Dempsey Tunney Fight Block Sparks Legal Clash
Fight fans have raised over 1 million dollars for the Dempsey Tunney bout as Indiana judges halt the plan with an injunction against Dempsey’s boxing appearances until a Dempsey Wills match is settled. The Chicago Coliseum Club vows to seek Pennsylvania court relief to block the Philadelphia bout set for September 23. Tex Rickard insists the fight will proceed to the highest court for resolution.
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Who Will Referee the Big Fight in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City Lent. the big fight looms with Jack Dempsey training nine days before facing Gene Tunney. Dempsey weighs about three pounds more than his ring figure and plans to tighten his punching speed. fans press for Frank Weiner to referee but he refuses. Weiner remains the preferred choice for Philadelphia fans seeking an honest official.
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Racing Meets Across Regions At Belmont Marlboro Salt Lake City
Racing: Meeting of Westchester Toaring Associations at Belmont Park. Meeting of Southern Maryland Association at Marlboro. Meeting of Utah Jockey Club at Salt Lake City. Golf: United States amateur championship at Short Hills New Jersey. Tennis: Men's national singles championship at Forest Hills New York.
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Local Legion boxing card thrills crowd at Alumni Field
A large crowd watched Johnny Kithane present a boxing evening at Alumni Field. Main bout saw Tommy Hughes defeat Carl Cavella in five rounds as Hughes dominated with a strong left. Clyde K. O. Jackel was introduced before, and a fundraiser collection aided him. Semifinal showcased Dave Taylor and Johnny Muchock in a hard fought clash. Preliminary bouts featured Johnny Moore vs Warry Hansen, Ted Blanchard vs Tommy Dixon, and Johnny Risko vs Frankie Sunday with mixed endings and referee duties by Risko and Forest.
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Cardinals Drew Hard Game
The Cardinals, after a fourteen inning loss to the Braves, share first place with the Reds as Pittsburgh falls to the Giants. The Indians gain on the Yankees as New York drops two games, shrinking lead to five and a half games. Cleveland can take the top spot by sweeping the series in Cleveland starting tomorrow.
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Bagosh Wins Narrow Ten Round Boxing Victory in Scranton
In Scranton Pa Lou Bagosh veteran middleweight from Bridgeport Conn outpoints Billy Vidabeck from Bayonne New Jersey over ten uneventful rounds. The boxing card contrasted youth and experience as Bagosh dominated the action to secure the decision.
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Indians Beat Senators in Good Game
Cleveland fans saw the Indians edge the Senators in a well played contest. Good pitching by Jon Shaute supported by solid batting pushed Cleveland to the victory as New York dropped a double header to Detroit.
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Leaderboard snapshot of major league hitters from past season
A fragment lists top hitters by player and club with at bats and runs batted in for both American and National leagues. Names include Ruth, Waner, Smith, Hornsby and Gagne, with partial stats and mentions of teams such as Indians and St. Louis, reflecting a historical year-ago leaderboard snapshot.
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Baseball box score fragment with pitches and outs
Two-base hit by Shaute and Scolen on base. Lutzke and Sewell have sacrifices. Speaker and Sewell credited. Left on bases Washington Cleveland 11. Walks off Crowder six, off Shaute one. Crowder struck out twice, Shaute once. Hit by pitch Shaute. Wild pitch Crowder. Umpires Dineen and Evans. Time unknown.
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Tildens Injured Knee Puts Singles Title At Risk
New York Sept 24 Ad mirers of William T Tilden fear his injured knee may cost him the singles title after a ragged first round loss to John Van Ryn at Forest Hills. Eight American seeds survived, while foreign stars fell. feature matches planned for today include Tilden versus Sullivan and Richards versus Holman with other pairings listed.
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Jones shoots 70 to lead field in national amateur
The article recounts Jones posting a 70 in the national amateur golf qualifier at Baltusrol. It notes strong challengers like Finnerty Guinet Griffin and others, while sizing up potential contenders and the looming final eighteen holes. It references notable players and the general drama of the chase to reach the cut.
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Tunney Boxes Better Ahead of Dempsey Clash
Gene Tunney, ten days from facing Jack Dempsey in Stroudsburg, Pa, trained hard and boxed with improved power and accuracy. He worked four rounds against Harold Mays and Osh Rochester, showing a stronger body attack and elusiveness. Teammate Jimmy Telanes joined camp tomorrow while Billy Vidabock and Harold Mays left camp.
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