Parlaut Challenges Engel in Wrestling, Boxing or Sprint
Ralph Parcaut of this city received word from Heinie Engel of Dubuque that he plans to quit wrestling and enter boxing due to a lack of opponents. Parcaut replied with a bold challenge promising a match in any form, and noted Engel cannot evade by changing careers. Both are skilled and a at joint bout would provide fast entertainment. Parcaut recently outgrappled Zbyszev who failed to throw him.
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Spencer
Heinie Engel
Dubuque
Ralph Parcaut
Pareaut
Duduque
Engle
Parcaut
Zbyzsev
Willard Heads to New York for Firpo Bout
Jess Willard, trimmed down and confident, left Los Angeles for New York to resume training for the July 12 bout with Luis Firpo. He predicts a knockout before the halfway point and says Firpo could provide a tough fight, though he has not seen him spar. Willard aims to earn a title shot over Dempsey, stressing readiness and belief in victory.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Jess Willard
New York
Luis Firpo
Tex” Rickard
Willard
Dempsey
Jess
Firpo
Milk Fund
Rain Ends Sunnyside City League Game Early
Last evening at Sunnyside field a rain shower halted the city league baseball game with the Specials leading 7 to 4 in the second inning. Players and umpire Carl Zellmer kept playing as long as possible before seeking shelter. Tomorrow's scheduled game features Herring's Motors versus Cole's Jewels.
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Sunnyside Field
Carl Zellmer
Herring's Motors
Cole's Jewels
Firpo Firpo Bout Postponed to June Sixth
The fifteen round heavyweight bout between Luis Firpo and Luis Angelo Firpo and Italian Jack Herman, a South American tilt, was delayed from last Sunday to Sunday June 6.
Sisler Eyes Improving After Illness and Injury
St Louis Browns star George Sisler reports his eyesight has greatly improved after a nose injury years ago and a recent flu. He has been unable to play this season but expects to be in uniform soon.
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Sisler
ST. Louis
George Sister
St. Louis Browns
Doans Kidney Pills Help Mrs Snouffer’s Back Pain
Mrs Snouffer reports relief from back pain and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes dizziness, headaches, and dark specks before her eyes that improved within days and says continued use eliminated the pains. She purchases the remedy at Lee's Drug Store and endorses it as a fine kidney remedy.
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Dean
Yan
Nelehbor
Mrz
W. A. Snouffer
Doan
Lee
Belmont bettor Searre nets five straight wins at Belmont Park
New York June 6 Sergeant Bob Searre a race wire telegrapher and math student won five straight bets at Belmont Park totaling about $200 This set both high and low jack track records Searre started with 110 on Belle Solar in race one 20 on Avisack 20 on Rigel 20 on Nellie Marge and 5 on Episode paying 12 to 1 If he had let winnings ride he could have reached 9200
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New York
Bob Searre
Belmont ‘Park
Searce
Belle Solar
Avisack
Rigel
Nellie Marge
Episode
Senree
McAuliffe Bout Stopped In Fifth Round By Commissioner
DETROIT June The ten round heavyweight bout between Jack McAuliffe and Martin O Grady was halted in the fifth round by boxing commissioner Charles P Gamp due to indifferent fighting from both men McAuliffe had the better of the few exchanged blows in this tame contest.
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Detroit
Mich
Jack McAuliffe
This City
Martin O'Grady
California
Charles P. Gamp
McAuliffe
Shenandoah City League games halted by dust storm
A dust storm and rain interruption halted the Shenandoah City League doubleheader in the sixth inning. Mt. Arbors defeated Tielet Leeds 12 to 6, and Swifts beat the Firemen 12 to 10.
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Shenandoah, In
Shenandoah
Mt. Arbors
Tielet
Sioux City Legion to Hold American Trotting Meet
Sioux City Legion member of the American Trotting Association announces the July 1 to 4 meeting at the fair grounds. The complete program will be released soon, with $36,900 purse for the card of running races. Monahan Past of Sioux City has joined the American Trotting Association. supervision of both harness and trotting races remains under the organization.
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Sioux City
The
Americaan Trotting Association
California Wins Intercollegiate Championship Again
Los Angeles reports California claimed the intercollegiate title in Philadelphia for the third straight time as athletes benefit from year round open training. A note on Pacific coast sports cites indoor games like pool and billiards as less popular under blue skies. In Belmont Park, jockey Frank Stuyes fell from his horse after guiding Sweet Kiss to victory in the steeplechase, with heart failure attributed to weight reduction. A Des Moines note mentions Geo W Kulms.
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Los Angeles
Cal
University of California
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
New York
Sweet Kiss
Belmont Park
Frank Stuyes
Sade
Giants Winning Can't Draw Big Crowds in New York
Henry J. Farrell examines New York fans shifting attention from the World Series champions to the Yankees. He discusses attendance at Polo Grounds versus Yankee Stadium, the appeal of a winner, and the evolving New York sports landscape including promotions, venue plans, and umpire suspensions affecting early pennant races.
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Giants
Henry J. Farrell
United Press
New York
Middle-West
New York Giants
Deus Manhattan
Yankees
McGraw
Tmes
Yankee Stadium
Polo Grounds
Philadelphia
Connie Mark
Davis Cup pick likely for America in August
United Press notes the American team will not be chosen until mid August. Nominations will follow the form shown by leading players. Likely lineup from past form includes Tilden, Johnston, Richards and Williams. Dr Willing, called a young athlete, is actually about forty. In intercollegiate rowing, Navy, Washington, Cornell, Syracuse and Columbia are expected to compose the field.
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United Press
America
Tilden
Johnston
Richards
Williams
Navy
Washington
Cornell
Syracuse
Columbia
Experienced banker backs college athletics chief in Ames
A prominent Bankers Life Insurance president and Ames alum urges a seasoned businessman to lead the State college athletic department, which spends about $100,000 annually. In New York, Luis Firpo and Jess Willard’s bout is rescheduled to July 12 to aid fans. Beatrice Neb sprinter Keith Lloyd of Nebraska may enroll at California next term, related to Harold Lloyd.
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Bankers Life Insurance Company
Ames
State College Athletic Department
Beatrice
Keith Lloyd
University of Nebraska
University of California
Lloyd
Harold Loyd
California
Four-man 18-hole curtain raiser at municipal links
A four-man 18-hole competition acts as a curtain raiser for the annual American Municipal links championship to be played here on June 26, promising a trophy and cup for the winners.
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Sandlot players to receive free medical aid in Cleveland
The Cleveland Amateur Baseball and Athletic Association board assures sandlot players injured in games will get medical attention without cost. Dr M H Candé, physician for the Cleveland Baseball club, will coordinate a corps of about 60 doctors, previously serving industrial workers, to cover baseball protective care on Saturdays.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Cleveland Amateur Baseball and Athletic Association
M. H. Candé
Cleveland Baseball Club
Umpires Instructed On First Aid During Weekend Games
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate umpires will receive instructions in first aid treatment and diagnosis of injuries as factories shut down on weekend afternoons and Sundays.
Newspaper Circulation Declines as Costs Rise in Germany
In Berlin reports say newsprint is so costly that many papers close while remaining titles shrink. Subscriptions are shared among neighbors, with households often jointly subscribing to a single paper. In Victoria, British Columbia, the government plans to spend 2,500,000 dollars on roads and bridges this year.
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Berlin
Germany
Victoria
B. C
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Keith
Ringling
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Wrapa
John McGraw
Dr. Willing
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Willing
Photia Black
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Kuppenheimer
Steinke
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