Heeney Tunney Fight Draws Large Messenger Party Crowd
The Athens Messenger staged a party broadcast of the Gene Tunney versus Tom Heene y title bout drawing thousands on West Union Street in Athens. Fans crowded the grass plot by the postoffice, filling steps and sidewalks as the crowd cheered Tunney and praised Heeney’s gameness during the contest and its immediate summary broadcast.
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Tunney Heeney Fight Ends with Mutual Praise
After the bout in New York Gene Tunney praises his body punches and notes Heeney was a worthy challenger. Heeney admits he is not satisfied with his effort and cites a flagrant eye lash that impaired his vision after round six. Referee Eddie Forbes says Heeney was in a helpless condition when the fight was stopped.
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Stripp of Columbus Club Gets Chance with Cincinnati
Philadelphia July 27 UP Joe Stripp former Columbus third baseman gets a chance with Cincinnati after Charley Dressen spike wound puts him out for at least ten days Stripp will take over the hot corner as Cincinnati closes a five game series with Philadelphia Augie Walsh likely to oppose Pete Donohue Hughey Critz extends hitting streak to 14 games with 28 hits in that span
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Star players pace yesterdays baseball split doubleheader
Abe Ruth hit a triple and a single in three at bats in the second game after a one for five in the opener. Lou Gehrig singled once in four, then doubled in four at bats in the second game. Ty Cobb doubled and singled in four at bats. Rogers Hornsby singled twice in two attempts. Hein Heilmann failed to hit in the first game but later reached on a run and a three bagger in three at bats. Kiki Frisch tripled and drove in a run in five at bats. Waner did not play. Johnson of Cleveland wins southpaw golf title in Cleveland district.
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Gate Receipts And Attendance Take Big Drop
New York July 27 U P A comparison shows heavyweight fight receipts and attendance declining from past bouts. Dempsey Carpentier receipts 1 625 580 attendance 90 000. Dempsey Firpo receipts 1 082 590 attendance 90 000. Dempsey Tunney first receipts 2 000 000 attendance 130 000. Dempsey Tunney second receipts 2 658 660 attendance 145 000. Tunney Heeney estimate receipts 750 000 attendance 50 000.
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Braves win on Richbourg’s 14th inning single
Lance Richbourg delivered a fourteenth inning single driving in the winning run as the Boston Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 7 to 6. Burleigh Grimes earned his fourth win, beating his former team 7 to 5. Carl Hubbell struggled in his New York debut.
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Four-Run Rally in Ninth Upsets Phillies for Reds Victory
Cincinnati Reds rally with four runs in the ninth to beat Philadelphia 6 to 4. Critz and Leach key hits, Crutz drove in three on a bases loaded double. Dres sen injured sliding into third. Russell Miller pitched well before ninth inning collapse.
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Friday Baseball Results Across American Association and Leagues
Results show St. Paul sweeping Columbus with 14 to 3 and 0 to 2 losses, Minneapolis beating Toledo 6 to 2, Milwaukee defeating Indianapolis 2 to 0, and Kansas City splitting with Louisville 1 to 3 and 8 to 5. National League highlights include Cincinnati over Philadelphia 6 to 4 and Boston defeating Chicago 7 to 6 in 14 innings. American League action features Cleveland twice besting Boston 4 to 2 and 4 to 3, New York edging Detroit 2 to 1 in 12 innings, and Detroit routing New York 13 to 10, plus Washington beating St. Louis 6 to 4. The schedule lists Friday matchups: St. Paul at Columbus, Milwaukee at Indianapolis, Kansas City at Louisville, Minneapolis at Toledo, Pittsburgh at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Washington at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Detroit, and Boston at Cleveland.
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Gene Tunney Career Sketch Highlights Championship Era
Gene Tunney, born May 25, 1898 in New York City, rose from dock worker to heavyweight champion. The Marine, 60 pro fights, 30 knockouts, 14 decisions, one loss. defeated Dempsey in 1926 and defended title in 1927. Heeney loss by technical knockout at the Polo Grounds sealed his lasting reputation.
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Legion Team Wins From K P Nine At Pythian Park
In Middleport on July 27 the Legion defeated K of P 2 to 0 at Pythian Park. Two games were played the same evening with Baptists beating Modern Woodmen 15 to 2. Pitching and defense highlighted the road to victory for the Legion in a tight early contest.
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Home Run Club Leaders in the American League
Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees top the American League home run list with 19 and 16 respectively. Other leaders include Hauser and Simmons of the Athletics, plus players from the Cardinals, Robins, and Brayen teams, tallying in the teens and up to 38 for Murat of PRUMes.
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Baseball Season Totals and Player Mentions
A garbled list shows players associated with teams including the Giants Reds Sox Tigers and Yankees with references to the National League American League and season totals 730 noted with scattered numbers and names such as Meusel Heilmann Vangilder and Judge among others. The fragmentary text appears to summarize league affiliations and season totals rather than a cohesive report.
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Indians Widen Lead in Fifth Game Against Red Sox
Cleveland facing Boston in the fifth and final game of their series after a double win by the Indians to push toward a fifth straight victory. Bill Carrigan's Red Sox wobbled on the brink of disaster as they prepared for the crucial matchup in Cleveland.
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Raceland Track Races Resume After Dissolved Injunction
Greenup Ky July 27 The temporary injunction stopping racing at the Raceland track has been dissolved and races will resume this afternoon. Circuit Judge Halbert set aside the order after a quick court hearing prompted by Attorney General Cammack who charged the track operators with gambling aid, lack of license, and tax fraud. The meet, halted yesterday, will end tomorrow with no races held yesterday.
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Senators Rally to Edge St Paul in Second Game
After a 13 to 4 drubbing in the opener by St Paul the Columbus Senators revived in the nightcap and won 2 to 0. The double header was played in Columbus on July 27 with the Senators overcoming an early deficit to split the games.
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Rebuilt Gene Tunney Stops Tom Heeney in 11th Round
Gene Tunney, rebuilt and punching with purpose, defeats Tom Heeney by technical knockout after two minutes and 2? seconds in the eleventh round. Heeney pressed hard but Tunney’s counter blows and precision led to the stoppage.
Rickard seeks new foe for Tunney after loss
New York July 27 Tex Rickard evaluates last night’s results and eyes a next opponent for Gene Tunney. Possible challengers include Johnny Risko Jack Sharkey Tommy Loughran and Jack Dempsey with Risko favored if he is available. Risko may be edged out if Loughran vacates the light heavyweight title.
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Bout never should have been stopped says McAuliffe
Retired undefeated lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe critiques the Heeney Tunney bout, arguing the referee erred by stopping the fight in the tenth and that Heeney was not out, while noting Tunney's running style and Heeney initial courage but overall beating. Heeney appeared in poor shape and made tactical errors, and McAuliffe asserts better body targeting could have changed the outcome.
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Lithuanians Sarpolis and Ko mar set to wrestle for title in Cleveland
Wrestlers Karl Sarpolis and Joe Ko mar known as the Bull, both Lithuanians, are booked to contest the Lithuanian championship at Taylor Bowl in Cleveland, weather permitting.
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