Rickard predicts 1.5 million gate for big bout
Tex Rickard forecast a boxing title fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Yankee Stadium on September 16 drawing about 80,000 fans and a gate near 1.6 million. He noted ticket scale from 40 or 50 dollars down to 2 and 3 dollars with sanction issues affecting location. Rickard, back from Chicago, detailed camp plans for Dempsey at Saratoga Springs and Tunney at Lake Pleasant Adirondacks.
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Miss Wills Back In Tourney Play
East Hampton New York July. Helen Wills returned to tournament tennis after an appendicitis operation two months earlier in Paris. She defeated New York’s Mis. Edward Raymond 6-1 6-4 in Maidstone club second round. The three time national champion plans to defend her title next month at Forest Hills.
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Andy Phillips Pitches No-Hit No-Run Ball for Harrisburg
Former Montana Power captain Andy Phillips, reported alive in Harveysburg Pa, hurled no hit no run baseball for the Harrisburg club in the New York Penn League. He pitched after playing infield and past seasons with Powers in 1924 under manager Hill McGonigie, as Harrisburg defeated Binghamton 9 to 0.
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Brooklyn Swimmer Sets 40 yard Breaststroke Record
Walter Spence of Brooklyn Central M C A broke the world mark in the 40 yard breaststroke at the national championships in Sesqui-Centennial pool with 6 16 4 5, surpassing the previous time by 1 23 5 seconds. Johnny Weismuiler wins 44 yard freestyle. Arne Borg second. Spence dethrones Robt Skelton. Tideton third, Andre Maraz fourth. Gloria Collett defeats Helen Payson in Shenecossett women’s match to reach semis. F E Dubois to face Mrs. New York City. Montana Methodist conference set for Sept 8 in Billings via Bishop Smith.
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Red Sox improve with Regan and prospects from minors
Pat Lae Fohl leads Boston with a stronger club after signing Fred Heimach Slim Harriss Dolly Jacobson and Pat Regan. Regan, a Columbus AA second baseman, proves a bright addition while minors produce new talent like Russell a twenty year old lefty from Texas who moved from Paris Texas to the Red Sox pool.
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TILDEN'S STAGE WORK TO GUT OUT TENNIS
New York July 28 William Z Tilden plans a mid August return to the stage that will keep him from most remaining season tennis events. He may miss the Davis Cup and the national championships at Boston and will stage manage daily commutes to fulfill performances while remaining hopeful to defend his national title at Forest Hills.
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Cry Baby Bandits in New York Robbery Case
Five gunmen dubbed the Cry Baby Bandits broke down in a police lineup and pleaded for anonymity in tears. They were arrested yesterday and confessed attempting a bank robbery in the Bronx last week. Police seek links to a grocery store shooting that killed a man and a woman involving two of the men.
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Tilden Reveals Winning Backhand Stroke Story
In a revealing interview, Bill Tilden credits Bill Johnston with exposing his backhand weakness. He recalls studying Johnston’s attacking backhand in 1919 and developing a stronger backhand by 1920 for Davis Cup and Wimbledon success. He says discipline, sacrifice, and a complete game define champions.
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Fragrant tobacco promise in a tin release
Vivid aroma of real tobacco greets when opening the tin. Describes honest-to-goodness smoke pleasure and a taste that lingers, claiming nothing else matches it. Cheering tone emphasizes memorable flavor and sensory appeal.
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