Argentine Fighters Among Heavyweight Punchers Rise
The piece surveys modern heavyweight punchers led by Dempsey and Firpo. It notes Willard Johnson and others as hard hitters, discusses Firpo’s right hand, Dempsey’s speed and brain, and compares punching styles. It highlights Willard’s cautious ring action and Firpo’s fearsome one punch power and finishing drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Luis Fi Ngpsey
Tattis Firpo
Jess Willard
Kenyutt
John J. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Tom Sharkey
Corbett
McCoy
Rhulin
Clover
Peter Maher
Wivsimmons
Jeffries
Tommy Byron
Jack Johnson
Gunboot Smith
Dempsey
L'ité
Glomens Cutela
Pitzsimmons Oywal
Jaw Puneh
Nod Fe
Ford
Firpo
Ong
Jimmy Doe Forest
McAuliffe
Lim
Cigme
Wirpo
Willard
Floyd Johnson
Jonson
Atraight
Ian Cuckoo
Dalton
Johnson
Wilard
Luther McCarty
Avilard
Demprery
Jack Dempser
Firpa
Pandyers
Vinse
Bob Fitzsimmons
Niskey Lake Holds Summer Family Fishing Fun
Residents of Niskey Lake invite families to enjoy a stocked lake with fighting bass and clear waters. The ad promotes lake-front living with convenient terms and features contact for J. M. Niskey at the Lake, WeEntrworth 8007-W.
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Niskey Lake
J. M. Niskey
WeEntworth
Criqui Wins World Title by Knockout Route
Criqui wins the featherweight title by knockout in the sixth round at National League Park, stopping Kilbane after a hard fought bout. Kilbane showed old skill but weak stamina. Criqui, 29, returns from war injuries to claim the crown and earn a place in France's boxing history.
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Criqui
Kilbane
Esports
Wos
Abe Attell
Los Angeles
Crique
France
Carpentier
Verdan
Aml
Arthur Wros
Billy Matthews
New Feather Champion and His Victim
Eugene Criqui, the French fighter, defeated Johnny Kilbane in the sixth round to claim the featherweight crown and avenge Carpentier. Kilbane, long favored, suffered a shocking loss that revived interest in the division and Criqui’s colorful career.
Kilbane Fades as Criqui Prepares Featherweight Reign
The article reflects on Johnny Kilbane's long featherweight champion era ending after a recent defeat. It notes dwindling crowd sizes, Kilbane's business acumen, and rising challengers like Eugene Criqui. It contrasts Kilbane's inactivity with past gate attraction and hints at a renewed interest in the division if Criqui defends and new talents emerge. The piece recalls past bouts, public sentiment, and the shifting dynamics of the featherweight scene.
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Kilbane
Johnny
Eugene Criqui
John
Pugilism
Criqui
Danny Frush
Benny Leonard
Freddie Jacks
Cleveland
Kilban
Fierce draw ends brutal Polo Grounds boxing bout
The final bout at the Polo Grounds ended in a draw after a brutal two fighters exchange. Herman and Kaplan exchanged heavy blows from rounds one through eight with both bleeding and gasping as the match fluctuated between domination and near knockouts. Kaplan edged ahead in rounds five and six, while Herman pressed the attack in seven and eight, leaving both worn from the grueling encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criqui
Kilbane
Criqut
Criquin
Ebet
iKilbane
Boily
Wiline
Poliu
Johnny Curtin
Jersey City
Jacks Sharkey
Sharkey
Curtin
Jackie McCoy
Jersey City Feather
Davey Jones
New York
Jones
MccCoy
Jimmy Mars
Mickey Brown
Mars
Marsh
Brown
Polo Grounds
Herman
Kaplan
Polo Teams Draw at Camp McClellan Field
The Anniston Polo Club and the infantry team from Camp McClellan fought a 3 3 draw on the camp field yesterday afternoon. Soldiers led 2 0 in the first period, Anniston tied it in the second, and both sides scored again in the fourth. Hard fighting kept the score tied through the remaining chukkers.
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Anniston, Alg
Anniston Polo Club
Aidhth Infantry
Camp McClellan
Anniston J
Clarke and Carbone Draw in Tight Ring Clash
The Clarke Carbone bout ended in a draw after a close infighting contest. Carbone showed superiority at times in eighth and ninth rounds with strong inside work while Clarke pressed in the tenth. Referee Alexander raised both hands as the crowd voiced disapproval over the decision. Also noted was the Sanders Cook fracas with Cook declared the winner amid jeers. Harry Booty defeated by Young.
