Bankers Save Shelby Battle For Second Time
Dempsey Gibbons title bout funding crisis in Shelby, Montana eased after Great Falls bankers and nine local lumber dealers with an $85,000 arena mortgage agree on a rotata repayment plan. If foreclose threats persisted, an injunction would be sought. The final settlement divides ticket receipts proportional to each claim.
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Dempsey Nearing End Of Training For Gibbons Fight
Great Falls June 26 Jack Dempsey closed the final week of preparations for the July 4 title bout with Tommy Gibbons at Shelby. He sparred five rounds and boxed three more, staying light as his handlers praised the workout while noting his punches were not fully extended.
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Gibbons to Fight July 4 If No Deal Reached
Shelby report notes Gibbons will fight on July 4 unless a deal is finalized. The item hints at upcoming plans and possible postponement, reflecting local sports and boxing interests in Shelby.
Missouri Chief Cop Assigns 1590 for Dempsey Gibbons Fight
Sheri Alsup Jr., Shelby chief of police and Missouri native from Douglas county, will lead a special force of 1590 officers to keep order in Shelby Mont for the July 4 world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons.
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Anodes and Montana Powers Meet at Clark's Park Tonight
Anodes and Montana Powers clash in the Mines league game at Clark Park tonight at 6 30. Anaconda's Williford will start, while Babb or McIvor will start for the Powers per advance gossip. Last night Clarks versus Black Specs was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Indians Beat Browns 9 to 1 in final game of series
Cleveland tops St Louis 9 to 1 as George Uhle holds the Browns to six hits. Ken Williams hits his tenth homer for St Louis. Boston defeats New York 3 to 1 with Quinn strong in late innings. Detroit edges Chicago 7 to 6 after a high second inning. Philadelphia wallops Washington 16 to 7 after pounding four Senators pitchers for 20 hits.
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Columbians Win Intercollegiate Singles Match
Jerome Lang of Columbia defeated Yale’s Arnold W. Jones in three sets 5-7 6-2 6-4 in the national intercollegiate singles championship third round. Lucien Williams of Yale lost to Frank T. Anderson of Columbia 6-1 3-6 10-8 in a heat affected match lasting two and a half hours.
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Americans Take Wimbledon Tennis Wins in Opener
Americans Vincent Richards W. Johnson and Francis Hunter won their Wimbledon openers without losing a set as they began the bid for world championship honors.
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Rocky Kansas Mendelsohn bout postponed to July 9
A 10-round no-decision boxing match between Rocky Kansas and Johnny Mendelsohn, set for July 4 in Milwaukee, has been postponed to July 9 as announced today. The report also notes a historical aside about Columbus and immigration.
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Brooklyn at Philadelphia and New York at Boston Lead Today’s NL games
The National League features two matchups with Brooklyn against Philadelphia and New York facing Boston. No other NL or American League games are scheduled today as teams rest or prepare.
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Coast League results from Portland and Los Angeles
Associated Press summary lists Portland defeating Sacramento 10 to 7 with 12 runs in the final inning, Los Angeles beating Sacramento 6 to 3, and Vernon traveling with Seattle as no game played. Batteries credited to Kremer, Thomas, Har rison, Pillette, Onslow, Fittery, Keiver, Ly cons, Wallace, Hanna, Robertson and Brier.
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New York Boxing Board Clears Leonard Tendler Bout Looms
New York State Athletic Commission declined to uphold New Jersey’s suspension of Benny Leonard for failing to honor last year’s contract to box Charley White. The ruling clears the way for Leonard versus Lew Tendler at Yankee Stadium on July 23, with Cromwell Athletic Club posting $10,000 forfeits to guarantee the 15 round match.
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Shelby Fans Rally Behind Dempsey Gibbons Bout Hype
In Shelby Montana fans bet on the July 4 title fight with Dempsey and Gibbons. Reports claim large wagers and gold bets while Spider Kelly manages Gibbons. Night parades feature locals, tourists, and press counting down to the bout.
Indian hurlers are signed by outfits
Two Indian pitchers joined Mines league rosters as Albert Hodges joined the Montana Powers and Chief Blue Jacket went to the Angdes. Blue Jacket former Anaconda champion pitcher, expected from Wyoming soon. Hodges shows speed ball ability and has pitched in eastern Montana. Yale captures pennant
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Shelby Grows Fast As Dempsey Gibbons Event Looms
A Chicago Tribune correspondent depicts Shelby Montana swelling with building activity for the Dempsey Gibbons fight crowd. Main Street buzzes with carpenters gasfitters and new ventures while an arena and city hall rise near a 40 000 seat venue near the Canadian border.
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Giants Garner Eighth Straight In Rally Win Over Phillies
The New York Nationals extended their winning streak to eight by rallying in the eighth inning to beat Philadelphia 6 to 4. New York collected four hits and three walks in the decisive frame, with Behan Head and Henline backing Bentley Jonnard Snyder on the mound.
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Factory Legislation Led By Sir Robert Peel in 1802 England
England began factory reform in 1802 under Sir Robert Peel who employed 1,000 children apprenticed via almshouses. The act prohibited child labor under nine, limited the workday to 12 hours, and halted night work for young apprentices.
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Hol land canal links Zuid-Willers and Geertruidenberg
A newly constructed canal in Holland spans about 42 miles in length with a depth of eight feet and a surface width of 71 feet. It cost roughly $10,000,000 and connects the Zuid-Willers canal with Geertruidenberg, enhancing regional water traffic.
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Autotive Engineers Compare Freight Distances by Transport Mode
The society of automotive engineers compares freight hauling by different transports. One dollar travels nine miles by horse and wagon, 24 by motor truck, 185 by railroad, 230 by canal, and 3,000 by ship, illustrating efficiency disparities across modes.
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