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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
3
Henry L. Farrell reports widespread difficulty in arranging premier boxing matches as champions and contenders seek exorbitant purses and favorable opponents. With Dempsey Wills discussed but terms unmet, promoters face stalemate while walk-in fighters may gain ground this summer.
Promoters say bantam, feather and fly weight fighters crowded last summer with big bouts causing scant chances for smaller boxers. Managers push higher demands, threatening doors closing if promoted events lose venues.
In Crawfordsville on June 5 Wabash defeated Butler 6 to 4 in a fast game as Slaughter’s wildness and fielding errors helped the Little Giants win despite five Wabash hits. Batteries included Robertson and Chew for Wabash with Slaughter Slaton and Goett for Butler.
Indianapolis June 5 More than 290 swimmers from across the United States and Hawaii prepare for time trials in Olympic tryouts. Final try-outs begin today and conclude Saturday. The first time trials are in the 1500 meter event.
Jake Daubert first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds was ordered by physicians to take several weeks rest. He left Boston yesterday for Cincinnati after rejoining the Reds briefly in St Louis. He cannot stoop for a ball without dizziness as doctors say a nerve injury on the head requires about 24 weeks of rest to heal.
Only three Indiana University track men will compete in the Western Conference meet in Chicago next week. Captain Nay Wallace and Wilson headline the squad with strong records. Wallace, a former Washington High School student, runs the 440 yard dash in 50.3 seconds, a time hard to beat in college circles.
Cincinnati June 5 Jockey Ivan Parke, noted as one of the west's best riders, underwent an appendicitis operation at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr J B Miller called the procedure successful after Parke was rushed from Latonia following the fourth race. Parke had led on winning mounts in the 1923 season and drew attention in winter racing at New Orleans. He is under contract to Harry Payne Whitney.
New York reporters note a field of the world speedsters set for the Eastern Olympic tryout in Dikes on June 7. Loren Murchison, Francis Hussey, Al Le Coney, Chet Bowman, Lou Clark and Bob McAllister headline the dash with Hussey and Murchison both under 10 seconds for the 100 yard in recent meets.
American Association games highlighted by Indianapolis 3 Toledo 2 and Columbus 6 Louisville 8. St Paul 17 Milwaukee 4. Kansas City 4 Minneapolis 3. American League scores show Boston 6 St Louis 5 and Detroit 6 Washington 5. Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 5. National League notes include St Louis 12 Philadelphia 5 with rainouts Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at New York.
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