THE BOXING TITLE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19902, 23 September 1926, Page 9

THE BOXING TITLE

DEMPSEY-TUNNEY MATCH. • JACK. KEARNS PRESENTS CLAIM. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.) NEW YORK, September 21. It is reported from Philadelphia that, suing Dempsey for money which he alleges is due to him under a contract for the last three years, Jack Kearns (Dm psoy’s former manager) on Tuesday secured an attachment of Dempsey’s share of the purse in the Tunncy fight on Thursday. Tex Rickard, promoter of the fight, is named as garnishee for bail to secure Dempsey’s assets, which are fixed at 000,000 dollars. Rickards is prepared to cover bonds to the extent of a million dollars, if necessary, to prevent any court action interfering with the fight. Mr Clements (president of the Chicago Coliseum Club) has filed a bill iu equity to stop the fight, and is asking the Pennsylvania Common Pleas court to recognise the injunction ho obtained in Indianapolis last week. Mr Clements says he holds a contract for Dempsey to fight Wills first. —A. and N.Z. Cable. BEFORE THE BATTLE. DEMPSEY A WARM FAVOURITE. GREAT DEMAND FuR SEATS. NEW YORK, September 21. (Received Sept. 22, at 9.30 p.m.) The training period for Dempsey and Tunriey ended with the former an overwhelming favourite. Tunney’s backers are seeking 4 to 1 odds, whip 5 to 2 Dempsey money is going Pegging. The Latest measurements show that Dempsey and Tunncy respectively are; Weight,' 1941 b and 1861 b; height, 73in and 73jin ; reach, 76in and 765111 ; neck, 16jin and 17in; chest, 42in and 41in (expanded., 45in and 43^in); biceps, 14in and 14in; forearm, 14in and 14in; wrist, 9in and 81,in; waist, 32in and 34in; thigh, 22in and 24in; calf. 15in and 16ir ■ ankle, and 9in. The experts agree that Dempsey’s condition is superb, and that he should win in a few rounds. _ Few expect an upset with Tunney winning either by a knockout or on points, despite an admission that the challenger has shown great stamina and strength. One hundred and thirty-two thousand persona have bought tickets. The “gate” receipts are estimated in the neighbourhood of 1,700,000 dollars, of which Dempsey’s share is approximately 800,000 dollars and Tunney’s 200,000. Many attempts have been madj to stop the fight, particularly through lawsuits against both fighters and through the efforts of religious bodies. Jack Kearns has filed a suit in bankruptcy against the champion, but the latter and Tex Rickard have filed large bonds, assuring that the contest will occur.—A. and N.Z. Cable.