¶ Lew Tendler, Philadelphia light-weight boxer, challenged Benny Leonard, champion lightweight, and was hopelessly beaten in 15 rounds at the Yankee Stadium, New York.
¶ Leonard received $140,000; Tendler $60,000.
¶ Noteworthy was the arrival at the Stadium of Harry Wills, logical candidate for a chance at Dempsey. Wills was cheered " every step of the way from the entrance in centre field to his seat near the ring."
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