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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1926
Page
9
The article recounts a disputed 1917 Dempsey bout described as a fraud. It claims a promoter scheme paid Dempsey $300 for a staged win while he later defeated Jim Flynn in a real rematch. The piece contrasts this with Dempsey's genuine knockout record and notes critics alleging favors in ring outcomes.
Cincinnati moved ahead in the National League pennant race with a 3 point lead after beating the St Louis Cardinals in Cincinnati. The Reds held a .585 percentage, Cardinals .482, Pirates .567, while Reds improved by boosting offense in the first inning and widening their lead with key hits. Other results: Giants swept by the Cubs, Robins over Phillies, Yankees surging in the American League.
An ebony cat wandered into Liberty and Pennsylvania avenues causing two autos to crash. Two men suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized, while two others were treated and sent home. The cat’s refusal to move obstructed drivers, leading to the collision.
Officials announce a Nelsonville tennis tournament and urge players to contact opponents and begin preliminaries to speed the series. Local interest rises as courts are scarce this wartime season and a public call goes out for participants. A separate divorce petition from Mrs Percy L Ford Alford of Dover is filed, citing disputes over church attendance.
Speculation centers on who will referee the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title fight at Sesqui Centennial Stadium. Candidates include Frank O Brien Frank McCracken Tommy Reilly Jack O Keefe Lew Crimson Spud Murphy and Frank Liesch. Final choice announced the day of the bout. Ticket sales in Philadelphia exceed 81 200 bringing local total past 850 000 and estimated New York sales push past one million. Joe Bannon of New York named timekeeper for Dempsey. Betting commissioners report about 1 000 000 wagered with odds between 8 to 5 and 2 to 1.
Espino, owned by William Ziegler, won the ith Lawrence Realization at Belmont Park defeating two Man O War offspring. The 1 mile 5 furlongs race saw Espino finish head in front of Crusader Mars, with another Man O War colt third. Track conditions were soft and Espino’s 2 42 3 6 time compares favorably to Man O War’s 1926 stake record.
Two observers dispute Jack Dempsey's condition ahead of the September 23 title bout with Gene Tunney in Atlantic City. Harry Greb says Dempsey looks dried out and erratic while De Forest notes less snap and movement. Weather blamed for the poor workout showing.
The Athens country club hosts a full day championship with 16 foursomes competing on multiple tees. The schedule lists each group with players and a pair of start times, including McKinstry to Woodworth and Cable to Kreler among others.
New York Sept. 4 The ten nis crown William T Tilden has worn six years may face a challenge when the men's national singles championship opens at Forest Hills on Sept. 18. Critics predicted a renewed contest for the title as foreign and American stars enter a deep field, though Tilden’s recent play suggests the doubts may be unfounded.
A boxing comparison notes Jack Dempsey had 77 bouts while Gene Tunney had 60 bouts. It highlights career lengths and fight counts for two era rivals.
Paul Minnesota September 4. For years Daniel Belknap known as Dan Patch trainer died from injuries after being kicked by a horse while walking down the street. He was famed as a horse expert and adviser to multiple stables.
Miss Mona MacLennan a Harley Street doctor attempting the English Channel swim from Guane to Folkestone gave up 7 to 8 miles from South Foreland after 11 and a half hours in rough seas and strong tides. She stated she abandoned the attempt at 4 40 p m due to adverse conditions. Her friends said secrecy was to protect her medical status and did not reveal her real name.
Secretary of Agriculture William M Jardine addressed fifty Kansas publishers in Emporia urging opposition to the McNary Haugen farm relief bill and backing cooperative marketing as a farmer aid. He argued the government should not enter business and called the price fixing plan non workable. He spoke in his home state to explain his stance on farm relief measures and why he opposes the proposal.
Albert Rostance aged 42, a church tenor, was found dead in his Toledo garage seated at the wheel of his car. The coroner’s verdict ruled accidental death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Ameri can Rifle club schedules its annual shoot on Margaretta week Monday afternoon at the range. Sixteen club members compete with outsiders invited to enter. Entries due by 10 am Monday with entries to William Sitvus or Melvin Grubb. The cup is at stake to Melvin Grubb who could win for the third straight time. 100 shots per contestant, total possible 500. A separate weekly shoot reported scores: Harry Snark 16, Francis Liaw 45, Melvin Grubb 45, Woodruff 45, Sethy 44, Martin 44, Wise 44, Townsend 42, R. Taylor 42.
Capt Le Prieur shows a portable diving outfit that requires no air hose or surface pumps and lets a man stay under water for ten minutes. The device is set in motion by damp air acting on calcium carbide. Fog horns invented in France blow automatically in thick mist. The piece also notes the Christian name Isabel derives from Elizabeth, first used as a compliment to Queen Elizabeth.
Nelsonville reports the Barbers secured the Twilight League championship with a 2-0 win over the Buckeyes amid a protest over a substituted catcher. Attendance was strong as the decision awaits post season play against an all-star picked team from other clubs. Estel Crabtree may join the lineup next week.
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