Dempsey Training Camp Headlines Toledo Booth
In Toledo on June 23 big Jess pauses training as Jack Dempsey readies for the Willard title bout. The piece details Dempsey's daily routine, sparring sessions, weight around 197 pounds, and confidence he can carry through 12 rounds. It notes trainer Jimmy DeForest cautioning risk, and contrasts Willard’s pace.
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Improper Uniform Sparks Fitchburg Loss to Haverhill
Haverhill defeats Fitchburg 8 to 2 after Fitchburg protests manager Burkett’s alleged improper uniform. Key players include Jacobson Silva Sharpe Faulkner Forsythe and Burkett with multiple hits and a three-base Burkett. Werre gets the win over Elkins.
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Haverhill Completes Doubleheader Sweep In Fitchburg
Haverhill won the second game of a Fitchburg doubleheader scoring two runs in the ninth. Both teams hit well but Haverhill clustered their base hits more effectively, tallying eight runs to Fitchburg’s four. Key contributors included Jacobson Silva and Flynn for Haverhill and Gonales Forsythe and Fennelly for Fitchburg.
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Sweetland's late homer sinks duel. Portland tops Lewiston 4 1
In Lewiston Maine Gallagher beat Quinn for nine innings before Sweetland hit a three run triple with two gone in the ninth, giving Portland a 4 1 victory. O’Day, Corcoran, Bailey and O Connor figure in the Lewiston lineup as Gallagher allowed four runs on nine hits. In Syracuse, arena fans voted Ralph Brady as the winner over Michaels by a large margin, Brady receiving about 1,300 votes to Michaels none.
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Two Judges for Title Dispute in Wilard Dempsey Match
Boxing editor notes Toledo will likely appoint Ollie Picard as third man while two judges from East and West will sit outside the ring. The plan, praised by Tex Ricard and Toledo Boxing Commission, aims to curb criticism and ensure honesty in the Willard Dempsey title bout.
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Kloby Stops Donovan in 8th at Fenway A C
Lawrence fighter Kloby defeats Johnnie Donovan of South Boston in the feature bout at Fenway A C after Donovan sustains a cut eye in the seventh round. Donovan's corner stops the fight in the eighth as Kloby pressures the blinded opponent. Prelims included Willie Lewis, Charlie Elkins, Max Murphy, K O Brennan, and Johnnie Morris.
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Youth Advantage in July 4 Heavyweight Fight
Toledo writer argues the July 4 heavyweight bout between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard hinges on youth versus age. He estimates Willard’s age around 38, contrasts Dempsey’s rapid growth with Willard’s endurance, and warns trainers to monitor tissue development and fatigue for peak performance.
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Yankee Sprinters Lead Field at Inter Allied Games
Heats in the 100 metre dash at Pershing Stadium opened with American Edward Teschner winning heat one, Lindsay of New Zealand taking heat two, Sol Butler of Hutchinson Kansas winning heat three, Private J. Howard of Canada claiming heat four, and Charles W. Paddock of Pasadena California winning heat five.
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Willard Trains Hard Despite Advancing Age
The writer argues Jess Willard remains physically exceptional for his age and capable of intense training. He praises Willard’s hard, well conditioned physique, urges continued work ethic and road work, and warns against slipping into lax routines.
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Women golfers qualify for championship at Brae-Burn
About 49 players competed in the qualifying round of the Women s Golf Association of Boston championship at Brae Burn Country Club West Newton with six scoring 100 or better Mrs J K Woodfin won medal with 95 Mrs N H Baker also posted century figures Four players tied at 113 for two first division spots and Mrs J W Batchelder and Mrs R F Kimball advanced to playoff for the final two places in the first eight Matches begin this morning with rounds 2 and 3 to follow culminating in the 18 hole final Friday.
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Third Round for Middlesex Cup at Concord Country Club
The third round of the Middlesex cup will be played next Saturday afternoon at Concord Country Club off the Old Road to Nine-Acre Corner. A match play versus bogey with three-quarters handicap is offered for non cup players, and events are planned for Independence Day July 4.
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Arlington High names 13 baseball letter winners
Arlington High School announces the list of 13 players to receive baseball letters. Captains Thomas Geary and Fred Lowe are among the honorees. other letter winners include LeRoy Bateman, David Barr, Gordon Boyce, Roger Burtt, Walter Coolidge, Patrick Donnelly, Charles Hardy, Daniel Murphy, Robert A. Smith, Charles Toomey, and Edward Viano.
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