Dempsey Willard Contest Draws Big Toledo Gate Receipts
Gate receipts for the Dempsey Willard Fourth of July bout in Toledo were unofficially announced as substantial, with promoter Tex Rickard noting most $60 and $50 seats sold, but many $10 seats unsold. About 39 to 40 thousand capacity was planned, but turnout was a surprise short of that. The event boosted the Toledo charity fund by around $81,500 and the government tax take neared $41,000.
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Dempsey Knockdowns in Willard Bout Revealed by Film
Motion pictures shown in Toledo reveal Jack Dempsey scored seven knockdowns on Jess Willard in the first round of their July 4 heavyweight title fight. No knockdowns occurred in rounds two through four, though Willard was kept from hitting the canvas by the ropes.
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Grand Circuit Harness Racing Sets Multiple Records at North Randall
A record crowd attended day two of Grand Circuit racing at North Randall. New marks were set in several events including a world record in the half mile dash for rotters won by Mr. Dudley, driven by Lama, after a fast start. Three favorites won, with one second choice and Mr Dudley's fourth choice also victorious.
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Two-Year-Old Trotter Sets North Randall Record
A two year old bay gelding named Dudley driven by Lyman Brusie of Chester New York set a world mark at North Randall during Grand Circuit races by finishing a half mile in 1 02 and a quarter dash in 31. The event marked a notable achievement in the trotting circuit.
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Dempsey Beats Willard After Nine Minute Thriller
Dempsey's victory over Jess Willard in the famous nine minute bout drew praise as a display of class and power. Willard endured heavy punishment but Dempsey's precise combinations and stamina secured the title. Contemporary chatter linked potential challengers and noted the boxing landscape in New York Chicago and national league discussions.
Giants Home Rally Wins Key Baseball Contest
The New York Nationals returned to their home grounds to defeat St Louis 5 to 3. Zimmerman drove in three runs with a triple and scored on a steal of home in the early innings. In Philadelphia Philadelphia beat Chicago 5 to 4 in seven innings as a home run provided the decisive run. Boston and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Boston winning 3 to 0, Cincinnati taking the nightcap 4 to 3. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 as Wheat’s single sparked a late run for the win.
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Coombs Resigns as Phillies Manager and Shake-up Named
John W. Coombs resigns as manager of the Philadelphia baseball club. Charles Vath appointed to lead the shake-up after the team’s performance. Salt Lake defeats Canlani 3 2, San Francisco 2, Portland 1, Sacramento 1, Vernon from Los Angeles 10, Seattle 3.
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Indians Bunch Hits to Take Series Finale
Cleveland pitchers allowed four hits by Koob while errors by Austin and Tobin helped the Indians win the final game of the St. Louis series, 4 to 2. Wright Severeid and Koob were noted in the brief recap.
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Idaho boxing commission backs extended rounds plan
Idaho boxing officials favor a system where if a bout ends with no clear winner after twelve rounds the referee may order a further three rounds. The arrangement follows a Montana style contract provision and is adopted to ensure decisive results.
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American Association Scores Briefs
Minneapolis 11 Milwaukee 12, uievile 2 Columbus 1. St Paul 1 Indi Kansas City 18 Napoli s 6 Toledo 0.
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