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Sidney Telegraph in Sidney, Nebraska

27 Sep 1927

Page 6

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Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1927

Page

6

Tunney Retains Heavyweight Title In Chicago

Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey by decision at Soldiers Field Chicago in a brutal ten round title bout. Tunney, knocked down in the seventh, rallied to dominate late and end Dempsey’s career with a strong performance and a ceremonial defense of the championship. Attendance rough figures and purses were reported with Tunney earning about a million dollars and Dempsey around 450 000.

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Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Soldiers Field Stadium Chicago Terific Tunney Manassa Maurer Dempsey Jess Willard Toledo Carpentier Brennan Firpo Miske Gibbons Sharley Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Corbett Jim Jeffries Dave Barry Tex Rickard Chammpion Jack Gene
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Tunneys boxing style mirrors Dempsey bout for title

The report details Tunney's cautious yet effective fighting versus Dempsey in a Thursday clash. Lounging exchanges, precise lefts to the head and body, and quick clinches dominate rounds one and two as both fighters test range and power, with Tunney earning the first-round edge after exchanges near the bell.

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Dempsey Tunney Jack Gene Exmarine Beir Philadelphia
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