Sharkey Beats Wills Then Eyes Delaney Shot for Tunney
Jack Sharkey of Boston defeated Harry Wills in a landmark bout at Ebbet’s Field with a record gate of 133 514.70. Promoter Humbert Fugazy plans a Delaney confrontation next, aiming to stage a major showdown against Gene Tunney later, while Wills retires wealthier but defeated.
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Jack Sharkey
Boston
Harry Wills
Sharkey
Jack Dempreey
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Tunney's Love of Books Real Not Press Agent Stuff
Irwin recounts Gene Tunney studying Dempsey films to craft a fighting plan. He explains the straight right came from careful practice, the psychology of Dempsey’s rush, and Brongon’s warning before the Philadelphia bout. The interview notes Tunney’s belief the match would be on the level.
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Will Irwin
Straudslire
Tunnes
Jimmie Brongon
Gene
Gad
France
A. F
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Amateur Boxing Show Scheduled for Norwalk
Amateur boxing resumes in Norwalk next Tuesday as National Guard units stage a punch tournament at the armory. Local and Bridgeport boxers are listed, with officials and judges named for the event and transport arrangements arranged by A V and Len Mrers.
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National Guard Batteries
Armory
Norwalk
National Guard
Place Armory
Kinties
Fairfield County
Berta Lainsbury
Gene Arvan
Jack Penningtom
Iza Ceian
Tartan Yudane
Youns Faoo
Ray D . Ted Miller
Dave Ven Stone
George Smith
Lutzi Dessarad
Jack Sullivan
Young Luhr
Aily Wells
Temrey Evans
Tom Treaner
Young August
Fon Negg
Dee Yeager
Tareis Dadler
Simmy Marte
Frankie Arcardy
Bobby Shen Tra Ied
Au Kid Komeiay
Mike
Tunney Donates To Smith Campaign In New York
Ary Gene Tunney donates to Smith campaign in New York. The boxer’s support comes amid coverage of the race, with Tunney praising Cavernor Smith and saying he is very fond of him.
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Tunney
SMITH
New York
Gene Tunney
Tiger Flowers to Meet Rosenbloom in New Title Bout
Tiger Flowers faces Rosenbloom in a high stakes middleweight bout. The match, billed as a world title challenger clash, unfolds at Boston arena with both fighters seeking a decisive victory to claim top status in the division.
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Rosenbloom
Morhanies Hall
Boston
Rexendham
Shaderae
New
Reilly Seeks Three Year Renewal as Delaney Manager
NEW YORK Oct 12 A contract filed with the New York State Athletic Commission shows Pete Reilly of Bridgeport Conn will continue as manager of Jack Delaney world light heavyweight champion for three more years. Reilly told the board Delaney aims this winter for a title clash with Gene Tunney, and Delaney is prepared to hire Harry, Will, Jack Dempsey or Jack Sharkey to strengthen his bid.
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New York
Pete Reilly
Bridgeport
State Champion Bantamweight 10 Combat Jackson
Stamford Sporting Club hosts a ten round bantamweight title battle featuring Mike Esposito of Stamford seeking Connecticut crown defense against Dodo Jackson of Jersey City. The card also includes Johnny Dawson Allentown vs Pete Couvar Greece Rath and other local fighters at Columbus Hall in Stamford.
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Souther
Connecticut
Mike Esposito
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Cito
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Greece
Rascone Hall
Boxing bout between Lay and Kaplan in New Haven fallout
Cauliflower Alley chatter notes Greorgie Lay and Kid Kaplan were to fight in New Haven before winter ended the plans due to Lay’s hand injury. The new arena, capacity 11 080, may host boxing with promoter talks involving Lon Brown and Day’s backers. Delayed indoor show plans continue as De Marco Bernstein and Irwinstein pursue promotions in Pittsburgh and New York.
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Greorgie Lay
Kid Kaplan
New Haven
Andnar Buxing
N Haven
Kaplan
Lon Brown
Hown Sad
Matehmeateer
Thes Nuviege
White
Fiftie Productions
Red Allen Meets Young Emmons in Bout October 21
Johnny Rea Allen, West End welterweight favorite, returns to action to fight Waterbury’s Young Emmons in one of four Acorn A.L.G. bouts at Rakoezi arena on Thursday October 21. Also on card are Jimmy Kelly vs Phil Chapman, Kid Silvera vs Tren Wee Smith, and Eddie Ward vs Tommy Jarrett. Tickets go on sale today per Matel maker Bit Jordan.
