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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1926

Page

4

Rickard shifts Dempsey Tunney bout to New York

Tex Rickard, promoter, moves site of the Dempsey Tunney fight from Chicago to New York after a Brower telegram. He plans to confer with the New York fight commission and expects a Tunney bout in New York, with Muldoon predicting a world title match for Dempsey and Tunney.

Chicago Tex Rickard New York Jack Dempsey Gene Tuppey Brower New York Fight Commission Rickard New York Commission Commission Tam Farley Commissoner Brower Muldoon

Dempsey to Defend Title in September Bout

Jack Dempsey will defend his world heavyweight title against Gene Tunney in New York September 16, per Tex Rickard. Rickard said New York Commission likely to approve, plans for the bout to begin immediately, with Chicago losing the event due to local opposition and promoter disputes.

Chicago Jackempse Gene Tunney Yankee Stadium New York Tex' Rickard O « Rickard New York Commission William F. Carey Madison Square Garden Carey Richard Arey C Clements Harry Wills

Pinkey Crosby Knocked Out by Tommy Bil lards in Cincinnati

Pinkey Crosby, a New Yorker, was defeated by Tommy Bil lards in Humboldt Park area of Cincinnati. Referee Lou Bauman halted the fight in the fifth round with Bil lards earning a technical knockout as Crosby bled from the nose and mouth. The bout, initially set for twenty rounds, was shortened to fifteen three minute rounds to fit the venue.

Cincinnati Pinkey Crosby Tommy Billards Humboldt Park Arena Mount Washington Lou Bauman Crosby Bauman Site Inn Diinmny Harels Danny Hoff Yde Williams Red ‘Eagle Dudley Ring Lee Haney

Grace Lutheran Defeats St Paul in Twilight League Thriller

Grace Lutheran over St Paul at Cascade Park in Twilight League action. St Paul led until the final session when Grace Lutheran surged with five runs to win the game.

Grace Lutheran St. Pau'a Cascade Park St Paul

Boxing results from multiple cities highlight knockouts and decisions

In Cincinnati Tommy il Haida scored a technical knockout over Pinky Crosby in the fifth of a 15 round main event. In New Orleans Tommy Murphy defeated Jack Lewis in 12 rounds. Philadelphia featherweight Tom Herman beat Leo Roy in 10 rounds. Dick Evans outpointed Rocky Smith in 10 rounds in Philadelphia. Dominick Patrone drew with Harry Forbes in a 10 round bantam clash in Utlen. Giovanni Salerno won a foul against Vic Burrone in New York a 6 round bout. Dickie Dixon stopped Johnny Curtin in 8 rounds in Jersey City. Tony Canzoni defeated Manny Wexler in New York in the fifth. Paul Moore beat Tiger Jack Burns in Chicago in 10 rounds. Chick Sliggs knocked out Jacinto Valdez in Troy in the sixth.

Cincinnati Tommy Il- Haida Pinky Crosby New York Humboldt Park Philadelphia Tommy Herman Leo Kid) Roy Canada Dick Evans Rocky Smith Battle Creek Mich Utlen Dominick Patrone Harry Forbes Pittsburgh Giovanni Salerno Vic Burrone Boston Rouada

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

American League shows Philadelphia 5 Boston 0 and Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 2 with no other games. Multiple leagues list results including Rochester 13 Buffalo 8 and Baltimore 2 Jersey City 1 with various cross games and upcoming matchups across the circuit.

Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Baltimore Jersey City Newark Reading Rochester Buffalo National League St Louis Chicago New York Cimeinnati Toronto Syracuse Cleveland Detroit Washington Lous Sees Vee Pettittsburgh Ven An ST Cimemnatt Aeoee St Loui . Oates Chicago «Seaesure Ssecese Cebeee Avece Boston Ceeananes le American Association Lowe Ile Nave Milwaukee Wee Es Indianapolis Sone Toledo Ayeee Kansas City Save St. Paul Aswena Minneapolis Canae Columbus Aegona Toronto Aeacee Buffalo Aeons Rochester Senes Dersey Cuy Ageee Syracuse Ess Oe Ecaneaee

Home Run Hitters in National and American Leagues

Summary of league totals and individual leaders with Ruth and Bottomley noted. The piece also mentions the New York Yankees not being shut out and the Jersey City Kiwrania Club offering a prize for local league enrichment.

Ruth New York New York Yankees Jersey City

Randall Plays Hot in Canterbury Pro Tournament

Bob Randall of Spring Valley set the course record at Canterbury Country Club and posted a 72, three strokes ahead of the field in the pro president event. Jim Noble and Stanley Sherman tied for second in the pro-am, while Jack Thompson and J. M. McIntosh and several others posted strong scores. An upcoming invitation tourney at Willowick draws a large field, with Eddie Hausmann aiming for a comeback on his old home course.

