Biggest Fight in American History Looms in Willard Dempsey Showdown
Toledo records set for a world heavyweight title fight at Bayview Park. Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey scheduled for twelve rounds with a 80,000 seat arena, promoter Tex Rickard backing $100,000 to Willard and $27,500 to Dempsey. Wagering shows near even money as both boxers prepare under Queensberry rules with special gloves and six second corners.
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White Sox Rout Cleveland in 17-1 Victory
July 4 report from Cleveland notes Chicago hitters battered five Cleveland pitchers to win 17 to 1. Errors plagued the Indians, with ten runs in the fourth inning produced after miscues.
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Giants Beater Again Lambeast Hurl er Benton
Brooklyn wins series finale 6 to 4 over New York as Benton exits in fourth. MacNab shined for Brooklyn, Giants rally with three hits in sixth including Wauff homer. Other scores note Cubs beat Pirates and Braves take Philly series. Reuther wins for Reds with seventh straight victory.
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Detroit Wins 3-1 as Emkhe Lights St. Louis Game
In St. Louis on July 4, Emhke allowed three hits while Detroit hitters collected two hits, two walks, a sacrifice, and a fly. Detroit takes a 3-1 victory over St. Louis as the series remains tight. Khatteries: Emhke and Ainsmith, Shocker, Koob and Severeid.
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Boston Wins Uphill Game
Philadelphia started strong with Walker's first inning homer with Witt aboard, but Naylor faltered after four innings as Boston stormed back to win 8 to 2 and take two of three. Poston and Wink. Jones and Schang.
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Australian wins Wimbledon tennis title on grass courts
G L Patterson of Australia defeated Lieutenant A R Beale in straight sets to capture the Wimbledon singles championship. Patterson won 6 2, 6 1, 6 3 on the Rrase courts.
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Firemen to Play The Conductors July 12
Manager George Simon of the firemen baseball team announced the game with the Quincy street car employees team has been postponed from Tuesday to July 12 at League Park to allow both sides more practice for a faster contest.
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Dempsey Willard Showdown Sparks Toledo Hype
Rivalry and betting buzz swirl in Toledo as Dempsey prepared to face Willard on July 4. Fans debate Willard’s age and endurance against Dempsey’s power, while odds hover near even. City lobbies teem with talk of the fight, wagers, and the mounting crowd ahead of the big event.
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Illard
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Ambitious Golf Tour Opens With Handicap Events
In Columbus and Peoria areas teams posted scores as the 26 Standing period continues into a busy day of golf. This morning a flag tournament and a handicap event are slated at the club followed by a two ball mixed foursome in the afternoon. A large crowd is expected for both events. Separately two Missouri inventors have patented a harvester using 125 castings one chain and a single operating lever.
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Golfers For State Meet Selected Today
A local Country Club event selects the team to represent Quincy at the Central Illinois Golf Tournament in Decatur on July 8 and 10. If Quincy wins, she will receive the cup awarded to the champion.
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