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...Bostonese-Irishman Edward James Maloney. There were 52 seconds in the fifth round, during which Maloney twice found himself prostrated on the canvas. The second time he did not rise unaided; so the referee ruled that Cukoschay had won by a knockout. Heavyweight Champion of the World James Joseph Tunney, in his ringside seat, was impressed...
...menace" that sport writers attached to Harry Wills. He now stands in line in Promoter Rickard's notebook to meet William Harrison Dempsey in the summer. If he conquers Dempsey or if Dempsey does not wish to be met, Cukoschay will be eligible to exchange buffets with Champion Tunney in the autumn...
...Gene Tunney, champion heavyweight pugilist of the world: "I was called "high hat" again last week. This time it was in an editorial in the New York World, after a report that I had declined to dine with Jack Dempsey on the grounds that appearances might be compromised if we became too friendly. The editorial said: 'Somebody ought to take this Mr. Tunney aside and explain to him just what the heavyweight championship of the world really is. It is not, as he seems to think, an ex-officio position in the Boy Scout movement. . . . It is, in fact...
Maloney explained that in his case it was not conceit, as he realized exactly what lay before him, but in the face of existing conditions he felt that he would defeat Sharkey and then get an opportunity to box Tunney...
...Dempsey's championship days are over;" was Maloney's comment," he himself hasn't decided whether or not he will start training in earnest for an opportunity to meet Tunney again. I think he would be best off if he gave up the attempt. Even if he does take it up seriously I feel sure he will be beaten before he ever gets a chance at Tunney...