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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
7
Reporters in Philadelphia estimate about 140,000 attend the Dempsey versus Tunney heavyweight title fight at Sesqui Stadium. Backers, promoters, and fans debate form and strategy as Kearns and Benny Leonard predict wide action while Tunney seeks upset against the seasoned champion in a high tension bout.
Yesterday's results show American League Cleveland 3 Boston 1 and Chicago 2 New York 1 with Philadelphia and Detroit also noted. National League games include St Louis 16 Brooklyn 7 and Pittsburgh 9 Philadelphia 3, along with other listed matchups and rain-postponed Milwaukee at Columbus.
No games were scheduled today. The card lists Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Kansas City at Toledo, St. Paul at Indianapolis, Minneapolis at Louisville, and Milwaukee at Columbus with no results or further details.
A light drizzle was reported in Philadelphia at six this morning as fans head to the stadium where Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney are slated for ten rounds tonight. Forecasters call for possible showers with a northwest wind and a chilly air, though rain tonight remains uncertain.
Meeting of Queens County dachey Cli at Aqueduct features Meera of Harford Breeders Mavre dle Grace and Myeving of Utah Jockey Club. In golf the National Professional championship takes place at aalisburs Plai n. ROXOING: Jack Dempsey vs Geng Tuntey in Philadelphia for the world heavyweight title in one round.
A Philadelphia telegram reports intense excitement in the city ahead of the Dempsey fight. Bets favored Dempsey roughly three to one, with seven to five that rain won’t fall on the main event. The telegram notes rules ban towels, and that two judges disagree while the referee plans a ringside view from the third row.
In Philadelphia on September 23 the common pleas court denied a restraining injunction blocking the ten round championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Sesent Stadium. B J Clements of the Coliseum Club had sought to halt the match, alleging a broken contract with Harry Wills. About 130,000 fans are expected to attend, with the arena prepared to stage the bout despite misty weather.
In Philadelphia the referee for the Dempsey Tunney bout remains unnamed as of tonight with final duty instructions issued by State Athletic Commission Chairman Frank Wiener to referees judges and inspectors. Pittsburgh nears second plate in 5 3 victory over Phillies Trasnar slugs homer after triple.
The Richwines issue a direct challenge to the Wilders Cigars to decide the county city championship amid claims of prior defeats and stronger lineup. Signatories include EiiraneA.stokes Merle Baxter Gehwine Ri Arid e Smith and others as they vow to meet any rival, anywhere, for the title. The Yankees fall to the White Sox 2 to 1 in the ninth as Washington wins four straight over the Browns 6 to 5.
The E H S gridders staged a fifty six minute intrasquad scrimmage under hot conditions as Coach Stier split teams to test line and backfield combos for the opener against Akron West. Notable performers included Archambeau Berger Robinson Mortimer Jago and Rainey while reserve stars like Schroder and Myer faced setbacks. the squad aims to refine backfield balance and line play ahead of the season.
The Indians, aided by Buckeye pitching, beat Boston yesterday while New York fell 10 to Chicago. The race for the pennant tightens as Cleveland aims for another win and New York heads to St. Louis.
The fragment lists boxing match pairings for a Philadelphia bout night with fighters including Hob Lawson, Coccarge Ueed Trey, and Vatry Persson versus Sergeant Jack, detailing rounds and participants across the program.
In New York Cincinnati vies to stay in contention behind St. Louis after a Cardinals win over Brooklyn. The Yankees trail by two games as Boston and Cleveland contest, with four remaining games for each team. Other notes mention boxing preliminaries and a main event set for the card.
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