Tunney Retains Championship of World
Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey on points to keep the world heavyweight title in a ten round Chicago bout. Dempsey unleashed a fierce seventh round rally but Tunney’s defense and boxing skill preserved the victory amid disputed counts and postfight contention from Leo Flynn.
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Dempsey and Tunney Trade Blows In Thirteen Round Fight
United Press report details the ringside round by round action of the Dempsey Tunney bout. Dempsey presses early before Tunney takes control with sustained rights and lefts. Bloodied by the later rounds, Dempsey fights on as Tunney leads at the bell in Round Ten.
World Series chase heats up as Cardinals top Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Boston Braves 6-5 to move three games behind the Pirates, while the Pirates beat the Giants 5-2 in the first game of a doubleheader and lost 7-1 in the second with Rogers Hornsby homering in both games. Hack Wilson homered for the Cubs in an 8-4 win over the Phillies. The Reds swept the Robins 2-1 and 4-3, with Petty and Luque delivering a twelve inning opener. Yankee slugger Babe Ruth hit his 56th to help the Yankees beat Detroit 8-7.
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Dempsey Tunney Heavyweight Title Fight Controversy
The world heavyweight title bout ended with Tunney winning after a disputed count by referee Dave Barry. The referee started counting as Dempsey stayed down, and Tunney rose in time amid questions over Chicago rules. No clear successor emerged for the title.
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Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
National League results include Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 2 to 1 and 4 to 3, Pittsburgh over New York 5 to 2, Chicago defeating Philadelphia 8 to 4 and 6 to 5 over St. Louis, while New York lost to Pittsburgh. American League shows Philadelphia 4 3 Cleveland 3 and 6 0.
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Athens High Faces Early Season Injuries and a Tough Schedule
Athens high school football opens at Gallipolis with backfield injuries dampening prospects. Captain Perkins and several regular backs out, new backs Whettel Fields and Carmichael step in while twelve lettermen boost a steadier line. The schedule runs Sept 24 at Gallipolis through Nov 18 vs North High at Columbus.
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Scores from the American Association games listed
Baseball scores show New York 8 Detroit 7. Boston 2 Chicago 1. Washington 10 St Louis 7. Kansas City 17 St Paul 4. Milwaukee 7 Minneapolis 3. Toledo 9 Louisville 6. Only games reported.
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Today's Games Feature Cross-League Matchups Across Major Parks
A full slate includes New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston Columbus at Louisville Foledo at Indianapolis St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City.
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Kahla Dillon Wins Transylvania Stake Heat
Kahla Dillon owned by Col. Jacob Lang of Buffalo won the first heat of the 80th Transylvania stake in Lexington Kentucky in 2 02 and a half minutes after a brilliant contested battle.
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Bud Gorman’s Swedish Fight Fueled by 13 Luggage Pieces
Bud Gorman carried 13 pieces of luggage to challenge heavyweight Harry Persson in Sweden. The unusual baggage suggests a planned, extended stay for the bout and training.
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Interiority Complex Linked to Pug Distress
A humorous remark notes that many pugs unable to stomach meals suffer from an interiority complex. The line references pet behavior and a playful critique of canine digestion.
Bill Roper Explores Foot Ball Today and Tomorrow
Bill Roper releases a new book titled foot ball Today and Tomorrow. The work surveys current trends and future directions in football analysis, with emphasis on strategic concepts and evolving player roles.
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Barry Chosen as Referee in Dempsey Tunney Bout
He was the lucky Chicago official selected as the third man to enter the ring for the Dempsey Tunney fight. Dave Barry was officially chosen and acted as referee. Barry’s decision and those of the two judges were unanimous at the end of the tenth round in giving the decision to Tunney.
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Defends His Son as Fight Ends in Draw
Hi ram Dempsey of Salt Lake City faced a tense moment at Soldier's Field as a Tunney backer taunted during the Dempsey bout. Dempsey stood on his seat and shouted to stop the heckling, insisting the war’s end makes the outcome a draw in his view. He was accompanied by two brothers from Lenora, West Virginia.
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Dempsey-Loses To Tunney Estelle Taylor Signals End
Chicago report details Estelle Taylor’s reaction after Jack Dempsey’s defeat by Gene Tunney. She expressed relief when told Tunney won and Dempsey returned to the Edgewater Beach suite bruised but okay. Dempsey staff argued he deserved a knockout after Tunney fell in the seventh round.
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Shafer Moves to End as Bobcats Prep for Rio Grande
Coach Pedan shifts Shafer, Ohio center, to right end to boost the wing position. Shafer likely to start against Rio Grande with Young at the other end and Mowbray at center. Backfield options include Robeson, McKinley, Garrison, and Seedhouse as team braces for a real battle.
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Gehrig Sets Run Batted In Record In Tigers Game
Lou Gehrig drove in three runs in a 172nd rib of the season by tripling in the first inning against Detroit and later scoring on a Koe nick single in the third. The New York slugger surpassed Babe Ruth’s 170 RLIs set in 1921.
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Crystal wins Stony Brook stakes in New York
In the Stony Brook claiming stakes at Belmont, the three year old gelding Crystal from the Pennant Pineland stable finished first earning $3,175 for his owners.
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