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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

7

Getaway Day Buildup for Dempsey Carpentier Fight

Atlantic City reports get away day for world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey as he prepares in Jersey City for the title bout with Georges Carpentier. Dempsey enjoys a relaxed mood amid secrecy about his sleep site and departure, while Carpentier follows a calm training regime in Manhasset with minimal exercise and physician guidance.

Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Dempsey Jersey City Georges Carpentier Carpentier Bernard Dempsey Georges Manhasset Wilson Descamps

Johnson to Have Challenge Ready at Ring

United Press reports Jack Johnson the former heavyweight champion will leave federal prison July 9 and has agreed to a ring challenge to the Dempsey Carpentier winner. Negotiations via telegraph with promoter Leo Myers New York and Prudence R L resulted in $2 000 good faith money posted for Johnson to issue the challenge on Black's behalf.

United Press Vleavenworth Kan Jersey Jack Johnson Inesro Tig Smoke Leo Myers New York Prudence R. L

A Comic Strip in Type parody of correspondence schools

J P McEvoy mocks modern correspondence schools and their supposed commencements. He imagines graduates sending valedictories by postcard, diplomas by mail, and banquets in restaurants nationwide, ending with a library-table college cheer praising Will Hays and the R F D Stamps.

United States

Georges Triumph Looms In France As DempseyBattle Hopes Rise

In Paris July 1 the nation buzzes around Georges Georges defeats Dempsey in the planned bout. The public anticipates victory as Armistice Day and New Year’s joy fuse in celebration. Cables will relay results tonight with theatres showing round by round reports under government orders.

United Press Paris France Carpentier Georges Dempsey Poilts

New Hampton Defeats Oelwein Twice In Iowa Baseball

New Hampton won 14 to 2 at Oelwein and 4 to 3 at New Hampton in midweek games. Sanders pitched well for New Hampton as Brooks and Sanders cleared four passes. Kline starred at the bat while Oelwein hitters struggled to score, with two games played June 28 to June 30 and attendance around 600 to 1,100.

Oelwein New Hampton Sanders Brooks Kline Gelwein New Hampton Bunch Rattette Anders Bi Techtt Hollenbeck Ebert Wagner Wolgat Fergeman Dalwain O'Neil Ad Bievernecht Slapnican Learn Fargeman

Detroit Downs Cleveland in six two ball game

Detroit beat Cleveland 6 to 2 as Cobb mishap and strong hitting fuel the win. Heilmann and Jones led Detroit with multiple hits while Oldham struggled for Cleveland. Dauss pitched to earn the decision with Bagby taking the loss.

Standing of the Clubs and Yesterday's Results

American Association scores include Kansas City 10 against Minneapolis and Louisville 6, Columbus 0, Milwaukee 4, St. Paul 1, Indianapolis 2, Toledo 1. Three-I League shows Rock Island 1-5, Bloomington 7-?. Rockford 4, Evansville 4, Cedar Rapids 2, Terre Haute 3. Western League results feature Des Moines 3, Tulsa 2, Joplin 0, Omaha 4, Oklahoma City 5-3, Wichita 3-4, St. Joseph 11, Sioux City 6.

Kansas City Minneapolis & Louisville Columbus Milwaukee St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Rock Island Bloomington Rockford Evansville Cedar Rapids Terre Haute Des Moines Tulsa Joplin Omaha Oklahoma City Wichita St. Joseph Sioux City Pittsburgh New York Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Washington American Association Louisville Aoene Minneapolis Asas City Pet Peoria Moline

Pirates win protest game with ninth inning homer

Yesterday's hero Grim hits a ninth inning homer to lift the Pirates over the Reds 4 to 3 in a protested playoff. The Pirates also won the regular game 3 to 3. Williams hits his thirteenth homer as the Braves beat the White Sox 1 to 0 after taking the opener 6 to 1.

