Dempsey Tunney Fight Plans Set for Sept 23 Stadium
Philadelphia promoters and Sesqui-Centennial officials finalized arrangements for the world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at the Sesqui-Centennial Stadium on September 23. The match, to be decided by two judges and a referee, is expected to draw about 130000 spectators with gates around 2.0 million dollars. Rickard and Aron promise ticket prices from 3 to 2 and a staged event with New York and Philadelphia backing.
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Dempsey Favored to Beat Tunney in Philadelphia Battle
Dempsey held clear odds in New York and Philadelphia debates as the Dempsey Tunney title bout draws nearer. Wall Street quoted 101 in favor of Dempsey with bets of 10 900 dollars placed on his chances. The United States Lawn Tennis Association prepares a team for the September 9 10 challenge, with Williams captain and Chandler and Chapin invited for practice at Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia.
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Sesqui Manager Skeptical On Dempsey Tunney Receipts
Philadelphia August 189 has AP report noting Koda Aust director general of the Sesqui-Ventennial doubts gate receipts for the Dempsey Tunney title fight in Texas Rickard estimated at three dollars gross. Aust places takings near twenty thousand with ten percent to the Sesqui management and a $190000 minimum guarantee. He says arena seating can add four six thousand more and notes contract expirations and competing claims for exclusive boxing rights.
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Japan Davis Cup Team Wins Two Singles in Montreal
In the western Zone Davis Cup, Japan led as Takeuchi Harada defeated Rogsha Pane and another Japan win came when an opponent slipped on grass courts. Captain Pari faced difficulty as Banet battled to three sets, though Japan prevailed 9-7 1 6-2 with strong late play.
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Saxon Trains With Champion Dempsey Ahead of Bout
Welterweight contender Saxon Uridgeport spars with champion Jack Dempsey at Sulphur Springs camp near Tom Luther's place. Saxon reports Dempsey sharpening speed and power, likening him to Tiger Jack as training moves toward Atlantic City for final weeks.
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Racing results six races at track meet
A garbled racing card lists six races for three year olds and up with purses from 1300 to 1800 and distances from five furlongs to one mile. Winners include Hot Time, Shasta Wane, Blasted Hopes, Senator Norris, Miry G, Mara Usia. Also noted are times, odds, jockeys, and a long string of also rans and miscellaneous entries.
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Dorval Race Meet Results First Through Seventh Races
Results from Dorval show multiple races for two to seven year olds at five and a half furlongs to one mile and seventy yards. Notable horses include Adamag Pisher Colonel Seth Sphericity Bulcroft Nero Merry Monarch Flying Al Pixola Royal Pearl Gallant Greek Sir Galahad II Flea and Triumph with multiple riders and times noted for each event. Also listed are payouts, times, and horses that did not finish or ran as also-rans.
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Saratoga Race Day Results For Two Year Olds And More
Race results from Saratoga include two year old finals with purses around 1000 dollars and 3 4 mile distances. Notable entrants include Manwell and Cross Word with varied weights and odds, plus multiple horses such as Arabian Sandswept Survivor and Brby Gar noted in the card. Second race lists Patricia J and Extreme with weights and fractions, while third and fourth races feature Thurber Bluefish Badenoch Dunbeath and Glack Maria with prizes and jockeys referenced.
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Dempsey Invited to Train at Six Sites Near Philadelphia
Invitations pour in for Jack Dempsey to establish training quarters around Philadelphia after news his bout with Gene Tunney is moving to Pennsylvania. Mayor Rader of Atlantic City, a friend, lobbied for Dempsey to train at the coastal resort sites he used for the Carpentier camp.
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Dempsey Discusses Visit and Training Kite Inspection Plan
Dempsey showed approval of the Mayor's visit though he did not reveal the conversation's tone. No decision on the new training kite will be made for at least two days. Gene Normile, Dempsey’s manager, and Mloyd Pitgetmmon will depart for New York today and tomorrow to begin inspections at sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Kid Kaplan Hand Operated On After Fracture
Kid Kaplan underwent a two hour operation in New York to remove bone splinters from his left thumb suffered when he hooked Tommy Cello in the fifth round at Gueone honor Stadium two weeks earlier. Doctors expect a long inactive period.
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Big Four Named to Defend Davis Cup Team
New York August 19 IAP The big four of American lawn tennis William T Tilden William M Johnston Vincent Richards and R Norrin Williams were reappointed members of the Davis Cup team to defend the trophy.
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Man Receives Foot Injury After Glass Cut at Measide Park
Oscar Bronillette fifteen? was treated at Emergency Hospital yesterday after stepping on glass at Measide Park while bathing. Dr. D. M. Rowe attended to a wound on his left foot requiring treatment.
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