Dempsey Against Firpo In 1919 Heavyweight Clash
United Press notes from 1919 outline the Willard fight and preview Jack Dempsey versus Luis Firpo at the Polo Grounds. Dempsey, a dynamic starter, aims to land first and seize momentum, while Firpo relies on a flurry of punches and a tough heart as the decisive factors.
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New York
United Press
Willard-Dempsey
Toledo
Dempsy
Willard
Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Polo Grounds
Firpo
Jess Willard
Boxing Commission
Firpo Challenges Dempsey For World Title Fight
The article analyzes Luis Firpo's chances against champion Jack Dempsey. It notes Firpo's natural fighting style and recent form, compares him with past contenders, and discusses Willard’s Toledo bout as context for Dempsey’s invincibility. Firpo is described as having a real shot at dethroning the champion.
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Willard
To'odo
Dempsey
Firpo
Ford Owner of Wayside Inn
The Wayside Inn transfer to Henry and Clara Ford was completed in Providence from De Flint the New England representative of Ford Mfg Co. The story, once ridiculed, is confirmed by authorities cited by the Enterprise. The Ford family also purchased nearby land for the Flivver King. Mrs Carter, a Sudbury Grange member, dies after years of ill health, leaving a husband three daughters and a son.
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Enterprise
Wayside Inn
Henry Ford
Providence
de Flint
New England
Ford Mfg Co
Henry and
Clara Ford
Sudbury
Carter
Sudbury Social Roundup and Local Moves
The Devol family visited N H and Mrs H H Rogers spent the weekend at Manomet. Five new teachers began the school term. Mrs D E Hawes, after Deaconess hospital surgery, is recovering well. The Labaree family returned from a several week visit to Nova Scotia.
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Devol
N H
H. H. Rogers
Manomet
Frank F. Green
Harry Rice
Los Angeles
California
South Sudbury
Centre
Everett Saunders
Pittsburg
D. E. Hawes
Deaconess Hospital
Richard Gohlkie
Ralph Cram
Camp Devens
Frank Roberts
Lizzie Goodnow
Piper Farm
Roberts
Emma Hunt
L. C. Hunt
Roxbury
Maurice White
Maurice Bertram Jr
J. White
Labaree
Nova Scotia
Granges Host Entertaining Gatherings at Concord and Natick
The Grange was entertained last week at Concord and Natick. A good attendance used private cars, with Fred L. Clark’s truck providing transport. Sudbury Grange supplied the Concord entertainment. the Grange orchestra and a kitchen orchestra played, ending with dancing. At Natick, Sudbury orchestra and the women’s quartet participated, with Walpole Grange assisting.
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the Grange
Concord
Natick
Fred L. Clark
Sudbury Grange
Grange
Sudbury Orchestra
Walpole Grange
SPOSE ON INDIA AT MEMORIAL CHURCH
Mrs Samuel Emerick spoke at Memorial church on work in India and urged funds for refugees. She stressed the starving condition and suffering of humanity and noted she is the widow of Samuel Emerick, a son of Dr Emerick of Framingham who went to India as a missionary long ago. The lecture was a moving appeal for aid.
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India
Memorial Church
Samuel Emerick
Emerick
Dr Emerick
Framingham
Sudbury Appeal for Japan Sufferers Fund Drive
Citizens urged to donate to relief for Japan sufferers with Sudbury's $100 quota. A house to house canvas organized by a few, asking contributions via chairman Mrs Chas Brackett or Mrs E P Stiles at Bradshaw's store in Souch Sudbury.
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Japan
Sudbury
Chas. Brackett
E. P. Stiles
Bradshaw's Store
Souch
West Acton Notes and Local Updates
Mrs. C H French returns from Maine Roger Brown at home Sunday driving a new Ford coupe Mr and Mrs E L Hll and daughter Ruth from Bar Harbor Maine Dearon Smith buys Comstock farm Mrs L H Chapman and son back from Maine visit with her parents Daniel Adams home from Brookline Hospital recuperating after two operations Rev and Mrs C L Pierce back from Maine vacation Prof Earnest T Maynard new Gram mmar School teacher at Methuen and SEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT John McCarthy obituary mentioned in War The net proceeds of the Winona
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C H. French
Maine
Roger Brown
E L. H.ll
Ruth
Bar Harbor
Dearon Smith
Comstock
L. H. Chapman
Daniel Adams
Brookline Hospital
C. L. Pierce
Earnest T. Maynard
Methven
John McCarthy
Clara Wordruff Carter
Winona
Acton Cen ter hosts ledge Lawn Party fundraiser
The article notes a lawn party at Acton Center on August 30 raising 200 dollars. Guests included Mrs. Bertha Sanderson and her son from Kyde Park staying with Miss Virginia Sanderson at R AF Blanchard’s home. Visit details describe moves among Woodhaven residents and Rebekah Assembly officers touring Cape and Lodges.
Community Notes From South Acton and Nearby Areas
South Acton and nearby residents report visits guests and movements as Mrs Cardinal and daughter travel to Springfield. A Whitinsville guest stays with Mr and Mrs William Rawhster on High Street. The Park area rubbish has been cleared and praised. Local church events feature Rev J F Coons and Miss S Louise Freeman guiding services at universalist churches. Various residents travel, work, and visit including Walter Blake, Walter Hayward, and families from Waltham Dorchester and Somerville. The South Acton Universalist Sunday School plans its annual meeting and reorganization for September 16 at 11 45 with full attendance encouraged.
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Main Street
New York
Thomas Foley
Long Island City
N.Y
Michaels Foley
Washington, C
Frank J. Binks
Herbert Merriam
Miple Street
Lake Baboosie
Robert Goodear
The
Factory Insurance Co
Boston
South Acton Universalist Sunday Schools
Dempsey Faces Firpo in Champion Title Fight Preview
The prose argues Dempsey has the better heart and fights best when hurt. It suggests Dempsey seems poised to win in six rounds, while Firpo is unpredictable and could mount a strong fight that could yield a title upset.
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Sey
Firpo
Dempsey
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Farrell
Henry L. Farrell
United Press Sports
Bill Brennan
Tom Gibbons
Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Ford
West Acton
South Acton
Luis Angel Firpo
Fidelity and Casualty Company
the Svenson-Lindstrom Co
Green St
Worcester
Detroit
Demp
Bryant E.stratton
Boston Commercial School
J.W Blaisdell
Prin
Boylston St
Simpson
Simpson Spring CO
So. Easton, Mass
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