Dempsey and Carpentier Set For July 2 Big Bout
Anhasset June 7 Associated Press reports Georges Carpentier in top shape for a championship fight with Dempsey. He trained an hour in gym shadow boxing rope jumping and bag work claiming he could be ready in a week. In a lighthearted moment he chased a wild rabbit during a woods excursion and boasted he will be elusive on fight night.
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St Louis Pounds Pioneers Colds In 14 to 5 Victory
St Louis toppled Brooklyn 14 to 5 in a game marked by five homers including two by Hornsby. Cadore allowed five hits and six runs in the first inning before a batter was retired as New York’s pitching faltered. Other scores noted include Boston’s 10 to 7 win over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati’s 6 to 0 shutout of New York.
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Tex Rickard Calls to Answer Phones as World Title Bout Promoter
Tex Rickard, promoter of the heavyweight championship, says he is the busiest man in the world. He declined a camera pose to take a photo while answering the phone for the hundredth time that morning.
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Last Shoot Before State Tournament at local club
June 1 report from SPSIELON notes the final shoot of the id Gun club before the state meet. A large delegation from Manhattan and local members will compete for club and school medals and cups, with events at the grounds and plans for entertaining visitors. Mary dominates the boxing results with a technical knockout of Silent Martin, as Gibbons wins at 186% pounds.
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Victorious slam in tenth inning fuels Washington win
Washington edges Detroit 3 to 2 in ten innings as Browers delivers a tenth inning single and Heisman hits a eighth inning homer into center field bleachers. Leonard Middleton Sutherland Ainsmith Bassler Zachary Charrity noted in batteries. Boston tops St Louis 7 6 for fourth straight win. New York Americans crush Cleveland 9 2, fourth straight loss for Cleveland. Chicago at Philadelphia game postponed.
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Chicago saloon keeper dies and golf boxing notes mix
A Chicago grocer and saloon operator MacFadden died recently. Meanwhile Spokane plans a July Fourth boxing card led by Mike Gibbons versus Al Sommers for $15,000, with a Labor Day rematch possible against Johnny Wilson. Also mentions an earthquake in Washington DC, local baseball prospects, and betting sentiment around Dempsey.
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Standing of the Glues and a Gasoline Fall
A quirky column notes that luck favors none as a local gambler muses on being beaten by Britain while the author celebrates spring grass and the autumn fall of gasoline, blending whimsy with regional reflections. The piece references local penny ante gaming and a playful regional mood.
Speculating On Winner Of Big Fight In Jersey City
Speculation runs wild over who wins the Dempsey Carpentier bout with Jersey City poised for the scene. The article traces boxing champions from 1816 to 1931 and lists recent title bouts with Dempsey and Willard among names, noting fan anticipation and historical context.
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Littleton defeats Ortega in New Orleans bout
Battling Ortega was stopped by Harry Littleton in New Orleans on June 3, ending Ortega’s long winless run. The middleweight clash left Ortega out of his class as Littleton delivered the haymaker and earned a decisive victory amid scattered details and rival notes. The report also references previous fouls that tipped earlier losses to Somers and Malone. American Association mentions Columbus St Paul tour stops and other cities in the circuit.
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Tom Gibbons earns tenth knockout in title bid
Omama June reports Tommy Gibbon s tenth consecutive knockout in a light heavyweight bout. He floored his opponent in the first round and again in the ot rounds, extending his perfect streak as the San Francisco crowd watched.
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Team honors won by Morgans in Montana bowling title
Team No. 1 led by Mrs Charles Morgan wins the first Montana women’s bowling championship with a score tally of 46 107 ahead of Corin’s team. Corin’s squad attendance shows 1 539 points, Bateman’s total not clear amid jumbled figures.
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Picking the Winner in Championship Bout
In a clash of Dempsey versus Carpentier, pundits favor Dempsey winning in four rounds. Others predict six or more, while some see Carpentier as capable, yet the consensus leans to the American champion dominating the bout. The piece also references Sullivan and a mixed amateur baseball note along with crowd expectations.
Life Saving Medal to Montana Hero
Navy announces a life saving medal for Kneebone, the ship's cook aboard the marine chaser No 277, who rescued Foulke after he fell overboard near San Clemente islands on February 7 while en route from San Diego to the islands. Kneebone was fully clothed and his act is deemed worthy of special recognition by the Navy Department.
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Dempsey Hones Power Punches Ahead of Title Bout
In Atlantic City on June 7 Jack Dempsey demonstrated extended punching bag work and shadow boxing as he plans to resume training if his eye heals. Crowds watched as he used a 60 pound bag with left and right hooks, and he revealed aiming for a 190 pound ring weight for the July 2 world heavyweight title defense against Georges Carpenter. He noted Carpenter may weigh about 170 pounds, with Dempsey within seven pounds of his target and confident top speed.
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Duggan Sluggers Triumph Over Dublin Juniors
The Duggan Sluggers dominated the Dublin Juniors in a decisive game, with the Juniors managing only a single score. Key players for the Sluggers were Dan Cohan and Joe Foley, while R Donovan and Jere Sullivan starred for the Juniors.
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Dublin Giants Beat Tigers in Close Bail Game
A close and exciting finish marked the bail game between the Dublin Gulch Giants and the Dublin Gulch Tigers last evening. After seven innings the score was 4 to 3 in favor of the Giants.
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