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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
10
Montana readers are urged to support boxing as a national sport and a wartime fitness measure. references to soldiers registering to vote, local figures like Jim Krueger, Spike Haynes, and famed athletes such as Christy Mathewson and Jack Coombs appear amid notes on boxing’s military ties and the era’s sports scene.
A listener recalls Dempsey as a cheap tallah from the floor and jokes about Jess seconding a motion. The speaker notes Jess’s doubt about the big fighter’s leg power after a prior incident with Jack.
Toledo July 10 The Toledo boxing commission under Willara Dempaey reviewed fight proceeds after government tax deductions reporting total receipts of 410132.18 dollars. Promoter Tex Rickard had expected 30000 dollars as the city’s seven percent share before permits were issued.
Cleveland reporters note rain disrupted the Grand Circuit program at North Rand, leaving only three of six events completed. Marion Date won the featured trotting race after a dead heat with Lockspur was overturned due to Marion Date's initial lead. An auction pool of 3200 was halted by judges over unclear driving.
Big Bill Tate, trainer of Dempsey, predicts Jess Willard will lose in the fourth round. He recalls taunting Willard and asserts the puncher’s legs and power will fail, claiming the opponent cannot endure the punishment. The Yonkers State ermin notes Tate’s confident, braggadocio-filled prophecy.
Chicago July 10 Major and minor leagues severed relations at a committee meeting representing the National Association of Minor Leagues. The action ratifies the national agreement to operate independently from the major leagues and settle disputes within the minor organization. Major league drafts will be barred this fall, and territorial rights will be respected. Sammy Hardy led the West in a doubles race as the season continued. The local Dillon team was expected to face a Montana Power nine in a series played at a neutral site.
July 10 reports show White Sox moved into first place after a 9 to 2 win over Philadelphia in a doubleheader chaos of hits. Cleveland and New York split a pair. Detroit and Washington also canceled out in a tied day of baseball across multiple parks.
New York reports tentative shooters for the American Olympiad 29G. Names and regional registrations appear with regions including Port Treas, Sacramento, Balt Lake, and Los Angeles. The article notes high interest and lists several individuals with associated places, hinting at upcoming trials and selections.
The July 10 race saw Purchase claim the 6.960 stakes with Big Dwyer. Aquea Dever faded to second while Crystal ery quished finished third in a field of three. Sir Barton led early before Purchase surged to the front, followed by Ford, with Cirrus trailing.
Joe Mudro details a Toledo championship exhibition where he observed Joes Dempsey and Willard, noting the crowd, weather, and mixed opinions on who would win. Mudro traveled east for the event to gauge both fighters and sports enthusiasm, reporting atmosphere and local chatter about the match.
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