by 2XAF,/ Seheneetady, on 32.79 metres, and tHe "Evening Post" received the result of tho contest from him in time for inclusion in yesterday^ news. The Christchureh broadcasting station broadcasted oxtracts from the Scheneetady station's report, which was apparently well received there.