Dempsey Aims for Willard Title on July Fourth
Dempsey's 1919 season stands out with 18 wins and 17 knockouts in 22 bouts, only one loss to Chubby Meehan, and a six to ten round effort by Miske. He will appear in an exhibition on April 23 in Waterloo against local opponents as part of his aggressive buildup.
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Jess Willard
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Utah
John II
Sullivan
Dempsey
Willie Meehan
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Miske
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Carl Morris
Bill Brennan
J Fred Fulton
Bob Devere
Porky' S Flynn
Jack Moran
Carl Morrris
Porky Flynn
Challenger
Waterloo and Town
Burns Predicts Prestina Title Showdown in Wrestling
Promoter Jack Curley says Zbyszko will not face Plestina while Burns claims mastery over top contenders. Burns says Prestina’s strength and endurance set him apart and vows to crown a champion within months if matches can be arranged.
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Burns
Marin Pi
Rat Wonder
Chicago
Berns Deiclares
Farid
Plesting
Plestina
Omaha
Walden Bbyszko
Strangler” Lewis
Joe Stecher
Earl Caddock
Champian
Burs
Frank Gotch
Prestina
Zbyszko
Jack Curley
Curley
Willards Deposit Secures Dempsey Bout on July Fourth
Willard has deposited a 319,000 forfeit to guarantee his appearance against Jack Dempsey in a championship bout set for July 4. Promoter Tex Rickard announced plans to reveal the fight site within ten days or two weeks. He is considering eastern venues but has three western sites available and arena plans for 60,000 spectators are under preparation.
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New York
Jess Willard
Jack Dempser
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Altho
Twevser
Stage Unable to See Drake Games in Des Moines
April meeting for Drake relay meet faces disruption as coach Stagg of the University of Chicago may be unable to serve as referee due to ill health. Drake athletic director M. R. Banks reports no reply yet to a second letter. Stagg also considers leading the interallied sports mission in Paris but has not yet accepted. Penn College of Oskaloosa joins the carnival sending a half mile relay team.
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University of Chicago
Drake
M. R. Banks
Maroon
Stagg
Paris
Altho
Ghiecage
Penn College of Oskaloosa
Quakers
Couch Banks
All Sports for All Olympic Cry Promoted by Coubertin
Baron Pierre de Coubertin in a letter to IOC members calls for universal sport access and the removal of class barriers. He envisions a democratic era for Antwerp 1920 games and proposes a sporting order of chivalry similar to Sweden. He stresses athletics as a unifying force for postwar reconstruction and character building.
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New York
Pierre de Coubertin
Antwerp
Sugg Besta
Order of Chivalry
Sweden
Baron de Coubertin
Philosophy in Case of Failure Qualities for Present Generations
A fragment cites the need for failure qualification in present generations facing tasks. It emphasizes qualities to endure and adapt. The text suggests moral and practical traits to guide people through challenging circumstances.
Gleason Sees Bib Falk Shine as Texas Star
Austin April 15 Bib Falk a Texas U sophomore draws Gleason’s praise for his all around hitting speed and versatility. The left handed slugger handles outfield first base and pitcher roles and stars for the Horns as a cleanup hitter with two years of college eligibility remaining.
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Austin
Tex
Kid
Gleason
George Sisler
Southwestern
Texas U
Bib
Eonghorns
Schaefer Adopts New Name Belgium for Giants Scout Role
Former baseball star Schaefer, now calling himself Belgium, will serve as a scout for the Giants this season after brief stints with Cleveland as coach. He plans to join the team in their southern training camp once the season opens, staying currently in the Adirondacks.
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New York
Germany
Belgium
Schaefer
Clan Mc‘Graw
Adirondacks
The
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Pershing stadium chosen for interallied games in France
Paris reports that ground at Joinville le Pont will host the interallied games with Pershing inviting commanders of 21 allied armies. The Y M C A underwrites equipment and training costs, with a projected 100000 dollar appropriation. Colombes to host A B T championships while Pershing stadium will become a permanent reminder of the American expeditionary forces.
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Joinville-le-Pont
France
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Pramators
Colombes
Europe
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Pershing Sta
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I. F
Army
Reds Star Liarry Sallee May Miss Season With Back Injury
Training camp reports from Texas suggest Sallee may have to wear a plaster cast and miss pitching this year after straining his back. He has returned to Cincinnati to seek expert opinion on the injury.
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Cincinnati Reds
Texas
Liarry Sallee
Cincinnati
Ring results from across cities highlight close decisions
Eddie Shevlin of the navy outpointed Fred Newberry over 20 rounds. In Philadelphia Frankie Britt edged Willie Jackson in six rounds. Memphis saw Pat Moore win a newspaper decision against Sammy Sandow in eight rounds. Cedar Rapids judge Otto Wallace out pointed Frank Sullivan in 10 rounds.
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Loudon
Eddie Shevlin
United States Navy
Fred Newberry
Philadelphia
Frankie Britt
Willie Jackson
Memphis
Pat Moore
Sammy Sandow
Cedar Rapids
Otto Wallace
Frank Sullivan
Brennan Will Be Champ's Trainer
New York April 16 Jess Willard intends to be in peak shape for the July 4 defense against Jack Dempsey and has asked Bill Brennan to join his sparring partners Brennan earlier fell to Dempsey in six rounds but is tall strong and clever Willard now builds a tougher camp to prepare for the big contest
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New York
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Brennan
Dempsey
Willard
Moran
Willie Mitchell to pitch for Tigers after army discharge
Detroit reports star left handed pitcher Willie Mitchell will join Jennings team when Detroit arrives in Cincinnati. Mitchell, discharged from the army at Camp Shelby, will spend a few days at his Sardis Mississippi home before returning to uniform. He served almost four years in France with a Mississippi machine gun unit and held sergeant's chevrons at discharge.
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Mich
Willie Mitchell
Tiger
Jennings
Cincinnati
Mitchell
Camp Shelby
Mass
Frank J. Navin
Sardis
Miss
France
Jockey Frank Robinson Estate Leaves Widow in Kentucky
Louisville April 15 Jockey Frank Robinson killed at Bowie Maryland over a week ago left an estate thought to total about 500000 His heirs include his widow formerly Miss Lucy Simcoe a Louisville high school graduate.
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Louisville
Frank Robinson
Bowie
Lucy Simcoe
Bride’s Death Lays to Rest During Seven Weeks Since
Interment held with many turf figures and jockey pallbearers from Churchill Downs. Also noted are advertisements offering Purina feeds and a blank book outfit priced at 35 cents, with Waterloo Evening Courier asking readers to send for details.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Churchill Downs
Waterloo Evening ‘Courier
Local six club semi pro league effort collapses
Muscatine Iowa April 15 plans for a six club league including Wapello Keithsburg Riverside West Liberty Letts and Muscatine were scrapped after only two towns sent representatives Wa pello and Muscatine both opting for independent play this season Reports indicate other towns prefer independent teams to attract more varied opposition Parks for the season could not be leased Backers plan to organize an independent group this week Seek business support for exhibition games with minor league clubs and look to bring in Frank Boyle's Regina Canadian club and Harry Bay's League of Nations unit in May
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Wapello
Keithsburg
Riverside
West Liberty
Letts
Theother
Lee Fuller
Musky Club
Frank Boyle
Regina
Fuller
Harry Bay
Mason City
League of Nations
A. H. Fy
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