Villa tears crown off Wilde in seventh round victory
Pancho Villa the Filipino boxer won the flyweight world title last night in New York by flooring Jimmie Wilde with a right to the jaw in the seventh round. The bout, scheduled for fifteen, ended early as Wilde bled and staggered to his corner. Patsy Haley refereed as the crowd praised Villa's sharp punching and Wilde's valiant effort. In the semi, Carl Tremaine of Cleveland lost to Harry Gordon by decision.
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Harry Gordon
Home Run In 13th Wins for Missouri Valley
In a pitchers battle Baumgartner of Missouri Valley and Cramer of Moorhead matched zeroes until the 13th inning. A home run in the last of the 13th gave Missouri Valley a 1 to 0 victory over Moorhead Sunday in Missouri Valley.
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Adair Plans July Fourth Baseball Clash in ADAIR LA
Del Rosenberg, local businessman and noted southwestern Iowa pitcher, organizes a team to face an as yet unnamed opponent for the Independence Day program in Adair. Farmers are urged to bring butter and eggs to Gib aon Filling Station on East Seventh Street. EATMOR bread advertised.
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del Rosenberg
Southwestern Iowa
Gibaon
East Seventh Street
Purities Top Spence’s Specials In City League Victory
Purities defeated Spence's Specials by 6 to 2 to win the city league game yesterday evening, improving their standing in percentage. Tonight’s scheduled match features Cole's Jewels against Lines and Preston's Colts as box scores remain unavailable due to league reporting delays.
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Swifts
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Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Des Moines
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Sioux City
Denverase
Denver
Detroit Players Wives Can't Travel With Them
Detroit today reports a Detroit American League club policy barring wives of players from road trips during the playing season. The Tigers reportedly have fewer travel rules than other clubs in Ban Johnson's circuit. No fixed drinking ban exists, but intemperance penalties are enforced. golf is allowed if time permits between games and duties.
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Associated Press
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Detroit American League
Tigers
Ban Johnson
Corning Edges Creston in Fastest Southwest Iowa Game
Corning evened the series with Creston by winning 5 to 1 at Corning Sunday. Daniels pitched until the seventh. Merz finished. The game featured spectacular fielding and was the season’s fastest in town, with Corning aiming for another Southwestern Iowa title.
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Creston
Corning
Brissler Cancels Wrestling Match With Polish Opponent
Des Moines June 19 Julie Brissler withdraws from a scheduled Coliseum wrestling match with Polish star Wladek Zbyszko a week hence due to boils on Brissler. No new date has been set.
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Wladek Zbyszko
Thorson
Corning Team Heads to Tarkio After Southwestern Iowa Title
Corning, Iowa champions of the region, left for Tarkio Missouri after being scheduled to meet the late Tarkio team today. Luis Firpo, a bulging fighter from the pampas, fleeced locals with a staged brawl in Mexico City. The fracas drew attention as a mock bout later billed as an exhibition and then halted amid riotous demonstrations.
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Tarkio Corning
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Tarkio, “Mo
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Mexico City
Luis Firpo
New York
Baseball event in Ninth district Legion picnic features two Eliott ladies teams
Grismwood and In An are slated to attract crowds at the Ninth district Legion picnic next Sunday with a ball game between two Eliott ladies teams. Legion officials report difficulty securing an umpire and will not consider applications from cake-eaters.
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Favorites Take Three at Ak-Sar-Ben Races Omaha
At Ak-Sar-Ben yesterday afternoon two distance events highlighted the program. Willigan’s mare led from the start to win by five lengths over Old Blue and Pauline M in the mile race. Manokin, a Rapid Water offspring, won the mile and a sixteenth in a stretch effort, defeating Godler with Day of Wrath third. The opening three races favored favorites, with Box and Hindoostan winning five furlongs each, and General Petain capturing the fifth while the fourth was declared off.
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Cleveland Recruit Sets New Record in Florida League
Cleveland outfielder Tom Gully, released by Cleveland Indians, hit safely in 34 consecutive games to set a Florida State League record with Lakeland. He leads the league with 62 hits and 13 triples in 36 games while the Indians retain an option.
. Suzanne Lenglen noted for athletic prowess as papers recount her recent publicized incident and the ongoing coverage of her fame.
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Indians
Giants and Yankees Set for World Series Run in 1923
United Press sports writer Henry L. Farrell analyzes the 1923 pennant races. He predicts the Giants will clinch the National League title while the Yankees dominate the American League. He notes rivals’ struggles, highlights key players, and mentions Fred Merkle’s continued presence with Rochester as a potential factor for a future World Series.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
Yanks
John McGraw
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Hornsby
Brooklyn Robins
O Hara to Fight in Home Town June 29
Joe O Hara welterweight has signed for a ten round bout at home here June 29 against Buddy MacDonald of St Paul The Legion card main event O Hara returns to his hometown after a spell in Chicago His only defeat came at the hands of Jack Britton He quit high school to enter boxing following offers from Chicago promoters
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Dodge
Joe O'Hara
Buddy’ MacDonald
St. Paul
Legion Ecard
Chicago
Jack Britton
High School Pitcher Maas Attracts Pro Scout Attention
Chicago star pitcher Herbie Maas draws professional scouts who follow his games. He earned a four year Yale scholarship for meritorious scholastic and athletic record and has declined offers from major clubs due to his exceptional talent.
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Herbie Maas
Maas
Yale
Newly Appointed Executive Takes Charge of Fight Plans
An executive arrived to oversee arrangements for the Dempsey Gibbons contest with Tracey and other influential backers on site to ensure plans stay on track before Independence Day. The Pacific Coast League dispute reveals Chicago NL ownership of 5,000 Los Angeles shares, Patrick holding 6,000, Wrigley 6,096, as key figures scrutinize franchise deals and upcoming events.
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Anglus
Wilken Monument Works Ad Says No Mistake If You Place Order
Local classified-style line promotes the Wilken Monument Works with a bold promise that shoppers will not make mistakes when placing an order. The ad emphasizes precision and reliability in monument services.
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Wilken Monument Works
Notice of Ladies Viota Cemetery Meeting
The Ladies Viota Cemetery Association announces a meeting at the cemetery on Friday after noon June 22 at 2 80.
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Ladies Viota
Help Up Others When Given Opportunity
A concise exhortation to be prepared to assist others in need, even if personal ascent is uncertain, emphasizing readiness to give support when opportunity arises.
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