Jess Willard Fails Uppercut Show in New York Fight
July 17 New York report says Jess Willard faded against Pirpo at the Regtline arena. Willard did not unleash the famed uppercut, allowing Pirpo’s wild style to wear him down while money totals hovered around two hundred thousand dollars in a crowded arena of about 90 000.
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Tex Rickard
Pirpo
Willard
Kirpo
Rickard
New York
Jess Willard
seagAtt
Regtline
Bret
Jookel
Great Hatrie
Willaed
Firno
Willamts Barrett
Mode
Kansan
Luin
Effaria
Taya
Gahtsone
Firon
Mammoths Battle in Blows as Firpo Edges Willard
The bout features Firpo pressing with flat leads and hard rights to the body and head, trading punch after punch with Willard through multiple rounds. Willard answers with aggressive exchanges and sharp counters but Firpo lands key shots that stagger and eventually knot the action, ending with Firpo taking the round on a late flurry while both men sustain punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firpo
Willard
Saul
Piepo
Fiepo
Great Match Proposal for Australian Representation
A scrambled 1910s era letter discusses a proposed race between Papyrus and Arsertea as a way to showcase Australia in America. It notes New York clubs and a Belmont chairman weighing a possible invite, with bets up to 20,000 pounds and questions about feasibility. The piece highlights international racing interest and the parity of prize money across countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabynie
Arsertea
Epinaré
Taney
Ameries
New York
A J C Derby Added Money Rise From 1902 to 1923
The article tracks the growth of added money for the AJC Derby from £1000 in 1902 to £3000 in 1923, with speculation the stake could reach £10,000 in the future. It notes historic milestones, notable winners, sponsors, and New Zealand trainers' success, highlighting fluctuations through wars and eras while predicting continued growth. The piece emphasizes figures, years, and key actors in Australian racing history.
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A.J.C. Derby
AJC
R J. Mason
New Zealand
Abua
Dence
Prince Foote
Tanami
J. Eaton
Richmond Main
Marsden
Grafton
Sylvanite
Catiine
Gamedy King
King Carnival
Ube
Derby
Englishman Eyes Hornet Trade for One-Year Run?
Englishman considers buying a top hornet to race for a year with Isler, hoping it earns returns while avoiding guaranteed success. The plan hints at risks, potential demand, and uncertainty around future performance and markets.
Australia’s sprint legends dazzle in Norway meet
The article chronicles Australian sprinters and international rivals at a Kristiania sports meet. It highlights P Bredesen and Deanne, with nations including Norway Sweden Finland and Germany present. World records and long distance times are noted as a showcase of Australian athletic prowess.
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Rowling
Mia Carr
Charles How
Norway
Wna
Kriatiania
Ao International Aftale
Sweden
Finland
Aunera
Germany
Magdiom Charles Hom
Paane Norn
Arata
Auilon
Hela
Vi ‘Meures
Smigt
Dimia
Australia
Balter
Anderson the Sheet Anchor Davis Cup Hope for Australia in New York
Australia anticipates a Davis Cup challenge in New York tomorrow with Anderson leading a strong team including Shimizu Publie and Laconia as they face W. T. Tilden and W. M. Johnston supported by Vincent Richards and R N Walliams. If Anderson defeats either foe he could elevate Australian tennis and become a national hero alongside Norman Brookes and Gerald Patterson.
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Australia
New York
Wll
W. Wilden
W. M. Johnston
Vincent Richards
RN. Walliams
J. O. Anderson
Norman Brookes
Gerald Patterson
Daciaire
Shimizu
Japan
Publie
Chapion
Laconia
Wonder
Pracee
Bragnon
France
Stirn
Anderao
W. T. Tilden
WM. Johnston
Atk
Anderson
Tendon's Great Improvement May Win The Laurels
The report discusses tennis player Anderson improving and challenging Johnston. It recalls past matches against Tilden in 1921 and Davis Cup context, noting Anderson's backhand skill and strategic play to counter Johnston. The piece weighs Anderson's potential to prevail if he can counter Johnston's strong drives and backhand responses.
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Joey Andersin
Johnston
Salign
Johnson
Anderson
Eacoste
Wotleying
Amarice
Tilden Ax
Andersen
Taetien
Norman Brookes
HAWKHS VERSUS TITANS OF LAWN IN CHILLING DUAL
In a tense matchups preview Hawkh s chances against the Titans of Lawn center on Anassam and Anderson. The piece cites timing, backhand defense, and attack plans as Ames prepares for a potential two wins while Hawken faces a difficult path.
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Hawkhs
Titans OF Lawn Yennis
Cronin
Amd Anderson
Erie
USA
Ames
Mirice
Bent
Austratia
Anderson
Wight
Veo
Hawken
Australia Reveals Doubles Prospects in Tennis
The article analyzes Australia’s doubles team potential with Willame and Washburn against top American pair Patterson and O'Hare, noting Americans Tilden and Richards as current doubles champions. It discusses uncertain matchups, strengths and weaknesses, and the hope that Anderson could defeat the world’s best to secure a win in the doubles event.
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Cen
Willame
Washburn
W. My Johnston
Glarence Griffin
United States
America
Patterson
O'Hare Wood
Tilden
Richards
Bat
Johnston
Grigin
Richarde
Anderson
Pears
Final 100 Yards Meet Notes From Early Evening
A fragmented report describes a track meet with distances and times, mentioning participants and places in a stream of OCR gibberish. The readable bits reference Mile distances, the 100 yard dash, and late arrivals with unclear names and outcomes.
Fragmentary note about meeting at Biotiake elon
A garbled message mentions bars, a meeting tomorrow, 1731 accounting, Baslealice arrival, and being late to the place. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but implies a planned gathering and coordination issues.
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Dempsey
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Mays
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Grand Canyon
Hone
Jem Willard
X Willerd
Aldo
Wirpo
Jeu Pirge
Lyle
Wilata
Allah
Jeu
Theo
Lulu
Ria
Aveach
Willard Jed
Jes
Jew
Roe
Alice
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Jose
Jean
Wes
Cheek
Seb
Tete
Furpo
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England
Geusberry
Agmalla
Ming Terinialle
Newt
Melbourne
Jacey Club
Gup Zarriew
A.C
Haniy
Warwick
Atakes
Randerich
Remacks
Rendwick
Elene
J. McDonald
Eant
Belair
Mountain King
J. Burton
Ress Lesjy
Vance
Talia
ASG
Derry
Ity
Rongts
Stariere
Barth
Srehtgast
Pangrie
Ameriexs
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Carr
Btockholm
Binet Chreden
Goilenturg
Lly
Ani
Suatee
Chia Oun
Beedrikton
Tilfen
John—ton
Tiling
Aesinet Johnston Kargeord
Austral
Joheaton Tar
Joba
de Tivare
Farigon
Ane
Pam
Walnan Holses
Cormen
Sergen
Milesiania
Thurdagh
Epsom
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