Dempsey Gears Up For Firpo Fight In Training
In Saratoga Springs Aug 31 1920 heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey trains despite a cold as he nears his bout with Luis Angel Firpo. Dempsey’s workout against Jack McAuliffe boosted confidence while Firpo studies Dempsey’s style and punches in Atlantic City. Firpo’s trainer Horacio Lavalle leads a daily plan combining physical work with a study hour to anticipate the champion’s attacks.
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Saratoga Springs
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Jack Dempsey
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Jampsey
Jack McAuliffe
Michigan
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Dempsey
Dempees
Mcculiffe
Firpo
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Floyd Johnson
MeaAuliffe
Nial
Pte
Burke
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Amely
Empsey
Ray Newman
Jersey City
Parring Partners
Atlantic City
N. J
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Angel Firpo
Rhea
Sses
Newark
Dempsy
Chamson
Horatio Lavalle
Marshalltown Beats Cedar Rapids Four to Three
Marshalltown defeats Cedar Rapids four to three at Marshalltown Ia Aug 1 halting Cedar Rapids five game win streak. Spurbeck kept pressure with control as box score lists Menard Lenahan Pilcher and Spurbeck among hitters. Key plays include stolen bases by Speag and unassisted double play, while Janesko, Spurbeck, and others contributed on the mound and at bat.
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Ansona
Altho Spurbeck
Marshalltown
Bunnies
Ootman
Mkke
So - Menard
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Pilcher
Caltigan
Murray
Hamilton
Spurbeck
Cedar Rapids
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Speaa
Swanson
Wissler
Rye
Hovis
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Janesko
Johnson
Prn
Jacobs
Ershaltown
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Tohmm
Khaon
Nlicher
Stokke
Batting Leaders and Driving Tips Highlight Hectic Report
National standings show GAR R leading with season totals and several players from Brooklyn Detroit and Cleveland close behind. A note lists no homeruns yesterday. A separate caution warns drivers about unsafe habits including weight on heels, late backswing, and improper hip turn during the swing with commentary from Burham Hare on avoiding poor actions.
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Brooklyn
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Pittsh
New_York
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Detroit
Igo Ewell
Clewd
Peaker
Clevid
Amfeson
Hawke Nest Southpaw Carl Damarest Sold to Pittsburgh Nationals
The Hawke Nest reports that Carl Damarest, once with Cedar Rapids, was sold by Beatrice of the Nebraska State league to the Pittsburgh Nationals, not St Louis Americans as first reported. Ottumwa aims to win six straight as Dubuque falters to claim the pennant by a narrow margin. Climber hopes hinge on remaining games and rival weak links.
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Cedar Rapids
Pittsburgh Nationals
Beatrice Club
St. Louis Americans
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Climbers
Vsen
Cedar Rapjidance
Cardinals
Hawke
Leo Oster
Hap’ Genahan
Marshalltown
Jenahan
Flemling
Anson
Dubuque Routs Rock Island In 9th Inning Win
Dubuque came from behind to beat Rock Island 3 to 2 in a late thriller. Johnson homered in the first, and Moore drove in the winning run with the bases loaded in the ninth as Dubuque solidified a pennant bid.
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Johnson
Telandere
Moore
Greb and Wilson to Battle Tonight for Middleweight Crown
Johnny Wilson and Harry Greb meet at the Polo Grounds in a 15 round bout to crown or reclaim the world middleweight title. Greb as favorite at 2 to 1 odds, Wilson’s fan base may push the odds to even as the two fighters prepare for a rough, body focused clash amid a light crowd expectation.
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Cinternational News Wire
New York
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Ualtier
Leonard-Dimdes
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Reuben Rath Reaches City Tennis Semifinals
Reuben Rath advanced to the semifinals by defeating Merle Brown in two straight sets 16 4 6 4. Brown was regarded as a top city competitor, with several years of athletic acclaim. A first round match remains between Tu C Hamworth and C A Boatman. second round results include Hutchison over Forrester Daly over Fearing Rath over Jamson Brown over Rath Hull over Corson Richardson over Reynolds.
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Tu. C. Hamsworth
C. A. Boatman
R. O. Hutchison
James Forrester
Harvey Daley
H. Fearing
Russell Lamson
George Rath
Hatter Jp. Hull
John Corson
George Reynolds
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W. Tt. Sieg
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Hutchison
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Daley
Fearing
Rath
Jamson
G. Rath
Hull
Corson
Richardson
Reynolds
Kohawks Open 1923 Schedule Against Iowa Midwest Teams
Coe College announces a 1923 schedule with five Midwest conferences. Kohawks face Drake Grinnell Wisconsin Knox and Illinois College Cornell Parsons Upper Iowa and Cedar Rapids opponent Aug 21. Practice starts tomorrow with 40 players to Central City for a two week camp.
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M. l. Eby
Kohawks
Wisconsin U
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Midwest
Knox of
Illinois College
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Dubuque College
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Ip Uu Yiu You
Drake
Wisconsin
Crimson
Eby
Central City
Upper Iowa
Davenport boxing card features Primes Walker bout
Ralph Alexander of Waterloo prepares for an eight round heavyweight clash with John Walker of Moline at Davenport Monday evening. Walker recently KO'd Duke Slater to gain attention. Also on the bill Eddie Anderson of Moline fights Mike Dundee of Rock Island in a 10 round bout at Palmers School of Chiropractic stadium to benefit disabled American veterans. A French chemist Mazarin claims a new alloy arcum mirrors gold in durability and brazenness for jewelry use.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Johnny Walker
Moline, Sr
Davenport
Ralph
Walker
Duke Slater
Mazarin
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