Sports Greatest Radio Network Planned for Fight Service
The piece charts radio broadcasting growth from 1920 to the Dempsey Tunney rematch at Soldier Field and the role of NBC Scripps Howard and Westinghouse GE in wiring ringside for a global audience. It highlights the impact on tickets and the public’s appetite for live combat coverage and the reach of early third championship level broadcasts.
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Tex” Rickard
Goldfield
Soldiers’ Field
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United States
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Roy W. Howard
Jem Mace Lost To Bob Brettle In Medway Match
Sixty nine years ago English sports fans witnessed Jem Mace knocked out in two rounds by Bob Brettle at Medway England shocking a sport viewed as him succeeding Tom Savers. Mace later redeemed himself by beating his rival in one round, regaining public favor and defending his title against many challengers including Americans.
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Bob Brettle
Medway
England
Mace
Tom Savers
Pennsylvnia Loses Suit Over Capital Tax
Harrisburg Sept 21 The Pennsylvania railroad must pay the commonwealth 767226.58 in a Dauphin county court ruling by Judge John F Fox. The award covers a capital stock tax and penalty with 10799907 interest dating from 1924 for 1923. The total 1923 capital stock tax including the ordered payment stands at 1920360.54 exclusive of interest.
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John F. Fox
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Champion Still Rules Favorite Money Plentiful
Chicago Sept 21 Reports that Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney trained poorly faded as the heavyweight title bout neared. The crowd, including about 150000 attendees, fueled betting activity with Tunney as the favored, though Dempsey backers held substantial money and possible odds shifts could alter the balance before fight night.
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Nicolet
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
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Dempsey
Dempsey Tunney Fight Promises Record Gate at Soldier Field
Chicago reports a 3 million dollar gate for the Dempsey Tunney bout at Soldier Field with Tanney guaranteed a million and Dempsey set to receive 425000. Rail and air crowds pour in as promoters promise psychology, mass spectacle, and hard fighting over precision strategy. A separate report from Connellville notes the cremation of coke worker Paul Stauffer after a conduit collapse at Washington Coal and Coke near Star Junction.
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Tunney
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Dempsey-Sharkey
Connellville
Paul Stauffer
Washington Coal and Coke Company
Star Junction
Stauffer
Camel Quality Put It There Quality Keeps It There
Camel smokers are not concerned about quality issues as they continue to use Camel brands. The slogan emphasizes enduring quality and user satisfaction without detailing specific metrics or changes.
Farrel predicts Dempsey victory in Tunney fight
Henry L. Farrell argues Dempsey will reclaim the heavyweight title when he faces Gene Tunney in Chicago on Sept 22. He cites Dempsey’s conditioning, past form, and psychological steadiness, suggesting Tunney’s earlier preparation and health are less decisive despite Tunney’s poised appearance.
Dempsey versus Tunney Fight Odds and Tactics Discussed
The article analyzes betting shifts for Dempsey and Tunney, noting Dempsey as favored but in strong condition. It discusses weather, training, and strategy, predicting a tactical bout with Dempsey relying on counterpunching while Tunney aims to tire him. It also mentions gambling scandals rumors and a separate note about a Connecticut apple graft.
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Dempsey
Chicago
Tunney
Philadelphia
New York Mountains
Flynn
Luvadis
Wilson
Tommey
Sharkey
Jimmy Bronson
Tribune invites fight followers to circle Thurs
The grudge bout between Champ Gene Tunney and challenger Jack Dempsey will be broadcast from Chicago on Thursday night. George Cunningham will megaphone the blow by blow from The Tribune building second story. Start time is 9 30 p m local. weather could shift schedule. Opinions split on the winner with strong camps for Dempsey and Tunney.
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Jack Dempsey
Manassa
Chicago
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Tribune
George Cunningham
Cunningham
Dempsey-Sharkey
New York
George
United Press
Werren
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Tarmey
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