Sharkey Reigns as Favorite in Dempsey Sharkey Fight
New York July 21 More than 80,000 fans will pack Yankee Stadium tonight to see Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey clash for the right to challenge Gene Tunney in a 15 round heavyweight title bout. Sharkey is listed as favorite in varied odds, while Dempsey seeks a dramatic comeback.
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Dempsey and Sharkey Predict Victory in Big Fight
New York July 21 Dempsey predicted victory and Sharkey did as well. Dempsey said he is better mentally and physically and aims to win. Sharkey said he will KO Dempsey and is ready for the battle. Both men express confidence and mutual respect.
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Dempsey Sharkey Weigh-In Metrics Revealed
New York July 21 Jack Dempsey holds advantages in height reach and weight over Jack Sharkey for tonight's bout. Measurements list Dempsey at about 196 pounds and 6 ft 4 in with a broad chest and long arms. Sharkey’s exact stats are shown alongside for comparison as both fighters prepare.
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Boxing Bold Talk Before Dempsey Sharkey Fight
A cub reporter shares rhymes predicting a Dempsey victory over Sharkey with bold claims and jokes about boxing pride. The piece blends prefight bravado, poem style stanzas, and later invites readers to hear live fight results at the narrator’s home tonight.
Baseball Standings and Scores From Mississippi Valley and Major Leagues
Revised standings show Burlington leading the Mississippi Valley League with 48 wins and 29 losses, followed by Waterloo and Dubuque, while Ottumwa trails. Yesterday’s results include Burlington and Waterloo thumping Cedar Rapids and Rock Island, with Ottumwa and Dubuque also on the board. In the major leagues, standings are led by New York and Chicago in the American and National Leagues respectively, with several teams close in the middle of the pack and no other games scheduled. In the American Association and Western League, leaders include Toledo, Milwaukee, Tulsa, and Wichita in a busy slate with multiple games reported and rain affecting several contests.
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Pesek and Londos Draw In Two Hour Los Angeles Drag
John Pesek of Nebraska and Jimmy Londos of Los Angeles battled for two hours in a heavyweight drag at Los Angeles. Russell Vis of Chicago defeated Marvel of California in seven minutes.
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New York Seized by Avsteria as Big Fight Nears
New York fights hysteria over the Dempsey Sharkey bout at Yankee Stadium with 83,000 seats priced around 1.2 million. Bets favor Dempsey by knockout, tickets circulate to officials and reporters, and weather trends to Rickard’s advantage as weigh-ins approach.
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Dempsey Faces Sharkey and Tunney in Yankee Stadium
In New York at Yankee Stadium Jack Dempsey meets two foes, Jack Sharkey and Gene Tunney, amid public awe and global listening. The veteran expects a smart bout with Sharkey and a tough match against Tunney, yet signals that a comeback may be unlikely. They Never Come Back is a wistful sports remark about fading stars.
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Giants Put Cub in Second Place With Ninth Inning Win
New York Dodgers? Giants beat the Cubs 5 to 4 in the ninth to shove Chicago into second in the standings as Travis Jackson homered and Hack Wilson reached his sixteenth. In the twin bill, Carmen Hill and the Pirates split games with Philadelphia 6–5 and 4–3, delivering a 50-50 series break.
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American golfer eliminated in first round at 1000 guinea prize
Glen Eagles Scotland July 21 Bill Mehlhorn, the last American still in the 1000 guinea prize money competition, was defeated in the first round of match play by Saynor of Birkdale, 5 and 4.
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Krause defeats Buxton fighter Harris in Electric Park bout
Ray Krause toppled Kid Harris in a rugged six round match as Harris took two nine counts and was floored in the final stanza. Harris opened with a rare rally but Krause answered with sharp uppercuts and a strong finish amid cheering fans. Bob White of Waterloo defeated Kid Williams in the four round semiwindup, while United Kid and Irish Halligan drew in the opener.
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Charles City Splits Dows Twinbill In Iowa Town
In Charles City last week the Collegians lost to Dows 4-2 at Dows and then defeated Dows 8-2 in a rematch. Red Learn started the opener for Charles City. Next games are at Albert Lea and a Newton series over the weekend on the local diamond.
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Willoughby Victimized by Pirates in a Tin Pan Alley Night
In a back and forth contest Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 6 to 5. Two base hits by Traynor Waner and Thompson spark the offense. Williams sacrifice and Cooney turns double plays. Hill earns the win while Sweetland takes the loss. umpires Moran O Day and Reardon. Time 2 11.
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Grandson of Toledo Resident Wins Washington Tourney
Charles Cole, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cole of Washington D C and grandson of Mrs. L. M. Rines of Toledo, won the district public links championship in a 36 hole Washington contest with a 152 He was named captain of the team that will represent Washington at Cleveland in the national public links tournament early August He also earned the Times-Herald golf championship medal and plans a Cleveland trip followed by a Toledo visit.
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Face of the club square to the hole in approach
William Mehlhorn, 1924 Western Open Champion, advises keeping the club face square to the hole on approach to reduce hand work. He notes many golfers tilt the face away but warns they may rely more on their hands for control.
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Mrs McFarlane Tops Qualifiers in Sunnyside Club Tourney
Mrs Arch W McFarlane the Sunnyside Country club women s golf champion shot 97 to lead as low qualifier in the 1927 club championship preliminaries. Sixteen players enter with first round pairings set, notable contenders McFarlane Bryant and Schulte among favorites.
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John Deere Defeats Booster Club 8 to 6 at Byrnes Park
John Deere baseball team of the City league defeated the Booster Club at Byrnes Park last night 8 to 6. Pagel and Fernan starred for the winners while OConnell and Harter struggled for the losers. Four Booster errors aided John Deere in securing the win.
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Fights Last Night In Boxing Showdowns Across Cities
Johnny Preston beat Wildcat O'Brien in Los Angeles. Tommy Loughran defeated Tony Marullo in New Orleans. Joe Scalfaro and Pete Zivic drew in New York. Jack McVey and Bob Sage drew in Cleveland. Sammy Santos KO Willie Kohl in Brooklyn. Louie Lavelle defeated Ted Merchant in Indianapolis. Jimmy Sayers and Mixe Brody drew in Lafayette. Jackie Stewart beat Red Rodman in Fort Wayne.
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