Dempsey Tunney Fight Remembered In 1926 Upset Remembrance
New York recalls the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight clash in Philadelphia on Sept 24 1926. Promoter Tex Rickard and both fighters are featured with details of the match attendance gross receipts and the enduring rivalry between the two boxers.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Taleo
Faedty
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Tunney
Stamford
Conn
Park Avenue
Gene
Dempeey
Manases
Colo
Abd ‘[Mtrine
Demyney-Tunney
Philadelphia
Sessquicentennial Stadium
Dempey
Tex Rickard
Deimpeey
Luis Firpa
Ring Magazine
Remer- Sater
Mala Dempsey
Chal
Js Dempsey
Peck
Chicago
Tuliey
Jack Demp
Remy
Tunning
Aong
Restaurateur
Red Pepper Memo Highlights Gophers and College Football Punditry
A jumble of college football notes features Minnesota Gophers star Tony Dungy, comments from Los Angeles Rams GM Don Klosterman, and remarks on various players and coaches. It cites Tarkenton, Deets, and retired numbers at Iowa, plus quips about officials, Woody Hayes, and post season thoughts.
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Tony Dungy
Minnesota Gophers
Don Klosterman
Loas Angeles Rams
Dungy
Gophers
Washington State
Klosterman
Tarkenton
Ron Kuilas
The
Basse
Tom
C.H. Kennedy
Tamhias Ceers
Wayne Phillipa
Cee
Phil
Deets
Ald
Woody Hayes
Woody
Hundred Racers_expected for Spirit of ’76 classic at Hawkeye Downs
Promoter Al Miller says pre entries exceed 30 percent and about 100 cars expected for a three day stock car event at Hawkeye Downs opening Friday night. Time trials start at 7 30 with top ten qualifying for Sundays 26 lap feature and top five earning trial money. Tickets for all three days remain on sale.
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Hawkeye Downs
Promatter
al Miller
Pax
Woth
Cables
Mike Wiefenegger
Kalona
Dave Chase
Council Blutts
Hon Jackson
Burlington
Bob Kohl
Cedar Rapids
Tom Stewart
Washington
Dave’ Dodder
Letts
Jim Wilson
Des Moines
Darrell Sells
Waverly
Bob Kinsella
Thought for Today John Paul Jones Battle Quip
A terse historical note recalls John Paul Jones during a clash with British forces, highlighting his famed resolve and patriotic spirit amid the naval struggle.
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John Paul Jones
Golf course weekend reservations for Cotar Rapides area
The weekend of Sept 25 26 marks the first come first served period for four municipal golf courses in Cotar Rapides. The plan closes the 1976 season with each player taking a turn.
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C.R
Cotar Rapides
Pride in Iowa Prep Sports Prompts Support for Girls Programs
Article compares funding for high school athletics in Iowa to Rockford Illinois. It notes Iowa schools rely on tax dollars and boosters to fund programs while some states cut or add programs. Officials defend keeping sports, especially girls programs, financially viable with community pride and booster backing.
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Rockford
Iowa
Bernie Saggan
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Mike Henderson
Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
Siygma Aaid
Mall Tren
Jin
Supon Sagaan
Lown
Wes
Froma
Becaus
Saggeu
Henderson
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Fleischer
Jesa Wildard
Georges Carpenter
Firpa
Red Peppers
Gus Schrader
Bob Cummings
George Wine
Nile Kinnick
Calvin Jones
Ron Pairchild
Ron
Hawkeyes
Marengo
Joe Pater
Penn State
Santora
Stanford
Joe
Cain
Alabama
Ron Meyer
SMU
Alabame
Wally’ Sheets
Wally
Todd
BOATS
Eby’s
Johnson &Johnson
1St Avenue
Blairs Ferry Road
Marion
Ned Beard Liecer
Caulking Company
Jock Posts
Antinelle Clothes Lin
Disston Cord
Cc. R. Lumber Co. Enaetaly Nene Baat
Cyren Man
Thors
Worm
Second Street
W. A
West of
Panick & Ford
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