Dempsey Wills Fight Talk Tests New York Boxing Board
Henry L. Farrell reports that amid pressure from the New York boxing commission for a Dempsey Wills clash Jack Kearns challenged promoters to fund the bout. Chairman James A. Farley retorted they would pursue a later crack, noting the commission would have leverage again. Dempsey’s response remains uncertain.
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United Press
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New York Boxing Commission
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Jack Kearns
James A. Farley
Dempsey
Maulers at Fort Harrison Boxing Show Tonight
Frankie Welsh and Cowboy Padgett square off in the main 145 pound bout at Fort Harrison tonight. Card includes eight and six round prelims featuring Cone versus Sayers and local and visiting contenders, weigh ins at 3 pm in the Federal Building. Lieutenant Porter warns rain postponement to the next night with no change to the program.
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Cowboy Padgett
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Sayers
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Bouts Postponed By United Press
New York news reports the postponement of fights between Harry Wills and Charles Weinert and Harry Greb and Mickey Walker. Walker has an infected foot delaying training. fights likely moved to Polo Grounds on July 1 2 or 3.
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New York
Harry Wills
Charles Weinert
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Mickey Walker
New York Boxing Commission
Walker
Polo Grounds
Kearns Seeks License Backing for Walker and Dempsey Talks
Promoter Jess Weiner or Kearns plans to renew Walker’s management while Dempsey's future remains uncertain. Kearns intends to ask the New York boxing commission for a license renewal to back Walker in his fights and to address Dempsey’s status, though he claims no longer to speak for or be responsible for Dempsey. He notes potential talks with Tunney and says Dempsey’s return is not guaranteed.
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Kearns
Europe
Mickey Walker
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Polo Grounds
Boxing Commission
New York
Wills
Gene Tunney
Tilden Richards Meet For Charity Tennis Exhibition
William Tilden and Vincent Richards, the nation’s top two players, will resume tennis for a charity exhibition on Saturday June 20. The match supports the building fund for St John the Divine Cathedral in New York.
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Times Special
New York
William Tilden
Vincent Richards
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Baseball standings snapshot from American and National Leagues
Snapshot of early baseball standings with teams such as Louisville St Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus and Philadelphia in American Association and New York Boston Pittsburgh and Louis in National League. Includes win loss records and percentages amid scattered OCR errors.
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Games Today St Paul at Louisville and other matchups
Daily baseball card lists games in progress with St Paul against Louisville and Milwaukee versus Toledo. National League matchups include Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago and Cincinnati at St Louis. American League highlights Detroit at Philadelphia and Philadelphia at Cincinnati with multiple pitchers noted.
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Stribling Wins by Forfeit in Lightweight Clash
Yvonne Stribling from Georgia dominates Il Clemons until Clemons quits as Stribling leads. In Europe Tommy Milligan defends titles by beating Bruno Frattini for the European middleweight crown and holding the welterweight belt. In Louisville Jimmy Slen outpoints Jimmy Dil in twelve rounds.
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Butler Men Score In Big Ten Track Meet At Columbus
Butler College scored eleven points in the Big Ten meet at Columbus Ohio last Saturday. Phillips won the 440 yard dash in fast time while Gray took second in the 220 and fourth in the century. Hubbard of Michigan led the 100 yard final, Wittman Michigan second, Roberts Iowa third. Phillips Kennedy and Coulter appeared in a blanket finish for the quarter mile.
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Dundee and Terris Set Rematch at Coney Island Arena
New York reports a fifteen round bout between Johnny Dundee and Sid Terris at Coney Island arena. The 32 year old veteran, weakened by age and prior knockouts, faces Terris who previously hurt him with a straight right. Nearby notes mention recent upsets of Mickey McTigue and Tommy Gibbons by younger rivals.
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Gene Tunney
Arion Kepner to Meet Jackie Wilson in Ft Harrison Bout
Boxer Arion Kepner from the Hoosier A C will face Jackie Wilson of Ft Wayne in a six round bout on the fifth card at Ft Harrison. Kepner weighed about 136 pounds and has posted a dozen pro engagements since leaving the A A U fold with strong reports on his form.
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Roines Club Holds Noon Banquet for School Athletes
Today at Manual Training High School the Roines Club banqueted fifty varsity athletes and coaches from baseball, track, and tennis. Principal McComb and athletic staff Hugh Bannon Russell Clunie R. B. Morrison A Skinner Leslie Maxwell attended as guests.
