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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
15
Chicago bettors discuss shifting odds on the Dempsey Tunney bout as Tunney gains favor and Dempsey appears strong in the betting market. Texans and West coast bettors show varied confidence while Tex Rickard promotes clean, fair fight conditions and top referees for fight night.
Chicago reports a shifting betting sentiment with Dempsey favored at 6 to 5 over Gene Tunney for their ten round title bout at Soldiers Field. The matchup, promoter Tex Rickard, and a potential $3 million gate draw record crowds and vast wagering amid a split among writers on the outcome.
National League Brooklyn blanked Pittsburgh 3 to 0 as Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh in the lone scheduled game. American League St Louis visits Washington while Cleveland hits Philadelphia Detroit faces New York and Chicago meets Boston. Yesterday results show St Louis 1 3 Philadelphia 4 7 Detroit 4 5 Boston 3 3 Stars include St Paul 5 11 and Kansas City 14 8 in the American Association and Pacific Coast League games with Hollywood 7 San Francisco 6 and Oakland 1 Seattle 6.
Tunney and Dempsey prepare for a landmark bout at Soldiers Field with a nationwide radio hookup and telegraph coverage expected to reach tens of millions. Tunney aims to prove destiny by a knockout, while Dempsey seeks a comeback and mega earnings topping a million dollars.
Amarillo high school football team trains daily at Texan Park under Coach Butler as they prepare for Saturday’s non conference matchup with Pampa. The contest promises to be tough with Pampa led by Coaches Dickey and Dial, who recently beat Quanah 6 to 0.
In a humorous column, Feg Murray compares Jack Dempsey to Izaak Walton, recounting wild hunts and boxing feats from 1921 onward. He imagines Dempsey battling aquatic rivals like a Tunney fish and a talking Sharkey, while noting recent odd sports moments and a tennis match involving Betty Nuthall.
Omaha Neb Sept 21 The Western League will remain unchanged for the next season. President Dale Gear announced after a league officials meeting. Rumors had circulated that Tulsa and Oklahoma City might withdraw to join the Texas league and that Sioux City Pueblo would be substituted.
After 11 straight wins the Mittsburgh Pirates slump as they go winless in two games. Doak limited Pittsburgh to two hits as Brooklyn won 2 0. Frish Hafey sparked St Louis over Philadelphia 4 1. Cubs beat Braves 4 1 after Jones closed out. Detroit split doubleheader with Boston 4 5.
Lake Villa Th Sept 21 Theyre pulling up stakes today at Cedar Crest to prepare for a major boxing bout starring Gentleman Gene Tunney the champion. Dempsey attempts to steal the spotlight as the 4 000 000 gate dream slips toward reality with 2 200 000 in gate receipts already. Referee selection looms as Illinois boxing commission faces decision shaping the bout oil weather mild as crowds gather, Cedar Crest readies for exit and Chicago bound Tunney. Judge Nelson Bible class 945 a m Sunday Mission theater.
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