Willard and Firpo Ready for Wimbledon Battle
William M Johnston of California defeated Francis T. Hunter to win the world tennis championship on grass at Wimbledon in straight sets. The victory came before the king and queen and 20,000 spectators as Johnston dominated the match with swift forehand drives and a relentless pace.
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Willard May Get Change With Firpo In Heavy Bout
New York July 7 Jess Willard trains for the title clash with Louis Firpo after the Johnson bout boosted his form. Early betting favored Firpo three to one, but Willard's improved condition could tilt odds closer to even as both men prepare. Willard's path hinges on landing a decisive right uppercut before Firpo gains momentum, with Firpo's speed and aggression presenting heavy edge.
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Londoner Wins Diamond Sculls at Henley
T M K Morris of London won the diamond sculls championship at Henley on the Thames defeating D HM L Gollan in the final heat. Morris collapsed after the line and was rescued by a motor launch. his time was 6 minutes 23 seconds.
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Baseball scores from multiple city games listed
Readable box scores show Minneapolis 3 Toledo 7, City 5 Indianapolis 9, St Paul 8 Columbus 2 in 15 innings, Milwaukee 1 Louisville 6. No additional context or sources provided.
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East Beats West In Golf Team Matches At Inwood
Inwood N Y July 7 Eastern golfers defeated Western links stars 9 to 2 at the Nassau scoring event on the Bay side course of Inwood Country club. Hagen and Sarazen led the East while Black and Hutchison struggled near top form in a tight clash.
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Champs Manager Talks of Wills Or Ext Battle
Harry Wills from New Orleans would be next Dempsey challenger as Jac Kearns, manager, eyed Salt Lake negotiations after Shelby defense. He indicated plans to open talks in New York around Labor Day to pit Dempsey against Wills, while downplaying Willard Firpo as sole next match.
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National League and American League games listed
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Helena Golfer Sends Entry for Butte Meet
The first entrant to the State Golfers association tournament comes from Helena. T. A. Mapes submits Helena’s entry for the August 16 to 19 event at the Butte Country Club. Entries from Kalispell Bozeman Forsyth Livingston and Miles City are expected. Officials plan the largest Montana meet with $500 in prizes and a $100 special purse for a state professionals event. A dinner dance for members is scheduled Thursday evening at the club.
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Cubs Trim Braves in Double Header
Chicago defeats Boston 9 to 1 in game one and 5 to 3 in game two with sharp fielding late in the second game. Callaghan of the Cubs receives a diamond ring from Norwood friends.
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Pirates Hammer Phillies in High-Scoring Game
Pittsburgh battered three Phillies pitchers for 18 runs on 23 hits as Meadows limited his former teammates. Final score 18 to 5 with Pittsburg scoring 499 052 025 and Philadelphia 200 000 300. Batteries Meadows Schmidt Glasner Jones Hubbel Wilson.
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Meaderville 10 Meet Giants Today
Meaderville and the Colored Giants clash in the final of four games at Meaderville at 2 30 this afternoon. Meaderville seeks the pennant with a win, while the Giants hope to drop Meaderville from first. Cleaves may start for Meaderville as Frank Yarer set Willis to start and hold Mack Walker in reserve.
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Gulch Takes Weird Ball Game 19 to 6
Dublin Gulchers slugged Englewood ball tossers in Meaderville for a 19 to 6 Independent League win. Two Englewood pitchers Gerty and Trivitick were hit hard as errors by O Connell and Dennehy aided the winners. This afternoon at 2 36 o'clock Meadacyise and the Silver City Giants meet.
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Veteran fan predicted result two weeks before Shelby bout
Bert Scribner Dallas oil man and long-time fight observer correctly forecast the Dempsey Gibbons bout at Shelby two weeks prior. He argued Gibbons would outsmart the champion, with Gibbons answering the bell in rounds seven ten and fourteen and finishing strong through the fifteenth, while Dempsey failed to land his knockout blow. Scribner’s prediction impressed fellow Butte fans who had backed Dempsey earlier in Willard bets.
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Siki Appeals for Relief in Fight Pay Dispute
Paris July 7 Battler Siki appealed to Judge Escoffier over months of perceived persecution and an injunction blocking promoters from paying him for the upcoming Maree Nilles bout. Plaintiff M Edmond Lapart, Toulouse, holds an 80 percent earnings contract dating to 1918. Court postponed judgment to July 14 and Siki will not receive fight pay until then.
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Margaret Dillon Sets Fastest Mile of the Season at North Randall
Margaret Dillon driven by Thomas Murphy of Syracuse wins the free-for-all pace at North Randall, Ohio, with the season’s fastest mile and a new event record. Sir Roche leads early, with Stoer pace, while Belmar owned by Faber and Bowman sets a world double-gaited mares record in the 2:15 clash trot.
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Midgets to Show Before Butchers on Thursday
Pat Sullivan's midget boxers trained at their South Jackson street gym will stage several bouts Thursday evening before members of the Butchers union. Fay Maher the intercity 85 pound champion needs opponents and any fighter of that weight wishing to face Maher can call 6185 W to arrange a match.
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Indians Holl Up New High Score In Doubleheader
Cleveland defeats Boston 27 to 8 in the first game setting a club record while also winning the second game 8 to 5 to claim sole possession of second place. The Indians tied the record by scoring in every inning and nearly tied the AL mark with 13 runs in the sixth. In Chicago, Washington swept a doubleheader 4 to 0 and 3 to 2 as Mogridge shut out the White Sox in the opener and Washington won again behind timely hits and fielding.
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Detroit Tigers Tie Phillies with Doubleheader Wins
Detroit moved up in the American league standings by sweeping Philadelphia in a doubleheader, 9 6 in the first game and 5 8 in the second. Heilmann belted a two run homer in the second game, Manush scoring ahead of him, while Miller homered for Philadelphia in the opener. Cobb and Riconda exchanged blows in the second game as the Tigers secured the lead. In St Louis, the Cardinals crushed the Giants 13 3 behind two Babe Ruth homers and a seven run seventh inning against Roettger.
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GOAST LEAGUE RESULTS AT SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco hosted GOAST League action with Batteries Prough Kittery Koehler Hodge Mitchell Shea and Agnew among top performers.
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Willard and Firpo Peak for Heavyweight Clash in New Jersey
Jess Willard and Luis Firpo sharpened for their July 7 bout at Boyles Thirty Acres near New York to face Jack Dempsey's successor. Willard weighed about 238 and Firpo 214 as they completed final workouts, with advance ticket sales surpassing 200000 dollars.
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Gibbons 15 Given Beat Welcome In St Paul Parade
Tommy Gibbons homecoming in St Paul follows a strenuous day of receptions after returning from Shelby Montana. Thousands greeted him from train to streets, with a huge crowd at the station, Como Park, and Rice Park where officials welcomed him. Governor Preus sent a statement praising boxing in Minnesota and his wish to see Gibbons attain champion status for St Paul.
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Gibbons Returns to St Paul with Knockout Welcome
Thousands greet Tommy Gibbons on arrival from Shelby Mont with an enthusiastic reception at the ale depot. He is escorted to Town and Country club for breakfast where his brother Phantom Mike Gibbons meets him and they reconcile after a prior dispute. The fighter plans a rest before more training possibly vaudeville work.
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