Lawrence's Willard Dempsey Fight Shocks Town on July Fourth
In Lawrence on July 4, 1919, Jess Willard lost the world heavyweight title to Jack Dempsey in Toledo. The outcome stunned locals, ended Willard's era, and fueled a shift in local sports lore as bettors faced losses and the town reeled from the dramatic boxing upset.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Tuesday Action
Diamond data shows American League standings with New York at 62 games and 4 behind, Cleveland trailing, and results including New York 7 Kansas City 1 Minnesota 11 Boston 3. National League lists Chicago 53 29, New York 57 28, and San Francisco 58 24, with game summaries and upcoming doubleheaders and suspensions noted.
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Cardinals Rally To Beat Milwaukee In Twinbill Opener
The St. Louis Cardinals toppled Milwaukee 6-5 in the first game as Ken Boyer and Bill White homered for a five run fifth. The second game was suspended after eight innings tied 5-5 amid long rain delays. In New York, the Athletics fell 8-7 to the Yankees in a homer battle led by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle who each hit two. Bud Daley earned the win for New York, Gordon Jones took the loss for Oakland.
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Garibaldi Plans Future Signings Draw Big League Interest
Stockton AP reports college pitcher Bob Garibaldi will announce today whether and with which club he will sign. The right handed sophomore is the season’s top college prospect and could command a bonus of 100000 dollars or more if he leaves college after two more years of eligibility for a pro career. Casey Stengel drove 80 miles to talk with Garibaldi amid widespread speculation as 20 major league clubs chase the star.
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Roger Maris Stars in 8-7 Victory Over Kan sas UHIY
Yesterday's Stars batter Roger Maris of the Yankees hit his 11th and 18th homers and doubled driving in four runs in an 8-7 win over Kansas City.
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