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Rea Allen
West End
Emmons
Jimmy Kelly
New York
Dunior
Jules Sombay Bhy
Acorn
Phil Chapman
Mitt Torser
Terman
Kid" Silvera
Young Silverburg
Ansonia
Tren Wee Smith
Eddie Ward
Meriden Star
Tommy Jarrett
New Haven
Matelmaker
Jordan
Frank Brindisi Dies in Elm City Boxing Star
Frank Brindisi of New Slaven died Tuesday in Elm City from tuberculosis of the stomach. A popular Connecticut featherweight, he fought over two hundred bouts, retired three years ago at twenty seven due to ill health, and supported many charity events for fellow boxers. A benefit planned in New Haven was to proceed with proceeds for his family.
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Frank Brindisi
New Slaven
Connecticut
Brindisi
Tommy Shes
Hammy Waltz
New Haven
Amateurs to Battle in New Britain
In New Britain the state armory hosts a Friday night boxing card featuring top Connecticut amateurs. Bodine, Anderson, Roberts, McCarthy, Lewin and Camp are matched with listed rivals from Waterbury New Haven and Springfield in a spirited ring event.
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New England Triangles Prepare For Tonight Practice
The New England Triangles will meet for air tonight at Grand ehoond Pip taatenie avenue. Manager Lieberman calls all players to report at 7 oclock as the season opens Sunday against Avenue of Ansonia at the new Athlete Meld in Ansanie.
Runners Up Divide World Series Pool Shares
The distribution of the World Series pool money announced by baseball commissioner K. M. Gandis shows the second place clubs earning $27,920.54 each. The Cardinals and Yankees led, while the Cubs and Senators split four place money and the White Sox netted $24,498.01 as winner earnings from the city series.
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White Sox
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The Sportlight on Football Strategy and Key Matchups
An analysis of football tactics and player dynamics contrasts big linemen with agile backs. It highlights Michigan versus Dartmouth and Minnesota versus Yale, noting pace, passing schemes, and the impact of mental attitude on outcomes.
Caldwell Outill Yale for Hanover Game
Yale star Bruce Caldwell sprained a neck or shoulder in a scrimmage this afternoon. Larry Noble replaces him in the starting eleven as Yale prepares to host Dartmouth. Dartmouth plans to arrive Friday and alumni will host a dinner, with the Bowl reserved for the Army game October 16 and a large crowd anticipated.
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Larry Noble
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Amherst Coach Voiges Memories of Past Athletes
Amherst recounts memories as Dwight Newport recalls Frank Sheehan of Cornell as a framing figure for 29 years, praising Amherst athletes' long service and honor. President Coolidge and former star Harkin Fiske Stone, later a Supreme Court justice, feature in memories of Amherst athletics and coaching legacy.
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Newport
Frank Sheehan
Cornell
Cooldge Aho
Purple
Harkin Fiske Stone
United States Supreme Court
Fee Stone
Whatmapionship
Amsberet
Jana
Alfred Ti. Stearns
Andover Academ
Rider penalized for late arrival at endurance ride
Brandon Vermont event reports the first penalties of the eighth annual endurance ride after rider Varronski missed the course at the 60 mile mark, arriving 21 minutes late and losing points while eight other horses from a 240-starter field finished on time in good condition.
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Dally
Varronski
Mead Drills Line of Harding High for Wilby Game
Mead plans drill work on offense and defense this week after a rain interrupted practice with Harding High. Key lineup changes include Deloss moving to right end and Morris shifting to Delinga’s spot as prep for a Saturday Wilby High clash at Waterbury.
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Harding High
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Waltbuck
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New Haven Commercial High School
New Haven
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iTanasovskyrie
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Tholko
Martinsburg Game 15 Canceled Over Player Racial Issue
Martinsburg officials canceled game 15 after a request to withdraw a black player from the foothill team. The decision followed tensions with Peachland and Waynesboro opponents from Pennsylvania, amid league rules and unspoken understandings.
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