Tex Rickard Announces Dempsey Led Elimination Series In NYC
Tex Rickard arrives in New York from Chicago and plans a winter heavyweight elimination at Madison Square Garden to crown the next contender for Gene Tunney. He lists potential challengers including Jack Dempsey Sharkey Uzcudun Godfrey Heeney Maloney and new faces. Rickard defends the Tunney Dempsey finish as square and signals a possible next title bout next summer in New York or England or the Pacific coast with Dempsey reentering the fray if suitable.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Tunney
Dempsey
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Asid Rickm
Rickard
Tunney-Dempsey
Los Angeles
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Paulino Uzcudun
Spain
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
New “Black Menace
Tom Heeney
Australia
Hm Maloney
Richard
Jack
England
Pacific Coast
Mgr Rickard
London
Yale Elevens In Hard Scrimmages
Yale football scrimmages split with the worst eleven defeating the scrubs 18 to 0. Johnny Garvey starred scoring two touchdowns, Switz added one, and the first team lineup included Scott Fishwick Quarrier Eddy Webster Hall Ryan Switz Garvey Cox. Freshman candidates, about 150, reported for practice under Coach Osborn with help from 1926 and 27 stars. First freshmen game vs Exeter set for next Saturday.
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Aasoc Uated
Scrubs
Yale
Norkout
Johnny Garvey
Switz
Scott
Fishwick
Quarrier
Eddy
Webster
Hallswathe
Ryan
Decker Garsey
Cox
Gartey
Pat’ Osborn
Ospord
Harry Noble
al Looksian Cill
Rey Root
Exeter
May Be Wins Nordic Cup Race In Contested Scant
May Be, the Swedish entry, won the Bean-Ginavign golf cup race at Oyster Bay under protest from the United States and several Nordic nations. Sea, the American boat, finished second as officials weighed course-mark disputes and potential rule violations. The protest sought a decisive ruling before a final against Merenneito from Finland.
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Oyster Bay
Associated Press
Sven Balen
Mayne
United States
Holland
Finland
Sorgay
Denmark
Boxing group backs Illinois ruling on Tunney-Dempsey win
New London reports the National Boxing Association will support the Illinois Boxing Commission’s legality ruling on Gene Tunney’s victory over Jack Dempsey in Chicago. Association president Thomas B. Donohue said no protest from Leo Flynn or any Dempsey representative had been filed with the NABA.
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New London
Associated Press
National Boxing Association
Ilinois Boxing Commission
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Thomas B. Donohue
Connecticut
Donahue
Leo P. Flynn
National Association
Rickard Eyes Third Dempsey Tunney Bout As Gate Record Hopes Die
Promoter Tex Rickard plans a third Tunney Dempsey title bout despite fading hopes for a 43 million gate. He cites a Madison Square Garden profit near 5000000 from Soldier Field defense, notes adjusted attendance and broadcasting effects, and hints at seeking broadcast changes for future “battles of the centuries” while confirming Dempsey remains a top drawing card.
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New York
Associated Press
Tex Rickards
Chicago
Soldier Field
Rickard
George F.getz
Lake Michigan
Getz
Dempsey
Tunney
Cleveland
Michigan City
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Boyles Thirty Acres
Americans Leading In Swimming Match In Osaka
The Pan Pacific swimming tournament ended in Osaka with the United States ahead on 41 points, Japan second with 22, and Australia third with eight. The American team won the 400 meter medley relay in nine minutes forty four and eight tenths seconds while Teuturo of Japan set a new national record in the 400 meter breaststroke with a time of one minute forty one and four tenths seconds.
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Osaka
Associated Press
Japan
Australia
Teuturs
Dempsey Ready to Meet Anyone in Title Quest
Jack Dempsey arrives in New York signaling readiness for a title bid after losses to Tunney. He vows to fight anyone, including Tunney, anytime anywhere, and says negotiations with promoters rest with manager Leo Flynn. The former champ sports a healing cut above one eye.
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Dempsey
New York
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Jack
Texa
Rickard
Bure
Leo P. Flynn
Monager
Sands Point Triumphs In Final Open Polo Tilt
Sands Point defeated Army in India four 11 to 7 in the final for the American open polo championship at Sands Point. Captain Richard George of Army fell and broke a collar bone. Lieut. Col. Beresford replaced him as Sands Point dominated late to total 10 goals in the last five periods. Harriman led Sands Point with four goals, Hitchcock and Crowdin added three each, while Guinness scored three for Army in India.
