Dempsey in Better Shape Seeks Heavyweight Title Hope
TOLEDO July 1 Dempsey is in better physical shape than Jess Willard as they near the championship bout. Willard has trained harder since June 22 but still carries extra fat. Dempsey, down to about 190 pounds, has kept a brisk, exacting training pace. The writer praises Dempsey’s youth and discipline while criticizing Willard’s routine and lack of hard running, warning that Willard must lift his preparation or risk defeat in the Bayside Arena.
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Oh Those Experts They Know It All
Grantland Rice offers bold prefight predictions from Toledo training quarters dated January 1919, analyzing Willard versus Dempsey. He notes Willard's conditioning, Dempsey's form, and predicts Willard will win by knockout or decision if conditions favor him, keeping the heavyweight title.
Winsbrown Derby Acme of Nothing Pay Your Dime
The note laments the absence of value in Winsbrown Derby offerings and mocks the idea of paying a dime for a trivial ride. It hints at a trivial excursion to visit marginal tailenders, emphasizing the overall pointlessness.
Sawyer Wins On His Debut In Portland Loss To New England
Fitchburg July 1 Sawyer pitched for Portland in his New England league debut allowing two runs in nine innings as the visitors won 2 to 1. Connell bunted foul on third strike and batted for Drolette in the ninth. Runs by Boyce Freitag Corcoran Moorfield French Sweetland Sawyer. two-base hits Boyce Silva. three-base hit Sweetland. Errors Poole James Corcoran. Bases on balls James 2 Sawyer 3. Wild pitch.
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Flaverhill tops Lowell after ninth inning error rally
In Haverhill, Forsythe delivers a sacrifice fly in the ninth to push across the winning run as Flaverhill scores four to Lowell three. Highlights include three stolen bases by Baker and a three-base hit by Sullivan, with multiple errors aiding the visitors late.
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Lewiston Defeats New England League Host 4 to 2
Airtight fielding behind Quinn helped Lewiston beat Lawrence 4 to 2 in Lawrence. Errors by Lawrence aided the visitors scoring. Quinn and Stack pitched well with 7 and 8 hits allowed respectively. Stolen bases and double plays featured, with Quinn earning the loss for Stack who started.
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Willard and Dempsey Bout Preview From Toledo Show
July 1 report from Toledo notes Willard expected to weigh about 245 pounds with drying out considered while Dempsey nears 197. Governor Lowden's boxing law vote shocks Illinois at the same event hosted by Cleveland Automobile Co with Boxing Writers' Association elected. Tommy Ryan recalls Rickard's first bout in Hot Springs as a kickoff memory.
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Tex Rickard
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Dempsey Vows No Heavy Training Until Fight Day
Toledo July 1 Jack Dempsey the challenger to Jess Willard's heavyweight title has ended training and will refrain from heavy work until Friday at 4 pm. Trainer Jimmy Deforest pushed him to peak condition over six weeks, and Dempsey is described as a fast, powerful fighter with a superb build though with a vulnerable open front that must be corrected before the bout. Willard is praised for conditioning and boxing knowledge, with questions about his current form and approach as the match nears.
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Willard Dempsey Fight Hinges on Skill Not Fitness
In Toledo preface to July 4 showdown, experts confirm Willard and Dempsey are fit for 12 rounds yet physical readiness alone won’t decide the outcome. The piece weighs skill, stamina, and strategy, predicting a 50 50 go with rapid market and counterfeiting warnings as ten box offices prepare to sell tickets.
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Cincinnati
Willard Dempsey Title Bout Leads To Toledo Celebration
In Toledo a print-worthy celebration centers on Bill Tate and the Jamaica Kid after their battered work helping Jack Dempsey ready for a title bout with Jess Willard. Chief Trainer Jimmy Deforest told them they were through as they recover, with smiles on their faces.
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Live in Tents Now in Toledo Fight Town
Toledo July 1 autos brought the vanguard of a great crowd for the Willard Demspey heavyweight championship contest Friday. Tents were pitched tonight as hundreds arrive, with a steady stream of machines pouring into Toledo since daylight.
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Cubs Seek Shortstop Replacement After Hollocher Injury
Ray Keating of the Braves fractured Cub Shortstop Hollocher's thumb with a wild throw leaving him sidelined for Mitchell. His absence cost the Cubs several games and management presses for a suitable substitute as Lee Magee is currently being considered.
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