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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
3
The article questions boxing commissions in Massachusetts and elsewhere for deeming Marry Greb as not trying, leading to six month bans and cross state cooperation to enforce rulings. It discusses whether such blacklisting is lawful and how judges determine effort beyond knockout pursuit in the sport. Warry Greb is cited as typically among the trying fighters.
Wood & Savery of Attilane, Iowa, offer farm loans at a BY percent rate. Call or visit for details and terms.
Henry L. Farrell reports in New York that Helen Wills, the 8-year-old American champion, arrives in Europe amid fanfare and strong belief she can beat Mile Suzanne Lenglen in Wimbledon and Paris. Analysts split, Bill Tilden weighs in, and the American charm plus competitive fire shape expectations for the English and Olympic clashes.
Luis Angel Firpo grew angry as South Americans taunted him claiming he would not fight again, then recanted retirement while Argentinians arriving aboard the steamship Vandan report his fading standing at home. Buenos Aires papers accuse him of cowardice and discuss a potential reunion with Jack Dempsey’s camp.
A golfer died in a fall at Biarritz while attempting to recover a lodged ball on a steep hill. Robert Jouve, a cadet in the French mercantile marine, was the victim in the blunt account. The report notes the fatal mishap amid a fragmented, era-laden scene with unrelated commercial mentions.
Buenos Aires June 4 Firpo withholds his signature from articles to fight Harry Wills until the date is set. He prefers August 26 or later in September. Juan Homs has not heard from Rickard and Firpo insists no agreement bind him to Dempsey if Wills is not defeated. A large deposit in the Argentina National Bank is noted before Firpo leaves for the United States.
An advertisement urges customers to place orders with the Wilken Monument Works, highlighting reliability and customer decision ease.
In New York a veteran heavyweight Sam Langford, once considered unbeatable, regained sight after an eye operation helped by Los Angeles and New York boxing fans and Dr James W Smith. The procedure left him able to see again and happy.
Illinois expects to win the Big Ten meet as inclement weather disrupts university track workouts in Urbana. Coach Gill trains his proteges daily at a training table to ensure proper nourishment and peak condition for the approaching conference competition.
Boxing figure Harry Greb is barred by the Massachusetts boxing commission and faces bans from other states as protests of his conduct spread. The so called human windmill faces a tarnished reputation and restricted ring appearances.
Mississippi River commission notes current maximum width at the bank stands 14420 feet with a depth reading of 77 inches near Catgo and a much narrower point near its source between Lake Illsea and Minneapolis. The text also references bread branding EATMOR.
The Queensboro club’s boxing arena in Long Island City had a 30 day permit granted by the board of standards and appeals after fire department closure. The Wills versus Madden bout, postponed last week, is planned for Monday night if the state athletic commission issues a permit. The fire department must reverse closure before final approval is given.
Henry Dunker of Davenport Iowa, a junior, was elected captain of the forward track team at Harvard today. Dunker also participates as a shot putter and is a member of the varsity football team. He joins the Dollar club.
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