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Associated Press
India
Sands Point
Richard George
George de la Poer Beresford
Ineup
Innivadera
Tommy Hitchcock
Dukkers
W. A. Harrimar
Bands Point
Hitchcock
Crowdin
L. E .P. Guinness
Army
Beresford
George
Bande Point
Army-In-India
Harriman
Stoddard
Guinnese
Dening
Atkinson
Louis A. Beard
U.S. Army
Wesley White
P P
Central Plans Soccer Eleven for Boys at Central High
Central High plans to form a boys soccer team for the first time, with coach Hugh Barron leading efforts after expanding activities beyond football. A meeting for candidates occurred in Room 105, aiming to schedule three or four games and gain support from the A A, with the first practice at Seaside Park set for Thursday or Friday.
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Central High School
Reilly
Central High
Hugh Barron
A. A
Seaside Park
Cardinals Rally Past Reds In 13 Innings To Stay In Pennant Chase
Orsatti doubles with two out, Moranville bunt, Toporcer scores on Ford error as St Louis wins 3 to 1 in 13 innings. Luque allows seven hits before thirteenth inning, Reds stranded in final frame after two on. Schuble's second inning error accounts for Reds lone run. cardinals salvage victory at Crosley Field.
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REDS
Cincinnati
Associated Press
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Toporcer
Schulte
Bt. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Luque
Moranville
Ford
Haines
Schuble
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Maranville
Bottomley
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Pipp
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Balle
H Pee
Deuthlt
Ol Frisch
Hafey
Rottarvey
O'Farrell
Schubie
Clark
Kelly
Bressler
Critz
Bukeforth
Lucas
Women golfers reach finals amid debate on finesse and strength
The national women’s golf finals at Cherry Valley feature strong drives from competitors led by Marian Burns Horn of Kansas City who defeated Maureen Orcutt of Englewood, New Jersey by 6 and 5 as commentator George Trevor questions why feminine players struggle with delicate shots while excelling in powerful drives.
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Dept
Associated Press
Cherry Valley
George Trevor
Sun
Mra
Marian
Burna Horn
Kansas City
Maureen Orcutt
Englewood
Rae Girl
Treiver
Referee asserts Tunney not counted out in Dempsey bout
Chicago reports Dave Barry, referee of the Tunney Dempsey fight at Soldier Field, signed a statement describing Tunney’s knockout as lasting three to four seconds with a blurred period of unconsciousness. He explains the referee’s stop and the timing of Tunney’s rough rise just before the final count.
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Chicago
Dave Barry
Tunney-Dempsey
Soldierfield
Tunney
Batty
Dempsey
Harvard Varsity Triumphs Over Scrubs in 43-0 Scrimmage
Harvard varsity used a runing attack for an 88 total line score win 43-0 over the scrubs in an hour and a half scrimmage. Everett Donaghy led with 16 points incl two TDs and a 20-yard field goal. Moore added three PATs. Kelly Guarnacia Crosby and Prior scored TDs. Captain William Wetmore may practice but likely cannot play this season due to a leg injury from summer surgery.
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Cambridge
Associated Press
Harvard
Scrubs
Everett Donaghy
Moore
Kelly
Guarnaccia
Crosby
Prior
Illinois Boxing Board Ready to Hear Dempsey If He Provides New Reasons
Chicago September report states the Illinois Boxing Board will grant a hearing within ten days if Jack Dempsey offers new, legitimate reasons for consideration beyond those already presented. Referee Barry and the judges’ decision naming Gene Tunney heavyweight champion stands unless new proofs emerge.
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Dempsey
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Tlinois Boxing Commission
Iltnois Boxing Commission
Asoilfr
Dave Barry
Gene Tunney
John Righeimer
Lea F. Flynn
Farley
New York
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Tunney
Leo P. Flynn
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James Coffroh
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Mexico
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Cunney
Tex
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East
Tunney Leaves Cleveland for New York After Secluded Visit
Heavyweight champion Gene Tunney departed Cleveland tonight for New York after a quiet stay as guest of Leonard C. Hanna. He described the bout strategy and said he followed signals to stay down during a count, drawing on advice from Bully Gibson and Jim Bronson.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Aquociated
Gene Tunney
Leonard C. Hanna
New York
Bully Gibson
Jimmy Bronson
Tunney
Stait and Carey Win Pro Am at Hartford Golf Club
Hartford Sept 26 Jack Stait a Hartford Golf Club professional and amateur partner 4 B Carey won the New England PGA amateur pro tournament at home with a 36 hole gross best ball of 140 Sydney Covington and George Smart tied for 36 hole low net prize with James Young and L Morgan. Wille Ogg of Worcester Country Club posted the best 36 hole gross score 152.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Jack Stait
Wille Ogg
Worcester Country Club
Midway and Stone Meet in Billiard Match Here
Andy Midway of New York a leading pocket billiard artiste in the Metropolitan section will meet Rocky Stone who placed third in the State League that season at Joe Harpers Holland alleys tonight. Midway will give Stone a handicap of 26 and will attempt to score 125 against Stones 100.
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New York
Rocky Stone
Joe Harper
Holland Alleys
Midway
Stone
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