Canterbury Bob Randall John Donsely Spring Valley Randall Rendall Andall Jim Noble Stanley Sherman Highland Park Carl Rocco W. M. Baldwin Mayfield Highlanders Mayfielders Jack Thompson J. M. McIntosh Congress Lake George Currie Co. C. Benner Portage Akron Claude Wilson Geneva Dave Stevens Belmont Manor Carl Recco Dave Ross Jack Way Dan- Lakewood Walter Ingram Lorain Terbury Highland D. KB. White Willowick Rudy Fielitz Eddie Hausmann Cleveland Charles P. Lemninger Edson L. Caynon Walter A George Salzman Clyde Pelton Robert J. Nightingals Frank Jimmie Country Club

Pirates Hold First With Narrow Victory Over Brooklyn

In a tight game the Pirates beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 as Emil Nde edged Darry Vanes for the win. Kiki Cuyler made a sensational ninth inning catch and relay to the plate. The Red Sox were shelled by the Athletics 2 to 0 with Eddie Rommel limiting the Red Sox to four hits and Poole contributing a notable boxing of hits.

Pirates Brooklyn Emil/Nde Darryl Vanes Kiki Cuyler Puta Red Sox Athletics Eddie Rommel Back Bay Poole

Urge Suzanne to Visit U S

In Bourville Surmer France July 37 Mi Leagien contemplates a potential move to America. International News Series interviews reveal promoter C C Pyle seeking Suzanne to tour the United States with large sums offered, while she remains noncommittal and enigmatic about turning professional.

Red” Granse America Suzanne

Empire City Racing Leads Yonkers Meeting

Races at Yonkers by Empire City Racing Assn feature trotting events in Chicago Montreal and Orange County fair circuit plus golf and tennis championships in Des Moines Grand Rapids Dallas and Long Island City boxing match Babe Herman versus Red Chapman 12 rounds. Austin leads Texas Association first half pennant but falters in second half. Helen Wills reportedly wears a pearl ring on engagement finger amid unconfirmed reports.

Empire City Racing Assn Yonkers Ilinois Jockey Club Chicago Montreal

Maschke endorsement in Ohio race poses no setback for Thad Brown

Columbus July 27 The Maschke endorsement of Cooper by Maurice Maschke head of the Cuyahoga County Republican organization will not affect Secretary of State Thad Brown's chances for the Republican gubernatorial nomination George C Braden Brown campaign manager said Cooper was not unexpected Braden noted Cooper has sought support from the big city organization since receiving the Hynicka Cincinnati endorsement Brown cites his 1924 Ohio landslide and 1922 Donahey race led to confidence in Brown's nominating prospects Brown emphasizes Gold production drop and silver rise alongside unrelated notes on Maumee river changes and Wedgwood portraits.

Columbus Myers $Y Cooper Maurice Maschke Cuyahoga County Republican Organization Thad Brown George C. Braden Atate Brown Tony Braden Hynicka Cincinnati Ohio Vic Donahey Maastrike

Colorado Statehood Centennial Celebration Planned

In Denver on August 18 a multi day program marks fifty years of statehood with ceremonies, a night illuminated pageant, a national air meet and a motor parade showing overland travel evolution. Notable attendees include Charles G. Dawes and numerous governors and congressmen.

Denver Coto Colorado Charles G. Dawes United States Congress Dawes Rockies

Sheep Demonstration Set For Dip In Nicotine Solution

Eight hundred sheep from the Sinn farm near Meigs and Son stock farm will be dipped in nicotine sulphate at a public demonstration on August 14. The flock, badly infested with an intestinal pest, will be treated to aid sheep growers from northwestern Ohio who gather for the event in SE Ohio.

Defiance Sino and Son Ohio Sinn

Leading Major League Hitters National and American Leagues

A compact chart lists top hitters by league with games played at bats runs and hits. It names Hargrave Browaler Grantham Traynor Bell Ruth Meusel Speaker and others with their counts and batting average figures.

G. AB. R. HH Pet. Hargrave A Browaler Granth’m Traynor Bell Hornesby Cardinals

Also Mentioned on This Page

International News Service Dempsey B. C. Clements Tunney Clements King William Muldoon New York State Athletic Commission Telecam George Brower James A. Farley Boxing Commission Fratesults New Orleans Tommy Hai Murphy Jack Lewis Dickie Dixson Fort Worth Tex Johnny Curtin Jeresey City Tony Canzoneri Manny Wexler Paul Moore Memphis Tenn Tiger Jack Burns Troy Chick Sliggs New England Jacinto Valdez Philippoleon Philadelphia Nationals Louis Fonseca American Association Toledo Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Minnerisis St. Louis Kaneags City Et. Paul Minneapolis Louisvalle National Bottomley St Loui Wilson U. S Austin Helen Wills Maschke London Maumee River A. H Pete F'thergill Sprbitz Prince Albert P. A P. A. Sunshine Shop Pringe Albert B.A Prince Albert Procem
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