Pugilists in Fine Fettle Ahead of Heavyweight Fight
Chicago dispatch reports Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey entering the title bout in peak condition. Tunney voices confidence and vows a clean, fair contest at Soldiers Field, while Dempsey predicts a decisive finish within seven rounds if possible and a strong performance even if the fight goes the distance.
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Sport Writers Split On Tunney Dempsey Title Showdown
Opinion among leading sport writers is divided over whether Jack Dempsey can reclaim the heavyweight title from Gene Tunney. experts differ on form, condition, and improvement since their Philadelphia bout, with bets ranging from Dempsey knockout to Tunney victory.
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Kansas City Jour
Reserved Seating For Event Saturday At Stadium
On Saturday September 24, 1927 at 2 P.M. Reserved seats cost $1 for bleachers and 50c for general admission. Tickets are available at Wilder's Cigar Store or Burns Drug Store until noon. Cars enter via Middle Ave. Parking 25c.
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Boxers At Odds In Fight To Watch
Various sports writers and editors from the Chicago Tribune and other outlets weigh in on the upcoming bout between Tunney and Dempsey. Predictions range from Tunney to win on points or by knockout, with some skepticism about the Philadelphia bout and calls for Dempsey to prevail or place high.
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