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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1923
Page
6
Tom Gibbons insists he is in peak form and ready to win the heavyweight title in Shelby as Eddie Kane states the challenger will weigh about 178 pounds. The fight, set for 3 PM mountain time, features Demspey and a slate of preliminary bouts with government tax control and ticket issues shaping the event.
Jack Dempsey rests at his Missouri river camp before defending his world heavyweight title against Tommy Gibbons. He refuses a flat knockout claim, calling Gibbons the hardest opponent yet and vows to give his best to win, even aiming for a first round triumph if possible.
Assorted facts describe Shelby’s premier contest tomorrow with Champion Jene Sey, 28, 178 pounds, and Challenger Tommy Gibbons, 28, 178 pounds. The bout starts 3 p m mountain time and lasts 15 rounds to a referee’s decision. Referee James Dougherty of Philadelphia, timekeeper Richard T Burke of New Orleans. Gloves weigh six ounces. Arena seating six acres, 40 000 seats, built for 55000. Tickets cost 20 to 50 dollars.
Shelby Montana prepares for the world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons with an arena for 40000 fans though attendance may be 7000 to 10000. Hotels roads and shops report thin ticket sales and small bets only, while local officials manage traffic and merchants offer cut rate admissions.
Federal, state and local officers patrol Shelby to deter theft as a stockade jail stands ready for crowds, yet robberies remain scarce. The town, once bustling, now has few inhabitants and officers closely watch all visitors for clues of crime.
In Great Falls on July 2 the planned heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons was unexpectedly canceled at midnight but revived the same day and will proceed as scheduled. The announcement revived local betting and sports interest with enthusiasm mounting as days count down to the bout. Officials stated the fight would take place as planned, promising a decisive showdown and strong gate receipts for promoters.
Shelby Mont July 3 The wife of challenger Tim Gibbons declines arena attendance to avoid nerves during Dempsey Gibbons title bout. She plans a countryside ride while her husband fights, trusting in his prior success and expressing confidence he will win. Her three sons and Tim train nearby.
The twilight show ahead of tomorrow's Dempsey Gibbons heavy title bout featured two KOs. George Manley of Denver kayoed Frankie Monahan of Butte in the third round. Other bouts ended in draws or decisions as listed.
Walsh and Arthur Hughes planned an escape from Boulder jail. Authorities moved Walsh to Butte custody where a hidden iron pipe was found inside his trousers during search. Hughes confessed after aiding the earlier robbery and shooting of Johnson, who died in a Butte hospital. Walsh was captured near Jefferson Island after a posse pursuit.
President reflects on Marcus Whitman and Oregon's settlement as he praises rugged Western self-reliance. He recalls Washingtons cabinet room, Lincoln's emancipation, and Whitman’s winter trek to lead American settlers across plains to the Northwest frontier.
Don Kelley and Tommy Gibbons arrive as Shelby, a remote Montana cow town, becomes the world stage for Dempsey Gibbons boxing. Industrial leaders, railroad chiefs, and sport fans gather in Pullman cars and along the arena as Dempsey and Gibbons prepare for the world title bout.
President and Mrs Marting became full-fledged Cayuse members during a visit to Meacham Oregon on July 3 The official program described a pow wow with Umatilla Walla Walla and Cayuse members as the president and Mrs Harding toured wigwams on a hillside The visit concluded with a ceremonial walk and a genuine pow wow
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