Tunney and Heeney Compared For Powder Puff Punch
The record lists show Gene Tunney and Tom Heeney share a similar lack of knockout power and agile jaws. Tunney has 60 bouts in ten years, Heeney 84 battles with a higher win rate but more losses, including five defeats. Both met Johnny Risko once, both beat him, and Heeney has fought more in the last three years, with 14 fights since 1926.
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Jack Dempsey
Heeney Likely To Defend World Title In London
July 25 report says if Tom Heeney wins the heavyweight championship in New York on Thursday, the world title bout could move to London. Bernard Mortimer argues for London, noting Rickard’s influence and British public interest, plus U S vacation crowds. Mortimer also cites Jack Dempsey as a major potential challenger for a London bout.
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London
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Americans Predicted to Sweep Track and Field Events
Amsterdam July 25 U P I American victories in six track events were predicted as Olympic coaches timed athletes. Officials refused to reveal times or names. United States expected to win at least four field events. Margeret Jenkins of California shone in discus and is expected to place high. Coaches consider sending Lawson Robertson to Hague with the team for remaining training. Track conditions at the Olympic stadium were poor due to yesterday's rain. Marathon runners completed seven miles before quitting. Johnny Weissmuller showcased strong form in the 106 meter swim in 57.45 seconds. Six girls advanced in the relay swimming team trials: Garratti Laird Sipowitch McKim Morelius Lambert. Americans named as officials include Gustav Kirkey chief judge, Charles Dieges timer, Gilbert Stumph Rubien McCabe, Laura Herron judge, Kennelly starter and others.
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Exclusive fight wire at Tribune Thursday evening
Exclusive fight wire from Warren reports live coverage of the heavyweight championship bout. George Cunningham, former E. C. licensed announcer, will handle the megaphone for the main event, delivering blow by blow action from ringside New York. Lester Nero runs the meg during preliminaries.
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Effort to Disqualify Ace Paddock Sparks International Debate
July 25 report from Amsterdam notes a new effort by the British delegation at an IOC executive meeting to disqualify Charles Paddock. The move, tied to claims of a London article about alleged false starts in the 1924 Paris 100 yard dash, appears to have failed after British Kentish offered no proof and the matter was not referred to the IOC without further evidence.
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Baseball All Star Lineup by League and Team
Ruth Gehrig Hauser and Blue are listed for the American League and National League selections include Wilson Bottomley Hafey Ott Hornsby Hafey Cuyler and Hynes. Names tied to the Yankees Athletics Browns Cubs Cardinals Phillies Giants Robins and Braves appear with multiple mentions across the rosters.
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Home Run Spells Win For Cardinals Over Robins
Brooklyn a 2 to 1 defeat as Chick Hafey homered in the seventh for St. Louis. Jim Bottomley also connected for the Cardinals while Sherdel limited Brooklyn to six hits. Final line shows St. Louis 010 000 100 and Brooklyn 600 100 000 with pitchers Sherdel and Kerry.
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Chick Bafey
St. Louis Cardinals
Jim Bottomley
Cardinals
Sherdel
Robins
St. Louis
Sherde
W. Kerry
Petty
Giant Luminary Wethers Storm from Pirates in Giants Win
Lenny Benton weathered nine innings as the New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 3. A five run rally in the fifth inning powered New York to the victory with key hits by Hogan Waner Cohen Ott and Jackson. Pirates left on base nine to nine and Benton earned the win.
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Cohen
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Araynor
Jackson
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Terry
Benton
Dawson
Wald
State Hospital Meeting Banan as in Industrial League
Second game of the second half features State Hospital versus East Side Fruit at Russell field. East Side adds Chuck Duff and Marvin Hayes to the lineup, with Harry Lord or Ray Bennett pitching. State Hospital counters with Skinny Weidert or Wiltsie on the mound. Bankers aim to defend their pennant as they open Friday against Mypenn Furniture.
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East Side
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Ray Bennett
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Yesterday and today's baseball scores and schedule
Yesterday Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6 to 1. New York defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 3. St Louis beat Brooklyn 2 to 1. Today four matchups are on the docket: St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Boston. Tomorrow Pittsburgh meets New York.
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New York 5 Boston 3 Leads Night of MLB Tests
Scores show New York defeating Boston 5 to 3 with several teams in action. Tonight Washington visits St. Louis while Boston travels to Cleveland and Philadelphia meets Chicago. Detroit hosts New York as tomorrow schedule lists New York at Detroit.
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International League results with mixed scores
Buffalo routed Rochester 13 to 5 and Newark won 12 to 5. Baltimore split with Newark 6 to 5 and 2 to 5 in the second game. Jersey City beat Reading 4 to 7. Montreal lost to Toronto 9 to 4 in the first game and Toronto 4 to Montreal in the second.
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Reds win on four double plays in Philadelphia
Cincinnati Reds defeat Philadelphia 5 to 1 as four sharp double plays anchor the victory. Rixey pitched well for the Reds while Hargrave, Benge, McGraw and Lerain contributed in the field and at bat.
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New York Yanks Triumph Over Boston In Pitchers Duel
Boston fell 5 to 3 as Muller Huggins used four pitchers to absorb the loss. Pennock Campbell Moore and Hoyt wore the batters down while New York collected 13 safe hits. Key batters included Combs Lazzen Meusel Dugan Williams Flagstead with runs driven in and steals by Meusel Myer. Also reports of Maloney knocking out La mar and Tenorio over Flowers in other boxing actions at Queensboro Stadium.
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Library Theatre to Get Fight Dope From Tribune Wire
Patrons of the Library Theatre will hear a round by round account of the Tunney Heeney scrap. George Sarvis arranges Tuesday to furnish the theatre fans with the Tribune wire bulletins relayed by a Western Union messenger from the Tribune office to the Library theatre stage.
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Thorpe's Ravens Meet Burns' Team on Saturday
Jim Thorpe's Red Ravens, formed with Indian stars and boosted by college players, face Bob Burns' Warren club at Russell field Saturday at 3 30 PM Thorpe, Carlyle product, played for the Giants and in other leagues and was famed as a top football and track star Burns plans to strengthen his lineup with a new third baseman while Swanson misses the game due to Jamestown's clash with Homestead Grays in Pittsburgh.
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Baseball Stars Go Hitless Yesterday and Fight Result Near
Paul Waner singled twice and doubled once in five at bats. Babe Ruth singled three times in four. Lou Gehrig had a single and a double in four. Heilmann Frisch Cobb Wilson Hornsby did not play. Buffalo Bushy Graham, bantamweight champion of Uica New York, defeated Willie Kowalik in six rounds. Graham's title was not at stake.
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Gene Tunney confident to KO Tom Heeney in title clash
A survey of Tunney s training camp associates shows broad expectation of a knockout. Managers trainers sparring partners and publicist all predict Tunney will stop Heeney within ten to twelve rounds with several expecting an early KO and others a late stoppage or decision.
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Peck Reappointed Cleveland Manager for 1929
The Cleveland Indians announce the re appointment of Roger Peckinpaugh to manage the club for the 1929 season. Alva Bradley, club president, calls the move a gesture of confidence intended to lift Peckinpaugh during a poor season.
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