Advance sale pails to meet expectations for title fight
New York July 26 United Press reports promoters study box office and weather data for the Thurday night bout. Advance ticket sales aim to reach prize money and break even as Tunney and Heeney prepare to arrive from training camps for the Madison Square Garden event.
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Today in Sport and Boxing Notes From New York
A column discusses Heaney the New Zealand heavyweight challenger to Gene Tunney and Tor Hornsby failing with the Braves. It mentions boxing ethos, Hornsby’s recent struggles, and a disqualifying club issue at Meadsville Country Club with local club politics and a warning of reinstatement.
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Utica Boxer Bastalo Gratin Defeats Kowalily in Six Rounds
Utica resident Bastalo Gratin easily defeats Willie Kowalily in six rounds to claim the weight division title. Kowalily showed grit but could not match Gratin's speed and power last night.
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Tenorio Wins Narrow Decision in Queensboro Fight
New York boxer Lope Tenorio Filipino lightweight defeats Bryce Mowers by decision over ten rounds at the Queensboro Stadium in a tightly contested bout.
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Lope Tenorio
Bryce Mowers
Queensboro
Baseball Almanac: Alumni Homers and League Totals
Summary of yesterday's homers by Bottomley and other stars across the National and American Leagues. Highlights include Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees, Wilson and Hornsby among the Cubs and Cardinals, and total season tallies with runners on base and at bats noted.
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Lacoste Opts Out of Davis Cup Defense Against U S
Rene Lacoste said he will not defend his American title this year to prepare for the future. He called the U S Davis Cup team of Hunter Lott Agnessey formidable and noted he will likely play little in the near term while the French team strengthens for future ties. A French tour will include Govhet Borotis Brugion Bousyos and Landry as part of the effort to capture American titles.
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Tunney Confident of Victory Over Heeney in Final Press
Gene Tunney expresses strong belief in a decisive win over Tom Heeney in Toledo and New York, with predictions of a knockout by late rounds. Promoters, trainers, and fans anticipate a performance echoing Tunney’s idol Jack Dempsey as they rally for the championship in a high stakes buildup.
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Gene Can
Heeney
New York
Billy Vidabeck
Charley Rosen
Coury
Hesney
Steve Hannagan
Peecesarok
Jacke Dempsey
Tomorow
Gene Tunney
Manassa
Jack Dempsey
Gene ‘Tunney
Jak Dempsey
Tdhnney
Yankee Stadium
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Hafey's homer seals 2-0 Cardinals win over Robins
Yesterday's hero Chick Hafey, of the St. Louis Cardinals, hit a seventh inning homer to defeat Brooklyn 2-0. Jim Bottomley added the Cardinals' other run as Sherdel pitched well, limiting the Robins to six.
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Brooklyn
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Cardinals
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Jeaders
Robins
Reds routs Philadelphia on four double plays
Four double plays aided the Uincindale Reds in an 11 to 1 victory over Philadelphia. Rixey pitched well for the visitors, controlling the game from the mound.
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Philadelphia
Rixey
W Cities
Standings and Results From Yesterday in Major Leagues
Standings show Pittsburgh 4 6, St Louis 2 1, Philadelphia 4 0, New York 5 3 yesterday. American League results list New York 5 Boston 3 and Philadelphia 5 0 8. today games include Washington at St Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago.
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York
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American Victories Foretold In Six Track Events
Amsterdam reports predicted American success in six track events at the Olympic trials. Margaret Jenkins showed promise in the discus while Johnny Weissmuller impressed in the 100 meters. The U S team announced officials for each event and the squad faced soggy stadium conditions as workouts continued.
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Mandel to Defend World Title in Chicago this September
World lightweight champion Sarmy Marden has agreed to defend his title in Chicago this September. He left the choice of opponent to promoter Im Mful-en.
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Chicago
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Im Mful- ‘En
Unknown Drowns Pittsburgh
County coroner seeks identity of a woman about 20 found floating in the Allegheny river at Freeport. Clothing discovered in a nearby tourists camp where she had been staying for some time.
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Hagen One Down To Compton At 36 Holes
Walter Fagen trailed Axchte Compston by one hole after 26 of 36 holes in the unofficial world pro golf championship at the Chester Biltmore Country Club. Compston led since the earlier rounds played yesterday at the Sandy Burr Course in Wayland Muss.
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Tilden Reinstated on United States Davis Cup Team
Paris dispatch reports William Tilden was reinstated as a member of the United States Davis Cup team for the challenge round against France. The decision followed an acknowledged error by American tennis authorities.
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Mohawk Sees Second in Atlantic Yacht Race Finish
Santander Spain July 25 Mohawk finished second among smaller yachts after a crossing from New York with a time of 1 65 50 a m. Others in the open class listed as Pinks, in the clans for smaller yachts, and names such as Auante Gilnevere Zollime and Avara appear in the incomplete finish report.
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Peckinpaugh Reappointed to Pilot Cleveland Indians 1928
Roger Peckinpaugh was reappointed as manager of the Cleveland Indians for 1928, announced by Alva Bradley of the club. The decision, seen as a gesture of confidence, aims to spur Peckinpaugh after a poor season for the team in the American League.
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Peck
Heeney Eyes London for Next World Title Bout
Fairhaven Nid July 26. Tom Heeney wins in New York Thursday night and the next title bout may be held in London. Bernard Mortimer says promoters Rickard would decide, with Dempsey as a possible favorite to draw vast crowds. Heeney trains with Jimmie Hennessey and plans discuss future plans in the coming days.
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Tom Heeney Wing
New York
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Bied
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Feeney
Dempsey
Lohden
Jimmie Hennessey
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Indian youth dies after injuries in Altoona hospital
A 9 year old Indian boy from Wehrinn County died in a hospital yesterday after being injured in an incident last week. The accident occurred in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and authorities are continuing inquiries into the case.
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A fragmented OCR passage discusses newspaper editorials and the role of the press in public life. It references notable figures, editors, and the American media landscape, noting ridicule and satire, readership dynamics, and the impact of foreign and domestic coverage on communities.
Puzzle Fragments Prompt Curious Answers From Readers
A garbled prompt challenge asks readers to supply missing words and punctuation. The piece labels questions about a singular noun and a chemical element, mentioning Nickel, and invites a single-word solution per clue within a time frame.
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