Dempsey Shows Speed Galore
Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey displayed astonishing speed in training, fueling debate over Georges Carpentier’s July 2 world title bid in Jersey City. The boxing election to choose a promoter or organizer was postponed to next Monday amid political maneuvering and names like Harry Ertle, Bob Edgren, Jim Doherty, Slim Brennan, and Danny Sullivan linked to the process.
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Boston Post
Chicago Tribune
Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
Tex Rickard
Francois Descamps
Carpentier
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Kearns
Harry Ertle
New Jersey
Bob Edgren
Jim Doherty
Philadelphia
Slim” Brennan
Danny Sullivan
Jersey
Dempsey Pace Impresses Fans Ahead of Showdown
In Atlantic City Dempsey shows speed training gains as he sparred with Patsy Cline Babe Hermann and others. Crowds report rapid footwork and relentless effort with seven miles of jogs and four rounds inside the sun baked ring as Billing for a big clash with Georges. Battling Ghee in town for a first look and a possible promoter conference stirs anticipation.
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Dempsey
Patsy Cline
New York
Babe Hermann
California
Cline
Jack
Hermann
Mike Trant
Mike
Trant
Jess Willard
Herman
Jack Renault
Ghee
Atlantic City
Memphis
Jack Kearns
Jersey City
Pirates Win in 17 Innings at Pittsburgh
Pitts burg defeated Brooklyn 6 to 5 in a 17 inning game today in Pittsburgh. Carey and Maranville delivered the deciding doubles in the 17th with one out, as Yellowhorse pitched the final innings for the Pirates. Mamaux and Adams pitched for Brooklyn and Pittsburg respectively in the late innings.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Brooklyn
Garten
Glazner
Smith
Mamaux
Adams
Yellowhorse
Pirates
Carey
Maranville
Glasner
bRan
Catted
Miller
Johnston
Whitted
Tierney
Wweas
Schmandt
Ani Dowie Diez
Schmid
Giseben
Oa Tiewees
Hite
Gembux
Ge Soles Uaeee
Smith Ge. Glazer
Ellowhorse
Balk--Adame
Ma.peer
Rigler and Morea
Boynton Delivers Game Turning Home Run for Williams
Williams defeats Wesleyan 9 to 6 in Williams orbs as Benny Boynton hits a bases loaded homer in the fourth to seize the lead. Cole pitched for Williams with Ampleby on the mound for Wesleyan. Mickey Donovan aims to join local boxers with Ahy and possibly fight Nelson at Fall River clubs.
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Williamstown
Benny Boynton
Williams
Wesleyan
Cole
Ampleby
Mickey Donovan
Brockton
Billy Henderson
Ahy
Brooklyn
Nelson
Fall River
Carp Tips Scales at 173 Pounds for Dempsey Bout
Georges Carpentier reports weighing 173 pounds and near 172 as he prepares for the Dempsey fight. He notes a controlled public workout at Manhasset and an extra session with Joé Jeanette after four rounds, citing over training as the only danger.
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CARP
United Feature Syndicate
Manhasset
L. I
Dempsey
Joé
Jeanette
Boxing Training Schedule Before July Second Fight
The boxer outlines a fitness plan with alternating rest days and easy boxing until July 2. He will rest tomorrow after a long filming session, then resume road work, dog wrestling, and golf. A large crowd watched as Descamps referenced the unsettled referee issue and sent a telegram to the Boxing Commission.
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Marcot
Descamps
Boxing Commission
Atlantic City Odds Stirring Fight Talk
Boxing chatter from Atlantic City discusses Carpentier and American fighters amid irony about a Jersey City noise ordinance. It notes Dempey's 36 percent for 36 minutes, references Abe Attell, and mentions plans for books by boxers after the bout.
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Jersey City
Abe Attell
Jack
Georges
Kearns
Descamps
Manhasset Meeting Confirms Referee Selection Stance
A statement confirms agreement to abide by the New Jersey Boxing Commission’s referee decision following a Manhasset conversation. The parties pledge full adherence to the commission’s ruling as final.
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Manhasset
New Jersey
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Lexington High Wins Middlesex Championship in Baseball
The Lexington High School nine defeated Reading High School 9 to 0 at Lexington Athletic Field to win the Middlesex Interscholastic Baseball League title. Umpire Collins forfeited the game after Reading left the field in the ninth inning over a disputed call. Roach pitched well for Lexington with 11 strikeouts. Newhall led Lexington hitters with three of four. captain John Kelley hit a home run.
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Lexington High School
Reading High School
Collins
Lexington
Reading
Southwick
Open Golf Tourney Opens At Lexington
Fifty-nine golfers played the opening day of the two day open tournament at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. Scores were mostly between 80 and 90 with wind not affecting play much. The event is 18 holes handicap medal and a large field is expected for day two.
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Lexington Golf Club
Lexington
Bates College Names Watkins New Football Coach
Lewiston Maine June 16 R A Watkins of Colgate 1920 was selected to coach Bates College football for the upcoming fall season.
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Lewiston
R. A. Watkins
Colgate
Bates
Reds Outslug Phillies 9 7
Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 9 to 7 in a slugfest. Marquard pitched six innings for the Reds with Napier finishing. Phillies used five pitchers as Roush Wingo and Bohne featured with hits and steals noted. Time of game around 1 hour 50 minutes.
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Napier
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Braggy
R. Miller
Roush
Wingo
Bohne
Bressler
Daubert
Parkinson
Groh
Kopf
Rawlings
Lee
Hubbell
Wilhelm
Roiratt
R. BH
A. FE Daubert
Breagler
Rowsch
Duncan
Stene Groh
Marquart
A. O
AB. R. BH. TB
Wrightatens
Jones Williams
Wilhelm Poe
Baumgartner
Keenan
Philedehinte
Shawkey Wins for Yankees in Seventhed Spring Game
Shawkey pitched well to beat Chicago 7 to 3 in the second game of the series. He held Chicago to seven hits as New York surged in the seventh with three runs on six hits including a triple by Meusel. Captain Collins left hand was split in a seventh inning collision and he exited.
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Shawkey
Chicago
Yankees
Meusel
Collins
Ruth
Seeewee
Ae Inpaugh
Seseeeee & Meusel
Baker
Seer Ward
Tere Nee
Hofmann
Eae Shawkey
A. E. McClellan
Rbh
BO. Mulligan
Roth
Pipp
Cooper
Ward
Sheely
McClellan
Wilkinson
Shaw
Connolly
Meen
Tim
Deters
Hatherly C C Opens New Golf CourseNine Holes Debut
On the south shore Hath erly Country Club unveils nine new holes. W H Emerson supervised construction per Arthur Lockwood plan and signals ready for a summer of golf for Scituaters and visitors.
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Hatherly
W. H. Emerson
Arthur Lockwood
Scituateries
Braves Rally in 15-Inning Clash to Take Third
In St Louis on June 16 the Braves beat the Cardinals 5-4 in a 15 inning marathon. Nicholson delivered the deciding hit after Southworth, McQuillan and North locked the score through nine and extra innings. McQuillan earned the win as North took the loss and Haines was slated for tomorrow’s third game.
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Braves
Cardinals
Lavan
Inings McQuillan
North
Nicholson
Watson
Powell
Barbare
Southworth
Pertica
Billy
Smith
Heathcote
Boeckel
Holke
Ford
O'Neil
Cardinal
McHenry
Clemons
Schultz
Joe
Rickey
Jess Haines
Mitchell
Boston
Stack
Trolke
McQuillan
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