Kearns Moves Toward Matching Champion Dempsey
York May 15 In executive session Jess Willard Tom O Rourke and Luis Firgo negotiate a June 30 bout with Tex Rickard while Jack Kearns pursues a Willard Dempsey clash at the Polo Grounds. Ongoing talks focus on dates and financial terms as promoters weigh Labor Day plans and Yankee home dates. Willard travels to Los Angeles after the meeting. Eustus shifts toward Dempsey training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Tavntel
Jess
Willard
Luis Firgo
Tex Rickard
Jack Kearns
Tom O'Rourke
Polo Grounds
Kearns
al. Yard
Thomas
Firpo
Dempsey
Rickard
O'Rourke
Katsan
Konlog
Dempsey-Gibbons
Shelby
Firpo-Willard
Yankees
Boyle
Jersey City
Los Angeles
Jack Eustus
Chicago
Elery
Hagen Shows Way in Golf Tourney on English Links
English golf tourney report by Irmenete News Service from Leeds England notes Gene Larsen, American Open Champion, making his first foreign appearance. Hagen leads early, closes with steady play as conditions test nerves and skill on classic links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen
Irmenete
Leeds
Esgland
Webs
Wats
Gene Larszen
Hagin
Ender Fouce
National champ hits at golf faults and seating plan
The article by Gene Sarazen discusses correct and incorrect grips for the interlocking grip, illustrating with pictures how to position the club at the base of the fingers for a straight left arm and power. It also notes hopes to place seats in the Illinois Memorial Stadium for the November 3 Micors-Chicago game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Sarazen
Sorazen
Tn Place
Critics Cry Over Blair Verdict In Syracuse Bout
Syracuse youngster Kid Blair lost his match at the Velodrome A C, drawing fire from Buffalo fistic circles for a wide margin decision. Critics demand an appeals court for boxing and call for officials to justify verdicts amid alleged inconsistent rulings across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birney P. Lynch
Syracuse Telegram
FFALO
Kid Blair
Syracuse
Nis
Harry White
A. C
Bisaa
Rochester
New York
Ecielon Town Boy
B. Tal
Com
Whee
Boxtr
McGraw To Lead Giants Tour To Australia
New York May 15 Giants manager John J McGraw will head a party of players to Australia and New Zealand next winter or during the 1924-25 season. Koniesec of Sydney witnessed a Giants game at the Polo Grounds and discussed the proposed tour with McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. McGraw
Giants
Willead
Kir Leanne
Australia
New Zealand
BJ. Koniesec
Sydney
Polo Grounds
McGraw
Kortiang
NO SPRING PRACTICE AT UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
The academy announces no spring practice for US Naval team due to diverse athletic activities including rowing. Despite the pause, a busy schedule of sports events and student participation continues across training, games, and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval
Dempsey Defies Four Ring Rivals in July Showdowns
The veteran champion says he will fight Willard, Firbo, Jonssen, and Wills in a planned July set of bouts. He vows readiness for each challenge, aiming to settle who earns top title shots while maintaining forceful confidence in his own form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
New York
Ace
Willard
Jonssen
Firbo
Harry Wills
Orange Twelve Meets Middies in Crucial Game
Hill nine faces Naval Academy in Archbold Stadium as Colgate awaits. Cox praises the Middies for their superb attack and defense after their win over Johns Hopkins. Lacrosse follows the baseball clash as Colgate and Syracuse collide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Twelve
Hill Nine
Colgate
Archbold Stadium
Naval Academy
Cox
Middies
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Orange
Hill Twelve
Syracuse
New York
Lew Carr
Clarkson
St. Lawrence
Hamilton
Cores Laurle Cox
Syracuse University Lacrosse
Milk Fund Show earns 853,300 for boxing night at Yankee Stadium
New York May 15 Fighters who battled before 65,000 spectators at the Milk Fund Show were paid off yesterday at Tex Rikard's offices in the Garden Tower. Total $85,300 with Willard and Johnson each $25,000. Firpowne $15,009 and McAuliffe $7,000. Fulton $5,000 and Renault to get $5,000 as per rule. Fulton and Pendult to donate $1,000 each to the Mik Fund. Timmy Her man earned $1,500 for knocking out At Releh, others paid. Opening pairing McCann and Drake received $300 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankee Stadium
Tex" Rikard
Garden Tower
Fred Fulton
Boxing Commission
Jess Willard
Floyd Johnson
Luis Firpowne
Jack McAuliffe
Fulton
Renault
Cooraw
Pendult
Timmy Jitt Herman
Releh
Joe McCann
Harry Drake
Colgate Extends Winning Streak Over Hamilton
Colgate defeats Hamilton as the team maintains its winning run. The game solidifies Colgate’s momentum with key plays and steady offense dominating the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate
Hamilton
Moineau Captures Balloon Race Laurels
A balloon race victory is claimed by Moineau in a regional meet. The limited readable text confirms a win in the event with local coverage and mentions related results at the event page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moineau
Lauurels
Railroads to Help Shelby for Dempsey Gibbons Bout
Shelby Montana May 15 A plan outlines transport and lodging for thousands migrating to Shelby from across the country for the Dempsey Gibbons boxing bout on July 4 Budd Great Northern Railway president says conditions are favorable and rail construction rushes to add service crews to meet demand as the event approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News
Shelby
Mont
Aimple
Alph Budd
Great Northern Railway
Budd Dearea
Shelly
Gois
Carpeos
Tcas
Mike’ EL Collins
Gibbons
Molamby
Clubhouse Looms for Sportsmen of Auburn
A fragmented item notes Auburn sportsmen eye a clubhouse project. The text hints at street, road, and nearby landmarks and mentions a fair attracting attention as supporters discuss extending funds and plans for a new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Greenways Issue Defi to Erins and Other Strong Junior Nines
Fragmented OCR text shows a local sports brief mentioning Greenways challenging Erins and other junior teams. The readable fragments indicate a junior league context with team names and possible matchups, but specific results, dates, or locations are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenways
Erins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarazen
Buffalo
Blair
Jack McAchlores
Syuen
Jim Corhe
Amiel
McGurk
Clarkson Tech Bears
Clarkson Tech
Open Union
Canton
Neur Bite
Mit
Mitchells
Cal Verella
Onal League
CE Waco Wakte Sox
Apades
Schenectady
Union College
Tarkaon Teh
Smiddiehury
Eater
Jack Dempsey
Hata
Peter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!