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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

6

Betting on Dempsey Willard Tilt Draws Near Even Money

Toledo, June 25 Betting on the Dempsey Willard bout shifts toward even money as crowds grow and odds tighten. O'Donnell bets 500 to 560 Dempsey will win by knockout while 25 000 in show money circulates but may be hot air. Reported crowds assess Dempsey as the favorite with observers noting Willard's stamina and speed shortcomings in recent sparring sessions.

Herbert Corey Toledo Willard Dempsey Moone Ed O'Donnell Willard Wing Clempsey Cleo Gmacy Iittia Wellord Deanesee Wotlopfs Jess Chip Wizard Tatv Witlard Spotitioen

Pecord to referee Willard vs Poole July 4 big fight

Ch, June 28, Pecord will referee the Willard Poole heavyweight bout at Toledo. Major Drexel and Jack Skelly named as judges with Barbour as official timekeeper. Appointment approved by Navy and civilian board secretary Adar Fanpie after a telegram from administrator.

Tout Ch Olie Pevor Toledo Noy Warron Barbour New York Richard Adar Fanpie Secreciy Tary Navy Civilian Board of Boss Control Major Biddle Bop Hace Ollie Pecord Toledo Boxing Commission Tex Rickard A. J. Drexel Biddle Army, Navy and Civilian Board of Boxing Control Pecord Rickard Biddle Challenger Dempsey Kearns Jack Malone Willard Walter Monahan

Repair Work At Baldwins Race Track In Summer Plan

Fragmented report notes extensive repairs at Baldwins race track as crews rebuild the course grandstand and fences and restore to first class condition. Mrs Baldwin says racing will resume once the track is sound and rates are set. The item also mentions unrelated financial notices and credits data from Washington.

Quincey Baldwon

Hints For Golf Novices From Seaview Pro Fraser

Seaview pro Jim Fraser urges golfers to "get hold of the ball" and follow through after contact. He contrasts this with a baseball swing, explaining a proper grip and through-swing reduces slices hooks and mishits. The method applies from irons to putters and promises many strokes improvements.

Jim Fraser Seaview Fraser

Browns Defeat Cicotte As Bunch Scores Ten Count

Detroit defeated Cleveland 6 to 1 as Rabgy contributed power in the second and fourth innings. Dauss received strong defensive support, with Bagby Uhle Phillips and ONeill opposing Ollie Pecord as part of boxing commission deliberations. Dempsey and Willard trained ahead of the heavyweight title bout with sparring and media attendance.

Detroit Cleveland Dauss Bagby Uhle Phillips O'Neill Thomas Davis Ainsmith

Cubs Win 3-2 Over St Louis In Ninth

Cubs win 3-2 over St Louis in the ninth as Bailey notches the win and Bolden takes the loss. St Louis left six on base to Chicago’s eleven, with 7 runs off 11 hits by the Cubs and 7 hits by the Cardinals. Reds Defeat Pirates 4-2 as Roush drives a three extra base hits for Cincinnati.

ST. Louis Cicotte Chicago White Sox Roel J. Collins E. Collins Ome Weaver Jackson Ramdil Telsch Weere Risberg Schalk Jenkins Nis Austin EY Gedeon Eas Tobin Sisle Ay Jacobson Smith Pen Gedeon Weilman Austin Dookie Cicotte Gandilaly Schalk Gandil St Tong Weismay Gandig Creott CUBS Anning Douglas Bolden Bailey Sherdel O Ames Reds Pirates Mann Flack Pick St Louis Bill Bolden Lincoln Memorial College of Tennessee Abla H O Shotton If New York Sanith Ri Cf Cleveland Detroit Bog Hornsby Old St Boston Philadelphia Washington Sherdel Baeee Aimus Pet Cincinnatic Rkeda Ae Eenesees Ab.r.h.o.a Pittsburgh Eeeee Flack Rf Wees Seenes Brooklyn Weees Esenseees St. Touts Weaee Aeaaedd Mann Ifee Ane Pees Merkle Ib Weneeeee Resulia Magee Esensenere New York-Boston Wet Grounds Deal Sames Eoows St Cincinnati Louis Paskert Esmcesens Philadelphia-Brooklyn O'Farrell Sescossee War Douglas Ppeeeneee Csceeeer R.H.E St. Louis Hornsby Merkle Shotton Magea

Three Eye League scores and standings snapshot

In the Three Eye League standings a mix of results from American Association show Louisville-Columbus rainouts and varied scores across cities. Notable results include St Paul 0 over Milwaukee 0 and Minneapolis 4 over Milwaukee 0, Toledo 73 over Indianapolis 6, St Joseph 4-8 over Westernague, Des Moines 2 over Oklahoma City 1, Peoria 10 over Terre Haute 8, Rockford 8 over Bloomington 7, with many other listed lines reflecting a dense league results page.

American Association Louiisvile Columbus Rain Elas City St. Paul Innigger Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis St. Joseph Wichita Sioux City Tulsa Omaha Joplin Des Moines Oklahoma City Peoria Terre Haute Moline Evansville Rockford Bloomington

Fighters approve Pecowd as referee in Toledo bout

Toledo June 28 Jess Willard and Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey express satisfaction with Pecowd named referee for the looming title fight. The decision anchors the bout in Ohio with both camps signaling confidence in the official.

Pecowd Toledo Ohio Jess Willard Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey

Tarzan star Elmo Lincoln shines at Orpheum engagement

Elmo Lincoln who plays Tarzan in The Romance of Tarzan at the Orpheum next Monday through Wednesday required no stain for his tan. He darkened naturally in the sun before filming and then had to whiten his face and arms for studio work to avoid looking like a brunette. Other cast members include Enid Markey Cleo Madison and Thomas Jefferson with Chaplin in Sunnyside also featured.

Elmo Lincoln Tarzan Orpheum Lincoln Africa Enid Markey Cleo Madison Bluebird Universal Thomas Jefferson JD. W. Griffith Fine Arts Company Charlie Chaplin

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Sold By Druggists

An 1890s advertisement states Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats acute nasal catarrh by cleansing the blood and toning mucous surfaces. It claims to prevent chronic catarrh and offers testimonials free with a $100 reward if it fails to cure any catarrh case. Toledo based J Cheney & Co. advertised the product.

Hall J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

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