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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

17

Sharkey Confident to Beat Dempsey in Any Style of Fight

Boston boxer Jack Sharkey says he can meet Jack Dempsey in any fighting style next Thursday at Yankee Stadium. He vows to win by knockout, dismissing Dempsey’s tactics. Sharkey trains at Madison Square Garden with sparring partners and emphasizes speed, stamina, and a strong right lead.

Sharkey Dempsey Jack Boston New York Associated Press Jack Sharkey Jack Dempser Yankee Stadium Limon Dempesy Suki Sikting

Dempsey Sharks Opponent in Comeback Test at 32

Ex champion Jack Dempsey, 32, faces 25 year old Jack Sharkey in a long-awaited comeback set for July 21. Analysts weigh Dempsey's power against Sharkey's stamina defensive boxing and modern style as the bout promises a clash of old hard-hitting toughness versus youthful speed. Sharkey recently showed a knockout punch against Jim Maloney, suggesting the fight could hinge on early waves of Dempsey power.

Associated Press New York Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Dempsey Sharkey Maloney Boston

Sharkey to Knockout Dempsey Claims by Buckley

Johnny Buckley predicts Sharkey will KO Dempsey between the eighth and tenth rounds, favoring Sharkey's boxing ability and ring generalship. The article recalls Dempsey’s past fights, noting Tunney and Gibbons, and describes Dempsey's final workout at Sulphur Springs ahead of the Yankee Stadium bout.

Johnny Buckley New York Sharkey Dempery Sharran

Flynn Denies He Tried to Change Dempsey Style

Saratoga Springs July 18 Jack Dempsey trained lightly under manager Fry Seo who said Dempsey needed work not a style change He denied plans to become a flat footed fighter and stressed keeping his power with proper footing He noted Dempsey weighs about 195 pounds and will fight when ready, while Tex Rickard allegedly urged a renewed wartime schedule.

Flynn Dempsey Seo On Fry Luck Dempsey Saratoga Springs N.Y Jack Dempsey Wilard Sharkey Gizeard Mike McTlove Mike Devapsey Dave Shade Setarat Plebter Jack Tex Rickard Roe

Sharkey Faults Highlight Workout Before Dempsey Clash

Notes from a training workout show Jack Sharkey displaying a long list of faults such as dropping the left hand and misjudging distance. The trainer observes Sharkey’s vigor, but notes vulnerabilities when hit and suggests tighter defense. Gene Normile sits ringside as Sharkey exudes confidence.

Billy Shade picks father over Jack in Dempsey feat

Ed NUE Associated Press reports from Atoka Lake detail Billy Shade, the 66 pound son of middleweight De Hashy Shade, as he admires his father Dave Shade and Dempsey while shadow boxing and cheering his dad’s prowess. The piece notes Billy’s steady ring-side presence and his belief that his father would outbox Dempsey and Sharkey, asserting a child’s confident loyalty to his father in a vivid, if quirky, boxing world glimpse.

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Dempsey Doubles Fast Workouts Before Sharkey Fight

Saratoga Springs July 18 Jack Dempsey strutted through a boot workout before climbing to the ring with Jack Sharkey. He aimed to drop pounds toward 196 for Sharkey and planned more training, while observers noted his renewed public appearances. Dempsey also hosted Ray J. Cannon, Milwaukee attorney, who sued him for 24000, amid a day crowded with fans and media attention.

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How Sharkey Mounted From Rags to Riches

New York July 18 Herbert Corey profiles Sharkey a future heavyweight contender and his journey from Navy recruit to skilled fighter. He recalls Sharkey’s quiet, disciplined temperament, early aversion to quarrel, and lessons learned in Navy life.

Sharkey Herbert Corey New York Ncw Navy

Iroquois freshman Elkins wins national A A U decathlon title

Lincoln telegram reports Pait Elkins of the University of Nebraska, an Iroquois Indian freshman, won the all around title at the national A A U championships. He endured a July sun across ten events and lost about 14 pounds during the day amid a tea and orange juice diet.

Lincoln

Telegram Arranges Complete Service for Dempsey Sharkey Bout

The Telegram provides comprehensive coverage of the Dempsey Sharkey fight at Yankee Stadium. Pre bout updates from camps, ringside wires, and expert commentary will flow to readers. Following the bout, top sports writers and trainers will contribute colorful articles and analysis.

Telegram Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Bridgeport Alan J. Gould Associated Press Demon Runyon Warren Brown Jimmy DeForest James J. Corbett Iran

Normile backs Dempsey to win in Sharkey bout

Gene Normile, longtime Dempsey associate, says he will bet on Dempsey in next Thursday's Madison Square Garden fight. Sharkey impressed in workout, showing speed and stamina, while Normile doubts Dempsey’s edge but fears missing the upset. Bud Taylor also picks Sharkey, noting Dempsey’s power but Sharkey’s speed and youth.

Normile Dempsey New York Gene Norrath Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Jack Sharkey Madison Square Garden Sharkey Deimprey Boston James W. Coffroth Tia Juana Taylor Bud Shar Key

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