Willard Dempsey bout Expected to Break World Ring Records
Soledo Ohio June 28 The New York Times reports a Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout at Bayview arena in Toledo on Independence Day. The event may draw 16 907 spectators with seats from 10 to 60 dollars and prize money surpassing any prior in boxing history. Tex Beard promotes the match with Mike Pecord as referee and A J Drexel Bédie plus Iukard as judges.
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Soledo
Ohio
Ieee Ward
Bayview
Jack Dempsey
Wuith
Tex Beard
Kile Pecord
Gi Bence
Mid& Wes
I &E
Judes
A. J. Drexel Bédie
Iukard
Arathour
Chiampge
Warren Barfour
New York
Seaiveruals
I Jack Skelly
Tac
Boser
Yonkers
Cedek
Toledo
Bllen
Svoid Pristestay
Willard Dempsey Clash Looms in Toledo Bout
The article compares James J. Willard's size, defense, and stamina to Jack Dempsey’s pressure and power. It notes Willard’s unorthodox training, long reach, and patient rise, while outlining Dempsey’s intensive prep and explosive, aggressive style for a high stakes title fight in Toledo.
Willard's Record 1911 to 1916 Boxers and Results
A ledger of boxing records listing fighters such as Louis Fink Ed Burke and Frank Lyon with match results, rounds and locations from 1911 through 1916. Entries include venues in Oklahoma City Port Wayne New York San Francisco Buffalo and Havana among others with wins losses and draws noted.
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Louis Fink
Sepulpa
Okla
Ed Burke
Reno
K. O
Oklahoma City
Mandeno
Goan City
Dempsey's Record and Preparations Before Willard Fight
The article lists Dempsey’s extensive boxing record through 1917 1918, detailing wins losses and opponents in many cities. It also discusses Dempsey's peak condition under trainer Jimmy Deforest and the strategic challenge Willard poses, noting Dempsey’s speed agility and tendency to seek early knockouts while contemplating methods to outpoint or outlast the champion in twelve rounds.
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Dempsey
Jimmy Deforest
Jack Dempsey
Illy
Miske
St. Paul
Willard
Jack Kearns
Jim Corbett
John L. Sulli
ToledoArena to Seat Eighty Thousand for Willard Dempsey Fight
The Bay View Park arena in Toledo Ohio rises to host the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout on July 4. The $150000 venue will hold 80 000 with four grand entrances and barbed wire security. Builder James McLaughlin notes prior Reno lessons and promises completion the day before the match.
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Toledo
Ohio
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Bay View Park
Tex Rickard
Maumee Bay
Maumee River
James McLaughlin
San Francisco
McLaughlin
Reno
Rickard
Bay View Park Arena
Bonnie Mary Firs at Great American Steeplechase winner
Bonnie Mary wins the twenty eighth Great American for two year olds at Queens County Jockey Club meeting. Impost of 170 pounds and a brisk finish give her hollow victory by four lengths over Mend Gyer Heels in a fast time just off the track record. Attendance about 20 000. The Brook wins the Winfield Hannemgy Steeplechase over Trumpator and Debadou with a bold late run. The Queens County Handicap features Tippity Witchet and Star Master in a tight finish, time 1 37 2 5. Hackamore also takes a two year old race for Mr Gerry’s stable.
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P. A. Clark
Queens County Jockey Club
Johnny
Mint Rock
Ore Mle
Bonnie Mary
Bonnie Maury
We. Knapp
Ecome
Lenges Fron Moyt
Turhami
Bivassay
Hott
Joseph EK Pavis
Brooks
Greentree
Debadour
Lrook
Belmont Termini
Trumpater
Irook
Trumpator
Debadou
Vebadou
Hibler
Eond
Sail
Art
Debelou
Debadeu
Brook
Kennedy
Jerome
Morrix
Monmouth Forks
Sheepeheat Bar
Gravesemr i
John Sanford
Macomlar
Tippaisentieice
Joseph EK. Widener
Recond
Tippety
Anwar
Star Master
Eau
Naturalist
Cougar
Sanford
Aqueduct
N. K. Bowl
King John
Scotch Verdict
KM. H. Harver
Warsen
Wreath of — Hell
Ivry
Laciosa
Hackamore
Parac
Oraidens
Gerry
Bors
Emi Priv
Flint
Lastern Glow
Corniwren
Dobbins
Enatir
Garry Herrmann
Kennedy Ian
Hbrook
Tot Nicklaua
Rime Threakes
Vyowers Lebaron
Crawford Steyai Arch
Hilder
H. Rites
Knapp S
Ronnie Mary
Celiahan
Tieels
The
Star
Jennings
Jaxkey
Hermilton
Abs
Aval
Hayness
Steoe Rae
Tapares
Pete
Corey
Butwell
Osator
Wit Scotgh Verdict
Ove Aeeee
Metcalf IG Even & Saab
Wesaler
Marjorie
Warsaw
Enaily
Bryn Mower
Owber
Wey
F. W. Slaton
EACE
Vlalming
Joe Hey
Fin
Holter
Heckamore
Ambrose
A-T
Master Glow
Sieace Ivan
Wei -S
Rutwell
Hank
Kummer Suel
Sues Corey
Harriet
King
Rowan Sol To
Steve
Wita
S-T
Huckthorn
Erickson
Hadamere
Fr. Patterson
Aronson Triumphs Twice at Harlem Speedway Meet
Moe Aronson drives Herses to two wins in three-race card on Harlem track. Grand Chimes loses to Aronson in free for all trot after three heats, while Josephine B. takes two of three heats in the East trotter class. Al Warmer wins 2:20 trot aboard Bingen Worthy. last mile features a 32 second quarter.
