The Gene Tunney versus Tom Heeney heavy-weight boxing match was broadcast at the Legion lot at the corner of Main and Buchmarsh Streets. A radio with extremely loud speakers was set up in the Legion Hut to broadcast the fight blow by blow. All sorts of refreshments, sandwiches, ice cream, cake, soft drinks, coffee and the like were sold. Several hundred people gathered to listen to Tunney defeat Heeney.
Tunney-Heeney Boxing Match
