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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
8
Report notes overwhelming public interest in the Dempsey vs Tunney bout at Yankee Stadium. Spectators scramble for tickets. promoters warn against scalpers as hype swirls around a clash described as a major ring spectacle with high attendance anticipated.
The fighters speak bravely about and expect a six round main event with Dempsey. Shipenko notes a strong condition and readiness to KO Demsey while Barkley predicts victory and tightness in the match.
The American League shows Washington 3 Chicago 3 with no other games scheduled. National League results list Aigpati 4 1 and Boston 2 Philadelphia with multiple interleague matchups including Washington at St Louis and New York at Chicago. Also noted are Detroit and Brooklyn fixtures and a property sale notice with sums of 45 and 425 dollars in Carusie township.
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to listen to blow by blow coverage of the Dempsey versus Sharkey heavyweight bout from New York in its office after 6:30 PM. Wire service reports on preliminaries begin at 6, with the main event around 9. Readers may learn who claims the crown first.
Wellington league members request games with 23 Cor B teams in Elzria. The Lions, five wins in six, aim to play West Side and South End squads at Flycia field. They seek a Sunday game and ongoing Sunday fixtures.
Ridgeville items list local people visiting relatives in Toledo Cleveland and Michigan. Families attend gatherings at homes and churches, with neighbors visiting Bakerton and Vermilion areas. Notes mention travels to Put-in-Bay Yellowstone Park and a regatta, plus a store sale and a bridal party.
Holy Cross defeated Methodist time in a MC A Twilight League game 20 to 0. Cebula contributed three doubles and led the offense as Holy Cross hit four homers. Kammeski and Traxler starred at bat with multiple pairs of safeties. Lefinseder suffered the loss.
New York July 21 Albert Payson Terhune criticizes tipping as an anachronism in modern business. He argues patrons should stop tipping for services, insisting removal would benefit workers and employers alike and could spark a nationwide movement. He calls for a serious national effort to abolish tipping.
Henry L. Farrell reports the stance of fans, trainers, and managers before the Dempsey versus Sharkey bout. The writer believes Dempsey will win, predicting a knockout or a victory within fifteen rounds, while acknowledging Sharkey’s potential if he fights wisely.
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