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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
9
Estelle Taylor, wife of boxing champion Jack Dempsey, discusses balancing marriage and fame in a Chicago interview. She asserts her priority of family over her acting career while praising her husband and reflecting on marriage expectations for career-minded couples.
A profile of Estelle Dempsey reveals her influence on husband Jack Dempsey. She manages a sensitive household, earns independently, and questions the couple’s finances and public image. The piece notes her sharp mind and how she steadies the boxing icon amid rumor and attention.
Estelle reflects on Jack Dempsey’s dominance in his field and the strain it places on their marriage. She argues his fame makes it impossible for her to reach his level, likening their dynamic to a constant imbalance. Mary Pickford is mentioned as comparison.
Estelle Taylor Dempsey discusses the strain and tradeoffs of being Mrs. Jack Dempsey. She describes balancing independence with marriage, managing finances, and supporting Jack while pursuing substantial acting roles. The interview notes her pride in earning her own income and her hopes for family life after boxing.
Twelve National League stars, unnamed, favor the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the pennant with the Giants second, Cardinals third, and Cubs fourth. They praise Pirates’ batting depth and pitching while doubting the Cubs’ late-season stamina.
Top NATCHERS list major league leaders through September 14. P Waner of the Pirates leads in batting with .381, runs (L Waner) 123, and hits 216 while also pacing doubles 41 and triples 18. Wilson of the Cubs has 27 homers. Meadows leads pitching with 18 wins. In the American League Simmons hits .390, Ruth leads runs with 141 and Ruth and Gehrig lead homers and hits respectively. Hoyt of the Yankees wins 21 games.
Davidson coach says the Wildcats passing attack that sparked last season’s state title run will not be seen on the gridiron this coming season. The plan shifts to new formations and ground play as the team prepares for upcoming battles.
Coach Monk Young er at Davidson says the Wildcats lack an expert passer and quality receivers. Reserve tackle Rudie Carson must withdraw due to a knee injury described as water on the knee, ending his football season.
From seven candidates skilled in the passing game coach Chuck Collins seeks a dependable forward passer for varsity duty. Players Young Fresham P Jackson Foard Lassiter Spalding and Reese are throwing to receivers as two backfields scrimmage under the Notre Dame system.
Raleigh Sept 13 AP Talk among tobacco men in the middle belt indicated a good season ahead with improved business as sales start in a week Annual meetings to erect officers and plan opening day will be held this week at centers including Durham Roxboro Oxford Henderson Creedmoor Fuquay Springs Aberdeen Sanford Mebane and Burlington
Two men joke about their wives and social standing in a brief dialogue. The exchange centers on wives praising their husbands and boasting of influence within the neighborhood, ending with a light quip about who did their best.
The Methodist Protestant baseball team defeated the Y M C A nine four to one at Welchfield. J Williard pitched well for the Protestants, striking out five. Pegram left with a shoulder injury and Hedrick relented with a no hit effort. Dunn's throw from center field highlighted the game as Protestant momentum clinched the second half of the Commercial league season.
Stolen bases tally Smith with two. Willard allowed three bases on balls and struck out six times. Pegram faced no strikes but was charged with a passed ball by Lewis. Hedrick notched one strikeout. Marlette and Milligan were hit by pitches. Attendance recorded at 166.
Gene Tunney, weighing about 190 pounds, battles heat and humidity at Lake Villa Illinois as he ramps up for a major heavyweight bout. After days of light training and social engagements, he plans six rounds of boxing with three sparring partners and bag work to endure the hot midwest grind.
Paris dispatch quotes Isadora Duncan in Nice saying her reported engagement to Robert Chanler is a practical joke and that they are not going to marry. The New York American report notes Duncan's dismissal of the engagement rumor.
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