Jeffries Favored as Referee for Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Atlantic City dispatch reports promoter Tex Rickard and stakeholder Robert Edgren favor James Jeffries as referee for the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title bout in Jersey City. Newark area hints point to Jersey City official Harry Erile as third man if NJ boxing commission settles on a choice. Dempsey trainer William Sullivan says two weeks of hard work and quality sparring partners are needed for peak form.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Robert Edgren
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Jersey City
James Jeffries
Kearna
Harry Erile
Jack Pearns
Dempser
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Edgren
Kearns
Harri Rtle
Jeffries
New Jersey Commission
Dempsey
William PF
Pooch
Sullivan
Harvard Athletic Teams
Manbeseen NL V
Carpentier
America
Hrmour
Diephe
Red Sox Sweep Tigers and Blank Cards in Flood of Hits
The Red Sox offense explodes in a doubleheader. Menas hits a single, double and triple in the first game and adds two triples and a homer in the second. Boston wins 5 to 4 then 4 to 4 to take first division, then blanks the Cardinals 10 to 0 with Filingim pitching four hits.
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United Press
Menaskey
Red Sox
Tigers
Boston
Mass
Detroit
Howard Ehmke
Menosky
Boston _ oes
Ehmke
Perritt
Ainsmith
Pennock
Ruel
Hmke
Holling
Bass
Jer
Manion
Bush
Walters
Washington
St. Louis
D. C
Moighdee
Boland
Bolard
Burwell
Vangild
Mogridge
Gharjrity
Waterlooans Shine Tossing Horseshoes
Waterlooans Ward Mayer and Merald Hoag, visiting Marshalltown Iowa, defeated two top tossers Ed Johnson and John Marlowe in a three game match by scores 19 21, 21 14, and 11 19. The final game ended at dusk on newly opened city courts.
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Marshalltown
Ward Mayer
Merald Hoag
Waterloo
Ed Johnson
John Marlowe
Tomorrow's high school games on slate across four counties
Games listed for tomorrow include Waverly Aplington at Independence at Vimar, Tripoli at Oelwein, Atkins at La Porte City, Bawkers at Sumner, Chicago Union Giants at Algona, 1s Bros. at Washburn, Jesup at Drersville, Slater at Webster City, plus Cairns Bros. at La Porte City and Lew Hampton at Tripoli.
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Waverly Aplington
Independence
Vimar
Tripoli
Oelwein
Atkins
la Porte City
Bawkers
Sumner
Chicago Union Giants
Algona
1S Bros
Washburn
Jesup
Drersville
Slater
Webster City
Cairns Bros
Lew Hampton
Comic Strip in Type Sparks Family Candy Feud
A 1921 dialogue shows a father blamed for feeding candies to a sick child, with a narrator questioning parenting duties. Tension erupts as accusations of neglect rise, ending with the father’s nightlong vigil and a somber, unresolved tone.
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Doraleigh
Dorothy
Terie
Doveleigh
Associated Editors
Wind to Be Big Factor in Dempsey Bout at Atlantic City
June 18 reports Jack Dempsey in better overall shape than two years ago though wind conditioning remains key. The piece notes Dempsey’s improved footwork and “socker” style, with a 10 day layoff and aches to overcome. Wind condition seen as decisive for the July 2 clash.
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McAuliffe
Caulibed
Gaited Am
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Toeda
Jack
Carpentier
Toledo
Dempsey Denies Pawhuska Divorce Report
Jack Dempsey training in Atlantic City for his heavyweight title defense against Georges Carpentier dismisses a Pawhuska Oklahoma divorce report as untrue. He says he has never heard of the woman and has never been in Pawhuska.
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Associated Praesy
Atlantic City
N. JL
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
Pawhuska
Okla
Playfellow Bought by Rancocas for 115000
New York report says Playfellow, three year old full brother to Man O War, was purchased by the Rancocas Stable from Quincy Stable for about 115000. Other notes: Henry Vick debunks danger rumors around Michigan baseball. Mike Gibbons stops Eddie McGerry in Minneapolis. Capt. Bob Roper and Bob Martin fight to a draw in Grand Rapids. Lee Anderson wins referee’s decision over Jock Taylor in Phoenix. Stanford defeats Dartmouth in lawn tennis. Chick Evans Jr. withdraws from the British Open due to a wrist injury.
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Associated Press
New York
Playfellow
Rancocas
Quincy
Toledo
Henry Vick
University of Michigan
St. Louis Nationals
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Eddie McGeriy
Osa
Kosh
Wis
Ibbons
McGerry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bob Roper
Chicago
Bob Martin
Phoenix
Ariz
Lee Anderson
Portland
Ore
Jock Taylor
Cleveland
Hanover
N. H
Leland Stanford
Dartmouth
London
Chick” Evans, Jr
Yale Edges Princeton 1 0 in Ninth Inning
Yale defeats Princeton 1 to 0 as Tragesser hits his fourth home run in sight playing days. The Phillies win a doubleheader from the Cardinals.
