Dempsey’s Rivalry and Fights with Fulton Wills and More
In a candid reminiscence, Dempsey recalls his 1918 first-round knockout of Fred Fulton, his controversial stance toward Harry Wills, and mixed feelings about opponents like Firpo Carpentier and Jess Willard. He describes the Johnson-Jeffries basement challenge as a potential future bout and notes his admiration for Carpentier’s fighting spirit.
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Fred Fulton
St. Paul
Fulton
Dempsey
Wills
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jeff's
Prisco
West
Georges Carpentier
Jess Willard
Jess
Toledo
Cardinals Take Commanding Post in National League Race
New York reports the St. Louis Cardinals under Rogers Hornsby have surged to a commanding position after a four game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They lead Cincinnati by a full game and Pittsburgh by two, with Chicago looming as a potential challenger in a tight pennant chase.
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New York
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Cardinals
Hornsby
Reds
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Paul Berlenbach withdraws from bout with Loughran
Overwork and nerves force Paul Berlenbach to announce a layoff from boxing and skip his scheduled bout with Tommy Loughran next week. The news comes as various sports items appear from Newport and New York including yacht dismantling and tennis and football signings.
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New York
Paul Berlenbach
Tommy Loughran
MacDonald Smith Wins Chicago District Open Calf Championship
MacDonald Smith of Lakeville New Jersey won the Chicago district open calf championship yesterday. He also claimed $1,999 in prize money after completing 72 holes in 277 strokes. This marks Smith’s third title of the year following gains at the Canadian and Metropolitan championships.
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Pivanston, Til
MacDonald Smith
Lakeville
N. J
Smith
Nose surgery listed for UC football captains
San Francisco reports that Tut Imlay captain of the 1926 California football team and star end Snooks Mell had their noses straightened during the summer. The students association of the university paid the bills.
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San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
Tut Imlay
University of California
Americans Dominate National Doubles Semis at Longwood
In Brookline Mass the National Doubles tennis tournament reaches the semi finals with an all American lineup after French teams were eliminated. The featured match pairs William T. Tilden II of Philadelphia and Alfred H. Chapin Jr of Springfield Mass against William J. Johnson and Edward G. Chandler of California. A new ticket issuing machine prints numbers and dates at five per second.
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Brookline
Mass
Longwood Cricket Club
America
Aces
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Alfred H. Chapin, Jr
Springfield
William J. Johnson
Edward G. Chandler
California
Swarm Channel With German Accent Sparks Mockery
A collage of quips mocks Dempsey, Tunney, Thorpe and other public figures across sports and culture. References touch on lawsuits, noses, stomachaches, swimming the channel, and a German accent as humor, with sharp jabs at critics and public attention.
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Herr Vierkolter
Rivalry grows as college and pro football attract crowds
Lawrence Perry explains the 1926 season forecast as football gains mass appeal beyond colleges. He notes rising public interest since 1919, with pro leagues forming rivalries that challenge collegiate football while authorities acknowledge their duty to players, institutions, and fans.
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New York
Giraffes Named as Nervous Delicate Creatures
A concise note describes giraffes as very nervous creatures and delicate beings, highlighting their fragile temperament and physical poise in natural settings.
Rain Cancels All American Association Games
Baseball results show postponements in the American Association due to rain. National League games featured St Louis defeating Pittsburgh 6 to 2 and Philadelphia beating Boston 3 to 0. American League scores include New York 6 over Philadelphia and Washington 14 over Boston 12 with Chicago 11 over Detroit 7.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Basketball matchups listed for upcoming schedule
Louisville travels to Columbus while Indianapolis visits Toledo and Milwaukee visits St. Paul. Kansas City visits Minneapolis and Pittsburgh visits Cincinnati. St. Louis plays Chicago and Boston faces New York. Detroit hosts St. Louis while Washington meets Boston. New York plays Philadelphia.
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American Association
W. Lai
Milwaukee
Louisville Evereeeeee
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City Seceeses
Seeeeeere
ATL St. Paul
Minneapolis
Scseees
Columbus
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W. L. Pet
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn Ee
Philadelphia
Boston Ee
L. Pet
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Ee Evereseee Ee
Louisville
St. Paul
Kansas City
Lutheran Synod of America Form Likely by 1928
Columbus September 3 The merger of the Iowa Buffalo and Ohio synods into an organic Lutheran body named the Lutheran Synod of America likely will be completed by 1928 following the Ohio synod’s approval of the union last night.
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Columbus
Iowa
Buffalo
Ohio
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Synod of America
Ohio Syno
Burk Joins Camp Atlantic City Sparring
Jack Dempsey resumed training in Atlantic City with Martin Burk joining as a sparring partner after a day away from camp. Big Bill Tate and Charlie Anderson prepared to spar as well as plans were made for an eight to nine round session, signaling a strenuous workout.
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Atlantic City
N. J
U.P
Jack Dempsey
Martin Burk
New Orleans
Dempsey
Carpentier
Big Bill Tate
Charlie Anderson
Philadelphia Talks Tunney Today Before Big Fight
Philadelphia crowds greet Gene Tunney on arrival from Stroudsburg with about a hundred Marines forming a protective square. A parade from city hall to Sesqui stadium followed as Tex Rickard plans to raise seating to 140000 for the three week delayed heavyweight title bout. Possible preliminaries hinted include Harry Persson Knute Hansen and Monte Munn.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Devil Dog
Greenwich Village
U. S
Harry Persson
Knute Hansen
Wisconsin
Monte Munn
Nebraska
Philadelphia
Second Elimination Game In Twilight League Set At Athens
The Twilight league plays the second elimination game this evening at the Athens playground between Hewitt Boden and Grayson. Grayson leads the series 1 game to none after a 5 to 1 victory over Hewitt Boden on Tuesday, leaving both teams tied for first and forcing a three game post season.
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Athens Playground
Hewitt- Boden
Grayson
Ted
Hewittoden
Lithuanian Agrarian Law Spurs Farmer Landownership
A new agrarian law in Lithuania aids farmers to buy acreage and compels purchase of seed, implements, cattle and other necessities, enabling many to become landowners and strengthen agricultural output.
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Lithuania
Camel the Greatest Tobacco Word of All Time
Ad copy extolling Camels as the ultimate cigarette, claiming worldwide appeal and satisfaction. It emphasizes Camel as the choice of experienced smokers and presents R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as the maker.
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Joe Williams
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Henry L. Farrell
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Pyle
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R. I
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Thomas Lipton
Henry Walters
Forest Hills
Tilden
C. C. Pyle
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Eddie Tryon
Colrate
New York “Yankees
SWARM
Kearns
Dutch Reuther
Yanks
Clark Griffith
Tunney
Mr. O'Geoffy
Hans
Jim Thorpe
Lawrence Perry
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Rickard
Ray-Glos
Hewitt- Bodens
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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