Sharkey Favored Over Dempsey In Big Title Bout
Heavyweight story notes Sharkey as favorite over Dempsey despite Dempsey's strong recent showings and secret training. It highlights possible new tricks, prognostications on gate revenue for a future Tunney rematch, and Dempsey's mysterious conditioning led by Leo Flynn with dawn workouts alongside Dave Shade. Also mentions Kerry losing to New York Gaelic football 11 to 8.
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Sharkey
Dempsey
Stust
Toledo
Wil Yard
Philadelphia
Tunney
Leo P. Flynn
Flynn
Dave Shade
Dempsey Works Out With Burke In Private Training
Ex-champion Jack Dempsey endures private drills with sparring partner Marty Burke as he refines his left hook to body and right counter. Weight at 198 pounds, aiming for 195, prepping to meet Jock Sharkey in ring. Tillie Herman disputes claims of Dempsey's decline, insisting the fight remains competitive.
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Saratoga Springs
Associated Press
John Demmick
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Marty Burke
Jack
Burke
Gizzard
Jock Sharkey
Boston
Dave Shade
Shade
Tobe
Tillie
Kid
Experts Split Opinions On Dempsey Sharkey Battle
Saratoga Springs experts debate Dempsey versus Sharkey with five days left. Some trainers say Dempsey retains power and spirit, able to land a punch or two. others doubt his speed and peak form, predicting a lucky punch may be his best hope. Sharkey’s speed is deemed overrated by some, while Dempsey’s punching still worries rivals.
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Dempsey
Sharkey
Cherrie
Sun
Flynn
Bennington
Tigers Defeat Athletics in Last Frame
Detroit broke a 4-4 tie in the ninth on McManus triple and Dykes miscue to beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the second game of the series. Holloway earned the win, Walberg took the loss, with Stoner and Gray starting on the mound for Detroit and Philadelphia respectively.
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Athletics
Detroit
Associated Press
McManus
Rube Walberg
Woodall
Devivierars
Holloway
Philadelphia
Bishop
Hale
Cobb
Red Simmons
Lamar
Boley
Gray
Gray, Py
Walberg
Ear
Oh Jo
Warner
Gehringer
Manush
Fothergill
Heilmann
Blue
McManush
Stoner
Wingo
Simmons
Rowland
van Graflan
Amateur Boxing Revival Planned at Pleasure Beach
Matchmaker Jim Dwyer will present ten simon pure bouts at Acorn A. C. arena Pleasure Beach on Wednesday night. Boxers from Bridgeport New Haven Norwalk Milford Ansonia Derby and Westport will compete. Bobby Powers will referee the program with potential bi weekly matches if crowd support is strong.
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Jim Dwyer
Simon Pure Bours
Acorn A. C
Pleasure Beach
Simon Pures
Bridgeport
New Haven
Norwalk
Milford
Ansonia
Derby
Westport
Dwyer
Bobby Powers
Ticket sale for Dempsey Sharkey bout in New York
Reports from New York say ticket sales for the Jack Dempsey versus Jack Sharkey fight are strong with a sell out near, several thousand fans turned away for lower priced seats. The bout, a fifteen round event, is expected to yield the biggest gate yet for a non champion ship affair and could net the principals a large fortune. About 100 pasteboards will be sold by Bridgeport agency between new and Thursday.
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Jack Sharkey
New York
Congress News Company
New
Thureaay
Changes to American League Schedule Announced
July 17 Boston at Cleveland two games. July 20 Washington at Chicago open date. July 21 Washington at St. Louis two games.
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Cleveland
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St. Louis
Mt, Lotis
Cincinnati
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Brooklyn
Ees
Ab Athe Rar
Boston Ethene
Detroit
Boston A
Major League Records Week In Review
New York July 17 AP Major League records show a tally of games won and lost, runs, hits, errors, opponents runs and home runs. The data encompasses games through Saturday, reflecting team performances across the league with a focus on standings and notable totals.
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New York
Junior League Contests Highlight Auburns and Clovers Victories
In Seaside Park yesterday two former pitchers starred as Auburns, Clovers and White Eagles won. Sammy Dizenzo pitched a two hit shutout for the Clovers, defeating the Polish Falcons 6 to 0. Johnny Michaels led the White Eagles past the North End Cubs with 13 strikeouts and two hits allowed. The Auburns routed Holy Rosarys 14 to 1, aided by strong infield defense and Warner's four singles and a double in five at bats. The day left Auburns and Clovers tied for first.
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Warner
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Healy
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Eagles Jr
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Stalen
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Morrta
Py Michaels
Batla
Cubs Defeated by Giants Highlight Manor Week
The Giants halted the Cubs’ title pace with a Polo Grounds win, reshaping the four club NL race as midseason pressure grows. Pittsburgh St Louis and New York remain in contention as injuries hamper Cardinals’ infielders The Reds show improvement after a rough start while the American League sees the Phillies Mackmen surge and Yankees push westward with a strong seven game stretch. Washington struggles to gain ground, holding a 12 game deficit behind New York.
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Associated Press
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St. Louis
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Cardinals
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Athletica
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Washington
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Chicago
French to Decide On Olympic Plans
Paris July 17 The French Olympic committee will meet Wednesday to decide if France shall be represented in the 1928 Amsterdam games The failure of the French senate to ratify the 2,000,000 franc appropriation to prepare a team caused consternation among athletic federations A strong senate movement against participation appears likely to prevail
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Amaterda
Senate
Howard A C Nine Beats New Milford 11 to 4
Howard A C defeated New Milford A C 11 to 4 at New Milford yesterday afternoon led by Baker on the mound and Wayne at the plate. Pitching and timely hitting powered the win as Baker and Coleman contributed while Welberg and Toney added support.
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Howard A. C
NEW Milford
New Milford A. C
Baker
Wayne
Howard A.C
Coleman
Welberg
Toney
From Rags to Riches Sharkey Eyes Heavyweight Crown
The profile of Jack Sharkey recalls a wandering youth marked by hunger and poverty. He left home as a child to ride freight to New York, slept in flophouses, shovelled coal, and lived with circus workers before the Navy finally gave him direction in 1919. The piece frames his early trials as shaping a future champion.
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Army
New York
Sharkey
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Bowery
East River
Bridgeport
Conn
Ringling Brothers Circus
Jimmy Walsh
Brooklyn Bridge
Navy Yard
Callat
Sharkey Cleared for Dempsey Bout After Training Showing
New York July 17 AP More than 1 600 watched Jack Sharkey spar before his clash with Jack Dempsey next Thursday. The Bostonian showed fitness with five rounds of boxing two rope skipping rounds and three rounds on the heavy bag. He also ran three miles in Central Park earlier. Sharkey plans a cautious start awaiting a big chance for a knockout as he heads to a 15 round championship distance.
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NEW_ YORK
Jack Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Sharkey
Central Park
Lessur
Himelf
Hiurious
Dempsey
Dempscya
Chance 13
Sharkey Faults Noted by De Forest Ahead of Dempsey Fight
New York July 17 Jack Sharkey’s workout at Madison Square Garden reveals several flaws in his style. De Forest says Sharkey drops his left hand, falters when throwing, and leaves himself open to Dempsey’s counter to the body. He questions Sharkey’s effort and prefers Saratoga or White Sulphur Springs conditioning for better air and vigor.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Jimmy DeForest
Dempsey
Willard
Sharkey
Ben Smith
Ditto
Smith
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Deforest
Ier' Af Dempsey
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