Dempsey Sharkey bout odds shift on arm rumor
Reports of an injury to Jack Dempsey's left arm altered betting odds for the heavyweight title showdown with Jack Sharkey. Odds on Sharkey rose to 13 to 10 while Dempsey to win by knockout shortened to 2 1 2 to 1. Camp officials dismissed the injury as bank, with Tex Rickard saying the fight proceeds as planned.
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John McGraw to Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary
At the Polo Grounds today thousands of fans will join John McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, to mark his 25th year in charge. The event features a Cubs vs Giants game, four bands, several addresses, and appears with many former Giants players in attendance.
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Dempsey confident to win Sharkey bout in three rounds
White Sulphur Springs N Y July 19 Jack Dempsey and his camp dismiss rumors about a damaged arm and say he will KO Sharkey in three rounds if not in the limit. Managers Flynn Wilson and others express total confidence as sparring partners weigh in with sharp observations.
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McGraw Silent Fifty-Year Milestone With Giants
Twenty five years into his tenure as manager of the New York Giants, John J McGraw marks a silver jubilee in baseball history. Since July 19 1902 he has guided ten pennant winners and three world series titles, becoming vice president and part owner while shaping the sport with bold leadership.
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Armour License Number Reveals Golf Playoff Score
Tommy Armour’s gift car license number mirrors a golf tale tied by a seventy two hole total with Harry Cooper and a playoff winning score of 301 76. The quip notes how a wildly large number like 479 116 could spark ownership disputes among duffers.
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Dempsey Declared Ready For Sharkey Fight At Once
White Sulphur Springs N Y July 19 Jack Dempsey was pronounced ready to go right now by manager Leo Flynn three days before the Sharkey bout. Flynn denied injuries to hands or arms and said bandages were precautionary while Dempsey did rope skipping shadow boxing and light bag work with sparring partner Battling Ski present.
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Berlenbach Narrowly Beats Conley in Comeback Bid
Former light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach wins a close ten round decision over Bill Conley of Lewiston Maine in New York. Berlenbach led early as Conley surged late, prompting some writers to challenge the verdict. Dempsey rumors linger but are denied as he appears steadier with no major arm concerns. Golf note follows about Karl McAleer posting strong rounds in a Manor Club spring tournament.
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Sharkey wary of Dempsey sneaks before Yankee Stadium fight
New York July 19 Jack Sharkey says he fears only a sneaky punch from Jack Dempsey in their Thursday night title bout at Yankee Stadium. His manager Johnny Buckley warns against overconfidence while predicting Sharkey will win by knockout.
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Ten Largest Gates Gate Receipts Jersey City Figures
Jersey City gate receipts list the ten largest totals with figures 462,850 460,000 and 452,648 indicating substantial attendance and revenue benchmarks for the period.
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