United Press Grim Pirate Reds Pirates Williams Braves White Sox

Dempsey Favored In Five Round Matchup With Carpentier

Indianapolis July 1 report says Jack Dillon expects Dempsey to win in five rounds if he can reach Carpentier. If the French challenger avoids the champion for five rounds, Dempsey will tire and Carpentier may finish it. Doubt remains that Carpentier has the speed to keep Dempsey off in a tight bout.

Althode Descamps Wilson Charles Ledoux Paul Journee Marcel Deneys Georges Dempsey Manhassst Carpener Carpentier Henry L. Farrell New York Jack Dempssey Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Francois Descamps Jack Kearns

National sports notes from cities across the country

Athletes gather in Pasadena for the U S national field meet slated July 2 4 and 5 Colorado Springs reports Wid Lee of St Louis defeating Kid Mex Pueblo in a 12 round boxing decision Greenwich intercollegiate golf contenders advance in the early rounds Philadelphia rain postpones lawn tennis at the intercollegiate championships Montreal US tour may be delayed by US government rules Jersey City boxing permit for Carpentier Dempsey issued Benny Leonard greets fans in Benton Harbor before a July 4 bout Chicago players and others enter singles at the national clay court championships Philadelphia league chief trades Rawlings Stengel for Raph King and Th lbourgh

Associated Press Pasadena Cal Colorado Springs Colo Wid Lee St. Louis Kid Mex Pueblo Greenwich Conn Cambridge University Philadelphia Montreal United States Jersey City N. J Robert L. Doherty New Jersey Boxing Commission New Jersey Athletic Club Tex Rickard Benton Harbor Mich Benny Leonard

Dempsey Carpentier World Title Fight Set for 1921 Jersey City

Boxers James J. Dempsey and Marcel Carpentier prepare for the world heavyweight title bout at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City on July 2 1921. Promoter Tex Rickard eyes a crowd near 69000 with a $500000 purse and $5 to $40 ticket scale.

Jeanpee Lake Gly Jack Day Salt City E Carpentier Lens France J. Henry Ertle Boyle Thirty Acres Jersey City N. J tGeorge Ll Tex’ Rickard New Jersey Carpentier Dempsey

Lee Sees Dempsey Carpentier Bout Settled in Jersey City

H D Lee superintendent of west schools predicted the Frenchman would lose in the Dempsey Carpentier fight. He said the American people are being bunched in this bout and that the result is settled.

H. D. Lee The West Schools Dempsey Mr. Carpentier Jersey City Mr. Lee

Hudson Ball Fans to Meet Tonight in Town Hall

Hudson Ja July 1 Fans from Hudson gather at the town hall at 7 p. m. to discuss forming a local baseball team for the season. Local observers believe several capable players in the area could form a strong nine.

Hudson Ball Hudson, Ja Hudson

Golfers sail for New York after British Open win

London July 1. Jock Hutchison of the Country Club Chicago, winner of the British Open, and nine other American golfers who have played in Europe sailed yesterday for New York.

Nysree Waarmee London Jock Hutchison Chicago New York

Dempsey Eyes Early Knockout Of Carpentier In New York

United Press reports boxing bout buildup for Dempsey vs Carpentier with Dempsey favored to finish the French challenger early. Weather concerns loom. ticket sales move slowly while Jersey stadium finishes ahead of Friday crowds.

Old Tiger Cobb Leads Detroit Into Season

As the season opens, Ty Cobb proves doubts wrong and anchors a strong Detroit lineup. Dan launches bat after bat, hitting around .300, while Bush at short continues steady defense though some errors occur on throws. A younger challenger may emerge, but the veteran remains a cornerstone of the Tigers.

Yanksland Indians Hughie Jennings Ty Cobb Detroit Bush Dan Dani Pergel Tigers Alto Tiger

Cobb to miss game weeks after knee injury

Cleveland reports Ty Cobb will be out of the lineup for at least three weeks after spiking his knee on a hook slide and requiring five stitches. The injury occurred during a home game in Detroit with the Tigers seeking umpire guidance.

Cobb Cleveland Outfelder Associated Press Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Courier Sports

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