Former titleholder writes open letter on bout questions
An open letter attributed to Jack Dempsey questions events before the world heavyweight title fight with Gene Tunney. Tunney rebukes the piece as trash, while Dempsey hints at further remarks before the bout at Soldier Field. Bronson and Hoff-Gibson-Tunney contract details are referenced, with Tunney planning to rely on the fight itself as his reply.
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Pones Divide Double Header With Providence
Eastern League action sees Providence and Hartford split doubleheaders. In Providence, the Grays and Ponies split with a 6 4 first game and a 10 1 second game as Touchstone limited Springfield and Providence hit Fortune hard. In Hartford, Waterbury edged Hartford 4 3 in the opener before Hartford won the twilight contest 3 0, Ernie Nelgke drove in the decisive runs with a bases loaded double in the sixth. Leary of Waterbury left injured after a collision along the foul line.
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Cards Win Two Over Phill 10 Gain In Rage
The St Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 3 and 4 to 1 in a twin bill here, Bottomley homering in both games while Williams increased his homer total to 27. Grover Cleveland Alexander earned his 26th win in the first game. The Cardinals closed the gap on Pittsburgh and New York, moving within a half game of the leaders.
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Dempsey Finishes Sparring Ahead of Tunney Fight
Jack Dempsey wrapped up final boxing work for his $3,000,000 bout with Gene Tunney at Soldier Field next Thursday. He pounded four sparring partners in three rounds, showing peak form and confidence despite a black eye.
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Buffalo Bisons Win 1927 International League Title
The Buffalo Bisons clinched the 1927 International League pennant finishing 10 games ahead of Syracuse. Syracuse beat the champions 9 to 3 in the season finale ended by rain in the seventh. Final standings show Buffalo 112–56, Syracuse 102–86, Newark 99–77, Toronto 32–78, Baltimore 85–82, Rochester 81–88, Jersey City 88–100, Reading etc.
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Ruth widens breach in race with Gehrig
New York Sept 18 Babe Ruth today was five home runs behind his 1921 record pace as the Yankees continued the chase. Ruth hit his 4th homer today and moved nine ahead of Lou Gehrig who led early in the season. The Ruth Gehrig standings show Ruth 1931 146 and Gehrig 1927 146 with Gehrig at 45.
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Indians Triumph Over Senators In Ten Innings
Cleveland edged Washington 6 to 4 in ten innings as Burns delivered a decisive double driving in Ejchrodt and Summs after walks and a hit by pitch. The late rally sealed the victory for the Indians in the Sept. 18 game.
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Braves End 15-Game Defeat Streak by Beating Cubs 11–7
Boston finally snapped a 15 straight losses skid with an 11 to 7 win over Chicago in a wild bell game. Chicago led early, Boston tied it in the third with a scratch hit and wild throws, then surged ahead in the eighth and padded the lead in the ninth against Charley Root. Bob Smith was carried off by the Braves as they celebrated their first victory in nearly three weeks.
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Pirates Edge Toward Pennant in Week's Play
The Pirates surged as leaders in the National League with nine straight wins this week, while the Yankees clinched the American League pennant for a second straight year. The Braves dropped all 12, and the White Sox went 0 for seven. The week saw the Giants set a major league mark for runs and hits as St. Louis and Chicago battled in a tight race. A Stockholm record in the 110 meter hurdles highlighted international action with Sten Petterson clocking 14.7 seconds beating E. J Thomson.
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Boys to Compete in Tennis Tourney at Bea side Park
Central High's Hugh Barton has set two courts at Bea side Park for Monday and Thursday from 2 16 to 5 15. Entries need court permits from Mr Barron. Singles elim followed by doubles with listed first round pairings and results from American League Soccer also noted Hartford 5 Newark 2 New York Nationals 6
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Tunney Plans to KO Dempsey in Quest to Prove Greatness
Gene Tunney announces a knockout plan against Dempsey at Soldiers Field aiming to prove he is a greater fighter. He portrays himself as transformed with a tougher build, faster legs, and a refined, aggressive style to win public favor and boost earnings.
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Rickard explains split on ticket for encounter
Chicago report outlines how a 40 ticket for the Dempsey Tunney bout yields 83 million pot. Federal tax 9.84, state tax 3.64, Tunney share 13.33, Dempsey share 6.00, general expenses 3.00, field rental 134, promoter profit 0.05. Figures assume Tunney purse 1.9 million and Dempsey purse 450000, with taxes and expenses totaling about 540000 and Rickard profit 810000.
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Eagles Beat Buds in Title Encounter at Seaside Park
White Eagle Seniors defeated the Sokol Rosebuds 9 to 5 yesterday afternoon before about 2,200 fans, eliminating the Rosebuds from the championship race. The White Eagles will meet the Mohicans next Sunday. Batteries were Dorkin and Bnooks for the White Eagles, Bakos August and Pluta for the Sokol Rosebuds.
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Brooklawn Doubles Finals Set For Tuesday
The mixed doubles championship final at Brooklawn Country Club will be played Tuesday afternoon. Teams Betsey Gaynor and Tom Wilber face Betty Nethercut and Johnny Wilson.
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Cincinnati Team Wins National Amateur Title Again
Cincinnati’s Coneilo team captured the national amateur championship in Detroit, defeating Kennedy of Detroit 7 to 5 in the first final and 7 to 3 in the second. It marked back-to-back titles for the Detroit runners-up with 21 teams entered. Coneilo lost no final games and bounced back after losses to tie Toledo and Detroit during the tourney.
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Persson Stops Gorman In Fourth Round Bout
In a bantamweight clash Persson defeated Gorman when Gorman quit in the fourth round due to a trained knee. The bout featured two skilled lightweights trading pressure before the stoppage.
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