Omaha Boxers Set for Outdoor Ring Debut at Western League Park
Four welterweight and middleweight hopefuls debut at Omaha Nebs Western League Park in an outdoor boxing card. Norfolk, a top draw and Dempsey training partner, fights Taylor as the evening’s feature. Shade, Delaney, Rocky Smith, and others weigh in this afternoon as bouts are finalized.
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Jimmy Delaney
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Rocky Smith
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Harry Wills
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Delaney
Finis
Morrie Schlaiffer
Willard Hedging On Dempsey Labor Day Bout
Tess Willard states he will not be ready for a Labor Day fight with Dempsey, claiming at least four months are needed before stepping into the ring. He says he would be ready in October and rejects terms tied to Fitzsimmons’ promoter. Dempsey trains at the American Legion stadium in Los Angeles.
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Thompson Beats Tate in Fifteen Round Negro Championship Bout
NEW ORLEANS June 23. Jack Thompson a Philadelphia Negro won a decision over Bill Tate for the negro heavyweight championship in a tame fifteen round bout last night. Thompson was the aggressor in practically every round. Thompson weighed 206 pounds and Tate 230.
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Jack Thompson
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Yale and Harvard Set for New London Regatta Today
Yale and Harvard crews prepare for a New London regatta with first varsity captains named Appleton for Harvard and Yale’s squads aged 18 to 26. Second and freshman teams vary in ages and weights as captains for Yale remain unnamed.
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Kilbane Feud Sparks Fury Over Featherweight Title
June 23 New York boxers mock the state boxing commission after Kilbane is stripped of his title for inaction. Cleveland reports plan for an August title defense against Phil Bernstein’s protégé. Kilbane to fight at 125 pounds at ringside, a weight similar to when he won the crown from Abe Atell. Frash and Dundee named as New York state contenders, provoking fear Kilbane may sue for damages to protect his world champion status.
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New York Commission
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Frash
Johnny Dundae
New York State
Frosh
Dundee
Sioux City writer makes ace on 12th at country club
Sioux City underwriter Paul Nicol, a well known local figure, astonished on the Sioux City Country Club course by holing out from 163 yards on the twelfth hole in one stroke.
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Sioux City
Paul Nicol
Sioux City Country Club
Art Wilson to Pitch for Merchant's Greys This Season
Art Wilson, a well known pitcher in western Iowa, has joined the Merchant's Greys for the balance season after Dow City disbanded. The deal was completed last night and he will pitch his first game with the Greys Sunday at Corning.
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Corning
Morvich Favored in Latonia Race Tomorrow
Latonia Ky June 22 Old horsemen doubt Whiskaway’s New York upset will unseat Morvich in Saturday’s Latonia race. Whiskaway Pillary and other winners arrive today as advance rooms fill Cincinnati hotels chambers of commerce prepares extra arrangements for a record crowd.
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Molla Mallory to Play Suzanne at Wimbledon
London June 28 Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory will oppose Suzanne Lenglen in a world lawn tennis championship match starting Monday at Wimbledon Experts say the American draw appears easy for the opening round and beyond.
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Suzanne Lenglen
Carl Pierce Visits City While With Port Huron Team
Local ball player Karl Pierce, star of Port Huron in Michigan state baseball league, is home briefly with his parents Dap and wife after a leg injury. He plans to stay a few days in town.
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Boxing nostalgia and sports mentions from a past week
The report recalls Carpentier training in Manhasset with sparring partners knocked down, Dempsey prepared to enter the ring, St Louis sweeping Pittsburgh in a double header, and fake tickets circulating for the Dempsey Garpentier fight amid Harvard favored to beat Yale crew five to three.
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Swifts Defeat Drugs In First Half-Season Game
Jeck's Swifts beat Price's Drugs 10 to 5 in the opening half-season game. Both teams had eight hits as Thorne and Brennan led with two-base hits for the Swifts while Burke Applegate Barnhart produced a three-base hit for the Drugs. Uncertain date of a pivotal final half-game hangs on Cole's Jewels.
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Prall
Several Good Scraps At Clinton June 3
Clinton boxing card features Pep Webster Buxton Negra Jabber Young in a ten round bout plus Harold Prude versus W Paulson in a ten round semi final Webster and Young drew ten rounds last week while Prude and Paulson previously battled to a draw in Cedar Rapids months ago
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Paulson
Cedar Rapids
Lynch Pass on June 26 Bout with Anderson
MOLINE June 23 Joe Lynch former bantamweight champion will not fight Eddie Anderson on June 26 as scheduled claiming the opponent is tied up with his title bout with Johnny Bryss and others Sammy Mandell of Rockford will meet Anderson on this date
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DeBeau to Fight Mickey Kerst at St Paul Tonight
St Paul lightweight Ed die DeBeau and manager Clarence Knutesen prepared for a ten round bout with Mickey Kerst at South St. Paul as the wind up for the Legion boxing show. DeBeau had a prior match with Roscoe Hall slated for Des Moines soon.
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Mickey” Kerst
St. Paul
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St.Paul
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Clarence Knutesen
South St. Paul
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Roscoe Hall
Des Moines
Luton Wins Southern Automobile Championship Race
Macon Ga June 29 Bob Luton won the southern automobile championship ten mile race yesterday afternoon at Central City Park. Three casualties remain from the short race as Yohn Lott the driver crashed into an automobile and motorcycle injuring spectators.
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Bob Lutton
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Semi-Pro Baseball Scores From Shelby and Stanton
Shelby defeated Irwin 7 to 6 in twelve innings at Shelby Iowa on Sunday. Stanton beat Villisca 9 to 5 in a fast game at Villisca Iowa. Creston defeated Leon 9 to 5 in Creston, with Polgon pitching for the victors and holding the Yosers to five runs.
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Illinois Club Swimmer Sets Four World Records in Honolulu
John A. Weismuller of the Illinois Athletic Club broke four world swimming records at a Shriner's meeting in Honolulu. He established new marks in the 100 meter, 400 meter, 440 yard, and 500 yard events yesterday.
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Honolulu
Associated Press
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Herbert Team Wins Golf Tournament at Country Club
A golf tournament was held yesterday at the Golf and Country Club. The Herbert team, captained by Fred Herbert and led by Joe Price, emerged victorious with a decisive score.
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Narticinants
Fred Herbert
Joe Price
Herbert
Promoting Outer Casings and Accessories at Local Shop
The notice advertises a range of items including pro per outer casings shirts with collars, semi-soft callara-the lata knitted scarfs, and small soft knot socks and handkerchiefs. It invites readers to drop in for purchases, promising friendly welcome.
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