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September 14, 1926
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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Gene Tunney spars vigorously with partners Osk Till and Harold Mays in Stroudsburg, Pa., on Sept. 13, amid autumn chill. He also trains on bag and bar. Jim Corbett advises from Toronto to survive early rounds against Dempsey for a strong chance.
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TUNNEY FLAYS PARTNERS
STROUDSBURG, Pa., Sept. 13.-An invigorating suspicion of autumn chill in the air today drove Gene Tunney and his sparring partners at a fast pace in three fast rounds of punching and two slow rounds of boxing making up the challenger's ring program for the day. Tunney, before entering the ring with Osk Till and Harold Mays, had three fast rounds with the punching bag and two slow. but stimulating periods at the bar.
The big fellow was hitting hard and moving around the ring at a fast clip. It was Till's first appearance in Stroudsburg and the Rochester middleweight was jabbing and jumping back with lots of speed, keeping Tunney constantly moving. Mays was his usual turbulent self and the two he worked did Tunney much good. Jim Corbett wrote from Toronto to extend wishes for success to the challenger.
In his letter Corbett gave Tunney some advice, suggesting that he be careful in the early rounds of the bout with Dempsey and giving it as his opinion that survival of the first few rounds would insure him "better than an even chance."
STROUDSBURG, Pa., Sept. 13.-An invigorating suspicion of autumn chill in the air today drove Gene Tunney and his sparring partners at a fast pace in three fast rounds of punching and two slow rounds of boxing making up the challenger's ring program for the day. Tunney, before entering the ring with Osk Till and Harold Mays, had three fast rounds with the punching bag and two slow. but stimulating periods at the bar.
The big fellow was hitting hard and moving around the ring at a fast clip. It was Till's first appearance in Stroudsburg and the Rochester middleweight was jabbing and jumping back with lots of speed, keeping Tunney constantly moving. Mays was his usual turbulent self and the two he worked did Tunney much good. Jim Corbett wrote from Toronto to extend wishes for success to the challenger.
In his letter Corbett gave Tunney some advice, suggesting that he be careful in the early rounds of the bout with Dempsey and giving it as his opinion that survival of the first few rounds would insure him "better than an even chance."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gene Tunney
Boxing Training
Sparring Partners
Jim Corbett
Dempsey Fight
What entities or persons were involved?
Gene Tunney
Osk Till
Harold Mays
Jim Corbett
Dempsey
Where did it happen?
Stroudsburg, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gene Tunney
Osk Till
Harold Mays
Jim Corbett
Dempsey
Location
Stroudsburg, Pa.
Event Date
Sept. 13
Story Details
Gene Tunney trains intensely with sparring partners Osk Till and Harold Mays in Stroudsburg, hitting hard and moving fast. He also works on punching bag and bar. Jim Corbett writes from Toronto advising caution in early rounds against Dempsey, predicting good chances if he survives them.