Simonigh Gains Favor In Final Rough Workouts
Joe Simonigh wins fan favor after a sharp 18 round workout at the Legion gym ahead of the Broadway bout with Bully Walls. Wells, Wells and other sparring partners drill and coast through light work as preparations continue with Jack Kearns in attendance.
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Joe Simoy
Legion Gym
Broadway
Bully ‘Walls
States
Will
Butte
Bimonich
Wells
Marine Ranieri
Frank Monahan
Legion
Bermonsey Street
Pranet
Jack Dempsey
Falla
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Gibbons Plays Nurse At Home Ahead Of Dempsey Fight
Shelby reports Tommy Gibbons in a light moment at his training house. He held a baby on his knee at the piano while reporters visited, then spoke on prohibition and his confidence in defeating Jack Dempsey. He plans to pitch for a local game and spar with Bud Gorman before the title bout.
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Shelby
Quen
Tommy Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Gibbons
Dempsey
Gilend
Shelby Catholic Church
Grelock
Bud Gorman
Wells Impresses Fans With Speed In Dempsey Camp Spar
Great Falls fans saw Billy Wells impress with blistering speed during workouts at the Dempsey camp. The article describes Wells trading infighting with Joe Simonich style and sparring partners Lee Moore and Rocko Stramalgia, with both men matching pace and feints in two brisk rounds.
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Billy Welle
English Weller
Joe Simonich
Great Falls
Jack Dempsey
Great Falls Tribune
Dempsey
the Tribune
Mike
Bermondse
Billy
Lee Moore
Los Angeles Feather
Rocko Stramalgia
Portland
Oregon Battler
Jack Kearns
Jerry. Lavatass
Jack
Wells
Ian
Teather
Firpo Knocks Out Herman in Second Round
Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo defeated Italian Jack Herman in the second round of a scheduled 15 round bout. Firpo weighed 217½ pounds to Herman’s 182½, delivering a decisive right to the jaw that felled Herman, who was carried from the ring unconscious. Firpo helped revive Herman after the knockout.
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Firpo
Herman
Raya
Luis Angel Firpo
Jack" Herman
Pitpo
Firpe
Firgo
Merman
Bierman
Heydler hands out suspensions to several players
New York June 10 President John A Heydler of the National League is suspending managers and players for rule violations this season. Casey Stengel received 16 days for a pitched assault. Bill McKechnie and Arthur Fletcher follow for criticizing umpires and clubhouse disorder. The Phillies face harsh praise as a struggling lineup with few major league caliber players.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydter
Casey Stengel
Phil Weinert
Philadelph
Pat Duncan
Reds
Bill McKechnie
Pirates
Arthur Fletcher
Giants
Polo Grounds
Fletcher
Charles Moran
Philadelphia
Moran
Pinneran
Heydier
Phillies
Fletch Bu
Hagen Favorite for Title Play
Troon Scotland June 10 An American contingent led by Walter Hagen remains the favorite to win the British Open as the field prepares for the qualifying round and 72 hole Championship over two courses at Troon. Gene Sarazen also a strong challenger, with Americans confident despite laws limiting punching clubs.
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Troon
Scotland
Ayreshire
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Few
Ini
George” Ausbach
Boston
Harry Brown
Mexico City
Jim Barnes
Pelham Manor
Charles Honer
Philadelphia
McDonald Smith
California
J. B. Clark
Asheville
N.C
Tohnny Par Fell
Quaker Ridge
N.Y
Leo Diese
Washington
Joe Kirkwood
Tammy DB. Armour
Amercan
Municipal
Cappy Ricks Author Kyne Signs Weekly Contract with Standard
Peter B. Kyne contracts with the Standard to write one Cappy Ricks episode weekly. Each tale will have an Onestus Urelle illustration and maintain the series’ humor and interest. Kyne describes the rund of humorous philosophical episodes with anecdotes. The Standard touts this as a major stroke for Sunday readers.
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Peter B. Kyne
The
Standard
Cappy Ricks
Onestus Urelle T
Mr. Kyne
Saturday Evening Post
Cosmopolitan
Forthcoming Topics for Cappy Ricks Weekly Notes
Cappy Ricks will discuss topics such as evaluating business deals thoroughly testing motives before investing and avoiding hubris. The column covers keeping rivals aligned with truthful practices practicing discretion and weighing get rich quick schemes.
Advent of Americans Raises Prices in Paris
Paris shoppers face rising costs as American tourists flood the city. Retailers push prices amid high demand with new seafood imports driving up costs. Lobsters reportedly hit 18 francs a pound as fresh shipments clear quickly.
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Paris
Ruhr
Siki Refuses to Fight Nilles and Plans U S Trip
Paris June 19. Battling Siki announced departure for New York June 22. He will fight Morelle in Paris June 18, but will not meet Marcel Nilles on July 8. The French boxing federation investigates and may compel Siki to fight Nilles before leaving for the United States.
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Paris
Sii
New York
Morelle
Retares
Marcel Nilles
Siki
Niles
Sik
United States
Wethered Crowned Open Champion Seen as Greatest Golfer
London June 10 Roger Wethered's triumph in the British Open at Deal draws praise from peers who call him the world's best. A fellow pro notes his machine like precision and scientific approach, marking him a thinking golfer who learns by inquiry and self discovery.
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London
Roger Wettered
Deal
Roger
Mr. Wethered
Grean
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Fon
Fat
Duncans
Mitchells
Saranens
Kirkwoods
Braids
Wethered
America
United States
Polster Pot in Club Tapped by Foley’s Mound Work
The Colortts team has tapped Foley to bolster a club that has been quiet at the plate. Foley has delivered solid runs behind the bar, but his mound performances promise greater value as a pitcher.
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Colortts
Versatile
Dick Foley
Foley
Sunday golf ban upheld at Royal Portrush club
Belfast court dismisses suit by members seeking to play golf on Sundays at Royal Portrush. Justice Wilson ruled club rights and privileges intact and no injury shown to club or property. The July 127 rules were legal and binding, action dismissed with costs.
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Belfast
Ireland
Royal Portrush Club
Chancery Court of
Justice Wilson
Plas. Iit
Dependent League Leaders Meet Tonight in Butte
Managers of teams and league commission members will convene at Boucher store after the game between the Silver City Giants and East Side to discuss arrangements for the upcoming league dance to be held in the weeks ahead.
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Butte Independent League
Boucher
Aiscuss
Butte Fans Catch News Reel At American Theatre
A film reel at the American Theatre showcases Shelby and the big July 4 fight, with scenes of the mammoth arena under construction and the two principals training. The piece notes a Manchester grammar school study on how growth and physical strain affect boys.
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Butte
Atar
Shelby
Mammoth Arena
Mai Street
Manchester
England
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