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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
13
In Toledo this afternoon Jack Dempsey overwhelmed Jess Willard inside three rounds at Bay View Park prompting Willard’s corner to throw in the towel. The sensational victory crowns Dempsey world heavyweight champion and electrifies the city as spectators rush to follow the aftermath and future title defenses.
In Toledo on July 4 Jack Dempsey was crowned heavyweight champion of the world. The new title holder went into the ring in perfect shape, while Jess Willard was not, a condition that told the story in every athletic event of the night.
In Toledo on July 4, Jess Willard loses the world heavyweight title to a rival. His wife, visiting from Lawrence Kane with their five children, sat in the 50 dollar section unseen by most in the crowd as her husband endured a decisive defeat. Willard predicts a stay of three to four days before leaving Toledo.
The article recalls Jack Dempsey’s measured assault on Jack Willard, detailing the left and right hooks that felled the champion after a fast first round. Dempsey, calm and calculating, exploited Willard’s weaknesses, knocking him down six times and securing a decisive victory as spectators and promoters—Tex Rickard among them—reflect on the bout and its implications.
A veteran observer reflects that Jack Dempsey trained hard and fought as a peak athlete, while Jess Willard relied on looks and confidence, leading to a first round KO. Willard’s nerves and misplaced belief in easy preparation cost him dearly as Dempsey dominated from the start and the crowd hailed the new world champion.
Broken nose Gentry gathered at ringside as Tommy Ryan says if Willard boxed in his day he would be blinded by any old timer. Joe Mulverhill claims Dempsey can lick a wildcat and give the cat the first bite. Jack Grace compares Willard to a huge statue of Buddha in Bangkok.
In Manchester Vermont on July 4 at Elwanok Country Club the low net 75 came from R B Paten of San Jose and F A Gaynor of Apawamis with eight strokes allowance in a best ball foursome. Other results include A L Walker Jr and W A Barber 76, G B Plante and W K Cleverley 76, and J D Beals Jr with J J Jefferies at 85 and 85 respectively.
Mc Neill of the United States earned the decision over Australia’s Watson after a lively 10 round lightweight bout at Pershing Stadium on July 4.
In Salt Lake City on July 4 Mrs Celia Dempsey, mother of the new world champion, shouted with joy upon learning her son had won. She said she is overjoyed and that the boy predicted becoming champion before their reunion.
In Toledo yesterday Jack Dempsey defeated Jess Willard to win the world title. The Boston Post had named the victor more than 48 hours in advance, as Harvard trainer W. F. Donovon, known as Pooch, predicted Dempsey’s triumph after observing Willard’s faulty training. Donovon’s forecast proved accurate as the ring battle concluded.
In New York on July 4, Anthony Wasielewski of Brooklyn demonstrated Dempsey's knockout of Willard to Thomas Black. Black tapped on the jaw and dropped dead. Wasielewski arrested on a homicide technical charge.
Jack is a real champion. He knocked Willard out twice. They gave us the fight in the first round, then brought us back with the bell and Jack got him again in the third. Dempsey will be a popular champion.
Champion Jack Dempsey will remain in Toledo through Sunday night after winning the title. Manager Jack Kearns says Dempsey will likely enter vaudeville next week with a dozen theatrical offers. Dempsey sent a telegram to his mother in Salt Lake City reporting the victory by knockout in three rounds.
After defeating Willard, Dempsey praised his foe and said no fighter had ever taken more punishment yet returned for more. He changed to civilian clothes, was mobbed at a downtown hotel, and left by back door to avoid crowds. He then greeted friends at Union Station amid another roaring ovation and hasty exit to keep traffic flowing.
In Toledo on July 4 a chorus of cheers greeted Dempsey as the new champion. The crowd surged onto the mat in a frenzied scramble to shake his hand, toppling reporters and telegraphers in the melee. Police dispersed the trouble, moving Dempsey to safety as Willard was taken away in an automobile.
The battered heavyweight Joe Willard, defeated by Jack Dempsey, is cared for at home in Toledo. Mrs. Willard tends his wounds and expresses relief that Willard will become a private citizen again. Willard recalls the left hook that ended his title run and praises Dempsey while noting his own financial security.
Toledo July 4 Tex Rickard said no statement on receipts tonight, to come tomorrow. The arena was huge and attendance dispersed, experts differing by 15000 on total crowd. Best sales were among the higher priced seats.
Suffolk County Division A O H staged its annual field day at Russell Field Cambridge featuring children games and athletic events. Redmonds Cambridge defeated Wolf Tones South Boston 3 1 to 2 3. Young Irelands Cambridge beat Hmmets Charlestown 4 5 to 1. County Cork beat County Galway in football. Max Bohland Paulist A C New York won the five mile handicap in 29 03 with Crise Stevens and Arthur Roth following.
In Toledo on July 4 attendance underwhelmed as 80,000 seats stood only about half filled. Spectators saw heavy losses by speculators who resold tickets $5 to $15 below gate price. No betting at ringside and limited activity otherwise.
Former heavyweight champion James J. Corbett tipped Dempsey to win over Jess Willard in private notes yet was quoted as favoring a middle course. A post editor credited him with predicting a Dempsey victory, a claim Corbett now sees as establishing a precedent for future picks.
The Knights of Columbus war activities committee invites Champion Jack Dempsey to entertain thousands of soldiers at Camp Devens Massachusetts during military training. A possible date is requested by mail from Daniel J. Sullivan.
The Wolfe Tones defeated South Boston by 4 1 to 1 2 in a yesterdays hurling match held opposite Commonwealth pier with Dennis Hogan as referee.
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