Dempsey to re enter ring fight plans announced
New York reports say heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will defend his title this fall possibly against Gene Tunney or Bartley Madden and later Harry Wills next year. Dempsey promises readiness despite a cold and Mrs Dempsey’s stance. Tex Rickard confirms signing to meet Wills with a fall schedule eyed and a workout opponent allowed. Jack Roper knocks out Ed Warner in ten rounds in Wilmington California.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Gene Tunney
Bartley Madden
Harry Wils
England
Jack
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Tex
Rickard
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Gas masks devised for animals by army service
New York July 16. The army chemical warfare service announced gas masks have been developed for pigeons dogs and horses. The horse mask covers nostrils and upper jaw, the dog mask covers both jaws, and a gas cover will protect pigeons in cages.
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New York
Army Chemical Warfare Service
Poling Chosen to Lead Christian Endeavor Group
Daniel A. Poling is named to succeed Father Clark as president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. A Boston, Oregon native and Dallas College alumnus, he rose in temperance work, led saloon protests in the Midwest and West, and held key posts with national organizations. He chaired wartime temperance drives and is described as a persuasive propagandist. The United States has 4,000,000 acres planted to potatoes.
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Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Oregon
Dallas College
Christian Endeavor Rtional Organization
National Temperance Count of America
National Temperance Council of
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Ted Oyedna
Reclamation Edition Limited Copies Remain
A note urges readers to share a copy of the Reclamation Edition with friends as limited quantities remain available.
Athletics and Pirates Lead pennant race in majors
New York reports the Athletics leading the American league pennant chase by three points, with the Giants within five of the Pirates in the National league. Double wins by the Athletics over the White Sox and other box scores feature Miller, Cobb, Benton, Bancroft, Frisch, Grimes and Fournier. The National league endorses the livelier ball standardized to 1914 materials.
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Pirates
White Sox
Macken
Senators
Bengals
Miller
Cach
Philadelphia
Ty Cobb
Reuther
Tigers
Larry Benton
Braves
Corsairs
Benton
Boston
Morrison
Adams
Bancroft
Cardinals
Virgil Barnes
Frank Frisch
Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Robins
Fournier
Phillies
Cubs
Chicago
Griffith
Indians
Yankees
Ken William
Browns
Red Sox
Col Henderson Quits Post Office Post of Assistant
Col Paul Henderson resigns as second Assistant postmaster general with July 31 effective date. President Coolidge commends aviation progress under his direction and wishes him success in commercial aviation, noting it is outside government work. Henderson plans to reenter business.
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Swampscott
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Coolidge
Paul Henderson
Henderson
How They Stand 4 t Coast McCarthy Beats Tanner in West
San Francisco welterweight Dominick McCarthy won a ten round decision over Izzy Tanner of Denver. In Havana Cuban pugilists plan to organize a union to protect their interests and provide for old age.
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Dominick McCarthy
Chicago
Izzy Tanner
Denver
Havana
Ten Round Bout Ends in Draw in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City July 16 AP Howard Ball of Pocatello Idaho and Frankie Buffington of Salt Lake fought a slow ten round draw. Local featherweights Midget Smith and Jack Andrews also drew after ten rounds. Smith Andrews billed Rocky Mountain featherweight title. Tommy Wilson Salt Lake defeated Dominic Tippero in ten rounds. Kid Colburn Denver stopped Young Gus Waner in two rounds of a four round match.
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Salt Lake City
Howard Ball
Pocatello
Idaho
Frankie Buffington
Salt Lake
Tommy Wilson
Dominic Tippero
Bingham
Utah
Kid Colburn
Denver
Young Gus Waner
Interest Aroused In Life Saving Courses At Y.M.C.A
Interest in life saving instruction grows at the Y M C A with swimming lessons already drawing attention. The Y intends to inaugurate life saving courses in August, giving early notice to those planning to enroll.
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Y M C A Life Saving Effort Reduces Drownings
The Y reports continued progress in preventing drownings through education and life saving courses. Red Cross junior lifeguards like Helton Loux are advancing to senior life saving, with Jovet Anthony and Marrit Higham pursuing senior exams. Local pupils are joining combined courses starting in August, as community churches and groups recruit swimmers for life saving instruction beginning next month. A clear moon indicates frost.
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Robert Rhea
William Rowland
Cecil Jorgensen
Nellie Mary McCabe
Corwine Groom
Catherine Groom
Howard Goldsmith
Jr Marty Turner
Jack Donlon
Mia
J. V. Nevins
Today’s Calendar of Sports Across Multiple Venues
Racing events include Empire City Racing at Yonkers, Niagara at Erie, Business Men’s at Chicago, and grand circuit trotting at Toledo. Rowing regatta at Portland, golf and tennis championships at Denver, Manitowoc, St Louis, and Muskegon. Additionally Jimmy Delaney of Havre KO’d Jack Bailey in Windsor in the third round.
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Yonkers
Niagara Racing Association
Prt
Erie
Business Men’s Racing Association
Chicago
Toledo
North Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Portland
Denver
Wisconsin
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St. Louis
Resorters
Muskegon
Mich
Havre
Mont
Jimmy Delaney
St. Paul
Jack Bailey
Windsor
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