Dempsey Seeks Reversal of Dempsey Tunney Fight Result
Jack Dempsey plans a formal letter and telegram to the Illinois State Athletic Commission demanding the decision be reversed and that he be declared the knockout winner over Gene Tunney in the Soldier Field bout. He may appeal to the National Boxing Board if denied.
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Transportation Building
Leo P. Flynn
John C. Righeimer
Illinois State Board
Flynn
National Board of Boxing Commissions
Baltimore
Ilinois Commisssion
Oswald W. Huncke
Illinois Board
Commission
Ta Ming
Dempery
Tunney
Zuppke Proposes New Grid Changes
Urbana, Sept 25. Robt Zuppke of Illinois proposes a double marking rule to reduce gridiron injuries and aid spectators. He suggests moving a line six inches behind and parallel to the current goal line with posts and flags at goal and sideline intersections for clearer scoring and safety.
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University of Chicago
Robert Zuppke
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Piuers
Prep School Stars Make Harvard Eleven
Cambridge, Mass. prep schools accounted for 29 of Harvard's 39 man 1927 football squad as revealed tonight In the tally Andover follows with six Eader and Worcester Academy provide three Loomis Ja Mark's and Milton two each Boston Latin two and eight other high schools one each
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Andover
Worcester Academy
Bears blank Cardinals in Chicago showdown
Pro football recap notes Chicago Bears win 9 to 0 over the Chicago Cardinals. Other scores include Green Bay 12 over Cleveland Dayton 6, Frankford 3 over Ottevibe, and Buffalo shutout 22 to 0.
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Geren Bay
Three Referees for Pure Bouts Planned at Red Men Hall
Promoter Jim Dwyer introduces a new plan for the opening card at Red Men’s hall on Wednesday. Three referees will alternate, with Johnny Red Allen and Benny Dorkin named, and a third official to be selected today. The program features top amateurs from New Haven Stamford Ansonia Westport and Bridgeport, in a remodeled hall suited for the bouts.
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Red Men’s Hall
Johnny “Red” Allen
Mary Ann
Benny Dorkin
New Haven
Stamford
Ansonia
Westport
Bridgeport Aces
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Moments of sport thrill and heavyweight menace across eras
The piece recalls the peak thrill of sports from opening kickoffs to the decisive punch in prizefights and the charged atmosphere of heavyweight bouts. It cites George Godfrey and the Black Menace lineage, notes boxing color line myths, and blends fan fervor with a look at historical rivalries and NL versus Yankees pitching debates.
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George Godfrey
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Jim Maloney
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Bam Langford
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
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Senegal
Hamhag
James Dougherty
George
Blank
Battling Brown
Harlem
Beloit Coach Builds Own Field House on Budget
Beloit Wisconsin September 25 The Beloit College coach Roy Bohler said the school needed a field house but funds were lacking so he spent the summer working as a carpenter and built it himself, turning handyman to create the needed facility.
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Beloit College
Central Eleven to Start Work for Carmel Tilt
Central High coach Reilly will refine the Hilltoppers after Saturday's win over Stratford High. Penalties and ball handling hurt gains, with fumbles and offsides limiting scoring. Next, Carmel Hall Prepsters at Newfield Park provide a tougher test despite Harding defeat.
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New Gridron Rules Not Tested In Eastern Openers
Opening college football games in the East showed little impact from new rules on lateral passes shifts and huddles. Teams posted dominant scores, including Cornell 41-0 over Clarkson and Dartmouth 47-0 over Norwich, with Penn leading attendance at 40,000 for Franklin and Marshall.
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Cardinals Back in Second Place by Winning Twice
The world champion Cardinals swept a doubleheader against Boston 4 to 2 and 5 to 4, moving into sole second place two games behind Pittsburgh while widening the gap on the Giants. Old Pee Alexander relieved in the seventh to hold the Braves and preserve the comeback. Bill Sherdel won the first game as St Louis battered Charley Robertson and Wertz with three hits in the sixth inning.
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Tildens Team Wins Tourney in Intersections Tennis Championship
Chicago wired report details the Simpson cup victory by the middle states team led by William Tilden II and Wallace Johnson of Philadelphia. Tilden dominated George Lott Jr in singles, Johnson swept Luke Williams, and the final round saw middle states defeat westerns 2-1. Lott and Hennessey edged Tilden and Johnson in a dramatic doubles, 11-9 6-4 7-5, as darkness halted play at Chicago Town and Tennis Club courts.
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Sterling Members Prep For 1924 25 Basketball Season
The Sterling basketball team, 1924 25 Boys' club champions, holds its first practice of the year on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the club. Under Carrano they expect strong leadership to reclaim honors, with players Basso Cilrone Reichert Arlio Fuccello Charvalle Tareavage and Carrano set to report for practice and captaincy selection.
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Athletics Defeat Orioles In Exhibition
Philadelphia Americans beat a Baltimore pickup team in Baltimore on September 25. Earnshaw pitched seven innings for the Athletics while Grove started for Baltimore. Fielding standout Bishop and Boore contributed for Philadelphia as rosters shuffled with Earnshaw twirling and seven of his teammates satisfied.
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Boore
Local franchise decisions loom as Hartford open territory
Hartford franchise prospects for the American Roller Hockey League remain undecided after owners meeting. Details cover rival rink upgrades, seat expansions, and a December 15 site expectation, with Hartford ruled open if a suitable arena is not secured by then.
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Marooney
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Arthur R. Iven
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Bridge
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Hugh J. Rorty
White Eagles Triumph 4-2 Over Mohicans in Championship Opener
In front of 1800 fans the White Eagles beat the Mohicans 4 to 2 to take the lead in the Senior City League title series. Parker and Dorgan both fanned 11 in strong pitching duels as White Eagles pulled ahead with a seventh inning run and added another in the eighth. Mohicabe see 24 White Eagles 1 Parker and Pond, Dorgan and Snooka.
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Kacey Court Five Practices Tonight
Knights of Columbus manager Charlie Johnson calls last year’s squad to report for practice at Kacey gym Monday at 8 p.m. Other members may try out. Johnson hopes for a full house on the Kacey floor.
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Toledo Captures Association Flag
Toledo easily won the 1927 American Association pennant by taking two games from Indianapolis 5 to 2 and 2 to 0. Milwaukee split a doubleheader with St Paul as Toledo finished with 101 wins and 67 losses, two games ahead of Milwaukee.
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Ind
Associated Press
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St. Paul
Amateur Grid Stars In Benefit Contest
An all star football game on Christmas Day features amateur players from the south and Pacific coast. Organized by Chimp Pickens of Hem, Alabama, the teams will be led by Fred Pickhard of Alabama and Dick Hyland of Stanford. Proceeds will benefit charity.
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Fred Pickhard
Alabama
Dick Hyland
Stanford University
Lockhart Wins 100 Mile Auto Race at North Randall
Ohio racer Frank Lockhart of Canton sets multiple dirt track speed marks by winning the 100 mile auto race at North Randall. He averaged 80.636 mph for 1 hour 14 minutes 34.4 seconds, breaking De Palma and Tommy Milton records across distances from one to 100 miles.
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