Dempsey Begins Earnest Training After Rest
Great Falls Mont June 4 Jack Dempsey resumes training after a week’s rest his scales show a ten pound gain to 200 pounds He says two weeks more will put him in top condition and the last two weeks will be the real grind Detective Guard of Chicago Police will join next week to manage visitors at the cart and accompany Tyrant for the Shelby fight
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Jack Dempsey
Tam
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Mike Tyrant
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Glean House
Mike
Shelby
Criqui Wins Featherweight Title Threatens Dundee Bout
New York June 4 Eugene Criqui defeated Johnny Kilbane at Polo Grounds to become the first overseas fighter in thirty years to enter an American rug for a featherweight title. Kilbane falls in round six as Criqui claims the crown and promoters eye a Dundee challenge.
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Johnny Kilbane
Polo Grounds
Eugene Criqui
Johnny Dundee
Italy
Broadway
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Dundee
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Extra Defeats Double-Stars in Tight Township Game
In Exira on June 4, the Audubon Township Double-Stars lost a well played contest to Extra by a score of 3 to 2. The game featured strong pitching and timely hitting as both teams forged a close battle to the end.
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News-Telegraph
College Player Killed By a Pitched Ball
Morgantown West Virginia June 4 Cassell W Mowery first baseman died Saturday from injuries received Wednesday when hit by a pitched ball during the game with the University of Pittsburgh.
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Morgantown
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Cassell W. Mowery
University of Pittsburgh
Marne Loses to Harlan 4–6 in Hard-Fought Game
In Marne Tennessee on June 4, the Marne team dropped a 4 to 6 decision to Harlan. The contest was close and well played by both teams, extending Marne's current losing streak.
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Joy News-Telegraph
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Demolays Postpone Meeting to June 12
The Demolays postpone their June 5 gathering due to an Eastern Star meeting, rescheduling the event for June 12.
Illnoid derby handicap race added to Hawthorne card
The Illinois derby handicap race with 10000 added money is set as the feature of Hawthorne meeting starting June 30. contested over one mile and quarter, the race will be divided on the afternoon of July 1. Open to three year olds and up.
Cumberland Second Team Beats Union Township Nine Five
Cumberland second team defeated Union Township by a 9 to 5 score yesterday in Cumberland, with the local reserves securing the win in Sunday play.
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Union Township
Cumberland
News-Telegraph
Midwest A A A track meet slated for June 30 in Omaha
Sport briefs report Drake Des Moines and Iowa among entrants for the Midwestern A A A track meet in Omaha on June 30. Other notes include Purcell injury hindering a former 1882 prospect, Cleveland to take Missouri athletic director post at Indiana, Devine named head backfield coach at Denver, Holland cites flood losses at Oklahoma City ballpark, Iowa State's strong tennis season, Lag winning the Suburban Grand Prix, and Mallory defeated by Kath in Middlesex finals.
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Drake
Des Moines
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Lewis Independents Triumph at Crystal Lake in Distant Illinois
Lewis Independents defeated Blanton Ia at Crystal Lake for a 9 to 1 win in seven innings due to rain. Batteries were Lewis South and Sohari Stanton Huey and Ericksen. Lewis scored three runs in the seventh, two in the sixth, one in the third, and three in the final frame. The lone homer came from Stanton with Ewing hitting the ball.
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Crystal Lake
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South
Sohari
Stanton
Huey
Ericksen
Ewing
Anita Defeats Wiota in Thrilling 5 4 Contest
Anita Independent team defeated Wiota 5 to 4 yesterday in a fast, thrilling game witnessed by a large crowd. Scoring players included Millhollin for Anita and Miller and Woods for Wiota. The report also notes a feature on the petrified forest agate bridge and nearby scenery.
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Tune
News-Telegraph
Anita Independents
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Anita
Millhollin
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Do You Know Bobby Jones in Amateur Championship
United Press reports optimism about Bobby Jones as a contender for the amateur golf championship as he adjusts to eastern greens and casts southern turf. The piece also notes no foreign entries yet for the women's tennis championships and efforts to attract British stars.
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Bobby Jones
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Dempsey A Humble Friendly Champion On Newsmen
The piece portrays Jack Dempsey as genial and accessible to reporters, unlike rivals Jefferson, Johnson, and Willard. It notes his humor with press, habit of entertaining marriage stories, and reluctance to reveal a fiancée's name, while mentioning past marriage and film work.
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Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
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Carpentier
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Star Chamber
Délaur
Tie
Dempsey on Acting and Career Choices
The text discusses boxing champion Jack Dempsey's interest in acting, his view of himself as the world heavyweight champion, and his differing stance from being labeled a prize fighter. It notes his respect for James J. Corbett and suggests Dempsey might have pursued public service or acting instead of continued boxing, with speculation on wartime service and public perception.
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Dempsey
James J. Corbett
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Hoe
Demj
Gold Diggers From Europe in Ring by Farrell
The piece argues American boxing should favor home fighters over European imports. It cites Milte McTigue as a case for honoring American contenders before granting Carpentier and other Europeans title shots. It criticizes American promoters for relying on foreign stars to boost profits and mentions figures like Eugene Criqui Kilhane and Jimmy Wilde, plus notes on baseball and boxing personalities of the era.
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Huggins
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Hustin
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Robinson
Brooklyn
Harlan Loses At Portsmouth In 14 To 3 Defeat
In Portsmouth Iowa a fast and interesting game ended with Independents defeating Harlan by a score of 14 to 3. The match showcased a sharp offense and sturdy defense on a hot June day.
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Portsmouth
Tharlan
Ioeu
McClelland Defeats Neola On McClelland Field 7 to 2
Independents beat Neola 7 to 2 on the McClelland field in June. McClelland shows strength as a Southwestern Iowa championship contender while Corning holds the consecutive title.
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NEOLA
Princeton After Strangler Lewis May Teach Mat Tricks
Columbia Mo June 4 Ed. Strangler Lewis world champion wrestler may teach mat tricks to Princeton men next fall. He has been offered a contract but may not accept due to a European tour that ends late in the fall.
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Millions Will Be Won and Lost in English Derby
London June 4 The Derby at Epsom on June 6 will trigger record wagering with an estimated 26 million dollars changing hands. Office pools and public sweeps dominate, offering prizes from 50 000 to 125 000. Tickets range 2.50 to 5.00, selling fast and often at a premium. An American resident notes tickets bought for all major sweeps could yield nearly 1 million if fortune favors her.
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Calcutts
Preson
London Stock Exchange
Dublin Hospital
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Fortuna
Canadians Like Golf National Game of Canada
Ottawa reports golf rapidly rising as the national game with May 1992 clubs showing nearly $10 million in property and equipment. Courses grew from 76 in 1916 to 218 last year, 81 are 18 hole and 211 nine hole. Philadelphia game note: Cy Williams hit his nineteenth home run in the eighth inning against New York.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
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Cy ‘Williams
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