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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

9

Dempsey Wary bout at Shelby advances amid prep delays

Dempsey and challenger Big Ben Wray set for the Shelby boxing card with preliminaries scheduled and bands engaged. Training at Dempsey camp delayed by rain and power issues, Dempsey resting and shadow boxing as Jack Kearns says the champ is ready for a light spur and the fight may bring a Canadian film rush. Wray, a 7 foot 2 inch, 290 pound unknown, comes from Oklahoma with recent knockout cred and seeks a historic upset under the eye of Collins and promoters.

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Old Chief Does War Dance as Joys of Conflict Come His Way

Browning Montana June 19 The last Blackfeet war chief Mountain Chief longs for battle memories and eyes one more fight Eddie Kana fixes him up Kadie Kale arranges a ringside view He accepts a ticket with a smile then reenacts the war dance in his blanket the old vigor flickering in his eye

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Helena Merchants Rally To Take 7 6 Win In Seventh

Helena Merchants overcame a rough start with a key seventh inning to beat the visiting team 7 to 6. Danils delivered a run producing hit and Warper pitched solidly, supported by Grose and Fielding though defense was inconsistent. A large crowd witnessed a competitive game amid tough conditions with 12 making hits.

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Flooded Shelby Streets Darken City Ahead of Boxing Show

Shelby endures a sixth day of intermittent rain as fans crowd a public arena to watch Tommy Gibbons prepare to challenge Jack Dempsey for the World heavyweight title on July 4. Gibbons conducts workouts with Dan Yang overseeing management while local officials finalize venue costs and final payments.

Dee Shelby Shelby Tommy Gibbons Jack Dempsey Dan ‘Vyang Tusiitees Rontin Locsluemberiven Jie Gibbons Jennny Delaney End Gorman Nates Ewingith George Manley Denver Freedom Ghhons Wes Manley

Senators Pull Out By Arlly Ni Nin th Ninth

Washington scored four runs in the ninth inning to defeat Cleveland as details blur in the late June baseball roundup. The column mentions cities like St Louis Chicago Philadelphia and Kansas City with scattered game results and player names obscured by OCR errors.

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Blind sprinters guide selves with wires

Colorado Springs June 17 blind sprinters run 50 yards using tethered guides as officials note times and the tense scene. Spectators applaud as the athletes push through a tough course, each sprinting alone while guides steer with care.

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Smoke clears as Mobhs sets World Amateur record

At Antsnte Texas on a sunlit track Mobhs completed a World Amateur record after a 5 1 2 mile start. He led the field through the first half before darkness forced the delay. Meanwhile former major leaguer June Dewes died in Bayville Pennsylvania aged 40. Clarence Mueller and Joe Schachte, recently released to Houston, were recalled by St Louis.

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Pussyfoot Seeks Tomb Clues in Egypt Egypt trip to study Tutankhamun legacy

The trusted U S detective known as Pussyfoot Johnson plans an Egypt expedition to examine Egyptology questions about Tutankhamun and ancient statehood. He will sail for England on June 23 aboard the George Washington and then travel overland to Africa on a quest rumored to involve historic artifacts.

New York Pussyfoot

Eagles and Independent clash in baseball battle today

Eagles face the Independent in a key league game at Sik a ward field at 6 40 am. Eagles seek to rebound after recent player losses while Independent aims to extend a strong run led by Manager Dick Manley. The league standings show Eagles in second with Independent close behind as fans pack for a major draw.

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Women of France and Wales Aid American Wives

NEA Service reports on how boxing champions' wives support their husbands. French, Welsh, and American spouses share tips on meals and encouragement, with Criqui and Wilde cited for diet and motivational routines, including Beancau de legumes and hearty breakfasts.

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