Gibbons Welcomed by Shelby Ahead of Dempsey Fight
Tom Gibbons arrives in Shelby with wife and three sons to begin training for the July 4 heavyweight bout with Jack Dempsey. The town’s entire population turned out at the depot to greet him, as Mrs Gibbons carried bouquets and floral horseshoes from St Paul friends.
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Shelby
Mont. Jane
Tom Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
St. Paul
Gibbons
Tom
Jack
Dempsey
Jewels Defeat in City League match at Sunnyside field
Cole's Jewels defeated Herring's Motors 5 to 1 in the Motors City League game at Sunnyside field last evening. Tonight Lines Preston's Colts and Hedges' All Stars clash.
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Herring's
Motors
Sunnyside Field
Lines & Preston
Colts and Hedges
Plenty to Drink July 4 At Shelby Fight Says Mayor
Seattle dispatch reports Shelby Montana will have abundant water on Independence Day for the Dempsey Gibbons championship bout. Mayor James Johnson guarantees 4 100 000 gallons of water for fans. Attorney General Rankin warns officials to enforce laws or he will stop the fight. Johnson also plans to swear in 500 Montana cowboys to guard visitors from rough handling.
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Shelby
Mont
Seattle
Wash
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
James Johnson
Johnson
R. D. Rankin
Montana
Mob Attacks Umpire After Valley League Game
In Dubuque Iowa fans rushed the field after a Mississippi Valley league game between Dubuque and Cedar Rapids. Umpire Westcott dodged the mob as Bill Spears Cedar Rapids manager was struck behind the ear by a spectator while protecting him. Cedar Rapids won 2 to 0.
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Dubuque
Westcott
Cedar Rapids
Bill ‘Spears
Joie Ray Aims to Break Mile World Record at Harvard
Final preparations completed for Joie Ray to challenge the mile mark at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge. The Illinois standout seeks to beat the 4 12 35 record set by Norman Taber in 1916 on the same track with a tailored pace by mile specialists.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Stadium
Illinois
Norman
Taber
Baseball Flourishes in Shelby County Harlan League
In Harlan Iowa and neighboring towns baseball thrives with many teams of varying skill. Most communities field squads and play frequent games. Harlan hosts regular Sunday games and a twilight league with five inning contests on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Standings include De Molays Masons National Guards and Odd Fellows.
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Harlan
Harlan City
de Molays — Masons
National Guards
Odd Fellows
Dundee to Meet Mitchell in Milwaukee Bout
Johnny Dundee of New York will meet Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee in a ten round boxing match in Milwaukee on June 12. The fighters must weigh 138 pounds at ringside.
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Dundee
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Wis
Johnny Dundee
New York
Richie Mitchell
Firpo Says He Will Fight Fierro If Not Interfering
In Havana June 8 Luis Firpo heavyweight contender said he would meet Antolin Fierro the Cuban champion anytime and anywhere if it does not interfere with existing arrangements. Firpo called Fierro too dangerous but would take the bout under suitable terms. Firpo sparring partner Joe McCann added he would fight Fierro tomorrow if a match could be arranged.
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Luis Firpo
Antolin Fierro
Fierro
Joe McCann
Illinois Boxing Law Case Pursued in High Court
Chicago June 8 Promoter James Mullen declares he will pay any fine to test the Illinois anti prize fight law he says punishes promoters and witnesses but not fighters in the Bennie Leonard Pinkie Mitchell bout won by Leonard by technical knockout. A riot followed the match.
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Chicago
Illinois
James Mullen
Bennie Leonard
Pinkie Mitchell
Leonard
2 Cell
Papyrus Wins English Derby at Epsom Downs
Papyrus ridden by Steve Donoghue won the English Derby by a length at Epsom Downs beating Pharos second and Parth third among nineteen runners. Papyrus paid 100 to 15 with Pharos at 6 to 1 and Parth 33 to 1. the time was 2 minutes 38 seconds and the purse exceeded 25 000 dollars. Donoghue earlier won in 1921 and last year with Captain Cuttle, marking his third consecutive Derby victory. The royal Prince of Wales attended and approximately eight millionaires had horses entered, with about eight million Britons and Americans investing in the race.
