The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-22

Jl@ business edition OF a sport that
oa!y few decades ago was con-
med to oat-of-the-way, often Sc
eret' location before limited gath
egags cl the faithful.
Guided by Tex RicNard, the show
alan who has raised his ante for
the principals in Il years from
around $4,000 to purse of ST.
10000, acNing promotion scales its
highest and most vivid peak III the
country biggest arena before a
gathering OF society, millionaire
BUSINESS leaders and figures high in
public life, occupying the choicest
$40 seats.
Mere l;lndom at large will border
tn outer darkness OF this notable
rinrslde cast, paying from So for a
nirea-eye view, an eighth Of mile
from the ring, up to $40 for less ia
vored sections of the ''ringSlde'
area.
The principal actors in this big
gest OF boxing dramas, heavily
guarded, were near the scene OF
combat early. Dempsey spent the
night in Chicago hotel, while Tun-
rey was to arrive early in the morn
ing to go into seclusion preliminary
to the ceremony Of weighing-in ear
ly this afternoon.
Five Pound Advantage
Dempsey, expected to scale around
1876, was expected to have about five
pounds advantage over the champion
but otherwise there was little to
choose in their respective physical
makc-ups, or to Judge from the as
sertions Of their handlers, in the
edge of their fighting trim.
Dempsey, with one victorious bat
tie over Jack Sharkey under his
belt since his downfall of year ago
WAS declared to be close to the saw
age, aggressive fighting form and
punching power that marked him in
the days when he bowled over such
men as Willard. Carpenter and Fir
pc. Tunney, the master boxer and
ring stratcglst, was pronounced
more skillful, more confident anc
better equipped to defend his crown
in spite Of a year of comparative in
action, than he was when he out.
fought the veteran Dempsey last
September.
Dempsey's hopes Of victory and d
comeback to the heights he held fol
seven wears were built an the rush.
ing, giyc-and- take fury Of his at
tack. Never noted fer scientific
skill, the Manassas Mauer and his
hackers pinned their hopes on his
ability to weather Tunncys punish.
ing fire with sufficient stamina te
finally break through the former
marines shifty defense.
The champions reliance was in his
footwork. his countcr-attacking cf-
fectiveness and resourccfulness, as
we'll as in a stamina that has en-.
ahled him to weather many furry
Of gloves.
Youth and speed were in the title
holders laver; hitting and aggrcs-
sivcncss in the challenger's favor.
Tunney's Eye Healed
Tunney's right eye was factor
ti!dt eoittSi f!Sd hiihJ - sIoae sp..
ulatlng on rival chances. IT was M
.iured ard cut twice in training. I'm
der careful treatment II mas hcaleo
rapidly and completely, to outward
appearance, but II may be SUBJECT
to renewed and Iatetul damage II
one OF Dempsey ; short lett hooks
lands glanemg blow. sach an IN
jury, at che start, might easily prove
2 serious handicap 70 lile champion
The selection q IT, referee an'
judges Who VIII decide the issue:
remalnea Z mater q speculation to
day. Their ltentlty, known only y
members O tue state athletic com
mission and possibly the tighter;
AID her managers, We're to De kept
!. carefully guarded secret unit
shortly before inc nam boat. IL
some circles, Waiter Iekefsail, ia
nous loothaji star, now I sports
writer, vas regarded as the likely
choice for referee, bat oavey Miller
one Of the best known Chicago ring
officials, also Was heartily seconded
All Precautions Taken
The boxing authorities have take1
ersrsene IS, arising q case cas-. Of dis, dis