Dempsey Sharkey Bout Set for Yankee Stadium Clash
New York June 15 Jack Dempsey to challenge Jack Sharkey for the heavyweight title with a July 21 bout at Yankee Stadium Tex Rickard announced after a boxing show. Sharkey confident he can beat Dempsey or Tunney, sees win as a step toward the title. Dempsey training in California and planning east trip with his team for camp in Saratoga.
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Jimmy Maioney
Jess Willard
Toledo
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Los Angeles
Gene Tunney
East
Estelle
Taylor
Gus Wilson
Valley President Voids Anson Bunny Game Sunday
Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown will replay the game from Sunday after Valley President Belden Hill voided the Cedar Rapids win 8 to 7 due to Cedar Rapids listing eight veterans. Protest arose when Anson claimed Earl Porter was ineligible after stating he was a rookie two weeks earlier. Porter was released after admitting play in the Virginia league. Cedar Rapids now reports 13 men in camp.
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Cedar Rapids nullifies game over eight veterans in lineup
Spont summary notes Cedar Rapids Belden Hill, president of the Mississippi Valley league, voided a game won by Cedar Hapias from Marshalltown last Sunday due to eight veterans in Cedar Rapids roster. The game will be replayed.
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Color aids in cashing in on fame at national Open
A reader profile with quotes about how players capitalize on Open publicity and breaks. The piece contrasts past champions like Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen with later winners, noting that success hinges on timing, confidence, and favorable breaks rather than sheer skill alone.
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Morrow and Jalovic Edge Toward Electric Park Bout
Emil Morrow of Des Moines and Johnny Jalovic of Chicago fine tuned for six round fight at Electric Park tonight. Morrow seeks victory to earn a Fourth of July main event with Clyde Drury of Marshalltown while Jalovic promises a tough test against Chicago rivals. Kid Roberts meets Johnny Mack in the semi windup and Kid Ackerman faces Chauncey Cameron to open.
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Chicago
Electric Park
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Marshalltown
Kid Roberts
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Kid Ackerman
Chauncey Cameron
Fans miss sleep to watch Paris to Bordeaux race
Paris June 15 The 362 mile Bordeaux to Paris bicycle classic drew fierce pace with winner Georges-Gregoire Rousse a Belgian under 25 finishing just a wheel ahead of Adelin Benoit after 19 hours 15 minutes of non stop pedaling. Along the line villagers kept awake through the night to witness the finish and riders paused at every 450 miles for a registration control showing a grueling grind and 19 mph average.
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Replat transfers and property deeds listed in local notebook
A fragmented notice lists multiple transfers and replat actions including Aust Wieser to William A. Wieter mortgage QbeSB-1t. Ray Nesbit to Marie Nesbit. Madigan treasurer. Haw Dienks and Howrey McWilliams additions. Arthur Ws to Sherley Myers. Jama M. Wilson to Anne Jordan. and Orth to Blackhawk County, detailing lots, blocks, and highways in various subdivisions.
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Reason
Sherley G. Myers
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Anee Jordan
Lewis Miller
Aneusta Orth
Blackhank County
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Casement Fan Pn
Six Iowa Track and Field Marks Bettered in 1927
Iowa City, June 15. Six Hawkeye track and field records were broken in the past season. New marks occurred in the 440 and 880 yard relays, pole vault, discus, hammer, and javelin. Capt elect Cuhel, Everingham, and Baird led sprint relays. Cuhel excelled in 120 yard high hurdles and 220 yard low hurdles. Everingham starred in three events and led relays. Baird set a standout 491-10 for the 440 yard dash.
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John Everingham
George Baird
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Former Des Moines hurler sets record in Ala season
Minneapolis report notes Pat Malone, a neophyte in the American Association, quickly posting two new marks. Imported from Des Moines Western League club after 30 wins last season, he opened with six straight outs for an association record close to the major league standard. He then won three of four in a four day span. Malone, a six foot right hander, draws comparisons to Vance and Johnson for his blinding speed.
