Shelby exchange hints at Dempsey Gibbons bout potential
Shelby reports a heated exchange between managers Jack Kearns and Eddie Kane over the Dempsey Gibbons fight. Kane offers 20000 dollars on Gibbons, but Kearns declines bets. Public sentiment favors Gibbons as Dempsey’s form appears off. Promoter Dana Tracey plans July 3 bouts including Delaney Burke sparring and a referee agreement with Jim Dougherty.
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Villa Wins Flyweight Crown At Polo Grounds
New York reports Pancho Villa from the Philippines defeated Jimmy Wilde at the Polo Grounds to become the new flyweight champion. Wilde, knocked out in the seventh after a severe cut, admitted Villa is a great fighter as his wife watched and Wilde prepared to sail home to England.
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Willard Willard Williams bout announced for Reno
Ten round match set for next July 4 after manager Tom Jones in San Francisco confirmed signed articles for Jess Willard against Al Williams of Cleveland at Reno. Also notes Fred Clarke engagement to Miss Annette Gray announced in Chicago.
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al Williams
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Louisville Colonels
Annette Gray
Chicago
Gold Dust Twins End Sensational Careers At Wisconsin
Madison June 19 The University of Wisconsin bids farewell to Robie Williams and Gus Tebell two stars who have defined the era on the football baseball and basketball teams as well as in the classroom Williams a fleet back and Tebell an elite end led the squads and captained multiple teams their departure marks the end of an era for Wisconsin sports and academics.
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Poughkeepsie to Have Another Rage
Crews from Columbia, Pennsylvania Syracuse and Washington worked on the Hudson under a scorching sun in preparation for their annual meeting in Poughkeepsie. The Washington crew, arriving late, was expected to be the surprise of the race as coach Jim Teneyck of Syracuse critiqued his team's time trials.
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Batting Leaders of the Big Leagues
American League leaders include Heilmann Detroit batting .0b02 Catling Chicago . eveee Jamieson Cleveland .36 Priet Ow TORrk 0 0 9. National League leaders feature Wheat Brooklyn .640 Grimm Pittsburgh .38 Frisch New York .967 Fionnaby St Louis .0872.
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Court hearing ends with coat removal in tense session
In Allen county common pleas court on June 19 Judge FF C Becker granted a request after a heated argument. Attorney Russell Knepper from Columbus and male attendees shed their coats as the session grew tense with about 300 people present.
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Paroled for Liquor Charge After Instalment Plan
Gust Chambers, convict on liquor possession, is paroled by county commissioners with payment of a $590 fine arranged as $100 down and $2 per month.
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Questions on baseball rules and early boxing results
The article lists answers to five baseball rule questions with outs and runner interference, notes a runner may be out for third strike touches, and reports boxing results from Philadelphia Columbus Carnegie Zanesville Steubenville with multiple bouts and outcomes across cities.
Pancho Villa Knocks Out Wilde in Seventh Round
Pancho Villa stops Jimmy Wilde in the seventh round of their fifteen round bout. Harry Gordon of New York defeats Carl Tremaine of Cleveland by decision over ten rounds.
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Babe Herman
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Dionte Tait
Ray Mitchell
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Lou Dearce
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Wellsburg
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Toronto
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Carl Tremaine
EW Golf Game At Mill Street Playground
Players start a new golf variant using baseballs at Mill Street playground. Four holes laid out with balls rolled for strokes. Hoe Burdett won with 10 strokes and a hole in one. Other scores include Linscott 11 and Hughes 13. Special daily events with prizes announced by Harold Wise.
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MacDonald Smith Makes Bold British Open Comeback
MacDonald Smith delivers a strong British Open showing signaling a real comeback after years of limited play. Born in Car-noutsie Scotland, he came to the United States with his father and later gained U S adoption status. He has a history of wins including the 1912 Western Open and a 1919 triple tie for the national open.
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Most Golf Failures Are Chiefly Mental
Mike Brady argues that golf failings at hazards are largely mental. He advises relaxing under pressure, keeping smooth rhythm, and resisting premature gaze or rushing to clear obstacles. Mastering self-control reduces fear and leads to better strokes over time.
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Cy Young reflects on pitching and the game at Shriners week
In Washington during Shriners week Cy Young discusses pitching flaws and control with a reporter. He notes wildness as the major fault, praises eras’ hitters, and warns against underestimating any batter, stressing consistent form over warmth and habit.
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Willie Seeler
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Harvard and Yale Ready for Major Boat Race on Thames
New London Conn June 1 Yale and Harvard crews show strong form in practice ahead of the annual Thames race. Yale supporters expect victory after intensive sessions while Harvard trains to taper to a four mile, eight boat for Sundays event with few bets yet placed on the outcome.
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Tagging the Bases
Baseball round up reports Tigers feasting on Waite Hoyt and Carl Mays for 16 hits Detroit beats Yankees 11 3 Ath letics lead and White Sox rally 9th for 6 5 win Browns take two over Red Sox 6 2 9 0 Keck wins for Robins over Reds 6 3 Giants end six game slide with 4 1 victory over Cardinals O Farrel powers Cubs past Phillies 9 3 Pirates move closer to second with 8 3 Braves win.
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Baseball notes in yesterday's leagues and players
Fragmented report lists players O Marrelt Chicano Pula Barnhart Cobb Haney Galloway with Detroit Philadelphia teams and totals. Mentions National and American Leagues and a Cy ace reference with the number 208.
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French Fans Footnote Tilden Over Johnston In Paris
French readers rated Bill Tilden far above Johnston at the world hard court championship in Paris. Johnston struggled against Gentien and Washer, with the press noting his small stature but praising his power and tenacity against Gomar and other opponents.
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Lenglen Melvane Feud Intensifies On Final Day Courtside
The Lenglen Melvane rivalry shifts to new heat as Melvane chastises Lenglen during three meetings in Saint Cloud events. Lenglen’s risk taking and aggressive returns draw cheers and jeers while McKane targets Lenglen in mixed and doubles. McKANE vows to defeat Lenglen before turning thirty, while Melvane keeps pushing.
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State tourney for women starts in Columbus
Miss Louise Fordyce of Youngstown the reigning Ohio women's golf champion leads the field as the state championship opens in Columbus. Qualifying scores include Clara Krauter 190 Eleanor Hill 122 and Mrs. Walter B. Hill 131. First rounds of match play begin today with four flights based on scores at Columbus Country Club.
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Rearrangement Made of Players for Blanton Trophy
The Messenger reports changes to the first elimination pairings for the Blanton Trophy at Athens Country Club. The corrected twosome list includes Johnson with Parks, O Bleness with Beckley, Swanson with Chas Woodworth, Bushan Alderman, and the second section features Hudkins with Sweeney, Doc Clark with Whipple Bingman, J R Sprague with D H Biddle and M M Kerr. Playing must finish by June 21.
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