Dempsey Tunney Title Fight Predicted By Observer
Chicago based specialist argues Jack Dempsey will win the championship from Gene Tunney at Soldiers Field in Philadelphia. He notes Dempsey’s peak form after a grueling mountain camp and claims Tunney is studying moves while Dempsey trains with grim focus. He alleges Dempsey was poisoned before the Philadelphia bout.
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Robert Edgren
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Soldiers’ Field
Dempsey
Tunney
Fitzsimmons
Flex
California
Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Gene
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Manassa Mauler
Tom Gibbons
Planes Lead Class B Field in Spokane Air Derby
The Pitcairn Fleetwing and Waco No. 10 led the class B Spokane air derby after the first leg from Roosevelt Field New York to Bellefonte Pennsylvania. Pitcairn Fleetwing delayed at takeoff due to engine trouble while 24 planes started and proceeded to Bryan Ohio in five minute intervals.
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United Press
Bellefonte
Pitcairn
A. M. Banks
Philadelphia
W. W. Meyers
Detroit
Roosevelt Field
New York
Pitcair
Dempsey Ends Training Session Amid Groggy Finish
Dempsey completed a brief three minute workout and expressed satisfaction with the training. Jack Sharkey watched, congratulated him on his condition, and offered encouragement for the upcoming fight.
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Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Bell Syndicate
McCoy's Tablets Claim Quick Flesh Gain
An Atlantic City reader reports gaining 28 pounds using McCoy's Tablets, promoted as the world renowned flesh producer. The ad promises a quick fill of hollow cheeks and improved health, with an ironclad guarantee: if a buyer does not gain at least five pounds after sixty-cent or one-dollar boxes, the purchase price is refunded. The product is sold as McCoy's Tablets at Fox, Randal, Postoffice Drug Stores and other druggists.
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Atlantic City
McCoy
Fox, Randal
Postoffice
America
Pirates Enter Crucial Week Near NL Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Pirates hold a four and a half game lead as they near the end of the season with a strong pitching staff and championship play. The coming series against the Giants could decide the pennant race while the Giants struggle in a doubleheader split with the Reds and a late push by the Cards narrows gaps behind them.
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United Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Giants
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Reds
Lucas
Jake May
May
Jabowski
Phils
Cards
Alexander
Philadelphia
Dixie Players Eligible for Dixie Series in Wichita Falls
From Spudder headquarters 16 players announced as eligible for the Dixie series starting Wednesday in Wichita Falls. The list includes Catchers J Cobb Tobin. Pitchers Estell Payne Kiefer Fussell Steengrafe. Infielders Lafayette Turgeon Benton Swenson Mann. Outfielders Ladd Jenkins Fitzgerald Griffin.
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Associated Reas
Wichita Falls
Spudder
Cobb
Tobin
Estell
Payne
Kiefer
Fussell
Steengrafe
Lafayette
Turgeon
Benton
Swenson
Mann
Ladd
Jenkins
Fitzgerald
Griffin
Racer Injured In Danville Car Crash
United Press reports Charles Bane suffered probable fatal injuries after his racing car collided with another vehicle and went over an embankment in Danville Illinois. Three other drivers were less seriously hurt in the same accident.
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United Presa
Danville
Charles Bane
Bane
Flood Control Plan Favored by President
The Tri-State Flood Control Executive Committee told President Coolidge at the White House that the Mississippi flood problem should be nationalized. They cited flood devastation and urged a national program with an estimated $500,000,000 needed to curb future Mississippi floods.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
White House
J. E. Martineau
Arkansas
U S Marines Engage Nicaraguan Band In New Skirmish
United States marines fought another encounter with a Nicaraguan rebel group. The leader Francisco Barrios was killed and part of the gang is believed to have joined Sandino, who heads about 50 men in nearby mountains, Rear Admiral Seller reports.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Francisco Barrios
Seller
Sandino
Local residents on vacations and travel plans
Mrs. O. P. Eldredge is away from work on vacation at the Edwards studio. Mrs. R. F. Gill returns from a two week vacation in New Mexico and Kansas. Mrs. Walter Dale and her son Robert depart tonight for California to visit friends and relatives for about a month.
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O. P. Eldredge
Edwards Studio
R. F. Gill
Marizona
Vacatio
New Mexico
Kansas
Walter Dale
Robert
Californi
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M. D
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