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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
8
Chicago on September 22 braced for the Tunney vs Dempsey heavyweight title showdown as experts split. Farrell backed Dempsey for a knockout given current form, Getty favored Tunney’s improved condition, and Kelsey saw Tunney with similar reasoning. The vast crowd, radio plans, and massive gate were in flux as last minute preparations and travel intensified.
Sep 22 Chicago reports that the Dempsey Tunney bout will draw about 1.425 million in purses and a total gate near 3 million, far eclipsing the 1892 Corbett Sullivan fight which netted 35 thousand. History shows rising costs for boxers and managers, with earlier title bouts fetching smaller sums.
Warren Red-Jackets hold practice this evening ahead of the pending game with North East. A week from Sunday the locals open the home season at Jamestown, facing the Timtown All-Americans.
Beata engaged in 62 knockouts with 30 wins and 16 decisions. Renault lost one contest and had one no contest in the period 1922 23.
United Press reports the principals James Joseph Tunney and William Harrison Dempsey met in Chicago for the heavyweight title at Soldier Field. Weights were Tunney 188, Dempsey 195. ten round bout with two judges and a possible referee decision. Tickets sold about 155000 for $2.7 million gate. purses total $2.35 million. Promoters Tex Rickard and George Getz. Weather clear and cool. preliminaries listed with six round bouts.
New York Yanks, American League champions, lost to Detroit 6 to 1 at the stadium. Bambino Ruth hit his 55th homer to avoid a shutout. New York left 14 on base. Detroit 10. Ruether allowed five walks, Gibson four, with time 1:45. Other games: Athletics edged by Cleveland 8-5 in Philadelphia. Cobb played final game with the Macks. Washington defeated St Louis 10-0 behind Lisenbee, with 14 Washington hits. Johnsonburg Indies change opponents for next Sunday. Eldred to face Sheffield Bull Dogs after scheduling shift.
Johnny Miljus former Coast League ace shut down Brooklyn with five hits to beat the Dodgers and the Pirates 4 to 2. Young Waner sparked the attack with three singles, setting a modern major league record. Millus struck out four, McWeeney two, and Waner added a two base hit and a stolen base in the win.
Pirates hold a three and a half game lead in the National League and face the Giants in a pivotal series that could decide the pennant. A sweep by New York and St Louis losses could crown the Giants. mixed results keep the race open. Also: Walter Hagen and John Ganczel take over Rochester club. Coach Paige’s high school team prepares for Ere East clash.
The Trib newsroom invites boxing fans to a Chicago event at Tribune Circle to hear live updates on the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout. A 9:30 pm start is planned with possible weather shifts, and Tribune reporters will relay first hand blows as they land. Henry Farrell predicts Dempsey will win, citing his prime condition and impressive training.
Warren High’s varsity, drilled by Coach Leidig, prepares for Saturday’s home game versus Conneaut High in the Blue and Whiters rivalry. Officials J C Holderness Hen Taylor Hank Walker Web Seebriest return, with kickoff set for 2:80. A large crowd is expected as Warren seeks its third straight win while remaining undefeated on defense. Buffalo Tech looms a week later.
On September 22 1840 James Deaf Burke returned from retirement to fight Nick Ward in Leicestershire England. The two hour and fifteen minute bout in rain ended after the seventeenth round when Ward backers mobbed the ring and the referee declared a draw ten days later.
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