Dempsey Pounds Bags With Vim and Remains Silent
Atlantic City witnesses Jack Dempsey in a quiet mood as he vents anger on punching bags after a bid to fight a cage of wild cats. His handlers approve his tapering off, while a court-appointed temporary receiver moves on a suit from former manager Kearns seeking accounting of earnings. Dempsey delays leaving, returns to his bungalow, and plans for the Philadelphia bout with Gene Tunney. The champ weighs about 192 pounds, near the expected fighting weight.
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Tunney Delivers Powerful Public Workout in Braddsburg
In Braddsburg Pa on September 19 AP reports champion challenger Gene Tunney gave a fierce training exhibition. He overwhelmed Jimmy Delaney with hard rights and fast moves, drawing cautious response from the St Paul fighter. Referee Harold Mays stopped the session as Tunney showed intense focus ahead of championship bout.
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Dempsey Turning Point Seen By Benny Leonard
Benny Leonard reports from Atlantic City that Jack Dempsey shows a turning point in training. Dempsey works the heavy bag and shadow boxing, with Leonard noting his deadly left hook and improving form. Leonard quotes Dempsey upbeat about fighting despite injunctions and mentions Tunney, Delaney, Hoff, ONeill, and Carney all weighing in on who will win.
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American League Soccer Scores Include Coata Pair
J J and P Coata contributed to a 4 1 loss for Providence as Springfield blanked them 0. The matchup featured fall action and several scoring chances across the field.
Dempsey Faces Legal Turmoil Ahead of Title Bout
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey brushes off Kearns legal moves as preparations continue for the title fight at the dog track venue. Dempsey vows to seek an accounting of money handled by Kearns and delays remain due to multiple suits and a temporary bankruptcy ruling in Atlantic City.
End to End Lumber Estimate for Teen Tunney Fight
Philadelphia on September 19 reports that about 600,000 feet of lumber will be used to install ringside and temporary seats at the equi centennial stadium for Teen Tunney’s bout. If laid end to end it would stretch roughly ninety six miles Seaguit Stadium to Thoes Square at 1,280 feet per mile totaling 506,880 feet.
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Former Icemen in Yankees Backfield in Fall
AP reports two former Icemen with notable college feats join the New York Yankees this fall. One is Tred Grange and the other Eddie Tryon, a Massachusetts native and former Colgate standout who delivered ice every summer from high school onward.
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Eddie Shea Faces Big Contests After Injury Return
Eddie Shea Chicago featherweight, once sidelined by injury, resumes training and eyes bouts in Chicago against Ray Miller after flirtations with Johnny Warr in Cleveland and Jimmy Mel Latin in Los Angeles fade. Officials expect a strong fall season for Shea in local rings.
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Tex Rickard to remake sports world at Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard, born George Lewis Rickard in Kansas and raised in Texas, rises from cowboy to promoter of the Dempsey Tunney title fight. He builds a new Madison Square Garden on Fiftieth Street, turning boxing into a million dollar business and staging diverse events in a landmark venue.
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Tunney Boasts of Champions Initials
The article notes Tunney’s confidence ahead of a heavyweight title bout and points out a trend of champions with names starting with J. It mentions notable holders like Corbett Jeffries Johnson Willard and Dempsey, framing Tunney's name amid a lineage of famed fighters.
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Maryland racing draws in eastern stables with Havre De Grace meet
Maryland track enthusiasts expect a big influx of top thoroughbreds from eastern stables to Havre De Grace Laurel and Pim races. Purses range from 1503 to 25300 dollars in overnight and state events. Notable owners and stables such as Samuel D. Riddle Walter M. Jeffords and Mrs Whitney will bring horses to Chesapeaks Bay by next week as Hartford breeders convene at Havre De Grace. The Havre De Grace handicap is to be renewed at 15000 dollars with a mile and a sixteenth event for three year olds on the schedule.
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Smith Lord Bout Will Be Feature Of Opening Card
Openers at Bridgeport next month feature four eight round bouts headlined by Steve Smith of Bridgeport and Lord of Waterbury a fast rising featherweight. San Sanchez Jim Bones square off in a potential rematch with Culver facing Connelly. Johnny Saxon and sparring partner Jack Dempsey may appear. prices not announced though card targets popular pricing.
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Suzanne Lenglen to play in Boston October 16
Mlle. Suzanne Lenglen, queen of the tennis courts, is scheduled for her sole New England appearance during her U.S. tour at Boston Arena on October 16. Her opponents are undisclosed, but the program includes women’s singles and mixed doubles with her, as arranged with arena management.
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