Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 57, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 July 1928 — Page 23

JULY 27, 1928

Gene Tunney Secure on World's Fistic Throne

Champion Wins by Technical Knockout in Eleventh Round. HE-ENEY IS OUTCLASSED King Batters Tom to Canvas in Tenth. BY HARRY FERGUSON United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK., July 27. Gene Tunney is secure in his niche today among the great fighters of history. A rebuilt Tunney, a Tunney with a punch, sledged his way to victory last night over Tom Heeney, as stout hearted a boxer as ever waged a hopeless fight. Referee Eddie Forbes stopped the bout after 2 minutes 52 seconds of the eleventh round. Heeney was limp against the ropes, .and Tunney was measuring him for a knockout. It would have been the first time in his career that the count of ten had been tolled over the challenger. Heenev said he would carry the fight to Tunney and he did. Always he was lunging forward, flailing with his pudgy arms and taking two blows to land one. Heeney had only one punch, a looping right to the head. Opening Cautiously The champion apparently tossed the first round away deliberately to sound out his man. He was the Tunney of Philadelphia and Chicago, a faultless boxer who drove in a blow at long range and retreated before his opponent could recover. When the bell rang for the fourth round Tunney had become a puncher. Heeney came charging out of his comer, his jaw stuck out to invite a right cross. Tunney aimed for the jaw and swung. Heeney ducked a-trifle and the blow caught him on the nose. Blood trickled out. Tunney stood still as Heeney came at him ; rAixing his rights to the head with murderous jabs to the body. All through the fourth and fifth rounds the champion was driving his right into Heeney’s heart. Body Blows Counted “My body blows wore him down and enabled me to win,” Tunney said in his dressing room after the fight. By the eighth Heeney’s left eye was closed and his face was smeared with blood. But he kept coming in, a gory cyclops looking for the two-eyed man who was pecking away at his eye and his heart. He seldom found him except in the clinches. Then Heeney hung on helplessly, snorted blood from his battered nose and took more punishment. Splotches of crimson crept into the bulging muscles above his heart where the champion’s gloves were pounding a merciless tattoo. Not once during the infighting did the challenger land a solid blow. The climax came in the tenth. They met in the center of the ring where Tunney found the wabbling Heeney an easy mark for - a lightning one-two punch that drove the challenger to the ropes. Tom slumped down into a half crouch, his arms crossed over his chest. His chin sagged. Down He Goes! Tunney stood there with his arms at his side, gazing at Heeney with a perplexed look on his face. A Dempsey would have been swarming over his man and driving in blows. Tunney came to life, spun Heeney into an upright position with a left to the chest and stepped in with his right fist ready. Cooly, almost mathematically, he marked his target and sent the blow across like a rocket. That punch travelled three feet, but it knocked Heeney three yards. The challenger bounced on the canvas and rolled over once to land sprawled out on nis back. His eyes were glassy and he was gulping for breath. Tunney stepped toward a neutral corner only to be stopped by the bell. As Heeney came out for the next round, he automatically started that ceaseless lunging forward. He had only a vague idea where Tunney was, and his sole thought was to keep plodding ahead until he found him.| Heeney does not carry a reverse gear. His first knowledge of where Tunney was came when he felt a familiar jolt at his heart, followed instantly by a sledge-hammer blow

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Gene Slips Away By United Brest XTEW YORK, July 27.—Seeking seclusion, Gene Tunney slipped away from the scene of his greatest triumph early this morning for Stamford, Conn., to look over his new home recently completed there. Tunney checked out of his hotel at 1:30 a. m. and caught an early morning train. Tunney plans to leave Aug. 14, with Thornton Wilder, author of “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,’ for a hike over the European continent.

Blanford, Helped by Girl Player , Is Legion Champ The Blanford Cubs won the State American Legion baseball championship Thursday at Riverside Park by defeating the Gary Emerson Yanks, 14 to 12, in the final game. Previously the Cubs had downed the St. Philips of Indianapolis, 17 to 3. Starring for the Blanford team was the nationally famous 15-year-old girl star, Margaret Gisolo. Margaret slammed out two safe hits in the final contest, scored three runs and accepted four chances without a bobble. The Cubs will play at Chicago, Aug. 8 and 9, against the champions of Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Box score of the final game: GARY | BLANFORD AB R H CA| AB R H CA Thompsn.lf 4 2 1 0! Senko.ss... 3 13 2 Carter.ss.. 5 11 4! Nelson.lb.. 4 116 Erdheim.c. 5 0 0 6' Semnk.p-cf 5 114 Dialey.2b.. 2 3 1 31 Tap’ro.ci-rf 13 11 Ricard.p-lb 3 2 1 8! Sarrgaila,3b 4 2 2 4 Mamaln,3b 3 2 3 6. Gi5010.2b... 4 3 2 4 Hmln.cl-lb 4 13 4!Mazura,c.. 4 117 Rdvch,p-cf 3 0 0 0! Purwalis.rf 1010 Scrivnor.rf 3 10 1] Foltz.p 3 110 Seryek.cf.. 0 0 0 0 Totals ..32 12 10 32: Totals .. .33 14 14 30 Errors—Senko, Foltz. Home run—Sarrgaila. Three-base hit—Thompson. Stolen bases—Thompson. Daily. Mamalon (2). Senko (2). Senanek. Tapparo. Sacrifice hits—Mazura. Double play—Ricard to Hamilton to Carter. Struck out By Semenek 2; by Foltz. 4; by Ricard. 1; by Radonovich. 2. Bases on balls—Off Ricard, ,? ff Radonvich. 4; off Semenek, 3; off Foltz, 3.

