Rickard Reports Firpo Accepts Terms to Fight Wills
United Press reports Luis Angel Firpo has accepted terms to meet Harry Wills and will sign articles today. Rickard indicated details would wait until the contract is signed and noted Firpo may demand as much as 250000 dollars. Also, Jack Kearns said Dempsey could meet either Wills or Firpo if proper inducements are offered.
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New York
Luis Angel Firpo
Harry Wills
Tex Rickard
Firpo
United States
Rickard
Juan Homes
Kearns
Chicago
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Olympic trial swims to showcase star field at Broad Ripple
The Igo Mineter meet opens with 125 plus entrants for three days of trials at Broad Ripple pool. Notable swimmers include Weissmuller, Norman Ross, Kealona, Kahanamoku, Sam Kahanamoku, Buddy Smith, and Navy racers A R Rule and F W Grant as part of a star studded field. The Hawaiian squad and Far West entries have arrived early for the trials.
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Paul R. Jordan
Indiana- Kentucky
John Weissmuller
Illinois Athletic Club
Norman Ross
Warren Kealona
Duke Kahanamoku
Sam Kahanamoku
Buddy Smith
A. R. Rule
F. W. Grant
Navy
Far West
Doolittle Stars In Distance Runs At Olympic Trials
Butler trio travels to Ferry Field Michigan University for Olympic trials. Doolittle won the 10,000 meter and the 5,000 meter events. Gray placed second in the 200 meter dash. Phillips finished second in the 3000 meter steeplechase. All qualified for the final Olympic trials at Harvard.
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Ferryfield
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Doolittle
Gray
Leschinsky
Phillips
Harvard
Dundee Meets Chilean Vicentinis in Madison Square Garden
Chilean lightweight champion Luis Vicentini faces Johnny Dundee at Madison Square Garden in the first elimination bout for Benny Leonard’s challengers. Sid Barbarian of Detroit meets Jack Bernstein of New York in the series’ second contest at the Velodrome Wednesday night.
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New York
Luis Vicentini
Johnny Dundee
Madison Square Garden
Benny Leonard
Sid Barbarian
Detroit
Jack Bernstein
Donovan Wins State College Tennis Singles Title
Donovan of Notre Dame captured the state college tennis singles crown at Butler courts beating Sagalowsky of Butler 6 3 3 6 3 6 4 Solution. doubles went to Kurtrock and Sagalowsky defeating Donovan and Centliver. Four trapshooters tied at Indianapolis Gun Club with 97 of 100 in singles. Remy won doubles with 22. Watson took handicap with 24 of 25 at 21 yards.
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Indianapolis
Black Gold Seeks Straw Hat After Derby Wins
Black Gold has won the Louisiana Kentucky and Ohio derbies this season. A straw hat would complete the stylish run for the racing horse.
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Kentucky
Ohio
The Nut Cracker
Opium ring flourishes in Boston and links to Boston Red Sox performance. Dr Lasker draws twenty nine chess players in Boston. Ace Dempsey adopts fifty orphans and hopes to continue. One Punch OGeoffy withdraws from vice presidency race. Marble champion inspiration urged for local blocks.
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Hoosier A. C. boxers win two of three in Notre Dame bout
Hoosier Athletic Club fighters won two of three at the Knights of Columbus auditorium in a benefit for the Olympic fund. Albert Smith and Marion Kepner scored knockouts or judges decisions for H. A. C. while Notre Dame’s Mike O’Keefe earned the only win for his school. George Mulholland and Morris Dodds also boxed in short exhibitions.
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Knights of Columbus
Olympic Fund
Mike O'Keefe
South Bend
Tom Kane
Marion Kepner
Ray Donovan
Albert Smith
James White
Bert Walters
Edward Hensley
Joseph Doyle
Thomas Hunt
Brightwood A. C
George Mulholland
United States
Morris Dodds
Olympic Commission
Baseball leaders listed by players and teams
Major Homer Leaders Ruth and Yanks lead with 13. Fournier Robins have 10. Ken Williams Browns and Cy Williams Phillies each 6. Hauser Athletics Hartnett Cubs Grantham Cubs tied at 6.
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Robins
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Browns
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Athletics
Hartnett
Cubs
Grantham
Gibbons Teaches Carpentier Boxing Lessons in Distress Finish
Gibbons struggles near the end as Carpentier lands heavy blows. The boxer holds his midsection to block punishment and cling to survival in a tense finish.
