Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 116, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 September 1927 — Page 21
SEPT. 23,,1927
First Pictures of Dempsey-Tunney Battle for World's Heavyweight Championship
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Round seven almost saw the end of the ring classic in Soldiers’ Field. Dempsey with a right and left to the jaw, sent the champion to the boards, as shown in the picture. The champion took the count of nine before he rose to his feet again.
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* Jack Dempsey pictured on the scales at the Illinois Athletic Club as he weighed in for his fight with Gene Tunney. The former champ tipped . the beam at 192 !4.
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There vas considerable back slapping in the clinches. Jack, in trying to gain an opening administered such ‘love taps” on Tunney quite frequently. .
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clinches with Gene after taking punishing blows to body and faco.
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Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard, as they appeared at the ringside of the the Dempsey-Tunney fight.
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Hail to the champion! In the picture the judges have decided tha t Gene Tunney outpointed Jack Dempsey and, lifting Tunney’s right hand, are giving their verdict. The decision means the former marine remains on Fistiana’s throne. Dempsey made a game fight to come back, but like all other former champions, failed in the attempt.
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* Jack Dempsey (in dark tights) opens the fight with a left to Tunney’s ribs, but the challenger’s old-time wallop wasn’t there. Tie blow did not phaze the champion in the slightest. Referee Dave Barry Is seen in the background.
Gene Tunney pictured examining the scales as he weighed in at the Illinois Athletic Club for his fight witli Jack Dempsey. The ex-marine tipped the beam at 189 J 4.
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