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Minn
Pat Malone
Pat
Des Moines
Vance
Wilkie
Millers
Walter Johnson
Fights Last Night Results Across Cities
Indianapolis highlights show Harry Forbes defeating Midget Mike Moran in a ten round decision. Paul Aislen knocks out Mikle Aite in ten. Newsboy Brown wins over Johnny Vacca. Lou Bogash defeats K. Brown in ten. Young Nationalista and Benny Carter draw in Portland. Upcoming card features Baker Hodkins Terris Goldstein Wallace and others with noted matchups in Cleveland Meriden and Phoenix.
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Harry Forbes
Mike Moran
Pitusburgh
Paul Aislen
Chicago
Mikle Aite
Los Angeles
Newsboy Brown
New York
Johnny Vacca
Bridgeport
Conn
Lou Bogash
K. ©. Brown
Portland
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Moore Burgess boxing match set for June 20 in Cedar Rapids park
Lloyd Hundley, manager of Lou Moore, announced a main event boxing contest against Hank Burgess of Cedar Rapids for June 20 at Electric Park during the Barbers' picnic. He also mentioned talks for a July 4 bout for Moore with Billy Hoon at Clinton.
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Lou Moore
Moore
Hank Burgess
Cedar Rapids
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Handley
Billy Hoon
Clinton
Major League Leaders From June 14 Listings
National League leaders include Harris of Pirates with 441 batting, Hornsby of Giants with 4 percent runs, P Waner Pirates leading in hits, Lindstrom Giants with 16 doubles, P Waner Estates with 11 triples, Wilson Cubs with 14 homers, Cuyler Pirates with 16 stolen bases, Meadows Pirates with 5 8 wins. American League leaders show F Miller Browns batting .404, Ruth Yankees 48 runs and 21 homers, Gehrig Yankees 41 hits, Burns Indians 22 doubles, Manush Tigers 8 triples, Grislin Senators 10 Selahases, Lyons White Sox 11 2 pitching wins with best record.
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Sunnyside Women Golfers Enter Independence Meet
Sunnyside women golfers from the Sunnyside Country Club will enter an invitation tournament at Independence next Wednesday June 22. Cars from the area will travel if weather allows. Invitations are mailed to women golfers of northern and central Iowa for the inter city ladies event at Sunnyside June 28. Mrs George Shoemaker won the cross country nine hole event sponsored by Bob Elderton pro with a gross score of 53.
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Independence
Iowa
Sunnyside Club
George Shoemaker
Bob Elderton
Sunnyside
Window glass substitutes lose UV transparency when browning
Cellulose products used as glass substitutes were valued for higher ultraviolet light transparency but their advantage diminishes as they brownish in color, reducing UV transmission and effectiveness.
Dysart Red Ravens Open Season With 6–0 Win
Dysart Red Ravens beat the Chelsea Bulldogs 6 to 0 in the season opener at home on Sunday. The Dysart band played during the game.
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Dysart Red Ravens
Chelsea Bulldogs
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Wilson and Williams Hit Yesterday's Home Runs
Yesterday's baseball notes highlight Wilson of the Cubs connecting for a home run and Williams of the Phillies also homering. The summary reflects the day's National and American League context with brief mentions of league play.
Parachute Jump Planned Over City by Laurie Tonight
Charles Laurie of 219 Oaklawn Avenue plans a parachute jump at Waterloo airport near the city limits on the Waterloo Cedar Falls road, if weather allows. The event is set for between 6 and 7 p.m. aboard a plane piloted by E. M. Kane. He will also perform a 4000 foot jump over central Waterloo late Sunday afternoon.
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Oaklawn Avenue
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
E. M. Kane
Laurie
Heart of
Paved Iowa City Road Set to Open July Fourth
An 18 mile paving stretch from Iowa City to the county line will open July 4 announced by County Engineer G. W. Griffith. Eleven miles were completed last fall and the remaining seven miles finished this week. The report also notes a trivia fact about average white women's hair length, 25 to 30 inches.
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Iowa County
G. W. Griffith
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