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Rus
Tracery
Miss
Matty
B. Irish
Steve Donoghue
Parth
Papyrus
Pharos
Donoghue
Captain Cuttle
Prince of Wales
Perry Woodmen Seek Games for July Fourth Match
The Perry Woodmen of Perry Iowa announce readiness to play any Woodmen or semi pro baseball team in central Iowa. The club, built from local young players, has three wins and seeks out-of-town games, especially July 4. Contact John McCain at 1106 Evelyn Street Perry Indiana for bookings. Farmers and Gib son Filling Station advertise on Seventh Street.
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Perry Woodmen
Iowa
John McCain
Mera
Evelyn Street
Des Moines Marble Champ Heads to National Meet
Des Moines youth Charles Cilvi prepares for the Atlantic City national marble championship. He vows to shoot as well as any rival as his mother packs for the trip. Thirty nine state champs attend the eastern summer resort tournament run.
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United Press
Des Moines
Charles
Cilvi
Atlantic City
Des
Hit
Dempsey Injury Forces Training Break in Great Falls
In Great Falls Montana Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion suffered an eye injury during a training session when bumped by Rocco Stramalgia. The incident prompted a doctor to place a temporary ban on ring work for several days.
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Great Falls
Mont
Lane
Jack Dempsey
Jerry
Dempsey
Rocco
Stramalgia
Pacific Coast
Ak-Sar-Ben Race Track Mud Spreads Across Card
Rain soaked Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha on June 8 turning the six events into muddy affairs with no clear feature race. Cornhusker turf soaked daily, leaving starters greeted by muddy gumbo throughout the program.
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Neb
Nebraska
Ak-Sar-Ben
California Dominates Track Field Clash for Paris Olympic Hope
United Press report argues California’s three straight intercollegiate titles show brawn over speed and warn U S may falter in Paris without stronger field strength. It notes aging veterans, European strength in distance and field events, and calls for a broader, more coordinated Olympic effort beyond sprinting focus.
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United Press
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University of California
Pacific Coast
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Cornell
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America
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Antwerp
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Europe
Dainty Lady Wins Close Six Furlong Dash
In a fast paced afternoon clash the third race featured a six furlong dash won by Dainty Lady. The contest showcased a competitive field with riders and horses delivering spirited performances.
Dunlap Triumphs Over Storm Lake at Denison
Dunlap defeated Storm Lake 4 to 0 in Denison on a Tuesday game noted for speed. The victory came in a standout performance described as one of the fastest games ever played on the local diamond.
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Denison
Dunlap
Storm Lake
Thesday
Wiota, Inde pendents Set For Sunday Baseball Clash
Wiota will face the local Independents in a Sunday baseball game. Wiota has a strong season record, and the clash is expected to be one of the season’s best. The contest takes place in Wiota and is highlighted by the teams’ recent form and prospects.
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Tor New
Telegraph
Wiota
Horse racing legalizes pari mutuel in Illinois
Chicago report notes the Illinois senate revenue committee unanimously approved pari mutuel betting. Indianapolis reports Ernest Price, aka Jack Dillon, fined $100 for operating a blind tiger. Shelby items mention Dempsey Gibbons fight proximity to Canada. Chicago items add Charley White’s move to Pittsburgh for a ten round bout and Joe O Hara training for a June 15 bout with Patsy Rocco at East Chicago.
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Senate Revenue Committee
Indianapolis
Ernest Price
Jack Dillon
Charley White
Pittsburgh
Jack Zigic
Charley
Bennie Leonard
Joe
Young) O'Hara
Dodge
Hls
Patsy Rocco
East Chicago
Drivers Go To School In Des Moines Learn Road Dangers
Auto drivers from Des Moines and nearby cities attended a first session of the school for automobilere held in Herring auditorium. W R A Rasmussen of the National Safety Council warned that selfishness causes accidents and that even normal people can become dangerous behind the wheel. He cited eight major causes including speeding cutting in on traffic driving to the left of street cars and following too closely. He said taking chances can cost lives and that many accidents could have been averted.
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Rasmusseen
New York City
House of David Team Invades Iowa June 20
MUSCATINE IA June 8 The House of David baseball team of Benton Harbor Michigan, defeated here last year by the Muscatine Muscles, has been booked to play the Muscatine Boosters on June 20. The Boosters lineup features many stars of last year’s local semipro squad that wowed the crowd here.
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House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
Jet
Muscles
Muscatine, Boosters
Boosters
Diamonds
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