Dempsey reminiscences spotlight boxing legend's battles
Grimsley delivers a vivid Sports Trill column recalling Jack Dempsey's ring hardships and comeback. The piece recounts 1917 bout with Gunboat Smith, the Goldfield knockout near miss, the 1910 Willard title night nightmare, and other gritty memories from the Manassa Mauler's storied career.
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Tex Rickard
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Jim Flynn
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Tre Night
Jesa Willard
Daly
Willard
Sun Valley Speedway hosts midget race and big event
Saturday night July 10 features a full program at Sun Valley Speedway with time trials from noon to 5 pm and green flag for the big midget race at 8 30 pm A minimum of 33 cars will start in Class A IRIDGEL and organizers expect up to 50 entries The Indianapolis Midget Racing organization holds the sanction with notable drivers Ed Yeager Boots Brown Buddy Mareka Kent and McWithey to race alongside many others Tickets include free admission for children under 12 and reserved seats for other spectators
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Rhodes' Hit n Bath Beats The Bums 4 3
Rhodes' Hit n Bth defeats the Bums by a 4 to 3 score in a close contest. The game updates standings and stats reflect team performance this period.
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North Anderson Night Racing Feature Grips Arrow Heights
The North Anderson event at Arrow Heights on Fifth Street produced a thrilling 10 5 win for the home team over First Baptist, with drivers and crews praised for teamwork. The program highlighted street racing, 200-lap specials, and a packed card of cars, including Cadillac tops and local sprinters, in a vigorous 1954 Valley circuit.
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Danny Nardico Plans Retirement After Losses in Boxing
Danny Nardico, a seventh ranking light heavyweight from Tampa, announces retirement after a rough spell and a recent knockout loss. At 26, he seeks a Tampa post office job, recounts his career from a former postman to pro boxer, and notes his injuries from the Chicago bout.
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Danny Nardicu
Edgewood Golf Victors Listed
Winners of two Edgewood Golf Club tournaments were announced last night. John J. Garrett Co. sponsored a mystery tourney with John Chamberlain, Dale Dackgon, Cecil Crider, Ed Flanagan, and Jack Westopmian as top finishers. Emge Packing Co. sponsored the Holes in One Banker's Handicap won by Dan Collins, Ben Cham Berlin, Dick Cottan, George Williams. An Uphole Journey is in progress. a 36 hole blind par event by Heckaman Buick Co. will be run July 4 and 5 as listed in the classified section. Strong local names from Brown, Summers, Dohy, Scar, Runge, McKinley, and others appear in results.
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Dale Dackgon
Cecil Crider
Ed Flanagan
Jack Westopmian
Ighole Banker's Handicap
Emge Packing Co
Dan Collins
Ben Chamberlin
Dick Cottan
George Williams
Miner's Market
Gillman Stars As Plants Rally For Sixth Straight Victory
Gillman backed by a 6-8-strong Plant defense and timely hits guided a 8-4 win. Rhodes, Kole and teammates sparkled on offense while Gillman’s pitching and fielding held the opposition in check for the sixth consecutive victory under floodlights.
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Alexandria Nips Longfellow Team In Softball League Clash
Alexandria 1 defeats Longfellow 9 to 5 in a County Cub Scout Softball League game played Tuesday afternoon. Linescores show scoring summary and key plays from the contest.
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Alexandiia
Tigers Open Night With Win Over White Sox
Chicago reports Detroit Tigers start strong on Tuesday night as R. Wichey defeats Chicago White Sox. Mentions players Longfellow Williams Beeman Reynolds and third baseman/pitcher roles in minor ages with ties to Cincinnati Redlegs.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Plants 37 Win Fifth Start In Six Season Games
The Plants secure a fifth straight win as they open season game six, extending early form under steady play from their lineup. Scores and specifics remain unclear due to garbled OCR text but the winning streak is evident and positions the team positively early in the campaign.
Ashburn Delivers First Home Run in Phillies Victory
Ashburn hit his first homer of the season an inside the park shot with two aboard in the eighth, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4 0 victory over the Pirates with a late burst.
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Richly Ashburn
Philadelphia Phillies
Redlegs Beat Cards 11-4 in Fifth-Place Clash
Cincinnati crushed St Louis 11 to 4 before 15 018 fans as Gus Bell led with two singles and a homer. Ralph Beard, a 25 year old rookie, debuted but left with an injury after a second inning hit by Johnny Treple. Alpha Brazile struck Bell in the seventh, and Joe Presko hit Andy gemijnick. Judson earned the win in relief.
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