Dempsey Willard Bout Size Talk At Toledo Camp
June 17 Toledo report discusses Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey size arguments for the championship clash. It notes Dempsey sparring with Dan Daly and Bill Tate to mimic Willard size, while Willard studies Dempsey with Jack Hemple. Both camps compare physiques and sparring outcomes as fans debate relative merits.
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Bill Tate
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Tate
Hemple
Challenger
Jack Hempie
Dempsey weighs in at 202 pounds in Toledo crowd
Associated Press reports Jack Dempsey weighed exactly 202 pounds in a swimsuit and boxing shoes in Toledo on June 17. Willard trained with sparring partners as he prepared for his bout, boxing several rounds with Jack Wempel and others while Joe Chip joined as a sparring partner.
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Joe Chip
Newcastle
Penn
George Chip
Jack Wempel
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Jack Heinen
Walter Monahan
Cleveland Sweeps Boston In Doubleheader Set
Cleveland won both morning and afternoon games to sweep the four game series with Boston. Ruth homered for Boston in the afternoon game while Cleveland pitchers held the line in both contests. Morning score four to three and afternoon score three to two, with Cleveland and Boston combining for limited hits and steady defense.
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Schang
Chicago and Washington Win Tight Baseball Contests
Chicago beat Philadelphia 7 to 6 in a clean series sweep as Faber struggled and Kerr held the Athletics. Risberg Perkins and Burns homered, with sharp double plays by Collins and Gandil. Washington edged Detroit 2 to 1 behind Johnson's strong pitching and late scoring to split the series.
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New York Beats St Louis 5 to 2 to Take Series
New York won the final game of the series 5 to 2 in front of home fans, completing a three out of four swing over St Louis. Pitcher Shore went the distance for New York, pitching well with men on base. For St Louis, bats struggled as Wright, Weisman, and Severeid formed the defense behind a shaky lineup.
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Vernon Game Postponed Amid Travel Delays
A Vernon team postpones its game due to travel disruptions. The schedule change affects fans and local standings as players adjust plans and seek a new date set by officials.
Farm Loan Board Plans Big Bond Issue Sale
The Farm Loan Board announced a forthcoming issue of large bonds by federal land banks. The bonds will bear 4% interest, priced at par, and will mature in five and twenty years respectively. The issue is being arranged with the Associated Press reporting from Washington.
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Vets Gather for G A R Convention Trip at Local High
Delegates to the G A R W R C and Ladies of the G A R met at the high school for a pleasing program of music and talks. This morning at 9 o'clock the veterans planned an auto trip to Shoshone after the ride, they ora.
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Shoshone
G A R Camp Fire Program and Appeals
Par ticipants join with the G A R parade and camp fire program includes music by Twin Falls band, invocation by Rev C L Owen, songs led by a Ladies Quartet, and a welcome by Hon J L Davies. Addresses by Adjutant General J V F Patch and President W R C. Camp fire talks by young and old veterans, duets and a final audience song led by ladies.
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McFarland
Dwight
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America
DODE PACKERT 100 MUCH FOR GAUSEY
Dode Paskert homered into the left field bleachers driving in two runners and giving Chicago a lead Chicago won 7 to 2 over New York Causey Ragan and McCarty joined on the mound for Chicago while Alexander and O’Farrell pitched for New York The June 17 game report notes the decisive blast and the eventual Chicago victory
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Dode Paskert
Causey
New York
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Pirates Defeat Phillies 6 to 0 in Pittsburg
Philadelphia was defeated by Pittsburg for the third straight game, 6 to 0. Jacobs was hit freely and timely. Stengel belted a three run homer in the eighth with two on. Score by innings shows Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, Pittsburgh 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 x. Batteries Jacobs Adams, Miller Schmidt.
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Phillies
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Jacobs
Stengel
Philscupe Wee
Adams
Mitler
Schmidt
Beckett Retains British Heavyweight Title in KO
In London on June 13, Beckett knocked out Frank Goddard in the second round at the Olympic Club to retain the British heavyweight championship. The bout was scheduled for twenty rounds with a purse of 6,000 pounds.
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Great Britain
Frank Goddard
Olympic Club
Rotarians Urged to Fight Bolshevism Worldwide
John Poole, retiring president of the International Association of Rotary, urged Rotarians to stand against Bolshevism. Speaking in Salt Lake City, he called this the Rotarians' opportunity and warned that the organization would betray its ideals if it does not act swiftly, though the delivery is marred by imperfect text.
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Salt Lake
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Ohio legislature halts Willard Demipsey fight veto bill
In Columbus Ohio the state house defeated a bill by Representative Dunn to give Governor Cox power to revoke Toledo city permits for the Willard Demipsey prize bout on July 4. A motion to reconsider was filed and may be debated tomorrow. If approved as emergency, it would take effect immediately. otherwise it would wait ninety days.
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Toledo
House of Representatives
Dunn
Cox
Help Congress Decide on Ready Farms for Returned Soldiers
A proposed plan to provide ready farms for returning soldiers faces congressional review. Officials discuss interior spending, land drainage, and converting districts into productive agricultural sites with potential funding around 500 million dollars. The aim is to support veterans through sustenance farming opportunities.
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