Australia Hears Round by Round By United press SYDNEY, Australia, July 27. Transmission by radio of a round-by-round description of the Gene Tunney-Tom Heeney heavyweight championship fight in New York was considered the most successful ever received in Austrlia. The voice of the announcer came through in a continuous flow. It was clear and listeners were able to get all details of how the fighter from the British Empire was beaten by the world’s champion. Occasionally the roar of the crowd at the ringside in New York drowned out the announcer’s description.

What They Said

By United Press NEW YORK, July 27—As prize fighters, Gene Tunney and Tom Heeney have a .high regard for each other, they revealed in discussing their respective opponents today. Both denied, however, that they had been badly hurt during last night’s battle. Tunney said of Heeney: “I have nothing but admiration for his courage.” Heeney said of Tunney: “Gene is a very, very clean fighter.” The champion denied recent reports that hei contemplated retiring by saying “I am still In the boxing business.” against his Jaw. Heeney probably will never know how he managed to last out the 172 seconds of the last round. His arms were loose at his side and he was taking it on the chin, head and body when the referee stopped the bout. Hopelessly Outclassed The only trouble with Heeney last night was that he was outclassed. He met a faster, harder-hitting and craftier man, and the only thing he Jiad to offer in return was his great, stout heart and a will to win. Tunney was never in danger. Heeney forgot to think after the third round. His only battle 'plan was to charge and not reason why. Between rounds he was overwhelmed with advice from his seconds. They pleaded with him, seemingly trying to get him to change his style and escape some punishment. The challenger would nod understandingly and then hurl himself out against Tunney, head down and fists pumping like pistons. Consensus at the ringsidi was that the first round was even, the second was Tunney’s, the third Heeney’s, with / all the rest going to Tunney.

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State Junior Golf Tourney Carded at Ft. Wayne Club Week of Aug. 20 J Mossier Awards Links Title Event for Youths to Northern Indiana Course; Other Gossip.

BY DICK MILLER The fifth annual Indiana junior golf championship tournament will be held at the Ft. Wayne Country Club the week of Aug. 20. In u telegram to A. E. Smith, chairman of the sports and pastimes committeee of the Ft. Wayne club, Jesse MOssler, secretary of the Indiana Golf Association, authorized that plans go forward immediately toward staging the title event there. The junior golf championship always has been held at the Culver Academy course. This year the fact that the military school will be the scene of a national junior tennis meet, a yacht race and other big events, as well as the fact the Culver nine-hole cqurse is too small to accommodate the fast growing Junior entry list, caused the school officials to pass up the 1928 event. Two Invitations W. F. Fox Jr., who has been active in the promotion of the event since it started, four years ago, gathered invitations from the Tippecanoe Country Club and the Ft. Wayne Country Club for the honor of playing host to the tournament. Both were presented to Mossier, and Ft. Wayne was awarded the meet. The northern Indiana course is easy to reach via traction, train and auto and is expected to attract the best of the younger golfers in the State for the title play. The course one of the sportiest in the State, is a true test of golf skill. Previous Winners In the first championship in 1924, Ed Flanigan Jr., of Crawfordsville,

Dempsey Still the Idol of Fight Fans; Receives Huge Reception

By MAX BUCKINGHAM United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, July 27.—Jack Dempsey, even as a spectator, is still the greatest drawing card in the prize fight business. That was evident last night at the Yankee Stadium when Gene Tunney defeated Tom Heeney. It was the first heavyweight championship fight Demsey ever had seen from outside the ring. Through the nine years since Dempsey defeated Big Jess Willard there had not been a heavyweight championship bout in which Dempsey had not been a principal. Jack entered the arena last night as a private citizen. Nine years ago when Dempsey entered the ring at Toledo he was almost an unknown fighter, his hair close-cropped and his protecting robe a well-used red sweater. Last night Dempsey came in dressed in the latest fashion, walked to the millionaire section—the first line of seats at the ringside. The very appearance of Dempsey created a flutter in the crowd. There was a bit of applause. Dempsey held court. Millionaires, fighters and writers passed to shake hands with Dempsey. John McGraw was among those to greet him. He chatted affably and watched, somewhat half-heartedly the preliminary fights. Then came the flashlight pictures and Dempsey moved so he would be

Ripple Boxing Results

Don Sanders outpointed K. O. Brown in the main go of the Broad Ripple boxing show Thursday night. It was a six-round affair. Brown substituted for Meyers. Other results: Kid Slemie outpointed Battling Kepner, four rounds; Ra.v Murtz had the better of Kid Sunshine, lour rounds; Jack Coogan outpointed Earl Kepner, four rounds. Carl Schmadel and Red Holloway will meet in the Ripple main go next Thursday.

