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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

10

Tunney Sued For Breach Of Contract In Dempsey Bout Share

Timothy J Mara filed a suit to recover about 318000 from Gene Tunney the heavyweight champion as a share of the Dempsey bout money. A subpoena was served within 29 days and Mara claims Tunney agreed to paid a commission and that legal action is the proper route to settle the dispute.

Tim Mara Dempsey New York Gene Tunney Timothy J. Mara Wao Marna Tunney Wate Nia Jack Dempser Billy Bboon Nampion Mar California Mara Gibson

Charge against Tunney Dropped

New York officials announced that no proceedings would be brought against Gene Tunney and others charged under boxing law for appearances on a New York theater stage as part of a vaudeville program. Magistrate Suttermaan Gechargel said the defendants were released amid false arrest concerns raised by James A. Fairey, boxing commission chairman.

New York Gene Tunney Korlda Suttermaan Gechargel Tuliney Joseph Emmett James A. Fairey The Boxing Commission

Big Ten Mentors Set To Decide On Football Plans

Western Conference leaders meet in December to decide if the league becomes a playing league with organized schedules to crown a champion. Major John J. Griffith says the group will consider playing standards, equality of competition, and annual championship determination, with input from presidents faculty and alumni.

Sehodestie Financial John J. Griffith Phe Ten Griil Abumini

Landis quiet as leagues hold meet

Chicago December 14 Buckey Harris denies rumors about Walter Johnson retiring after alleged contact with an insurance firm. Harris confirms Johnson will be with Washington in 1927 and available to pitch as long as desired. The advisory board was dismissed years ago by Commissioner K M Landis, who remains indisposed during management changes.

Chicago Trailar K. M. Landis Ionter Walter Johnson Buckey Harris Washington Johnson Hattia

Professionals Organize To Streamline Golf Tournaments

Monterey Calif Dec 14 AP Organization of the Professional Golfers Winter Tournament Association unites most top pros except Walter Hagen to standardize scheduling. The season opens in Sacramento December 17-19 with 2500 dollars, then Los Angeles, El Paso, Shreveport, Hot Springs, and more across Texas, Alabama, and Florida before Pinehurst. Hartnett leads the group and foresees Hagen joining later.

Monterey Cal Professional Golfers Walter Hagen James D. Hartnett New York Pacific Northwest Pinehurst N. C Sacramento Los Angeles el Paso Shrevesnort Hot Springs Ark Texas Houston Antil Alabama Florida Golf Army Vancouver B. C Seattle Tacoma Portland Hartnett England Hagen California

Army and Navy duel for first in ARS bowling league

Army and Navy teams fight for first in the ARS bowline league with Army holding a two game lead. Top bowler leads with high single score and best average as standings and averages are listed.

Army Louis Navy

Cross Country Team Abolished at Amherst

Amherst faculty committee on athletics approved indefinite suspension of cross country as an intercollegiate sport. Dr. Paul C. Philip announced the action following a student council recommendation that cross country be abolished for intercollegiate competition. The sport will continue intramurally. Philip R. Chase of Syracuse presented the proposal.

Vmhe Calleze Onhletics Paul C. Philip

Notre Dame Coach Knute Hocanr Arrives for Rest in Honolulu

Noted Notre Dame coach Knute Hocanr reached Honolulu today for a rest. He did not escape attention as the University party also arrived aboard the same ship, drawing spectators and press.

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