Court Dismisses injunction in Dempsey Tunney bout
Philadelphia today saw a court dismiss an injunction to halt the Dempsey Tunney world heavy weight title fight. Judge Bartlett ruled insufficient evidence of a prior contract between B C Clements and Dempsey to block Tex Rickard and the Sesqui Centennial event. Thousands flocked to Philadelphia with Dempsey as odds on favorite.
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Sesqui- Centennial
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Jack Dempsey
Irene Tunney
New York
Tunney
United States
England
Jack MouaAchitfe
Chantelion
Foot Smith Enters Medic School at Iowa
Taul Foot Smith son of Mr and Mrs F W Smith of 215 Blof Street captain of the 92h football team at the University of Iowa plans to enter the medical profession. He finished pre medic work last year but was undecided about continuing. Despite reports he is off the squad due to a knee injury but his parents say he is recovering and will be ready when the season opens. He wrenched his left knee swimming in the June high water at the Y camp.
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Blof Street
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Smith
Grinnell Opens Slate With Penn This Week
Grinnell College readies for the season with coach Hyland guiding a small squad. G A Lamb leads the varsity unit as Grinnell aims for an early test at Penn College in Oskaloosa this Saturday.
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Jolly Jim and the World of Bets and Beliefs
Fragmented column notes a mix of quotes on luck and character. References swirl around Jim the friendly gambler, a banker's son, and public figures like Roosevelt and Tunney. The piece mentions a psychiatrist’s take on choice, aging, marriage, and social observation in brisk, collage fashion.
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Kruger Wins Knockout Over Thomas at Park
In one of the last Electric Park season fights, Carl Kruger of Mason City edged Joe Thomas of Oelwein in a close match. Kruger pulled ahead late, despite Thomas opening a cut in the third. Kid Lehr also won his bout in the semi windup.
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Mason
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Jackie Fields
Dave Nek von Shaded
Kid Cory
Sill Beden
Waterloo
Carl Kruser
Mweh Mnkes
the Park
Home Race on Iowa U Harrier State This Season
About 22 distance runners reported Monday for Iowa’s crosscountry initial practice under Coach G T Bresnahan. Plans include light drills then longer runs for dual meets with Illinois Minnesota and Wisconsin on a five mile Hawkere course. Notables: Capt Maurice Speers and Leonard Viano, with Ellott and Bender also mentioned among the contingent.
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Ventenville
Leonard Viano
Davenport
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Town City
A. N. Bender
Waterloo
Dempsey Tunney Set To Clash In Philadelphia Bout
Philadelphia September report on the 1930 heavyweight title fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. Promoted as Battle of Diplomacy the event features a potential 650000 prize, anticipated 260000 spectators nearby, and heavy betting on Dempsey. Dempsey resumes after three years of inactivity while Tunney seeks to counter early Dempsey rushes.
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Greenwich Village
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Luis Firpe
Tunney
Barron Named Freshmen Coach at Iowa University
Irving J. Stub Barron, star Iowa tackle of 1915, is hired as assistant coach for the Hawkeyes frosh squad at Iowa City. Rising freshman numbers overwhelmed Rollie Williams and athletic director Dr. P. L Belting. Barron, town businessman, returns to coaching after years away and previously served under Howard Jones.
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Big Fight Tonight in Nutshell
Dempsey and Tunney clash for the world heavyweight title in a 10 round decision bout at Sesqui Centennial Stadium South Philadelphia promoter Tex Rickard. Preliminaries feature Munn vs Clements and other bouts with an estimated attendance of 132000 and receipts around 1.75 million dollars.
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Jack) Dempsey
James Joseph
Gene) Tunney
Tex Rickard
South Philadelphia
Monte Munn
Lincoln
Neln
Hughie Clements
Gloucester N. d
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
Bob Lawson
Alabama
Tommy Loughran
Jimmy Delaney
Dempsey
Tunney
State Athletic Commission
Cleveland Win Cuts Yank Lead In Goupale Tilt
Cleveland defeats Boston 5 to 1 as Buckeye stars for the Indians while Speaker, Jamieson and Lutzke pace the offense. Indians move two games behind the Yankees with four to play after three-run third inning and solid defense.
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Tennis and hockey notes from across the nation
Edward J. Kelly announced a sale in the Gold Room Congress hotel with no bids under 120 per box and potential profits listed. Paris-Suzanne Lengren, lured from tennis by Cash and Carry Pyle, travels to America with trunks of Paris fashion and four racquets, escorted by her mother. The American Basketball League held a three day convention in New York. Des Moines and Omaha games on sale with growing demand. The Des Moines Imps and Bringfield Solons will open post season after rainouts. Hurricanes defeated Argentine team four to two led by Louis Lacey, earning Open Championship honors. Lacoste Cochet Brugnon to play in Yonkers with American players. Midwest League will skip Peel Cup this year. Ambrose Clifton Jr. sold to Indianapolis in the American Association.
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Clinton
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Amerticat Association
Peacocks Focus On Offensive Drills At Fayette Camp
Fayette Tennessee special reports the Peacocks under coach Dorman push offensive drills as candidates vie for positions. Loss of key backs DeLong and others weakens the backfield while Dooley and Mantz lead the ball carrying, with new man Eggers at kicker adjusting to fit.
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Semifinals Set for Sunnyside Women Golf Championship
Semifinal matches in the annual Women s club championship golf tournament at Sunnyside Country Club pit Mrs Arch Mc Farlane defending champion against Mrs Nf B Chandler and Mrs R O Hutchison against Mrs SH W Sig worth. Consolation semifinals pair Mrs Frank Fish with Mrs J A Foote and Mrs Roy Smock with Mrs Serh Mucha.
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Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Results
National League results St Louis 15 Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 9 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 3 New York 2. American League Chicago 2 New York 1 Cleveland 5 Boston 1 Philadelphia Detroit 2 Washington 6 St Louis 3. American Association Louisville 10 Minneapolis 10 9 Indianapolis 6 St Paul 1 Toledo 1 Kansas City 2 Milwaukee at Columbus. Today Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York. No games today. Sunday Sept 26.
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Parkin Named Freshman Grid Coach at Iowa
Leland Parkin an East High graduate and former star at University of Iowa with 1922 1928 and 1924 ties has been named freshman football coach at the Hawkeye school. Last year he served as assistant backfield coach for the varsity and is completing law studies. Schirmer from Town helps as assistant. Appointment came on recommendation of Head Freshman Coach Rollig Williams and football Coach Burt Ingwersen.
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Waterloo
Rollig Williams
Burt Ingwersen
Waterloo Surplus From 1926 Season Reported By Club Board
Waterloo Gaseball association directors report a 3090 surplus for 1926 after selling four players and noting admission revenue. They consider raising prices to 60 cents, plan park improvements, and will stop barnstorming tours to preserve city image. Cletus Dixon named manager for 1927 with aims for another pennant.
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Johnny Rice
Archie Kelsey
Red Worthington
Charlie Abbott
Waterloo
Cletus Dixon
Hawks
Wrestlers at Iowa Begin Work Today
Iowa City Sept. 23 Wrestling veterans report to the University of Iowa to start early prep for the title defense Coach Mike Howards team brings back eight lettermen and several clever freshmen as they aim to break Illinois crack over the past three seasons. The Hawks have lost duels to Illinois by slim margins in each close title chase.
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