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Herses
Moe Aronson
Harlem
George Carden
Aronson
Josephine B
Mackay to Disperse Thoroughbred Stock in August Sale
Clarence H. Mackay announces an absolute dispersal sale of his thoroughbred stock at Saratoga in August through Fasig-Tipton. Charlies F. Hill will handle preliminaries. Mackay cites time demands from Postal Telegraph System leadership and aims to rehabilitate properties and build an efficient staff for expanding business. The Mackay stud was moved to France in 1910 after 1908 racing laws. Meddler and Spanish Prince figures are noted. Mares and produce to be sold. Spanish Prince draws interest as a son of Agir and Galazara, an inbred line linked to Agnes family success in Britain and France.
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Clarence H. Mackay
United States
France
Charlies F. Hill
Saratoga
Fasig-Tipton Company
Hill
Mackay
Postal
Meddler
America
Yonee
Kenthet
Agir
Galazara
Agnes
Great Britain
Betting At Even Money On Fight Dempsey Willard
Special to The New York Times from Toledo Ohio reports betting on the July 4 Dempsey Willard fight shifts toward even money. A New Yorker bets 2000 on Willard. locals discuss odds, referees, and possible draws. Willard's training shows speed as Dempsey draws crowds 4500 strong at Bay View Park with arena work and shadow boxing.
Draw for Henley Regatta Announced Amid Uproar
The Henley regatta drawings list the American army eight oared crew, French army crew, and Canadian army crew among others. Winners advance to the second round facing overseas unit forces and service crews from Cambridge Leander and Coldstream Guards in ensuing matchups.
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London
Associated Press
Thames
Canada
Leander Club
Coldstream Guards
Cambridge
New Zealand
Aqueduct Entries Monday First To Sixth Races
A list of entries for Monday at Aqueduct covers six races for two and four year olds plus maidens and allowances. Entries include horses such as Ace of Aces, Simpleton, Kingstown Pier, Cherry Stone, Mystical names and weights noted for each contestant. Apprentice allowance claimed.
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St Allan
T*inty Moore
Babie Eye
Methy J
Tra Wileon
Light Wine
Harry
Br. Ball, Jr
Keener
Fddle Hickenbacher
Devildeg
Anzac
Alias
Kingstown Pier
Cherry Stone
Garter
Melos
Fair Mac
Northwood
Wowlhaven
Ace of Aces
Nancy Anh
Waiddie
Rickenbacher
Choice
Romany
Germa
Pointex
Cormoran
Heyday
Sor Grafton
Royalilea
Siesta
Queen of the Spa
Crariom
Nanette Flack
King Agrippa
Sammy Kelly
Joe Joe
Pride of India
Princeas Lio
Cournelles
Miaicora
Welshman’s Folly
Sweet Tooth
Alors
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Greatest Money
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Sey
Isiners
Ife
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Moran
Ike
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Pooch Donovan
Harvard
Donovan
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Villard
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Itlard
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Inenes
John Young
Port Wayne
Ind
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K. O. Oerz
Chicago
Arthur Pesky
Taither McCarty
Sailor White
Buffalo
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Frank Bauer
Fort Wayne
Leon
Pomnhpant Smith
Charley Miller
al Willams
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Vernon
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George Rodel
Milwaukee
No Dee
Jack Reed
Carl Morris
George Davis
N. Ies
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Kid Vancock
Billy Murphy
Chief Gordon
Johnny Berson
Admus Campbell
Joe Lyons
Jim Flynn
Salt Lake City
M. Ty
Willie Meehan
al Norton
K.O
Charles Miller
Oakland
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Usbeet Smith
Gert Morris
Homer Smith
Racine
Wis
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Fort Sheridan
Bill Brennan
Bull Sadee
Memphis
Tom Riley
Joplin
Billy Miske
Doe
Dan Ketchell
Excelsior Springs
Arthur Pelky
Denver
Kid McCarthy
Tulsa
Bob Devere
Porky Flynn
Avanta
Oneryd Fulton
Harrison
Terry Kellar
Dayton
K. Oo
Wille Mechan
Jack Moran
Battling Levinsky
Philadelphia
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Gunboat Smith
Ollie Pecord
Toledo Arena
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Nev
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Ciest
Great American
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Topal
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MacKay Dispersay Sale
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Sullivan
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Fitz
Jeff
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Major Biddle
Tex Hickard
Pecord
Winer
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Tommy Ryan
Dempees
Jess
Ward
Jack
Johnny Dundee
Hibltton
Hill Tate
Jack Malone
Jranesca
Thies
Kid
Irriday
Henley Regatta
Belmet
St. Buckboard
Alma
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