Life of Tex Rickard Chapter IX by George Kirkley
The article chronicles Tex Rickard's promotion of the Dempsey vs. Pirpo bout, detailing his drive for wealth and influence. It covers Pirpo as "Wild Bull of the Pampas," the buildup in New York, and the fight at Madison Square Garden on September 14, 1925, noting the chaotic spectacle, Dempsey's faltering moments, Pirpo's aerial assault, and the crowd's fervor, with Rickard emerging as a master promoter.
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Rickard
New York
Pampas
George Kirkley
United Press
Urs
Luis Angel Pirpo
Firpo
Miypo
Helind Y
Ballysoo
Tmne
Rickert
Wi Orstaig
Reht
Insvea
Suedves
M m
Brora
Meyer
Leon
Tose
Ube Dell
Goul
Honly
Jerdacit
Lau
Ailiekly
Ey Po
Dliimay
Lis
Hert Bogwl
Orice
Kenock-downs
Will Sulonur
Forsubi
Wirpo
Dempsey
Ella
Jong
Ngpo
Ube
Walter
Hely Mo Bik
Boye
Shay
Patil Sawwell
Lpr
Bork
Fsa
Jack Re
Kispa
Hee
Uke Tekl
Jack Keams
I Demagey
Tirpo
Yue
Fitpo
Luis Atel Fizpo
Chimmon
Tuckard
Mountaineers Defeat Piltsinegh On Court 40 35
West Virginia University edged Piltsinegh 40 to 35 at home with Charley Hyatt and Marshall Glau as key contributors. The win marked the Mountaineers sixth straight victory of the season amid a busy Big Ten match context.
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Mountaineers
Laut Frese
Pittsburgh
Dan
West Virgini University
University of Piltsinegh Sinter
Charley Hyatt
Pal
Axe
Marshall Glaun
Ave
West Virginia
Junior High Wins 25-19 at Local Court
The Junior High team defeated Lawrence Parr of Erie 25 to 19 on the local sub High Court yesterday afternoon. The High girls also beat Lawrence Park 21 to 10 with four fold goals and strong defense led by Wither and Webster as top scorers for the visiting side.
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St. Bubware
Erie
St. Michaul's
Greenville
Corey Busksteers
Teac
Peyer
St. Michel's
É Beckett
Y O'Grady
Scans
Baba
Bresnan
Soutaenheren
Conners
T Bricker
Burkett
Nichols
A Maloney
Potackl
Surkhard
Lawrence Parr
Lawrence Park Tassies
Wither
Webster
Swith
Doubledeckers
Smaups Fallow Corry
Gep Riedt
Bachother
Ae A Thayer
Spoverl
Falcone
Lawrences
Patterson
Bijochard
Lenard
Rifle Team Heads to Lawrence Park for Match
The Corry Row and Gun Club will invade Lawrence Park to meet the Lawrence Park Buddies on the rifle range. Team members include Dane, Wallace, Jordan, Lillie, Wapner, Kinney, and Israelson with Clar Shde Loveland as official scorekeeper. Merle Israelson tuned a high score for the season’s private shoots last night.
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Corry Row
Lawrence Park
Dane
Wallace
Jordan
Lillie
Wapner
Kinney
Israelson
Clarshde Loveland
Merle Israelson
Nerey
Company A Edges Erie Tossers 24 to 23 in tight battle
In a hard fought game at the Armory, Company A barely defeated Erie Tossers 24 to 23. Art Pitts scored four field goals and earned five free throws, while Max Hous led the A’s with key late baskets as the lead swapped hands in a spirited contest.
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Anil
Sue
Ul “Ganining
Payis
Elyiis
Phore
Syukde
Ly Max Hous
Erie
Pitts
Jrst
Hradish
Moyer
Fuiintat Suk
Art
Springer
Kelly
Batlilion
Gretsler
Hasket Sith
Duit Ujled
Legond Battalion
Ypringer
Doyle
Iselly
Ae Smith
Bradish
Company
Chiao
Pilts
Cady
Long, & i A Gretley
Lord
McCall
Shields
Second Battalion
Canzoneri Knocks Santiago In Sixth Round Bout
Tony Canzoneri, former lightweight champion, lands a brutal body attack to finish Ankind Santiago in the sixth round. The Cuban fighter withers under repeated body blows as Canzoneri secures a decisive knockout victory, signaling a strong return in this listed matchup and hinting at future rematches in February.
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Chicago
Tony Canzones
Itay
Ankind Santiago
Canzonel
Santiugo
Tony
Cinzoner
Conzhnel
Joey Seager
Mit Wauker
Sager
Cangoner
Lomski Defeats Braddock in Ten Rounds at Garden
Len Lonski, light heavyweight from Aberdlown Washington, defeated James J. Braddock of Jersey in ten fast rounds at Madison Square Garden last night. Lonski dominated the bout from start to finish, earning a decision that left the crowd unusually quiet after such decisive action.
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United Eros
New York
Len Lomski
Aberdlown
Wash
Tommy Loughran
James J. Briddock
Markison Square Garden
Loniski
Tov
Milwaukee Association Leader in Serious Condition After Heart Attack
Henry J Willilea president of the Milwaukee American Association Brochall Chih remained in serious condition today after suffering a heart attack the previous week in Milwaukee Wisconsin. His illness was linked to a recent attack and he was hospitalized with the expectant family and colleagues monitoring his recovery.
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Killilea
Milwaukee
Wis
Meart
Henry J Willilea
Milwaukee American Association
Brochall Chih
Nurmi Opens American Campaign Tonight
Paavo Nurmi begins his second American tour in Brooklyn with a bold goal to break seven world records in a single night at the 19th Regiment Armory. He plans to lower seven marks across distances up to 3,000 yards, facing no boastful mood in the quiet pursuit.
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Paavo
Farley Named New York Boxing Trophy Trustee
Jim Farley of New York is named to replace the late Rickard as trustee of the Muldoon Tunney boxing trophy, symbol of the heavyweight championship, signaling a shift in the leadership of the athletic commission.
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New York
Jim
James A. Farley
Hniemman
New York State
Atiletic Commisseion
Tite ‘Wee Rickard
Luusiee
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