‘Tunney’ packs punch but it’s not a knockout2007-01-03 · Boston Herald,United States
The golden age of sports mined a rich vein of glittering heroes. There was Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat; Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost; Bill Tilden in tennis; and Bobby Jones on the links. And there was Jack Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, who was beaten in two famous fights by a forgotten hero, Gene Tunney, the Fighting Marine.…
The sweet science and the fates of two of its greatest ...2006-12-16 · Taipei Times,Taiwan
During the Roaring 20s no athlete roared louder than Jack Dempsey. While Babe Ruth earned US$50,000 a year, Dempsey was able to bankrupt four Montana banks by forcing the mayor of Shelby to honor a US$250,000 guarantee that had been made to lure the champ to fight there.…
Contract Inspiring Red Sox Curse to Be Auctioned (2005-03-10)2005-03-10 · Vermont Public Radio Education News
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the 'Curse of the Bambino' laid to rest by World Series champs the Boston Red Sox the owners of the infamous pieces of paper that inspired it are cashing in. The 1920 contract selling Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the New York Yankees for $100 000 is expected to be the top draw at a Sotheby's baseball memorabilia auction in June.…
Contract Inspiring Red Sox Curse to Be Auctioned?2005-03-10 · WIRED Entertainment
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the 'Curse of the Bambino' laid to rest by World Series champs the Boston Red Sox the owners of the infamous pieces of paper that inspired it are cashing in. The 1920 contract selling Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the New York Yankees for $100 000 is expected to be the top draw at a Sotheby's baseball memorabilia auction in June.…