Dempsey recalls Gibbons war as his toughest bout
NEA Service writer Joe Williams recalls champion Dempsey saying his hardest fight was a 1909 15 round battle with Omimy Gibbons in Montana. Dempsey admits distance judgment failed, praises Gibbons and notes that fight helped set him for Firpo and the Tunney bout.
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Omimy Gibbons
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Firpo
Tunney
Return Kickoff Development Dominates Rockne Speech
In a interview from South Bend Indiana Knute Rockne Notre Dame head coach predicts a marked improvement in kickoff returns this season and expects forward passing to become the main weapon for many teams He notes new rules penalizing two incomplete passes in four downs and comments on replacing Enright the former plunging fullback with the same core squad for 1926
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Youngest diver in river earns notice in Riverton
Miss Meitzner 17 has spent 18 months performing diving work in the Delaware River near Riverton New Jersey. The report highlights a notable young woman in a demanding occupation. A separate note mentions a 15 ton oak tree felled on the Wingerworth Hall estate near Chesterfield England.
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Wingerworth- Hall
A Day With Gene Tunney Readings and Fanciful Feats
A satirical schedule imagines heavyweight champion Gene Tunney judging rivals by daily papers and indulging in grandiose, humorous activities from 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. including literary opinions, philosophical musings, theatrical arts, and exaggerated self-presentation amid quirky encounters.
Dempsey Resting At Atlantic City As Schedule Pauses
Dempsey plans more rest and possible fishing as he pauses training in Atlantic City New Jersey today. Sparring partner Martin Burke said a break from Jack's punches feels like a month off for a businessman.
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N. J
Jack Dempsey
C Campion
Martin Burke
Dempsey
Jack
Boot to Boot Victory Money Restored After Funds Suffer Shortage
Chicago reports an $89 000 check for Boot to Boot in the American Derby had been drawn and later returned for insufficient funds but the amount was made good after word from the east.
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Dempsey
Gibbons
Firpo
Chicago
Athens High School Boys Football Begins Practice
Forty eight boys attend first regular Athens high school football meeting in the gym. Coach Harold Wise distributes equipment for the season. Captain John Sprague among about ten returnees. First practice scheduled for tonight on the playgrounds.
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Athens High School
Harold Wise
John Sprague
Plans to seat 130000 for Dempsey Tunney title bout
Plans for the accommodation of 130 000 spectators for the Dempsey Tunney championship battle at the Sesqui Centennial stadium in Philadelphia September 23 have been officially submitted to Police Director Eliott by Rickard. Rickard predicted the crowd would exceed the Dempsey Carpentier attendance but the gate receipts would be smaller.
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United Press
Eliott
Rickard
Philadelphia
Lenglen and Browne to headline October tennis matches
Philadelphia reports Suzanne Lenglen and Mark K Browne will join a pro tennis troupe for a series in the Sesqui-Centennial auditorium on October 15. The move sparks questions as Miss Browne also ranks as a notable golfer and may affect her amateur standing.
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Philadelphia
English estate offers vast grounds for sale
A London report notes England remains crowded yet large estates persist. One property lists grounds so extensive the owner could walk a mile on grass without leaving the estate boundaries.
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London
England
PROS BEGIN CHICAGO PRACTICE IN AURORA WITH STAR LINEUP
Football teams start practice this week with Red Grange leading the New York Yankees squad arriving in Aurora Illinois. Eddie Tyron Colgate Pooley Hubert Alabama and George Pease Columbia quarterback join the lineup as the Cardinals also open camp.
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Red Grange
New York /Yankees
Aurora
Ill
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Colgate
Pooley Hubert
Alabama
George Pease
Columbia
Chicago Cardinals
National singles seeds listed for Forest Hills tournament
In Forest Hills New York the light ranking players for the national singles event next week were seeded in the draw. William T. Tilden Vincent Richards William Johnson R Norris Williams Manuel Alonzo Takeichi Harada Edward G Chandler jr A H Chapin jr are among those seeded.
Cardinals Coast Toward Pennant as Reds Hopeful
The St. Louis Cardinals lead the National League by two games after an 8 to 0 win over the Pirates while the Cubs beat Cincinnati 8 to 5. If the Cards win all 16 remaining games, they clinch the pennant. the Reds must sweep their 20 remaining games to have any chance.
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New York
United Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Reds
St. Louis
Purdue signs Charley Pillman as assistant coach
Lafayette reports Purdue University adds Charley Pillman to its football staff for the upcoming season after three years with the program. Pillman fills an assistant coaching role as the team rebuilds under new plans.
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Lafayette
Ind
Charley, Pillman
Purdue
Gene Tunney Lays Low Before Return to Ring
Gene Tunney rests in a secluded cottage near Stroudsburg Pennsylvania awaiting a return to the ring. Promoters Pooch Donohan and Houck visit, with Donohan noting Tunney looks top heavy and improved while Houck offers warm praise.
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Stroudsburg
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Pooch Donohan
Leok
Donohan
Houck
Ryan Advances in Philadelphia Tennis Championship
Miss Eiliga Beth Ryan of California advanced to the third round of the women's middle states tennis championship after a 6 0 6 3 victory over Mrs. W W Brown of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Eiliga
Beth Ryan
Calfornia
W. W. Brown
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