Dempsey recalls battles and miracles in Sports Trail column
In a reminiscence from Jack Dempsey, Gunboat Smith, Tex Rickard, and Jess Willard figures loom as the boxing great recounts near-mythic moments from 1916 to 1919. Dempsey recalls knockouts, a wheelbarrow ride, a nightmare before the Willard fight, and autographs for fans in a vivid Broadway era vignette.
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Three Cars Will Get The Green Flag That Night At Sun Valley
Sun Valley Speedway hosts a July 10 non-Offenhauser midget event with five hours of time trials from noon to 5 pm and a 100 mile race starting at 1 am. An expected 40 to 50 cars compete in Class A midget racing with Ed Adair as president of the Indianapolis Midget Racing Association and notable drivers such as Ed Yeager Boots Brown Buddy Martin Bob Tattersall and Jim McWithey among entrants.
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Indianapolis Midget Racing Association
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Indianapolis
Bud Felix
Lafayette
Virgil Welch
Elwood
Shorty Haskett
Columbus
Ray Lyden
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Phoenix
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Pete Allen
Dayton
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Rhodes Hit nith Beats The Bums 4-3 In Ninth Inning Rally
Dusty Rhodes delivered a bases loaded pinch hit single in the 13th inning to lift the New York Giants to a 4-3 victory over Brooklyn. Roy Campanella and Don Hoak provided late drama as the Dodgers briefly led before Rhodes sparked the comeback with a clean line drive through the infield.
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Rhodes
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Durocher
Lincon Edgewood Golf Victors Listed Kangaroos Trouble
Perth report notes kangaroos disrupt golf at Halfway Creek in the eastern Goldfields. Players risk rifles in bags as drought pushes wildlife into the course area. Scattered results show Brown, Dougald, Balk-Kemite, Byrd, Summers, Runge and McKinley among those mentioned with a 3 14 time noted.
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Drake Upsets Campbell in Indiana Junior golf round
Drake of Plymouth defeated favorites Campbell and Laycock in a two round first day of the Indiana Junior golf tournament. Drake won 1 up over Campbell after Campbells ball hit a tree on 8. Later Drake beat Laycock 3 and 2. Other results include Essig defeating Pickford and Poland, Reddings beating Treesh, Waltermire losing to Spillman, and Asbell beating Bartlett. Remaining players to be trimmed to four by Wednesday with semis Thursday and finals Friday.
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Anderson
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Indianapolis
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Munster
Harry Poland
Bill Reddings
Logansport
Ronnie Treesh
Alexandria
Larry Waltermire
Columbus
Bart Spillman
Jerry Asbell
Bedford
Gillman Guides Plants to Sixth Straight Victory Behind Defense
Gillman led the Plants with 68 points and 6th straight win as Beave r and Gillman combined for timely hits and 13 assists. Delco-Remy Day League action under the factory floodlights saw Ten-Eleven fall 9 5 as Parks collected three singles and Alexandria defeated Longfellow 9 5 in county cub scout softball.
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Longfellow
Wade's Perfect Night Lifts Indians to 8 3 Win
Wade's four for four night backs a strong team effort as Indianapolis overcomes Louisville 8 to 3. Dick Tomanek goes eight innings for the win on eight hits while Bob Prentice Owen Friend Wade Pavloski and Joe Ginsberg contribute key hits. Herrin struggles early for the Colonels as Louisville falls behind in the second inning.
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Nardico Plans Immediate Ring Retirement in Tampa
Danny Nardico announces retirement from boxing at age 27 after a string of hard fights. The Tampa resident, a former postman, said he will seek a city job and stop fighting after a recent fifth round knockout in Chicago. He leaves with 48 wins in 69 pro bouts and 17 amateur victories, saying he does not want to risk future injuries.
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Chicago
Ashburns First Home Lifts Phillies Over Pirates
Richi gh Ashburn hit his first home run of the season an inside the park shot with two aboard in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and give the Philadelphia Phillies a 1 0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night.
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North Anderson Arrow Heights streets win bid
In North Anderson and Arrow Heights, 5th Street project wins approval amid local bids. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but indicate awarded contracts affecting North Anderson and Arrow Heights areas.Officials referenced include local leaders involved with project oversight and funding.
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Arrow Heights
5Th Street Win
Redlegs Crush Cards In 114 Run Spread
Cincinnati routed the St. Louis Cardinals 14 to 4 before 15 018 fans in a key fifth place tilt. Gus Bell homered and doubled, while rookie Ralph Beard made his debut and reported no injury after a pitch to Johnny Temple. Howie Judson earned the win as Cincinnati pulled one game ahead of St. Louis.
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Andy Semj
Howie Judson
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