Trainer says Tunney will be hard foe for champion
Spike Webb, former Tunney trainer, predicts Gene Tunney will be the brainiest, quickest, and most dangerous challenger Dempsey has faced. Webb cites Tunney’s ring IQ, countering skill, and a feared inside right hook likely to trouble Dempsey in their Philadelphia title bout.
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Pinch Hitter Pasehol Delivers as Yankees Edge Indians 6–4
Asthele delivered a bases loaded hit off Pasehol to give the Yankees a 6 4 win over the Indians in game one of the big series. Anto who had shut out the Yanks in five straight games was knocked from the mound early.
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Jones and Evans Spark Golf Tourney Showdown
In a bustling golf meet Jones faces Evans in a 36 hole match with Charles Chick and Bobby Crick noted as rivals. The meet features high stakes energy as Jones seeks a win against Evans while Chick and Crick vie for position.
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Cleveland Narrowly Bets Against New York in Pennant Race
Cleveland suffered a 4 to 2 loss in New York marking another setback in their bid for the American League pennant. Key players included Sewell driving in runs and Combs with three hits for the Yankees, while Cleveland resorted to substitutions late in the game.
Champion Dempsey Laughs at Kearns Articles
Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey laughing at Jack Kearns for predicting Tunney’s defeat and offering boxing tips. Dempsey says he is in peak shape for a 20 round bout with Tunney, plans sparring efforts, and promises to unleash power in Philadelphia.
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Reds in Lead by Half Game in pennant race
New York action reports the Reds ahead of the Cardinals by half a game as both won yesterday. The Pirates fell to the Giants, Cleveland’s hopes took a hit as the Yankees won the opener of a crucial series, extending their lead to six and a half games. A doubleheader looms today.
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Gene Tunney to Quit Camp on Wednesday
Gene Tunney announced he will leave his camp in Stoudsburg Pennsylvania next Wednesday and move toward a Philadelphia area site to seek absolute seclusion before the title fight. He plans to box daily now through Tuesday, staying in good condition to avoid going stale.
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Bearcats Open Prep as New Backfield Emerges
Cincinnati Bearcats football under coach George McLaren resumes practice in Bur net woods with many returnees and a large group of young players from Hughes High School. The effort focuses on building a new backfield and filling gaps left by departures as the team shapes for the season.
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Leading Major League Hitters and 1920 Schedule Highlights
The page lists top hitters from last year including Ed Wilamy and Bill Filger with several lettermen such as Captain Roman Herman and Virgil Schwarm. It shows a fall schedule from September to November with games against Kentucky Wesleyan Otterbein Dennison Marietta Ohio University Western Reserve Boyden Miami and more. A separate box lists players like Manush Ruth Burns Heilmann and Horns leader standings and a note about the White Sox defeating Boston behind Purdy’s rookie slugging.
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Midwest teams invade the East in postwar schedule
Chicago reports a busy 1920 football calendar with strong inter sectional plans. Notre Dame meets Army in New York and faces Southern California Penn State Georgia Tech and Carnegie Tech as part of a wide travel schedule. Illinois aims to repeat its upset of Penn while Michigan travels to Urbana for a clash with Illinois and a later game with the Navy at Annapolis. Ohio State meets Columbia in New York. Purdue faces Navy at Annapolis. Chicago visits Philadelphia to face Penn State. The Army Navy title clash in Chicago on November 27 draws peak attention.
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West Side Bridle Promises Strong Gridiron Season
West Side youths meet at Marks Her Store to elect Captain Portman and rename the squad West Side Bridle. Kyin’s squad begins light practice with full turnout at 7 30 on Bath and Lake. Key backs include Thor ley Muschork M Fortman and Saez McCrain as tryouts welcome. Also notes Cardinals beat Phillies 9 to 13 close game.
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