Dempsey Faces Reporters Amid World Title Talk
New York July 1 boxing gossip centers on Jack Dempsey as he engages press questions while plans for a Wills bout loom. Reports hint Dempsey remains in top form though titles may hinge on late developments. Possible future clashes with Burke Madden and a move toward California for winter follow-ups are discussed.
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Jochumsen Wins First Round in Rock Island Golf Tourney
Harold Jochansen, junior county champion from Sunny Side Country Club, won his first round match at Rock Island Arsenal in the junior invitation tournament. He defeated Howe Otis 5 and 4 and is set to face John Charleson of Galesburg in the second round with semifinals scheduled for tomorrow.
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Fragmented OCR Summary of A Golf Equipment Note
Fragmented text mentions players and gear details. It hints at a match in AS and Peer, with references to handles and balance on a golf club. Further readable facts are limited. no clear event, date, or named entities emerge.
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Fragmented local column reads oddities and notices
A garbled page fragment surveys varied items from theatre chatter and odd tips to weather moods and a court summons joke. It mixes opinion lines, casual gossip, stray advice, and scattered notes about festive plans and social tabs. The piece hints at sensationalism and local culture through fractured phrases.
Village champion Pancho Villa dies after dental infection
International News Wire reports Pancho Villa, world heavyweight boxing champion, died from respiratory paralysis linked to a streptococcal infection from an abscessed tooth. Autopsy cites acute edema of the glottis. doctors note his excellent physical condition aside from the tooth. Funeral plans await arrival of Villa’s friends and manager. body to be taken to Manila. inquest planned.
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Sporadic Baseball Scores Across Leagues In Brief Turnout
Standings from the Mississippi Valley League show Rock Island losing 1 to 6 at Moline while Marshalltown topped Burlington 5 to 1 and Dubuque fell to Cedar Rapids 11 to 4. National League results include Philadelphia 6 over St. Louis 4, New York and Chicago 3, Cincinnati 9 beating Boston and Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn 5. American League action lists St Louis over Washington 3, Philadelphia 12 over Detroit 4, Chicago 3 over New York 0, and Cleveland 6 over Boston 1. Also noted are St Paul 6 over Toledo 3 and Kansas City 3, Columbus 2 in American Association, with Indianapolis at Milwaukee in progress and Western League scores Des Moines 6, Tulsa 1, St Joseph 4, Omaha 5 and Wichita 7 over Oklahoma City 2, Denver 9 over Lincoln 3.
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Ansons Beat Bees as Addington Debuts in Iowa Game
Addington made a strong Mississippi Valley league debut as Marshalltown defeated Burlington 5 to 0 in Burlington, allowing five scattered hits. House pitched six, while Ansons’ defense held off the Bees with limited offense.
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Western Golf Title at Stake in Flights Over Detroit
Detroit July 18 Thirty-one golfers led by intercollegiate star Dexter Cummings advance to 18 hole match play for the Western Amateur Championship. Defending champion Harrison Johnston from St Paul also competes as the field narrows toward the title. Cummings set the medal play record with 138 over two days, while winds stayed light and clouds drifted overhead.
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Charles City Team to Meet Strong Opponents
Charles City prepares for upcoming games facing tough rivals with star players and a focus on strong defense and scoring balance. Local coach emphasizes teamwork and strategic adjustments as the season progresses.
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Hawks Baseball News from Dubuque and Iowa City
The report lists Ness Andy Anderson of Minneapolis as released by Johnny Armstrong in Dubuque, notes injuries to ski the premier hitter of Ol’ m, and mentions Vick of Marsh being discharged from hospital after a beaning. It covers city clubs, road trips, a torn ligament suffered by Hub Marshall, and various local sports happenings in Cedar Rapids, Rock Island, Moline, and Was h tartoo with mentions of tryouts and merchant days in Marshalltown.
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Golfers Stir Trouble With Fenced Ball Haul
Sioux City Iowa July 15. Golfers at Highview Municipal course clashed after they dumped balls along a fence into a hen yard. A busy hen gathered the balls one by one, pecking at them and causing a ruckus as the dispute unfolded.
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New Theory of Golf Origin Proposed by Thrifty Scot Farmer
An aporia editor writing in the Des Moines Capital asserts a thrifty Scotch farmer invented golf by teaching his sons to swing a scythe close to the ground to save straw and protect the blade, according to the article.
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Giants Run Close At Pirates Heels
The Pirates beat the Dodgers 8 to 5 as Dazzy Vance was knocked out after four innings. The Giants edged the Cubs 6 to 3 while the Reds rallied for 9 runs in the sixth to top the Braves 9 to 6. Cy Williams homered for the Phillies in a 6 to 4 win over the Cardinals and the Browns defeated the Senators 13 to 3. Babe Ruth left after wounding his side. the White Sox topped the Yankees 3 to 1.
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Hornsby Dreams of Managerial Rise Versus Ruth Record
A review of Rogers Hornsby's dual ambitions to manage the St Louis Cardinals and break Babe Ruth's home run record. His appointment as manager ends chances of Cubs trades, while fans debate how many homers he might have hit in a Cubs bandbox. Includes local minor league stats and notes on Ironmen tradition.
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Grace Methodists Sweep Christian Team 6 to 3
Grace M E church baseball team defeated Central Christian 6 to 3 at Cedar River park in a pivotal championship series game. Wright allowed three hits for the win while Richardson one of the Christian pitchers yielded seven safeties. both fanned eight. The Methodists made one error to four by the Christians.
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Pape Flings Rocks to Second Victory Over Mad Plowboys
Rock Island wins 1 0 over Mad Plowboys to tie for first, as George Pape limits Moine to two hits in a tight ninth inning. Bohannan and Pape square off, with Rob Sheedy and Gardner among key hitters. Umpires Ferenson and Gregory call the 1 hour 15 minute game.
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High Class Fighting Men To Perform If Crowd Favors
Boxing card at Electric park features Joe Knipp and Jack Sharkey in the six round main event with additional four round bouts including Dave Nelson Charlie Halligan and Ralph Leeper versus Kid Morningstar. Ralph Alexander aims to bring top fighters if patronage holds. Hank Garrett backs a promising lightweight. Also report notes 1,800 resident fishing licenses issued in Dickinson county since July 1.
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Waterloo Hawks Rally for Rock Island Series Opener
New players are set to be active Thursday for the Waterloo Hawks in the Rock Island series opener. The roster includes Red Worthington Alhambra Cal Roy Kleter Marsfield and others as they boost hopes for improved batting and fielding while Eldora star Worthington heads to Waterloo after facing Des Moines Western leaguers.
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Argentinian Swimmer Lillian Harrison Plans English Channel Attempt
Miss Lillian Harrison of Gris-Nez France prepares for a solo crossing attempt of the English Channel. The youthful Argentine swimmer has confirmed her intent to challenge the Channel, showcasing rising international participation in cross-Channel swimming events.
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