Dempsey Gibbons Title Bout Nears Closed in Montana
Chicago May 2 Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons heavyweight championship plans progress toward Shelby Mont July 4 with final articles to be signed in Chicago. Eddie Kane’s manager Jack Kearns arrives to finalize terms as Collins and Molumby organize a 40000 seat arena and prize money potentially exceeds 1 240 000 with Dempsey earning half of gate receipts and Gibbons a smaller share.
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Freak Ball Rules Limit Free Delivery in Mines Baseball League
The Mines baseball league announced strict new rules to ban freak delivery styles like saliva balling. The measure caps fines and adjusts innings, grounds, and field rules to standardize play across seven innings.
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Dempsey Manager Kearns Signs Bout Deal in Chicago
Jack Kearns, manager of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, flew to Chicago to sign a contract for a title bout with Tom Obons of St. Paul at Shelby, Montana on July 4. The move followed a long distance call with promoters.
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Dempsey to Train in Great Falls for Shelby Bout
May 2 Great Falls Mont. promoters announce Jack Dempsey will train in Great Falls for the July 4 Shelby boxing match against Tommy Gibbons. The plan follows a guaranteed fund raised locally to secure the bout with Dempsey agreeing to designate Great Falls as his training headquarters. Loy J Molumby and local supporters say the training base is a condition of the deal.
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Boy Arrested After Buick Stolen From Garage
Arthur Hughes was arrested by Detective Powell after police found a rebuilt Buick in a shed behind his home. The vehicle had been taken from the Grand Avenue garage sometime last week and was held for investigation.
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Belligerent Churches Aided in Germany War Aftermath
Berlin reports Germany's republican government will waive freight on shipments of new bells to replace those given up during the war. The move honors churches that allowed bells to be turned into bullets for the monarchic regime's late fighting effort.
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Johnson Shuts Out Yankees in 150th Major League Win
Walter Johnson, Washington veteran, tosses a 3 to 0 shutout over the New York Yankees as Everett Scott plays his 1,960th consecutive major league game. Scott honored with a gold medal by Secretary Denby. Johnson improves to 150th scoreless win and shows late-season form. Batteries Shawkey Mays Schang for New York and Johnson Rue for Washington.
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Detroit Wins 4-3 as 17 Players Used
In Detroit May 2 manager Cobb used 17 players to top Cleveland 4 to 3. Morton held Detroit to three hits through eight, then Bassler and Veach sparked a late rally before Cobb forced in the tying run and Fothergill drove in the go ahead. Final: Detroit 471 runs to Cleveland 3931.
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State Games Plans for Missoula Campus Decorations
In Missoula on May 2 plans for decorations for the interscholastic track meet at the state university May 8 to 12 are discussed by a student committee and the district chairman. Schools are asked to send pennants and cups for display in downtown windows while fraternities sororities and local businesses prepare interior and exterior decor. Dr J P Rowe heads the interscholastic committee and has received entries for approval. Tom Spaulding oversees housing and reports sufficient rooms reserved for participants.
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Chicago Beats St Louis 4 to 2 on Brams Wild Running
Bram Vangilder allowed three hits but wildness and base running by Johnny Mostil helped Chicago defeat St. Louis 4 to 2. Charley Robertson pitched well for Chicago, while St. Louis gathered runs in two innings.
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National League Matchups Spark Rivalry Across Cities
National League schedule features Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at New York, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, and Chicago at St. Louis highlighting key intercity clashes this week as teams chase standings.
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American League Matchups Set Across Cities
St. Louis visits Chicago while Cleveland plays Detroit. Philadelphia travels to Boston and New York hosts Washington in a set of league contests.
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Baseball Scores and Delays Reported Across Cities
In Indianapolis 3 to 5 loss for Columubs with 3 runs to 5. Minneapolis-Kansas City game postponed due to wet grounds. St. Paul-Milwaukee also postponed for wet grounds. Louisville defeated Toledo 19 to 10 in ten innings as darkness halted play.
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Willing Gardner Lead Royal St George Cup Stroke Play
Portland's Dr. O F Willing and Chicago's Robert A Gardner posted the two lowest scores in the first round at Royal St George's cup in Sandwich England. Willing shot 74 over 15 holes and Gardner 73 with Ouimet Wethered and Scott tying for third at 76.
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Portland
Ore
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Gardner
Francis Ouimet
Boston
Roger Wethered
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England
O Rourke Seeks British Heavyweight To Challenge Dempsey
Tex O Rourke, boxing trainer, plans to sail to England on Saturday to find a British heavyweight who can meet Jack Dempsey. He believes a winner could emerge to claim the European heavyweight title, backed by a group aiming to develop a true championship prospect.
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New York
Tex O'Rourke
England
Jack Dempsey
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