Dempsey Shakes Up Heavyweight Scene With Title Win
Jack Dempsey crowned heavyweight champion at Toledo before 50 000 fans, signaling a new era. Willard, dethroned, faced a decisive loss after a tough opening, with Dempsey showing heart and power that promise a strong title reign. Carpentier may challenge next, as Dempsey, only 24, could become a lasting dominant figure in boxing.
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Frank Moran
New York
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Eddie Pinkman Reports Dempsey as Heavyweight Champion
Eddie Pinkman writes from Toledo on July 5 1919 praising Jack Dempsey after Willard defeat. He notes Willard showed gameness, predicts Dempsey will reign long, and mentions plans to box Mitchell ten rounds then Leonard if successful with Gibson seeking a further bout. Pinkman sent a letter following and sat at Willard's corner ringside.
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Willard
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Milwaukee
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Leonard
Gibson
Eddie Pinkman
Dempsey’s ascent and Kearns' guiding hand defined era
The piece credits Dempsey with rising from poverty to champion status and notes the strategic influence of manager Jack Kearns. It highlights how Kearns matched Dempsey with top fighters, shaping the boxer’s fame and delivering marketable victories for both men.
Watching the Scoreboard Giants Slugged as Yankees Edge Wins
Yesterday's baseball roundup highlights Jess Barnes of New York allowing Philadelphia only one hit with six strikeouts while the Giants plated three. Ty Cobb pinch hit without payoff. Detroit totaling a lone run. The Sox won 8 1 and 2 1 and the Yankees swept Washington 8 2 and 6 5. Merkle drove in three runs in the Cubs wins over the Pirates.
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Ty Cobb
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King of Pugilism Crowns Dempsey Over Willard
Jack Dempsey hammered Jess Willard in the first three rounds to seize the heavyweight title. The Colorado giants rise while the old guard fades into the shadows of Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Jeffries Johnson.
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Toledo
Jack Dempsey
Rifer
Colorado
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Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
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Johnson
New Champion Dempsey Aims for Vaudeville Debut
Toledo reports Champion Jack Dempsey plans a vaudeville or burlesque stage debut after winning the heavyweight title. Jess Willard denies broken jaw rumors, while manager Jack Kearns questions the judges and predicts Dempsey’s two title wins. Dempsey will tour cities on his way to New York, eyeing possible bout with Georges Carpentier.
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War Hero Seeks Divorce After Unloving Return
Corp. William D. Reynolds, decorated for bravery in the Marne Meuse Argonne and St Mihiel, returned home to find his wife Edith Pexton Reynolds 23 years old had ceased to love him. Through his attorney he ran ads stating he would not be responsible for debts contracted by her and he planned divorce proceedings. He spent 15 months overseas and allegedly gave his wife a large monthly allotment.
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Seal Outfielder Plays Good Ball
Young Schick, who began the season with the Los Angeles club, is excelling with the San Francisco Seals. He holds center field this week and is a solid fly catcher who hits the ball hard.
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Tigers Drop Two to the Salt Lake Mormons
Vernon Tigers lose twice in Los Angeles as Salt Lake City wins 9 to 0 in the morning game and 10 to 3 in the afternoon. Batteries list Leverenz Byler for Vernon and Stroud Byler for Salt Lake City.
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Locals Endure Split in Twin Ball Games
In the morning the locals shut out the Seals 6 to 0 as Thomas allowed eight singles and no runs. The afternoon saw the locals trail 3 to 2 before San Francisco edged Seattle in an exhibition tilt.
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Johnny Couch
Lyle Bigbee
Chicago Mound Star Pitching Way to Honors
Eddie Cicotte of the Chicago White Sox dominates the American league with a return to his 1917 form. He has 12 victories, eight straight, started the season with four wins, and has finished all 11 of his starts. Manager Gleason bets on an 80 win year and the pennant for Chicago.
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Morning and afternoon baseball results across multiple teams
Yesterday's results show Sacramento and Salt Lake City tied 2 2 while Oakland hosted Independence Day doubleheaders with the Senators 8 3 in the morning and 8 4 in the afternoon. Rainiers Seals split 50 50. Seattle 6 0 forenoon and Seals 8 3 evening. Los Angeles 5 1 then 3 4 Beavers. Bees 2 1 morning. Tigers 2 3 in 11 innings.
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Manager Plays in Field for Angels
Red Killefer the Los Angeles manager will play in right field against the local club Tuesday. He leads the Coast League in playing and manages the best team, having previously been with the Cincinnati Reds.
Britton Defends Welterweight Title In Canton Bout
Champion Jack Britton retained the welterweight crown in a 11 round decision over Johnny Griffith of Akron in Canton. Britton won 13 rounds, with three and eight tied, after a Major League scoreboard note including Pittsburg and Brooklyn games with pitchers and batteries listed.
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Los Angeles Club Leads Coast, Red Killefer Sends Angels
The Los Angeles club led by Red Killefer arrives for a six game series in our village. Star outfielders Sam Crawford and Fournier pace the lineup with solid averages, while Bunny Fabrique and Bert Niehoff anchor a shaky infield. Bassler and Boles share catching duties as Seattle earns no favors in this coast clash.
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How Coast Clubs Stand
The Coast clubs feature a strong pitching lineup led by Hurling and the Angels staff. Boles, Crandall, Aldridge, Schultz, Pertica, and Schutz form a formidable group with notable past associations including the Giants and Cubs. Seattle faces tough competition as the Angels lead the league.
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Solons Take Two Games From Oaks
Sacramento pitcher batteries Larkin Bromley Vance Fisher vs Holling Weaver Mitze in the morning 8 to 8 score and afternoon 8 to 4 victory for the Solons over the Oaks in Oakland on July 4.
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Angels Split Two Battles in Portland
Los Angeles won the morning game in Portland but lost the afternoon tilt. Morning score shows Los Angeles 5 13 1 to Portland 16 3 with Crandall and Bassler and Penner and Koehler on the batteries. Afternoon score Portland 4 9 1 to Los Angeles 3 5 0 with Brown Fittery and Boles Jones Oldham and Baker on the batteries.
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