Dempsey Beats Gibbons In Fifteenth Round Decision
Padlocked Shelby crowd watches as Dempsey wins a fifteen round decision over Tommy Gibbons to retain the championship. Gibbons uses a hit and run defense while Dempsey fails to land a knockout, with police on hand and Curly Bear of the Blackfeet applauding ringside.
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Dempsey and Gibbons End Historic Fight in Clinches
The bout featured heavy trading, body shots, and fierce clinches as Dempsey battered Gibbons for fifteenth rounds. Both men exchanged lefts and rights with Gibbons forcing breaks and crowd reaction rising before the final bell ends the historic bout.
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Sidbong Demands Another Chance in Return Bout
The article covers Tommy Gibbons after losing a 15 round decision to Dempsey in Shelby Montana. Gibbons asserts he deserves a rematch, cites stamina and strategy lessons, and praises his opponent’s power while explaining fatigue and some questionable blows. His manager Eddie Kane supports a return bout and notes Gibbons’ solid condition at ring exit.
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Mayor Johnson Loses 150000 Over Dempsey Gibons Fight
Shelby July 4 Mayor Jim Johnson 60 says he lost 150000 trying to prove Shelby would back the Dempsey Gibons bout. He notes the film rights are weak, with Gib one fighter who has kept pace with Dempsey, while Kearns and Dempsey gave up their rights to promoters.
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Rickard Seeks Dempsey Match After Firpo Willard Bout
New York July 4 Tex Rickard announced negotiations to match Jack Dempsey with the winner of the Luis Firpo vs Jess Willard bout for a world title fight likely at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City in September or October. Willard and Firpo meet July 12 at Jersey City arena under winner-take-all terms with Dempsey to be offered after. Rickard praised Tommy Gibbons showing against the champion and said Dempsey has not regressed despite a tough match.
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Dougherty Declares No Foul Blows In Dempsey Bout
Shelby July 4 report by Jimmy Dougherty Philadelphia referee of the championship fight states no foul blows were struck by either Dempsey or the challenger after 15 rounds. Dougherty, the third man, says the bout was a tough, sunlit cat fight with Dempsey the aggressor. He dismisses cries of rule violations and low blows as unfounded.
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Siki and Carpentier to Fight for World Title in September
Paris reports the French Boxing Federation summoned Georges Carpentier and Battling Siki to sign a September 16 bout where Siki defends his world and European light heavyweight titles. Signing deadline is July 16 with proceeds for scientific research.
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Dempsey era echoes as fight money woes delay prelims
Dull day in Shelby sees promoters struggle to fund early bouts with rumors of unpaid referees and missing cash. Mike Collins and Jack Kearns bargain amid a heat splashed crowd as Major Lane and others search for funds to proceed. About 60 Blackfeet Indians arrive in full regalia, adding to the day's unusual spectacle.
Almost All Final 100000 Raised for Bout in Shelby
Jack Kearns, manager of Jac Dempetz, announced that nearly all of the $100,000 gate receipts were secured. About $50,000 came from last ticket sales before the fight, with the rest collected at the gate and at fight headquarters.
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Tendler Refuses to Stage Fight in Michigan City
In Michigan City Indiana July 4 a planned 10 round bout between Lew Tendler of Philadelphia and Sailor Freedman of Chicago did not occur Tendler refused to appear after three preliminaries were pulled off Reportedly financial terms were not met and the announcer left crowds dispersed Although Freedman appeared willing to box he had no opponent The arena reportedly drew 15040 spectators amid rain The Chicago pair Glaser and Castle fought a six round draw with Glaser slight edge The Dundee Tim Timothy preliminary ended in Dundee’s second round victory over Timothy in a bout where Timothy was floored thrice.
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Financial woes cancel Tendler Friedman fight in rain
In Michigan City Indiana, rain and money problems derailed the Tendler versus Friedman bout. Tendler refused to enter the ring over guarantees, but efforts to salvage the card failed as the crowd waited and organizers negotiated.
Shelby Exodus Under Way After Hard Fought Battle
Shelby Montana July 4 crowds depart after a large fight. Special trains autos wagons buggies and planes move fans from the scene. Great Northern yards bustle with sidetracks as visitors seek trains. Roads out of town jammed with cars and buses. few accidents reported.
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Young Fitzsimmons Jr Wins Knockout Bout in Wilmington
Wilmington July 4 Bot Fitzsimmons Jr son of the former middleweight champion knocked out Wild Bill McFadden of Boston in the second round of a scheduled bout here today.
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Favonian Wins Ohio Trot at Grand Meeting in Rain
North Randall Ohio July 4 Favonian driven by Fred Memphis won the heat in 3:08 for trotters at the Grand meeting. The event was interrupted by rain yesterday with Clyde the Great finishing second and Eleanor third. Best time 2:03 2-5.
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Ridley defeats Son Foul Sandpoint in San Pedro boxing card
San Pedro boxer Ridley beat Son Foul Sandpoint in an Oakland bound bout at the 12 fight card here this afternoon. Bud Ridley from Denny Nunes claimed a decision after a round by round exchange.
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