Butler Wabash Baseball Moved To Tuesday Start
Crawfordsville Ind June 2 The Wabash Butler baseball game for the Wabash commencement will now be played Tuesday at 4 o clock instead of Wednesday due to final examinations The Little Giants face Butler Tuesday and State Normal Friday Robertson is likely to pitch against Butler Wabash previously beat Butler in a ten inning game at Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Giants fall to Braves in error filled game
Four pitchers worked as the Giants lost to the Braves by a score of 6 to 1 amid seven defensive errors. Existing text notes a rough day for Giants defense and pitching in Sunday action.
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Latonia opens Tuesday with 41st spring racing season
Latonia track in Kentucky begins its 41st spring racing season on Tuesday with the Inaugural. the Latonia derby headlines the meeting which runs through July 5. In Bloomington Indiana University routed Chicago University 12 to 3 as Gauss pitched well for IU.
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Latonia
Latonia Track
Boston Powers Past Milwaukee With Nine-Run Ninth
June 2, 1901 Boston scored nine in the ninth to beat Milwaukee 11 to 8. Cy Young worked strong on the mound as Milwaukee failed to advance beyond second after the second inning. Bill Reidy ignited Boston’s late surge with a key late showing and multiple two-base hits highlighted the offense.
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United States Olympic Team Prospects Rise After Trials
The American team shows bright prospects after intercollegiate championships and four trial meets. Ivan Riley sets a world record in the 400 meter hurdles at 25.10. Wilson breaks the world mark in the 200 meters with 21.10. J B Scheaney ties the 100 meter world mark at 10.45. Comin of Yale earns a spot with a 24 foot 9 inch broad jump. Hartit Stanford Houser California Hills Princeton excel in shot put as Paris looms.
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United States
Paris
Ivan Riley
Illneis Athletic Club
Wilson
University of Lews
J. B. Scheaney
Howard Payne University
Comin
Yale
Sand Owens
Pennsylvania
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Stanford
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Califonia
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Princeton
Walker to Defend Welter Crown Against Tendler in Philadelphia
Mickey Walker, current welterweight champion, defends his title tonight in a ten round decision bout against challenger Lew Tendler of Philadelphia. The bout marks Walker's first title defense in his home city.
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Philadelphia
Mickey Walker
Lew Tendler
Baseball Calendar Highlights Mixed American Association Matchups
The schedule lists American Association games with Indianapolis at Toledo Louisville at Columbus St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City plus National and American League clashes. Scoring lines show varied results across multiple venues as rain affected several contests. Cincinnati and St Louis also appear in National League play with Cincinnati losing to St Louis in a late matchup.
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Toledo
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Baseball Scores Roundup From Various Leagues
American Association games show Louisville 2 Indianapolis 1 and Milwaukee 2 Toledo 7. St Paul 7 Minneapolis 2. American League Detroit 4 Cleveland 2 and Chicago 13 St Louis 2. Washington 12 Boston 1 and New York 5 Philadelphia 0. National League New York 3 Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 14 Boston 7. Pittsburgh 7 St Louis 0 Chicago Cincinnati 4 3.
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New Coach Named for Greencastle High School Teams
W E Bausman of Circleville Ind ex Purdue football and basketball star will coach Greencastle high school teams next year replacing resigning Gilbert E Rhea. DePauw schedule includes Indiana Hanover Franklin Illinois Butler Purdue and Wabash with games at home and away through November.
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Circleville
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de Pauw
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Purdue
Unpaid Tickets Sought For Amateur Boxing Show
Members of the Hoosier A. C. and Knights of Columbus who have not paid for tickets to the amateur boxing show Saturday are requested to send the money to Ed Clemons, 1126 Hume-Mansur building, or return tickets. Money or tickets can be returned to the H. A. C. or K. of C. clubhouse.
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Knights of Columbus
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Hume-Mansur Building
K. of C
Gibbons Beats Carpentier In Ten Round Boxing Clash
In Michigan City Indiana Tommy Gibbons of St Paul defeated Georges Carpentier over ten rounds. Carpentier suffered a sprained ankle late and was handicapped. Gibbons scored with lefts and rights and dominated with body punches while the crowd enjoyed strong gate receipts.
