Criqui Favored To Defend European Crown In Polo Grounds Bout
French featherweight Eugene Criqui, 30, European champion and holder of the French featherweight title, faces Johnny Kilbane in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. Criqui, who lost part of his jaw in WWI, has a storied record including fights against Noble Moore Wyns and Matthews, and was born in Paris on August 15, 1893.
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Eugene Criqui
France
Europe
Johnny Kilbane
Polo Grounds
Chui
Verdun
Sice
Criqui
Charley Ledoux
Tommy Noble
Chaui
Noble
London
Pat Moore
Arthur Wyns
Publicity agent sues J Willard for $12000
Gene Doyle, former publicity agent for heavyweight Jess Willard, filed in New York a suit against his former employer for $12,000 claiming owed for services rendered. Doyle said he persuaded Willard and performed duties in connection with promoting the boxer's interests.
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Los Angeles
Gene Doyle
Jess Willard
Dugilist
New York
Doyle
Witlard
Willard's comeback plan and pre fight moves outlined
The text notes attempts at a comeback after a title loss to Jack Dempsey. Publicity attracted Willard to bouts, with sammons served before a match against Floyd Johnson at the Milk Fund bouts in New York. Doyle cites ongoing workouts locally before a Wichita departure en route to New York.
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Jack Dempsey
Willard
Sammons
Floyd Johnson
Milk Fund
New York
Doyle
Firpo
Wichita
Murphy Leads 1923 Championship Standings With 1070 Points
Indianapolis report shows Jimmy Murphy top driver with 1070 points after the 500 mile race where he earned 270 for third. Milton second with 800, Hartz third at 620, and De Palma sixth with 140. Earlier races at Los Angeles and Fresno counted, with Kansas City’s July 4 event next to award points.
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Ind
M. D. Edenburn
American Automobile Association
Jimmy Murphy
Ile
Milton
Wilcox
Hartz
Hill
Hearne
de Palma
Elliott
Rerun
Cooper
Los Angeles
Fresno
Kansas City
Central College to Graduate Class of 18 in June
Pella Iowa June 1 President J Hillman Simonson College will deliver the commencement address Wednesday June 6. Central College graduates eleven men and seven women marking the seventieth anniversary of the institution.
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Central College
Pella
J. &. Hillman
Simonson College
Dempsey Gibbons July Fourth Fight Seat Tickets Go On Sale
Reserved seat tickets for the Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight bout on July 4 in Shelby Montana were delivered and prepared for distribution. Ringside blocks will be sent by air and mail with Mike Coli us overseeing. The arena capacity is 40 000 with plans to add 20 000 more seats. Dempsey is fishing while Gibbons rests in St Paul and plans to resume training next week.
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United Press
Shelby
Mont
Mike Colius
Pacific Coast
Coliing
Jack Dempsey
Gibbons
Paul
Two Iowa Colleges Get $26,560 Bequest
By the sale of the 236 acre Prescott farm the proceeds of 26 560 are to be shared by Grinnell and Tabor colleges after mortgage and costs. The bequest from Mrs. Prescott would support a Cherokee Y M C A building fund if the town raised 25 000 but failed to meet the condition, so the colleges receive as secondary legatees.
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Cherokes
Prescott
Mériden
Grinnell and
Tabor Colleges
Ma Ie
Raymond Triumphs Over Hazleton 6 to 4 in Tight Contest
Raymond won a hard fought baseball game from Hazleton 6 to 4 on June 1 at Mazleton. Brokaw pitched well for Raymond allowing six hits while a ninth inning rally nearly tied it. A Hazleton double play and a grandstand catch by Hofer electrified the crowd of about 200.
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Raymond
Hazleton
Brokaw
Hazieton
Hofer
Gimg
Bahl
Simons
Talholool
Agora
J Raymond Vo
Lincleton
Hookay and
Youngbluts
Homnyan
Wadsworth
Ellsworth College to Turn Out Class of 37
Ellsworth College will graduate 37 seniors this spring with 13 in two year programs and 8 in business. Graduates hail from Iowa with eight from Porto Rico. Commencement appears Thursday June 7 with an address by Prof. Robert Riehow, dean of men at the University of Iowa.
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Town Falls
Ellsworth College
College of Overal Orte
Iowa
Porto Rico
Robert Riehow
University of Iowa
Theatrical Show Teases Rural Follies At Prizm Theatre
THINGS THEATRICAL presents She Hickville Follies a rural novelty act by Manager ranks with the Gang at the Prizm theatre on June 6. The production formerly headlined at the Majestic Milwaukee in the week of April 29.
New Organist Leads Original Vaudeville Act in Major Theatres
The article previews Bedows and Detroit featuring the new organist Kiarakd Lortha performing an original Charlotte Dulowa piece with a high-spirited production. Norina Valmadge is highlighted for her versatile roles in a cabaret dive and the wealthy New Yorker wife, with strong dramatic moments. The piece also notes Pivot’s film style and a rapid sequence in a publicized production, describing it as thrilling with decisive action and a blend of adventure and humor.
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Yalwridge
Norina Valmadge
Shea Han
Ly Mowbray
Woo
Mn Jiminate
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