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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
21
Chicago dispatch previews the Dempsey Tunney return bout at Soldier Field, detailing expected crowd near 150000 and a $2.75 million gate. It notes Tunney's speed and boxing skill edge versus Dempsey's power and aggression, with officials and a new foul rule shaping the bout.
Gene Tunney’s manager K C Gibson predicts Tunney will knock out Dempsey when they meet. Gibson asserts Tunney’s superior conditioning and speed give him a decisive seven round victory potential, downplaying Dempsey’s current form.
A nationwide broadcast chain of seven Chicago stations and 65 others will describe the Dempsey Tunney bout to millions of listeners Thursday night. The network goes on air at 9 PM Chicago time with Graham McNames and Phil Carlin handling the mike across 66 stations.
Jack Dempsey moved toward his heavyweight title rematch with Gene Tunney at Soldiers Field after a quiet training day in Lincoln Fields. He traveled with wife Estelle Taylor and friends, planning rest before the bout. Seconds include Leo Flynn and Jerry the Greek. Phan oversees duties.
Mrs John Tunney, mother of champion Gene Tunney, left her Spuyten Duyvil home with her two daughters for an automobile tour through the Adirondacks and Maine. She aims to avoid public attention on the eve of Gene Tunney’s bout with Jack Dempsey and may listen to radio accounts along the way. Gene’s younger brother Tom has traveled to Chicago to witness the fight.
Two Boston youths aged fourteen and fifteen rode east on a steamer stowaway style to witness the Dempsey Tunney bout. Lacking funds they sought meals from a patrolman who organized a food collection. They were taken into custody by the Children's Society and waited tonight to be sent home as their parents arrange travel back.
Jack Deampses declares readiness to win decisively in seven rounds against Tunney. He predicts a close pace, vows to chase if needed, and asserts improved punch, legs, and conditioning for a 195 pound fight. He demands a referee fight without restraint and confidence in a decisive outcome.
Chicago September 21 Many public figures weigh in with mixed calls on the Tunney Dempsey heavyweight clash. Names include Lyons, Floto Denyer, Fayne, Guyson, Levis, Jeffries, Sharkey, Mullens, Ritchie, and others predicting either Tunney or Dempsey with bets split and no clear consensus.
Chicago unveils the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight showdown at Soldier Field with 150000 expected in attendance. Tunney 29 from New York defends against Dempsey 82 from Los Angeles making a late career challenge. Gates open around 9 30 p m with preliminaries at 8 13 p m. Tickets priced 5 to 40 with a potential gross of 6 750 000 and Tunney guaranteed 1 000 000 Dempsey 450 000. Radio network covers 65 stations across the National Broadcasting system. Police protection 2500 officers, 7500 guards to seat and direct traffic. Contest postponed to Friday night if necessary.
Chicago officials reserve the right to declare the Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey result, amid a landmark decision setting the precedent for rulings. Dispatches reveal tape limits, referee choices, and judge selection to be finalized minutes before the bout, with public notice if verdict is delayed.
Chicago Sept 21 Gene Tunney will have youth and height on his side when he defends the heavyweight crown at Soldier Field tonight against Jack Dempsey. Dempsey offers reach and weight as his chief advantages as official weights and measurements are announced.
Chicago writer Lotella O Parsons reports Estelle Taylor at Edgewater Beach Hotel predicts Jack Dempsey will defeat Gene Tunney. She concentrates thoughts to aid him, praises his confidence, and says victory would mean the world champion crown, not money, for him.
Gene Tunney, certain of victory in the title defense against Jack Dempsey, says he is in peak condition and more confident than ever. He expects a fair, hard fought bout and anticipates the largest crowd ever for a sporting event.
Chicago September 21 Associated Press reports fair and cool weather for the anticipated world heavyweight clash at Soldier Field between Tunney and Dempsey. A throng from across the nation fills hotels as the event approaches, with excitement and betting intrigue mounting amid rumors of outcomes and preparations for the big fight night.
Gene Tunney spent hours in a Lake Villa library reading as he nears the Soldier Field bout with Jack Dempsey. He weighed in preparations, did road work, and carried a copy of On Human Bondage as his mind shifts from training to the title test.
Chicago, Sept 21 The last legal barrier to the heavyweight title fight between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey was removed when the Coliseum club injunction petition claiming a Dempsey Wills contract was denied Judge Harry Fisher said an injunction now would cause more harm than benefit The club was ordered to pursue its $99000 damages claim in equity court The Dempsey Wills contract and last year's Philadelphia injunction had expired
AP will use 145000 miles of leased wires to carry live blow-by-blow updates from ringside to over 1200 newspapers. Morning and afternoon papers combined will reach about 700 to 800 editions. Three ringside wires, plus transcontinental trunks, will speed transmission. New printing telegraph machines will cut editor-to-Linotype delays. Sixty member papers will broadcast progress via direct radio feeds to their studios.
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