Martina to Face Estelle in Dixie Series Clash Today
New Orleans Pelicans seek to rebound after a 2 0 loss to Wichita Falls Spudders in the Dixie series opener. Veteran pitcher Joe Martina will start for New Orleans at 3 30 with Tom Estell slated to go for Wichita Falls as the Spudders try to extend their Texas League victory.
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Boxing History By Feg Murray Tonight
Boxing history notes Dempsey and Tunney meet for the world heavyweight title in Chicago with about 150000 spectators and a near three million dollar purse. The piece traces boxing from ancient myth to modern rules, mentioning figures like Theseus Homer Broughton John L Sullivan and Jake Kilrain. It ends with a golf glossary aside about a gobble a rapid straight putt.
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Dempsey Tunney Rematch Holds Chicago Tonight at Soldier Field
Chicago dispatch details the world heavyweight title rematch between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Soldier Field. Tunney favored at six to five, but weather and referee choice may shape results. Attendance expected near record, though gate may not reach three million.
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Dempsey and Tunney Ready for World Title Fight Record Review
United Press reports ahead of the world heavyweight championship bout in Chicago on September 22. Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney bring long careers into the ring with Dempsey’s 79 bouts, 48 knockouts, and 3 losses, and Tunney’s 60 fights, 80 knockouts, and 14 decisions.
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Marines Send Gene Thousands of Good Wishes
Paris Sept 22 Thousands of Marines Gene Tunney's war time buddies adopted a resolution at the American Legion convention expressing confident hope he would retain his heavyweight title in tonight's bout with Jack Dempsey in Chicago.
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Collett Defeated as France Canada Closest to Title
Glenna Collett, once America's favorite for the national golf title, falls to Mrs Fraser after two bad lies. Fraser advances to face Mile De La Chaume as Orcutt pushes toward the semi finals. The French contender is favored for stamina and finish, with De La Chaume a strong rival.
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Writers Vary In Opinions On Tunney Dempsey Bout
Pre bout sentiment shows near parity among experts on whether Dempsey can regain the heavyweight title from Gene Tunney. United Press editors forecast both outcomes, with Farrell backing Dempsey for a knockout and Getty Kelsey supporting Tunney after noted improvements. Analysts across Chicago and other cities weigh Tunney’s jab and Dempsey’s form, while stray notes mention aviation field counts and a 1627 Franciscan discovery.
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Dempsey Money Floods Wall Street Bets
A rush of last hour Dempsey money hit Wall Street with Kemp & Company handling about 250000 in bets. Odds on the champion vanished as betting houses reported liquidity remaining and heavy wagering flows amid United Press coverage from New York on September 22.
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Giants and Pirates clash today to decide pennant
With a three and a half game edge, the Pirates meet the Giants in a critical series that could seal the NL title. A New York sweep or St Louis losses would aid Pittsburgh, while alternating wins keep the pennant race open. The Braves play the Cardinals as part of the same chase.
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