Sparring Partner Willard Sparring Partner Plans to Quit Fighting
Walter J. Monthan, sparring partner of heavyweight champion Jess Willard, announces plans to quit boxing and open a health resort. The article notes uncertainty about whether this is a true retirement and references Monthan’s past involvement with Willard and other boxing figures.
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Champ Willard
Dayton Byoddart
New York
Walter J. Monthan
Dem Willard
Duch
Walter de
Sarah Nemnhardt
Monthan
Jess
Tom Jones
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Brigade
Tom
Lorinsky
Walter
Near Champs
Gaya
Walles
Monihan
Jeffries
Meno
Monlhab
Romsture
Liv Stlckion
Curiously Named Sports Clash Echoes Past Feats
Curio filled paragraphs recount old stateside sports gossip with references to Montanan players, Morris, Waller, Castle and Gowdy. It notes Vernon Castle dancing while a fighter rests, mentions Willard and a 1814 Giants signings, and recalls Hank Gowdy’s graceful earlier fielding movements in an anecdotal sports column.
Angels Sign Jack Myria After Salary Slashing
Los Angeles June 22 Jack Myria the veteran pitcher agreed to stay with the Angels after a salary cut of 85 dollars a month yet considered a move to Arizona for more money. Other insurgents debate quitting with Mitchell undecided while Meusel Kilcher and Davis refuse new papers. Players released may seek work in the Copper League as that circuit courts Coast League veterans.
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Los Angeles
Jack Myria
Tacife Coast Corpus
Angels
Arizona
Yeater
Rothgathy Hayden Club
Hites
Jack
Johnnie Vowers
Angel
Sporting News
Toy Mitchell
Vernon
Mitchell
Atta
War intrudes on Wisconsin athletic program
MAISON Wis June 23 The university faces disruptions as coaching staff join military service and enlistments rise. Football season approaches amid reorganization with Athlete Director Tam Jones directing preparations while veterans fade from squads.
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Tam Jones
Fn Tranen
Limary Rrevice
Glotch Attacks Food Shortage In Wartime Plan
Chicago June 25 Frank Gotch the former world wrestling champion speaks on food shortage and farms. He plans to farm intensely across 300 acres to combat supply issues, intends to weed by hand and boost corn yields while noting his health allows active effort. He mentions past fame and describes a shift to patriotic farming.
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Chicago
Frank Oteh
United States
Blberia
Hot Springs
Ark
Styera
Gotch
Sam
Corm
Bees Walloped by Seals in Salt Lake City Showdown
Salt Lake's Bees suffered a heavy defeat as San Francisco dominated the game, 19 to 3. The Bees' pitching and defense faltered while San Francisco produced a lopsided scoring barrage.
Tigers New Man Wins Game Eight For Tigers
Los Angeles June 22 A new Tigers pitcher starred in a 9 to 2 win over the Angels. The rookie hurler worked well, while Stovall led Tigers with three doubles and two singles. Daley Galloway and Chadbourne sparked early offense as Tigers built a lead, and Doane aided late scoring with a triple. Angels rallied briefly in the ninth but could only score one run.
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Los Angeles
Otis Crandall
Marion
Vernon
Angels
Er Tortosa
George Stovall
Tigers
Crandall
Chadduitne
Snodrass
Stovall
Daley
Orst
Galloways
Fournier
Meusel
Doane
Heb
Davis
Galloway
Callahan
Simon
Marlon
Chadbourne
Sucdarass
Spodgmes
Infeld
Terry
Ob Meusel
Eiagle
Els’ Son
Porteand
Vernon Rupore
E. Hollweher
Roderca
Snodgrass
Wille
Ffeyes Doane
Willams
Stavall
O- Farmer
Vanes
G Slelin
O. Galloway
Misher
DC Pinetti
Drenton
A. Marian
Darton
Houckewes
Angeles
Ah Rilliter
Kennondy
I! Tales
Rls
Darfa
Ab. Crandall
P . Mapan
Gotti
Ruy
Oaks Rally Past Beavers In State League Tilt
In San Francisco on June 23 the Oaks beat the Beavers 6 to 4 as Brenton faltered in the fourth. An error on a foul ball allowed a run, and Dan Murray’s timely hit plated another. Portland opened with two runs but faded as the inning ended with Williams relieved and Gilling retiring the threat.
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San Francisco
Brenton
Shibhan
Stalin
Fisher
Dan Murray
Proush
Mentor Ail
Rodgers
Brocton
Teo
Portland
Williams
Farmer
Cobb Leads Batting Race in Major Leagues
Ty Cobb tops unofficial American League batting averages at .268, ahead of Tris Speaker by twenty points after Wednesday games. Philadelphia and Cleveland players post strong showings while leaders across the National League include Cruise St Louis and Grob Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb Ias
Tris Speaker
Feading
Speaker
Arcrapes
Weaver
Cucato Bar
Boston
Tram
Detroit
Cleve Melonta
Philadelphia
Sleveland
Sieler
Susgants
Cleveland
Ington
Jacob
Cruise
St. Louis
Lota
National League Battery
Robertson
New York
Zelder
Beave Etealer
Stengel
Brooklyn
Hornsby
Louis
Cravath
Heinie Grob
Cincinati
Davos
Roush
Cincinnati
Jackfaith
Fiecher
Unclear baseball play by play with multiple players listed
A fragmented box score snippet lists hits by Siclén Valey, Lapan, Fournier, Doane and Elts Stovall with three-baggers by Fournier and Doane, two-bag hits by Elts Stovall, sacrifice hits by Meusel and Efile, strikeouts by Marion and Killiter, walks and balls by Crandalt Marion, and wild pitches by Crandall. Fielding and umpire credits shown with Finney and Phyle. Time 1 period 40.
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Valey
Lapan
Fournier
Doane
Stovall
Callahan
Simon
Meusel
Efile
Dy Marion
Balle
Oz Crandalt
Marion
Crandalt
Dogda
Doles
Terry
Fournlee
Killiter
Crandall
Finney
Phyle
Bicycle Racer and Aviator Enlists in Army
Ed Me Goodwin, famed amateur bicycle racer and record holder, has joined the aviation section of the regular army. He trained at Buffalo and has won numerous races, bringing notable speed and skill to military aviation.
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Bobby Jones
Merion
L. 1
Ed Me
Goodwin
Aviaton
Aray
Ls Gow
Buffalo
Bes
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