Dempsey era rivals meet tonight in heavyweight bid
Two top heavyweights Gibbons and Tunney square off at the Polo Grounds tonight amid rain and crowd forecasts of around 65,000. Gibbons, 37, faces the younger Tunney with a potential $100000 guarantee to Gibbons and an $80000 purse for Tunney as the bout aims to crown a logical successor to Dempsey.
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Pro motorsnannounced no broadcast at Polo Grounds dispute
New York promoters refused to install broadcasting gear for the Polo Grounds event between Dom Gibbons and Gene Tunney. As a result, there will be no radio or air coverage from the park tonight.
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Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings note programs from WIP Philadelphia and WSAL Cincinnati featuring Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondolas by York Operatic Society, plus WOAW Omaha dedication at 2 a.m. with organist Arthurays and Noctor Applesonen. WSD St Louis airs Grand Central heater, WIZ New York broadcasts Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci from the Manhattan Opera House.
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Noctor Applesonen
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New York
Cavalleria Rustien
Manhattan Opera House
Toledo Beats Columbus in Rough City Matchup
Unclear OCR notes show scattered scores such as Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Milwaukee games with mixed results. Mentioned are Toledo, Columbus, Kansas City, St. Paul, Louisville, Corinbus, and Atlanta. No coherent dates or full team rosters.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
Corinbus
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Jones Jones Jones 18 hole playoff for national golf honors
Worcester Mass Bobby Jones and Willie MacFarlane battled through 18 holes under sweltering sun after 72 and 90 hole totals, both 75s, to force a sudden death playoff for the national open golf championship at Worcester Country Club.
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Riehen
McFarlane
Bobby
Track Men in Tryout at Stagg Field in 21st Inter scholastic Meet
Athletes from 21 states converge at Stagg Field for preliminary trials and elimination rounds in the 21st annual interscholastic track and field meet. Notable contenders include Washinton from Washington, Cedar Rapids, Fort Collins, and Northeast High of Kansas City. Key performers to watch feature Lu Hamm of Little Rock aiming for 23 feet in the broad jump and Jack Williams of Inglewood setting a pole vault mark near 12 feet 13.5 inches. several sprinters clock under 10 seconds in the two yard dash.
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Watching the Scoreboard Keeps Sports Hour Busy
United Press reports dramatic nine inning actions across major leagues. Hendrick pinch hits for Cleveland Indigo, Reds beat Braves in eleven, Senators rally past Yankees, Pirates cruise over Phillies, Giants edge Cardinals, and other late scores. Several players sidelined or released in Chicago and New York boxing and baseball notes accompany the roundup.
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Hendrick
Cleveland Indigos
Browns
Bryan Tarria
Red Sox
Athletis
Jackson
Giants
Cardinals
Lindstrom
McQuillan
Cooney
Joe Judge
Senators
Yankees
Kiki
Howard Robbins Wins National Marble Tournament
Howard Robbins of Springfield Massachusetts won the 1925 national marble championship, defeating Tamar Haley of Owensboro Kentucky. The victory earned him the top honor among youth, with prizes and applause galore, amid a well contested match where bets stayed even.
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Big Ten Track Teams Gather at Columbus
In Columbus opening day of the track and field meet, most Big Ten activities center there. Athletic directors held a close executive session after reviewing minor proposals and rejecting a three year Round Robin football plan. Faculty leaders approved a reaction and backed a closed wrestling, gymnastics, and fencing meet. Continuation of the rotating basketball schedule was recommended. Basketball coaches met to draft next winter’s schedules.
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