Ak Sar-Ben notes muddy track with horse accident
At Omaha Nebraska on June 15 the Ak Sar-Ben card featured seven races with a muddy track and one accident as Blue Jay owned by Mrs Rica slipped and broke his neck on the fourth race while the jockey was shaken. Gesundheit the seven year old daughter of Mellick Gay and Festive won the second race stepping ahead of Pauline M and Mildred Boone. Gesundheit paid a nice price for straight bets, with $45 winning on $2 tickets.
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Sport of Kings
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Mildred Boone
Zbyszko Brings Promoted Match to Des Moines Coliseum
DES MOINES June 15 The Zbyszko Brigsler wrestling match promoted by Oscar Thorson will be held at the Coliseum Monday evening June 25. Announcement was made yesterday.
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Des Moines
Oscar Thorson
Forty Rounds of Boxing At Bluffs Show
In Council Bluffs Iowa, a forty round boxing card is set for Saturday night at the Thirty fifth street ball park featuring Morrie Schlaifer of Omaha and Warnie Smith of Oklahoma. The event is staged by The American Legioni.
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Council Bluffs
Morrie Schlaifer
Omaha
Warnie Smith
Oklahoma
Legioni
Mellrath Named Track Captain at Grinnell College
Grinnell Iowa June 15 E K Mellrath of Grinnell winner letters elected captain of next year track team Mellrath class of 24 has been prominent in athletics since his freshman year.
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Grinnell Grinnell
E. K Mellrath
Grinnell
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Dempsey Denies Negro Knocked Him Out
FALLS Montana June 15 Jack Dempsey denies reports that George Godfrey a large negro trainer knocked him out recently A Shelby mayor started the story and Walter Miller said Godfrey dropped the champ Johnson claimed even money odds Dempsey says Johnson was misinformed He trains hard but shows weakness on defense and Godfrey appears able to land stiff rights
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Chicago’ Tribune
Dempsey
Godfrey
Wiola Faces Extra Team Sunday at Latter's Field
The local independent ball club hosts Wiola Sunday afternoon at Latter's Field. Both teams boast strong records this season and a lively contest is expected after last Sunday's postponement due to weather.
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Wiola
News-Telegraph
Ralph Walters Elected President of Grinnell Honor G Club
Grinnell Iowa June 15 Ralph Walters class of 1924 is named president of the Honor G club for Grinnell athletics. Hugh Nichols of Marshalltown named vice president and Millard Gelvin of Marshalltown chosen secretary treasurer.
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Sioux City Golfer and Chick Evans to Contest Western Amateur
Sioux City star Buddy Knepper and famed golfer Chick Evans headline the Western Amateur Golf championship set for July 23 to 28 in Cleveland. Prominent entrants from several states are expected, with Knepper last year’s Trans Miss title winner, joining Evans as standout figures in the tourney.
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Buddy Knepper
Sioux City
Wilde Set for 6-Round Defense At Polo Grounds
Wilde, renowned British flyweight, faces Pancho Villa in a six round match tomorrow at the Polo Grounds. He has been knocked out only once in a 12 year career, with 63 knockouts and 50 decisions among 230 bouts, and is famed as a flawless fighting machine.
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London
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Memphis
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New Yorke
U. S
Kilbane's Crown Lost By Long Absence And Missed Right
United Press reports Kilbane lost the featherweight title not merely from age but from inactivity. Gibbons is viewed as a stronger foe for Dempsey than once thought, with Criqui overpowering Kilbane after careless misses and distance loss. Kilbane's popularity waned, and Criqui’s chance for fortune rises as Kilbane contemplates future matchups.
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Dundee
Nat's Field Meet at Chicago Today
First rank collegiate performers from across the country assemble at Stagefield, University of Chicago, for the national intercollegiate track and field meet. About 480 entries from 62 institutions in 27 states compete as preliminaries start. Charles Rawson of Town serves as referee.
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Town
Louie Kelley And Longo In Best Bouts At Brooklyn Show
Brooklyn Iowa hosts an American Legion boxing night featuring 35 rounds with Des Moines stars Phil Longo and Jeleny Donnohue as main attraction. Semi final pairs Louie Kelley of Des Moines Tommy Ryan stable against Randle Kent of Chicago for six rounds. Show slated for next Tuesday night.
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Longo
Brooklyn
American Legion
Phil Longo
Des Moines
Jeleny Donnohue
Rock Island
Louie Kelly
Tommy Ryan
Randle Kent
Chicago
No Game Last Night Delays City Teague Match
Weathered Sunnyside field left teams idle as wet grounds stopped last night’s game. Tonight Jeck's All-Stars meet Lines 1 Preston Colts, expected to play under altered conditions.
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Sunnyside Field
Jeck
Preston Colts
Parity Noted Between Flyweight Contenders Ahead
The description compares two rival flyweights, noting one is broader in the shoulder and stiffer of jaw, with a harder punch, while otherwise, both are regarded as on par in ability.
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Villa
Siki and McTigue to Meet June 8 in Dublin
Dublin reports that lightweight champion Mike McTigue and Battling Siki agreed to a June 8 bout in Dublin. The pact sets McTigue to earn about $100,000 as his share of the purse, with officials noting the signings were finalized yesterday.
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Dublin
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Mc Figue
Pantry Sale at Schuler's Store June 16 2014
Mrs Gothlard a Pictorial Review agent sold the magazine for two years at 2.75 dollars. An upcoming Pantry Sale is announced at Schuler's Store located on East Seventh Street.
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