This Day in Sports

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette -

Published: 09/23/2008

September 23

1926—Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title.

1952—Rocky Marciano knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round to retain the world heavyweight title.

1979—The Houston Oilers overcome a 24-0 deficit to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 in overtime.

1983—Gerry Coetzee knocks out Michael Dokes in the 10th round to win the WBA heavyweight title in Richfield, Ohio.

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