Tunney Heeney Title Bout Promises Large Yankee Stadium Crowd
Tex Rickard banked on a big gate for the Tunney Heeney heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium. Despite clear skies and cool weather, New York reaction appeared muted with sixty thousand expected through 48 turnstiles and room for 28 thousand more. Tunney, a New Yorker and former marine, built a boxing ascent from lumberjack to world champ, while Heeney hopes to upset and profit for his share.
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Harry Ferguson
New York
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Yankee Stadium
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Tunney
Heeney
New Yorker
Parris
France
American Expeditionary Force
America
Northwoods
Jack Dempsey
Philadelphia
Voltaire
Keats
Esktatus
Yale
George Bernard Shaw
Evans Knocks Out Martone In Fourth Round Bout
Youngstown reporter notes Dick Evans of Youngstown KO'd Harry Martone of Jersey City in the fourth round of a 22 round boxing match. Also lists weekly schedules for local teams including Newell Printers Nypean Furniture County Dairy East Side Fruit Bankers and State Hospital at North Warren.
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Newell Printers
Nypean Furniture
East Side Fruit
County Dairy
Bankers
State Hospital
North Warren
Youngstown, O
Dick Evans
Youngstown
Harry Martone
Jersey City
British Fans Hope For Heeney Victory
London fans, wary yet hopeful, await Tom Heeney's clash with Gene Tunney for the world heavyweight title in New York. British boxing authorities, editors, and bettors expect Heeney to show a new edge, though most doubt a British champion will emerge if he fails to deliver a decisive upset. Fans plan to hear ringside radio accounts long after midnight.
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Robert Dowson
London
Great Britain
Tom Heeney
Britain
Gene Tunney
New York
Empire
Joe Beckett
Phil Scott
Heeney
Out East
United States
Tunney
Ihhat Heeney
England
British Isles
Reds Split with Phillies in doubleheader
In Philadelphia on July 26 the Reds and Phillies split a doubleheader. Cincinnati won the opener 16 to 5 with George Kelly driving in seven runs. The Phillies took the nightcap 7 to 6 as both teams fielded multiple pitchers.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Reds
George Kelly
Tunney to defend heavyweight crown against Heeney at Yankee Stadium
Promoter Tex Rickard headlines a heavyweight championship bout in New York with Gene Tunney facing Tom Heeney of New Zealand before an estimated 60 000 spectators. The bout is set for fifteen rounds to a decision at 10 P M EDT. Tunney's share 525000 Heeney's 100000 with gate receipts around 500000. Preliminary bouts feature Francisco Cruz Johnny Gross Herman Heller George La Rocco Big Boy Peterson Jimmy Byrne Bill Daring Joe Land and post main event Ar Warren George Hoffman.
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Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Tex Rickard
Yankee Stadium
New York
Tunney
Heeney
Francisco Cruz
Johnny Gross
Herman Heller
George la Rocco
Big Boy Peterson
Jimmy Byrne
Bill Daring
Joe Land
Ad Warren
George Hoffman
Tilden to Open Challenge Round at Roland Garros
Wilam T. Tilden, reinstated star of the American Davis Cup team, will open the challenge round against Rene Lacoste at Roland Garros. The United States seeks to reclaim the cup from France as Henri Cochet meets Frank Hunter in the second singles, with other matchups and schedule to follow. Tilden cautioned he may play at about 75 percent due to suspension fallout, though he remains eager to compete.
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Ralph Heinzen
Paris
Wilam T. Tilden
Roland Gerros Stadium
Rene Lacoste
United States
France
Henri Cochet
Frank T Hunter
Hunter
Lacoste
Tilden
Cochet
Bankers Oppose NYPenns Friday in Industrial League
The feature week opener, NYPenn Furniture vs Bankers, is set for Friday at Rusell Field as both teams begin the second round. Expected pitchers include Fritz Urbanski or Joey Massa for NYPenn Furniture, with a possible new Bankers hurler. The teams will field their strongest lineups to start the second half league chase, aiming for a timely 5:45 start.
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Rusell Field
Nypenn Furniture
Bankers
Fritz Urbanski
Joey Massa
Nypenners
Benefit Tilt Set With Two Pitchers Opposing
Baldy Baldensperger of the Hammond Tank and Wiltsie of the Three Linkers are slated to start for a charity game at Russell field set for 5:20 p m. Proceeds go to the Giegerich family to help cover costs of Richard Giegerich aged 12 after a fracture. Advance tickets at twenty five cents each.
