11 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
1
In Philadelphia, arguments rise over boxing rules as Kyrnbridge code is questioned for permitting opponents to carry unconscious fighters to corners and resume rounds. The Ledger urges precise knockout definitions and proposes restricting seconds from aiding fallen boxers to curb brutality.
Cincinnati lore recalls Charley Burns and Buck Montgomery in a double knockout at Turner Hall. Charley White draws crowds with a brutal left hook, while OK Chocolate O Routreed James Dixon’s corner maze dazzles opponents. The piece blends fight yarns from late 1800s Chicago to early 20th century ring exploits.
On a street car, Jack Ryan and Dick Hart discuss boxing at the Rosemont Athletic Club. Ryan boasts of defeating local boxers while Hart agrees to fight the ready lightweight challenger for a 50 dollar stake as the bout fills in when a scheduled opponent is absent.
Buffalo July 10 report profiles Ike Weir known as the Belfast Spider, detailing his Irish bravado, riding with a Great Dane, and his later boxing ascent in Boston. Included are notes on his boyhood in Ireland, family influence, and his path from jockey to heavyweight era hopes.
The article highlights M Garner, a young apprentice jockey from Latonia, who rapidly excelled at the Kentucky track. It notes his lineage as brother to Skeets and Guy Garner, with Skeets now a hanger-on despite past fame. Garner earned around 800 to 1000 dollars in a week from fees and winnings, signaling a promising future if he stays safe and focused.
Cleveland reports detail how Ray Schalk, at 39 in August, challenges baseball tradition as a diminutive yet swift catcher for the Chicago White Sox. The piece recalls his rise from Taylorsville to the majors, compares him to Hall of Famers, praises his speed and defense, and notes his influence on team morale and strategy. It also touches on Kentucky racing politics and officiating amid broader sports commentary.
Cincinnati July 10 reports from the West note a young heavyweight with great promise, but material for the division is scarce. Following Jeffries defeat, a flood of hopefuls appeared, including Carl Morris Jon Stewart Jim Savage Al Palzer Frank Moran Luther McNarty Gunboat Smith and others of lesser standing.
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