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Flahive
Kit Young
Kid
Gallagher
Car
Hollis
W. Ly Taby
Stribling
Clarke
Carbone
Alexander
Jackie Sanders
Eddie Cook
Sanders
Sammy Sandow
Cook
Captain Sanders
King Cook
Cooked
Harry
Local baseball action features Terra Cotta and Goodrich clash at Reasbine Park
The Terra Cotta team edged Goodrich in a tight Memorial League battle at Reasbine Park. Creidioe pitched well for Terra Cotta while Reeves held the Goodrich hitters, final score 4 to 7. Lewin, Breedlove and Allen led at the plate for Terra Cotta.
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B. H.B
Goodrich
Lewin
Breedlove
Allen
Criqui to defend featherweight title versus Dundee
Eugene Criqui will defend his world featherweight crown in a decision bout against Johnny Dundee within sixty days at the Polo Grounds. Matchmaker Tom O Rourke announced. Forfeits of 10 each were posted by Criqui and Kilbane to grant Dundee another title shot after Dundee drew Kilbane in 20 rounds a year earlier.
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New York
Associated
Eugene Criqui
Johnny Dundee
Polo Grounds
Tom O'Rourke
A. C
Criqui
Kilbane
Tamdee
Dundee
Abe Attell
New York State Athletic Commission
Ruth Is More Valuable This Season Says Huggins
Miller J. Huggins asserts Babe Ruth, home run king of baseball, is more valuable this season than at any time in his career. He notes Ruth’s improved batting, smart hitting, bunting, and base running, plus better fielding and hustle, making Ruth a leading figure for the Yankees in New York.
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Babe’ Ruth
Huggins
New York
Miller J. Hugging
George Herman Ruth
New York Yankees
Ruth
Roth
Railbirds
Bam- Ying
Yankees
Babe
Huth
Thorugh
Southpaw
Pruett
St. Louis Browns
White Sox
Chicago
Willie Kamm
Wamin
Willie
Jimmy Sheckard
Sheckard
Teg Speaker
Ays
Ant
Yankee Ball Club
Ruppert
Yanks
Italian fighter edges Frush then Kilbane title return plan
The Little Italian knocked out Danny Frush of Cleveland, another con tender. Recognition of Kilbane as titleholder was restored when he and Origui agreed to give Dundes the next crack at the crown.
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Danny Frush
Cleveland
Kilbane
Origui
Dundes
Penn Beats Pittsburg in Intercollegiate Track Meet
Pennsylvania State college won by five and one half points over the University of Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh intercollegiate track and field meet held today. West Virginia university men finished in third place with a creditable showing. No records fell.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania State College
University of Pittsburgh
West Virginia University
Switzerland Wins Davis Cup Match in Five Sets
Territet Switzerland June 2 By the Associated Press Switzerland eliminated Czecho Slovakia from the Davis Cup by defeating CS Rohrer of Czecho Slovakia in a lengthy five set match The score progressed 6 75 19 11 3 0 0
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Switzerland
Territet
Associated — Press
C. I. Aeschliman
FS Rohrer
Czecho-Slovakia
Carbon Team Loses in Muddy Tate Victory
Tate, Ga June 2 Special W Humphries pitched Tate held National Carbon of Atlanta to four hits as Tate won 7 to 0 over T B Lewis spitting for the Carbon team. Fielding honors went to Callahan who snagged Vining’s drive in the ninth as Peel starred at short for the visitors. Batteries: Tate Mark Humphries Hamontree N C. Nat Carbon T B Lewis C Hill. ca A glass factory to manufacture fleas bends for trade with the Indians was erected in James town Va in 1608.
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Asthorpe
Dreampyey
Hulk
Dempsey
Willard
Allene
Mahard
Wailard
Firpo
Wade
Fulton
Dempees
Yorks
Jimmy de Forest
Spider Kelly
Carbon
Tate
W Humphries
Atlante
T. B. Lewis
Humphries
Lewis
Callahan
Vining
Peel
R. H.E
Mark Humpheries
Hamontree
N. CG
Cy T. B. Lewis
C. Hill
James+ town
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Austin Bridge
Fort McPherson
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Almond
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