Major Homer Leaders

AMERICAN LEAGUE Ruth, Yankees, 40. Gehrig, Yankee, 19. Hauser. Athletics, 15. Blue, Browns, 10. Simmons. Athletics. 10. NATIONAL LEAGUE Wiliion, Cubs. 23. BoUomley, Cards, 21. Btssonette, Robins. 18. Hornsby, Braves. 17. FIELD READY IN 1929 Ohio Wesleyan’s new $150,000 athletic plaNt will not be ready for use by athletic teams until the fall of 1929.

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was returned winner. Fosdick Goodrich of this city was winner of the next event in 1925. Tony Bruggeman of Ft. Wayne was winner the third year and last year Homer Davidson of Marion carried home the title. Mossier will award the 1928 champion Indiana Golf Association trophy. Western Golf Association rules will govern the play. Entries should be mailed to A. E. Smith at the Ft. Wayne club, or to Jesse Mossier, at 1203 Fletcher Savings and Trust Bldg., Indianapolis. LOCAL“GOLF NOTES Walter Rolland and Webster Wright staged a little battle of their own today to determine who will have possession of the president’s cup, trophy to go to the winner of the American Business Club golf championship. Playing over the Indianapolis Country Club course on Thursday the pair tied for low gross score with 84 each. Low net honors went to Charles Langmaid, who whittled an 88 gross score to 67 with a 21 handicap. Fred Shumaker, carrying the same handicap, had one more gross stroke and took second prize. a st Forty-five golfef* took part, but Paul (Blondle) Gray was on top when the scores were counted In the Klwanis Club “Stamina Trophy” tournament held at Meridian Hills course Thursday. Paui scored 82 to win, White was second with 83. Carting a 46 handicap, Cecil Crabb was able to get in with the low net score of 62. A prize for ninth place in the low gross scores went to Fred J. Ostermeyer. with 94. Jacob Wolf won the prize for thirteenth position in the low net division with a 72. Frank Montrose and Harry B. Millspaugh are tied for the “Stamina” honors with 132 each.

out of range. Introductions came next. Johnny Risko, Knute Hansen, Tommy Loughran and Jack Sharkey all were introduced from the ring. There was the customary applause. There was a bit more applause when the fighters were called, and hen from the crowd came the cry: “Dempsey! Dempsey! Dempsey!” The cry became a roar and the former king blushed self-conscious-ly. He clambered through the ropes and Joe Humphies announced him as the “most colorful fighter in history” to a deafening answer of approval.

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Former King Thinks Tom Was Wrong _* Heeney Made Too Many Mistakes, Says Jack McAuliffe. BY JACK McAULIFFE Retired Undefeated Lightweight Champion (Copyright, 1928, by United Press) NEW YORK, July 27. Last night’s fight between Tom Heeney and Gene Tunney never should have been stopped by the refereein fact no championship fight ever should be stopped. A challenger should be out before he loses the fight. With only eight seconds to go, the fight was given to Tunney. Heeney might have recovered. The challenger was game, but he made ioo many mistakes. He was a badly beaten fighter. I believe he came into the ring in poor shape, probably brought about by his poor training quarters at Fair Haven, N. J. Once in the ring he made the mistake of trying for the champion’s head all the time. Heeney, with his short arms, should have concentrated on Tunney’s body. Heeney had only courage and aggressiveness and lacked the durability I thought he possessed. Heeney proved his gameness by taking every punch the champion had, but from the eighth round he was badly beaten and slashed. Tunney did entirely too much running for a champion. Although he won by a technical knockout, he did not show me a punch. Tunney, in my estimation, is just a good slashing type of fighter. I was surprised to see that the champion possessed more endurance than the challenger, as I had been led to believe that Heeney’s ruggedness was his strongest point. RESULTS OF PRELIMS Hoosier Is Stopped in Opener at Yankee Stadium. NEW YORK, July 27.—Results of preliminary bouts to the TunneyHeeney fight: Bill Daring. 189. of U. S. S. Arkansas, knock ;u out Frankie Lang. 191, of South Bend, Ind.. second round Big Bov Peterson, 189. New Orleans, and Jimmy Byrne. 183. Louisville, fought a six-round draw. ... Johnny Grosso, 197. Mount Vernon, knocked out Francisco Cruz. 200. of Portugal, in 32 seconds of the first round. George La Rocco, 181, Fordham, N .Y., won a six-round decision over Herman Heller, m'/a. Germany.! Ad Warren. 185, South Carolina, won a six-round decision from George Hoffman. 187. former amateur heavyweight champion.

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