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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1925
Page
15
Hack Henderson former Indian star will lead his chickens into combat here Monday. The Roosters will tarry three days on Wigwam soil.
A proposed bout between Harry Wills and Charley Weinert looms as a pivotal clash for both. Wills seeks a decisive win to renew title hopes, while Weinert risks career-ending loss and a possible shot at Dempsey if victorious.
Weinert in comeback beat Firpo in 12 rounds and battles for a title shot similar to Wills. The piece highlights the Wills Weinert fair, predicting an earnest buildup unique in these days of dancing acts and ring Charlestons.
Mrs. John W. Armstrong of Jackson Mississippi defeated Mrs. H. S. Geismer of Birmingham ten up and nine to go on the 27th hole to win the Southern Women’s Golf Association championship in Nashville.
Local sportsmen form a Kingsport chapter of the national Izaak Walton League to preserve woods, water and wildlife. David Roller leads efforts with national HQ letter and charter form. the group cites the 150 mile Mississippi River bottom land bill and aims to curb pollution, poaching and deforestation. The league, founded by Will H. Dilg, has chapters in about 2 000 towns and pushes conservation legislation nationwide.
Paris reports Rene Lacoste, a young lawn tennis champion, treats tennis as a full life task. He keeps a filing system of opponent cards with notes on play style and tactics, recording insights after each match to guide future encounters. Lacoste left engineering studies to pursue his world title ambition.
In Paris on June 6 Jack Dempsey faced eager French boxing promoters offering millions of francs for sparring or exhibitions. He replied with businesslike demands, producing a 500000 dollar certified check and claiming a further 100000 dollars on deposit in Berlin, noting Germans can afford advance payments.
FOR SALE Six room house and lot 931 Myrtle street Blackburn Blountville Tenn Address C. Blackburn Blountville Tenn 6-7-31-p LOST FOR RENT One bed room 551 Ra vine street left of Broad street 6-7-1t.
Mayer leads the club with 17 hits in 33 at bats for a .513 average and Ben Mayer anchors a hot local lineup. The Kingsport Indians club hit 104 of 304 for a .342 team average, scoring 46 runs in six games as Walt Hailey, Rittenhouse, and DeVoss provide steady support.
The Mills Motor Company at Market and Shelby streets shows the new special Chrysler Six Coach in their safety room. The model will be on display Monday Tuesday and Wednesday drawing interest from local automobile owners eager to see the latest offering.
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