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Baldy Baldensperger
Hammond Tank
Wiltsie
Russell Field
Giegerich
Richard Giegerich
Herb Donze
Three Linkers
Gleitze Starts Irish Channel Swim Attempt
Miss Mercedes Gleitze began her bid to swim the Irish Channel in Onaghdee Ireland at 2 60 a m She had previously claimed success in the English Channel but failed on a second attempt in this report from July 26 1924. The article also covers Brooklyn boxing results with Sammy Baker Braddock Routis Burtone Grogan Barbarian and others, and a July 26 incident in Neosho Missouri where a public hitchback near the courthouse was destroyed by police responding to a fake alarm.
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Onaghdee
Ireland
U P
Mercedes Gleitze
London
Gleitze
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sammy Baker
Andy di Vodi
Nando Tatsi
Italy
James J. Braddock
Jersey City
Andre Routis
Vic Burtone
Tommy Grogan
Sid Barbarian
Neosho, Mo
Tunney Eyes Knockout Chase In Heeney Title Fight
New York July 26 Gene Tunney heavyweight champion meets Tom Heeney of New Zealand in a title bout under 1000 watt lights at the big league ballpark. Tunney aims for a knockout despite betting odds and questions on form while Heeney seeks to extend an undefeated look.
Yesterday's Major Leaguers Shine Across Two Games
Ruth doubled once in four at bats in the first game and doubled in the second. Gehrig had a single and a double plus a single in the two games. Heilmann hit a single in three at bats in the first game and went two for four in the second. Cuyler singled once in four at bats. Waner singled in his first at bat before injury retired. Cobb had two singles in four trips in the first game and was blank in four at bats the second game.
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Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Harry Heilmann
Kiki Cuyler
Paul Waner
Ty Cobb
Mears Summoned Before Customs Officers in New York
Seattle July 26 John Henry Mears holder of the round the world record will be summoned before customs officers in New York for entering the United States from Panama without proper clearance. The case involves alleged irregularities in the entry process following his historic voyage.
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Seattle
Washa
John
Henry Mears
New York
United States
Tunney Heeney Showdown: a fighter’s physical comparison
A boxing note contrasts Gene Tunney and Tom Heeney, outlining their physiques and fighting styles. It highlights Heeney’s scarred chin and raw power against Tunney’s technical precision and conditioning, framing the matchup in terms of reach, stance, and endurance.
Heeney Ready for Title Fight in New Jersey Bout
Fair Haven reports Tom Heeney in peak form ahead of tonight’s world title challenge against Gene Tomney at Madison Square Garden. Heeney, weighing in at 2 pm, vows no alibis if defeated, plans light training and a strategic, measured battle, aiming to counter in the later rounds after the seventh.
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Fair Haven
Tom Heeney
Gene Tomney
Heeney
New York
Chris Smith
Madison Square Garden
Yankee Stadium
Rumson Farm
Honest Tom
Home Run Club American League and National League
Yesterday’s homers listed by team include Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees, Hauser and Simmons of the Athletics, Bottomley and Ott of the Cardinals and Giants respectively, Hornsby and Hafey among others. The roll of players spans multiple clubs including Cubs, Reds, Braves, Phillies, Pirates, Senators, Indians, and Tigers with various homer counts and standout names such as Gehrig, Ott, Hornsby, Harper, and Wilson.
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Ruth
Yankees
Accleseee
Gehrig
Hauser
Athletics
Bine
Browns
Simmons
Wilson
Cubs
Waveee
Bottomley
Kyecee
Bissonette
Robins
Hornsby
Braves
T Hafey
Horst
Phillies
Harper
Ott
Giants
Paeaenseees
Cuyler
Kelly
Reds
Walker
Lindstrom
Hogan
Grantham
Pirates
Kenna
Senators
O'Rourke
Morgan
Indians
McManus
Tigers
Giants Dodgers Reds and Braves Take League Wins
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh 6 to 5 with Lindstrom homering in the seventh. Dodgers topple Cardinals 8 to 1 behind Jumbo Elliott. Braves defeat Cubs 3 to 1 as Brandt out pitches Malone and Jones. Other box scores note runners, hits, and pitching lines from the day.
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Giants
Dodgers
REDS
Braves
Robins
Cards
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Jumbo Elliott
St. Louis
Reinhart
Frankhouse
Wilson
Smith
Elliott
Deherry
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