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Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Georges Carpentier
France
Gibbons
Georges
Carpentier
Third Base Play And Tips From Amateur Larry Gardner
Amateur Larry Gardner comments on third base defense noting limited territory and quick throws are vital for the position. He stresses a strong throwing arm and underhand delivery as crucial for success at third base. In a separate game, Michigan Aggies beat Butler College 5 to 3 in Lansing with Staten unable to retire the local hitters.
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Cleveland Indians
Aggies
Butler
Lansing
Mich
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Butler College of Indianapolis
Staten
Rural Red Sox Seek Rainless Day At Walnut Gardens
The Rural Red Sox were rained out at Walnut Gardens Sunday and will schedule a new game there. They seek fast State teams with enclosed parks, with June 8 open. Address William C. Pake, 1938 Katherine Sr., or call Webster 2054 and ask for Butch.
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Sox
William C. Pake
Katherine Sr
Webster
Butch
Holy Cross Star Best College Twirler
Major league scouts watched Holy Cross defeat Princeton 3 to 2 in fourteen innings as Owen Carroll dominated with nine hits and seventeen strikeouts. Scouts sought interviews with Carroll and Coach Jack Barry, but he plans to stay at Holy Cross until June next year though rumors say a Detroit contract may be close.
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Bush Takes Tribe for Short Trip in Ohio
Ownie Bush piloted his Indians out of town late Sunday night and the Tribe opened a series in Toledo today against Jimmy Burke's Hens. The trip includes a visit to Columbus before returning home June 11 to meet the Saints amid weather and attendance challenges.
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Red Sox rise as major league sensation under Lee Fohl
The 1924 Boston Red Sox, led by manager Lee Fohl, revive hopes after an early slump. They surged from seventh to a tie for first in a month, showcasing a strong batting attack and resilience that outpaced the Athletics of 1923. Fans trust Fohl to avoid last place as Boston eyes the pennant.
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Do You Know Baseball Do You Know Baseball
Do You Know Baseball features Billy Evans answering questions on fielding rules and runner interference with example scenarios. The piece also covers Olympic soccer in Paris with Sweden’s chances against Uruguay and upcoming quarterfinal pairings Italy Switzerland Holland Ireland.
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Paris
Sweden
Uruguay
France
Italy
Switzerland
Holland
Ireland
Big Six League Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
A Big Six League meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p m. All managers should report to Smith Hassler Sturm's for the gathering.
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Smith, Hassler & Sturm’s
Giants, Browns, and Saints shine in Sunday home runs rundown
Sunday home runs highlight Terry with the Giants and Browns, while Cobb hits for the Browns and Robins contributes with the Tigers and White Sox. Collins, White Sox, and Hoomer, along with Christensen and Briet for the Saints, are noted in the recap.
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White Sox
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Taylor
Christensen
Saints
Briet
Great pitching features games among amateurs
Amateur baseball in the city produced notable pitching displays on Saturday with a no hit effort by Redmon and Wilgus for the Service team against Printers in the Fraternal League. Fairbanks-Morse beat Indianapolis Light and Heat in a double header, Downey Avenue managed one hit against Englewood, and the I. C. team tallied five runs on a single hit versus I. A. in the Big Six. The Druids dropped a double header to Saraha Grotto, collecting only one hit.
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Saraha Grotto
Criqui Leaves Fistic Circles After Verdun Heroic Career
Paris reports the retirement of Eugene Criqui after a knockout by Danny Frush in the eighth round. Criqui, Verdun veteran, served four years in the army and fought with part of his jaw shot away at Verdun. He held the world featherweight title briefly before losing it to Dundee.
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Paris
Eugene Criqui
Verdun
Danny Frush
France
Cuqui
United States
Kilbane
Johnny Dundee
Dundee
No Uniforms, No Game Forces Forfeit at Northwestern
Iowa University baseball team arrived in Chicago for a game with Northwestern but forfeited the contest after losing their uniforms en route from the hotel to the diamond. The incident left Northwestern declared the winner by forfeit.
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Chicago
Iowa University
Northwestern
Hawkeye
State Baseball Scores From Early Games
Dean Brothers defeated Stones Crossing 8 to 1 while Hill's Camp beat Franklin 10 to 5. Seymour won 11 to 4 against Salem and Liberty toppled Brookville 3 to 0. Evanaville Denbys edged Boonville 5 to 4.
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