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Major League Scores and Key Innings Highlight Monday Action
In a mix of close games and big innings, the Majors saw a 6-5 Reds win in extras, Hornsby driving in a ninth inning run for the Robins’ 6-8 win, and Pirates beating the Braves as Charley Graethorst produced the decisive moment. Mandy Brooks hit two homers for the Cubs in a 10-4 win over the Giants while the Athletics fell 7-6 to an opponent.
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Giants
Unforgettable Night Across Derby and Opera Happenings
The piece catalogs a mix of cultural and sports moments from a bustling day. It recalls Jeritza at the opera, a Derby afternoon at Churchill Downs, and the crowd’s fashion and hoofbeat drama, ending with St. Louis last night beating the A B C s 15 to 5.
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Churchill Downs
Columbia Baseball Star Jack Van Brooklin Voted MVP
New York June 9. Walter Kopitsch longtime Columbia athlete is noted, but this year Jack Van Brooklin captain pitcher is selected as the most valuable player. He has led the nine for two years, starred in football, and serves as class president and student council member.
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Californian Casey Shines At Wimbledon Preparations
Ray J. Casey the left handed tennis banjo wielding Californian wowed reporters with his speed during Wimbledon workouts on Monday. He forms part of the U S team alongside Charles S Garland of New York and John Hennessey of Indianapolis preparing for Anglo American match series and Wimbledon events starting mid June in Eastbourne and later at the All England Club.
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Ray J. Casey
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United States
Charles 8. Garland
New York
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Wimbledon
Calumet Five Baseball Folds Edge at Garfield Park
Independent league action reports Calumet defeating Edge Bond Uns at Garfield Park Diamond No 3 with Elmore and O'Connor leading the offense. The piece notes meetings and game bookings across multiple towns, including requests to schedule games with Connersville Spencer poetsville Rushville and others, plus a note on a benefit game for Snyder injuries at Robert Long Hospital and a future schedule in New Palestine.
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Indians Ready to Return in Four Game Road Trip
The Indians resume play after a two day break with Minneapolis hosting at Washington Park and St. Paul following to the Tribe lot. Eddie Sicking improves after illness and operation while the AA lead race tightens as Louisville and Kansas City press the pennant chase.
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Michigan track selects Freyberg as captain for 1926
Hoosier Michigans leader Richard H. Freyberg of Goshen Indiana sear half miler was elected captain of the 1926 Michigan track team. Freyberg a junior and a consistent Wolverine performer for two years.
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Goshen
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Sear
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Iowa Track Elects Dauber Captain For Next Year
Ray Dauber of Iowa City was elected to captain the Iowa track and field team for the upcoming year. The captain-elect is a standout shot-putter for the squad.
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Ray Dauber
Iowa Track and Field
Hair Groom Keeps Hair Combed Glossy All Day
A brief fashion note describes a well groomed appearance with neat combed hair and glossy finish lasting throughout the day, emphasizing a tidy and polished look.
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Neice
Cubs in Celebration Golden Anniversary of First Game
Chicago Cubs prepared to celebrate the golden anniversary of the club’s first game fifty years ago. The league debut was played at Louisville with old-time stars and present-day notables. The Giants club was to participate in jubilee ceremonies.
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Open Title Play Begins At Ft Wayne Golf Meet
Fort Wayne Indiana June 9 Thirty six holes of medal play start the state open with about fifty entrants including professionals and amateurs. Jock Collins and Goddrich tied for best ball score 67 while Erwin Nelson led holders with 75. Leonard Schmutte wowed crowds with 66 as the Indiana Professional Golfers Association names officers.
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Indiana Tops Purdue 8-6 to Lead Big Ten Race
Indiana University defeated Purdue 8 to 6 in Bloomington as Harmeson fueled a fourth inning rally with a homer, double, and single. The win puts Indiana a half game ahead of Ohio State in the Western Conference standings, with Ohio State to face Michigan and a possible title scenario looming. Emery Druckamiller Syracuse was named captain of Indiana’s 1926 team after the game.
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Molla Mallory Wins First-Time Season Victory
In New York on June 9 Mrs. Molla Mallory six times champion won her first appearance of the season defeating Mrs. Fred Letsch 6 1 6 0 in the Englwood Field Club invitation tournament second round.
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Molla Mallory
Fred Letsch
Englwood Field Club
Wilson Rotary Winner Captures Golf Tourney Honors
Lowell Wilson dominated the annual Rotary Club golf tournament at Highland Club composing a strong 81 gross and 63 net. Sixty six players competed as Frank Carroll claimed second low gross with 83 while Dr M E Clark Ed Mell and Dr George S Row tied for third at 84.
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