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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
8
A vivid account from Jersey City details Jess Willard and Luis Angel Firpo preparing for a heavyweight clash. The marching crowd, diverse spectators, and circuslike atmosphere set the stage as dignitaries arrive and film crews loom above ringside chaos.
The heavyweights Willard and Firpo staged a torrid clash in which Johnson knocked out McAuliffe in the first round and Jess Willard fought back with a fierce performance. Firpo opened with rushes and traded blows as Willard blocked and countered, with Willard ultimately sustaining a grueling sequence that ended with a decisive knockdown and count. The arena buzzed with excitement as fans streamed toward the gates for the main event conclusions.
At Ringside Jersey City July 12 Jess Willard to receive about 120000 and Luis Firpo around 80000 as their shares of the gate for the bout estimated on 400000 total receipts Willard 30 percent Firpo 22 percent of the gross Official check to be issued tomorrow Rickard cites attendance over 100000 including bowl crowd police ushers and others not counted in box office totals
A man fell heavily and could not rise to his feet but was carried to his corner in a daze, receiving assistance to recover.
Los Angeles July 2 Jack Dempsey heavyweight boxing champion said he was very much satisfied with the result of the Firpo Willard bout and believed the best man won He added he is ready to meet Firpo and it is up to his manager Jack Kearns to sign a match for Labor Day.
A French race course tests wireless guidance for horses. Each saddle bears a gramophone horn shaped loud speaker linked to a radio, repeating owner or trainer instructions from the stand. A right side frame catches waves, with each horse tuned to a different frequency for independent signals guiding behavior.
Ringside report from Jersey City July 12 notes Luis Angel Firpo congratulated Jess Willard on his victory but expressed eagerness to fight champion Jack Dempsey. Firpo praised Willard while predicting he could beat Dempsey, citing his own upset over Willard and the Kansan’s heavy blows. Willard described Firpo as a tough hitter and explained his sprained left arm affected his jab. Willard left for Los Angeles soon, planning his next steps.
Floyd Johnson of Des Moines knocked out Jack McAuliffe of Detroit in one minute and four seconds of the first round of the heavy weight bout at Boyle's Thirty Acres. Johnson weighed 198, McAuliffe 196, and referee Joe Jeanette ruled Johnson the winner after a dramatic finish amid water sprayed on McAuliffe.
Twenty golfers led by Long Jim Barnes and John Farrell qualified for the national open championship to be played over 72 holes. From 360 entrants, 77 will contend for the title with 18 scoring 160 or better. Gene Barazen led day one with 148, Joe Kirkwood led the 19 qualifiers on Tuesday, and MacDonald Smith topped 20 on yesterday.
The Montana Power club, led by MeIvor on the mound, defeated the Black Specs 5 to 1 at Clark Park to move into first place in the Mines league. Carruthers started for the Specs but struggled in the first and fourth innings, while Melvor held the Specs to five singles. Passed balls and defensive miscues fueled the Powers’ three first-inning runs as Gleeson, Trahern, and Phillips contributed key plays.
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