Dempsey Closes Return With Knockout of Sharkey at Yankee Stadium
At Yankee Stadium July 21 Associated Press reports Jack Dempsey returned to form with a seventh round knockout of Jack Sharkey before 82,000 fans. A crushing left hook to the stomach and a right to the jaw ended Sharkey’s bid as the veteran overcame a rough start. Referee Jack Sullivan ruled no foul, confirming the decisive finish as Dempsey claims a title rematch path against Gene Tunney.
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Blow Was Fair Jack Dempsey Versus Sharkey Tonight
Jack Dempsey recounts a July 21 New York bout with Jack Sharkey. He defends a seventh round right hand he says landed fairly, notes Sharkey complained to the referee, and describes delivering a liver shot and a knockout that left Sharkey unable to rise. Dempsey praises Sharkey's early resistance and claims the fighter improved in the later rounds.
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I Was Fouled By Jack Sharkey Against Dempsey
Sharkey recounts the July fight in New York where Dempsey defeated him by a seventh round foul. He cites repeated low punches and a referee knock after a kick, believing a disqualification was possible but noting the decision went to Dempsey.
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Braddock Wins Prelim Bout at Yankee Stadium
James J Braddock of Jersey City defeated Harlem rival George La Rocca in a six round heavyweight prelim at Yankee Stadium. Braddock outboxed La Rocca though he was outwelled, landing blows to the head and jaw as La Rocca rallied late. Also in prelims Joe Monte stopped Frank Massie, Jimmy Byrne beat Tom Sayers, and Sandy Seifert stopped Wyoming Warner to end Warner’s knockout streak.
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Johnny Risko Beats Scozza in Buffalo Fight
Johnny Risko of Cleveland outpointed Scozza of Buffalo at Alsou Stadium in Buffalo. Risko weighed 184 pounds and Scozza 60 in a judged decision. The bout drew a mixed crowd and ended with Risko earning the win despite some unpopularity from fans.
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Dempsey Routs Sharkey In Quick Ninth Round Showdown
Boxing report from Yonkee New York July details a dramatic comeback by Dempsey stunningly stopping Jack Sharkey in the seventh round with a right to the jaw and left hook to the chin. Sharkey protested a foul as he collapsed, referee Sullivan ruled, and Dempsey pressed for a rematch with Tunney.
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Dempsey Beats Sharkey In Ch middling ringside bout
In a spirited Boston ring contest Jack Dempsey overcomes Sharkey after a brutal six plus round battle. Dempsey, trailing early and tiring Sharkey at times, lands body shots and lefts to the jaw while Sharkey answers with uppercuts and rights. The referee’s decision after a seventh round knockdown ends the duel with Dempsey the victor before a roaring crowd.
World interest in Dempsey Sharkey bout tops all sports events
New York July 21 A P reports a world wide surge of interest in the Dempsey Sharkey fight at Yankee stadium. The AP network linked over 1200 daily papers with telegraph and table wires to bring ringside coverage to readers internationally. Afternoon editions across the country carried the latest updates.
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Corbett Claims Sharkey Dropped His Own Battle
Former heavyweight champion James Corbett reports that Jack Sharkey dropped his own bout against Jack Dempsey. Dempsey, benefiting from age challenges, fought back from a rough seventh round to win in a remarkable display of stamina and ring craft, delivering a brilliant comeback. Sharkey failed to match Dempsey’s pace and tactics as the champion overwhelmed him with sustained blows and clinch work.
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World Series Coverage Goes Global in Unanimous Feeds
United States reports were disseminated with unprecedented unanimity, routed through Reuters to England and Europe, via Canadian services to Humbert and beyond. Extra cable facilities served South America, Mexico, and UDB to satisfy demand.
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Referee Rules Dempsey Sharkey Blow Fair Says O'Sullivan
New York July 21 Dempsey says Sharkey foul claim was unfounded referee’s ruling allowed the seventh round exchange and sharkey’s fall. Dempsey’s left hook to Sharkey’s chin followed the fair-upheld decision ending the bout.
Former champ in good form shows punching power
The article details a boxing match where Dempsey targets Sharkey with power, suffering minor cuts under both eyes, while Sharkey struggles to mount a comeback. Dempsey lifts Sharkey after a knockdown as the crowd erupts, and officials examine for fouls amid claims of low blows.
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