Dempsey Aims for Safe Journey to Fight Night
In Atlantic City on September 25 Dempsey plans a cautious trip to Philadelphia to avoid arrest by potential process servers. Gene Tunney heads from Stroudsburg to Philadelphia with confidence, stating he will win the heavyweight title tonight and expressing readiness to fight.
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Estelle Taylor Heads to Philadelphia for Dempsey Fight
Chicago dispatch says Estelle Taylor wife of Jack Dempsey sails from Los Angeles and will reach Philadelphia tomorrow morning to join the celebration if he wins or comfort him if defeated. She plans to arrive in time to attend the victory celebration or mourning.
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Athens High Faces Veteran Pomeroy Team in Opener
Athens High School's Big Red football squad opens the 1926 schedule next Saturday against Pomeroy High. Athens relies on a veteran line and experienced backfield while Pomeroy fielded its first team last year and shows slow progress in developing a cohesive unit under Coach Wise.
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Logan Gridders Set to Open Season Against Washington D H
Logan high school football coach Meyer prepares a green squad for Friday's 2 30 p m opener at the new athletics field against Washington D H The squad reports good health with few injuries and features Lytle Blosser Campbell Brashares Jes Krinn Martin Larimer Leadbetter Fox Keller and others in the anticipated starting lineup Washington D H won their opener last week and is described as a stronger team with several lettermen. officials R W Finsterwald Athens and Wm Rochester.
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Gene Tunney Arrives in Philadelphia by Airplane
Gene Tunney challenger for Jack Dempsey's heavyweight title arrives in Philadelphia this afternoon aboard a Curtis Oriole piloted by Casey Jones. He departs Stroudsburg with camouflage and lands at the navy flying field to a small crowd of officers and men.
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Cardinals Take Command in NL Race with Brooklyn Drubbing
In New York on September 23 The St Louis Cardinals beat Brooklyn 15 to 7 to forge a two and a half game lead over Cincinnati in the National League pennant chase. Lester Bell led the Cards with three triples and a double in five at bats as Cincinnati faced a tough path ahead with three remaining games against the Giants and Reds. The pennant outlook grew tighter for the Reds who have four games left and could force a playoff depending on outcomes elsewhere.
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Star back of frosh eleven is injured
Ohio university freshmen football report injuries during the first practice with Ray Singer from Cleveland West Tech sustaining a likely season ending knee ligament tear while returning punts. Eighty five freshmen reported for two hours of hard drills under freshman coach Bill Herbert.
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Autumn Arrival Brings Mars Close Approach
Autumn to arrive tonight at 7 27 with coal scuttles and warm goods as Summer fades. Advent of autumn marks Mars closest to Earth on October 27, at about 42 625 000 miles away.
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Ohio U Football Injuries Batter Practice Defense
Two lettermen plus two promising sophomores from Ohio University football are sidelined with minor injuries. Sweeney sprained right hand in practice, Blythe injured left hand, both not serious. Barfoot cracked rib and Smith with a foot injury also out briefly as Coach Peden focuses on strengthening pass defense to stop opponents' forward passes.
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Fight party starts early at Dempsey Tunney bout
The Messenger will begin broadcasting events leading to the Dempsey Tunney fight at 7 PM with preliminary bulletins. Descriptions of each blow will be given as they are received and the main bout is expected to start around 8:30 PM. In case of rain, plans will be made to serve fight fans.
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