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Tragesser
Phils
Yale
Princeton
Brooklyn Trims Pittsburgh In Slugfest
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 3 as Hamilton and Ponder sparked the offense. Cadore pitched well until the ninth, Schmidt delivered a decisive triple, and Brooklyn built an early lead before holding on for the win.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Hamilton
Ponder
Gadore
Schmidt
P. i Cutshaw
Johnston
Miller
Wheat
Maranville
Grimm
Smith
Cadore
Zinn
Standings and Results From Multiple Baseball Leagues
In American Association action St Paul edged Milwaukee 6 to 5 while Toledo defeated Lewisville 6. Columbus routed Indianapolis 7 and again 7 to 2 with Noither not scheduled. Three-I League results include Bloomington 7 over Moline 0 and Rockford 2 over Terre Haute 3. Western Leagues feature Wichita's 15 run showing over St Joseph and Oklahoma City 2 at Grinhn.
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American Association
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Toledo
Lewisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Rockford
Bloomington
Moline
Terre Haute
Rock Island
Wyansville
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
Joplin
Des Moines
Wichita
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Tulsa
Grinhn
Oklahoma City
National I. Fet
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
St Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
American Teague
Pet
Cleveland
New Yorkees
Washington
Detroit Os
St. Louis
Chicago Ae
Louisville American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianana
Terre Haute Weese
Ore
Evansville
Cedar Rapide Lt
Sioux
Champions Compete in U S Olympics at Chicago
World, national and sectional champions from 61 colleges and universities gather at Stagg Field for the NCAA track and field meet. The 240 athletes earned titles through conference and national meets and many helped the United States win Olympic games. Preliminaries begin at 1 30 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Staggfield
University of Chicago
Dempsey Expected to Knock Carpentier Out in Eight Rounds
Minneapolis reports United Press says George Barton of the Minnesota boxing commission predicts if Dempsey fights Carpentier as he did with Willard he will win within eight rounds. Barton notes Dempsey’s rugged style and speed may outpace Carpentier’s, assuming a real contest and not a foot race.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
George Barton
Minnesota
Dempsey
Milburn Cleared to Play in Polo Matches Today
London June 18 The United Press reports Captain Devereaux Milburn will be able to play in today’s polo matches renewing American hopes to reclaim the international polo championship. Milburn had suffered a strained back for several days but was examined by physicians shortly before noon and cleared to participate.
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United Press
London
America
Devereaux Milburn
Milburn
Cairns Bros to Play Washburn in Notable Aggregation Show
The Cairns brothers, a 14 piece band and baseball act from Decatur I A, bring a unique entertainment baseball program to Washburn at 3 p m tomorrow against Washburn s nine. H G Bernbrook of Waterloo cites their long acquaintance and high class stage act as part of the event. A free band concert will precede the game. The family also plans shows at La Porte City and Clarksville on subsequent days.
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Cairns Bros
Washburn
Washburns
H. G. Bernbrook
Waterloo
Cairns Brothers
Decatur, I
Mr. Bernbrock
la Porte City
Clarksville
Ruth and Kerr Shine in American League Averages Report
Chicago dated June 18 reports Babe Ruth and Wee Dickie Kerr sharing the spotlight as AL leaders. Ruth breaks old records with seven homers in five games and raises his average while Kerr stops Ruth’s homer streak. leaders include Heilmann, Speaker, Cobb, Sisler, and Meusel with multiple batting marks and Hornsby and McHenry contending in the NL.
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Chicago
Babe Ruth
Wee Dickie Kerr
White Sox
Babe
Kerr
Ruth
Harry Heilmann
Detroit
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
George Sisler
St. Louis
Georgia Peach
Sisler
Rice
Harris
Washington
Sister
Severeid
Williams
New York
Witt
Philadelphia
R. Jones
Deyjfolt
Charrity
E. Collins
Maextenry
Hornsby
Austin McHenry
St. Louis Cardinala
Rogers Hornsby
McHenry
Leslie Mann
Jacques Fourchier
Cardinals
Emil Meusel
Max Carey
Pittsburgh
Frisch
New Yorker
American Association
Butler
Kansas City
Hauser
Milwaukee
Lear
Baird
Indianapolis
del Gainer
Gainer
Bunny Brief
Red Russell
Minneapolis
Russell
Brief
High
Columbus
Maneapolis
Ellis
Wilie
Russall
Whorpe
Toledo
Jack Lelveil
Omaha
Harper
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Selivelt
Robertson
Joplin
Beck
Wichita
W. L. Hanes
Todt
Tulsa
Davis
East
Wishita
Metz
Sioux City
Magsey
Walker
Betler
Intertainment Galore at Algona Tomorrow
Algona Iowa June 18 baseball, airplane exhibitions and wrestling headline tomorrow's program at Hand's Park. The Chicago Union Giants will play the Algona team and Ralph Parcaut meets Jack Milo on the wrestling mat for an action packed outdoor entertainment afternoon.
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Algona
Chicago Union Giants
Ralph Parcaut
Jack Milo
Hand's Park
Polo matches revive prewar English rivalry
International polo in England today marks the revival of a pre war event. The last match here ended in a British victory, reflecting polo as a privilege sport due to its expense, yet praised as one of the most thrilling and fast moving games to watch.
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England
Johnson Jeffries Clash Remains All-Time Boxing Landmark
In Reno on July 4, 1899, Jack Johnson defeated Jim Jeffries in a historic heavyweight title bout. Tex Rickard staged a vast spectacle with a $191000 purse as Jeffries, aged 35, tried to reclaim the crown, but Johnson prevailed after a brutal fifteenth round that ended with a savage flurry and the referee stopping the contest.
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Associated Press
Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Reno
Tex Rickard
Plains
Nevada
Jeffries
Johnson
Je’friés
Jeff
Richard
Music and Baseball at Tripoli Monday
In Tripoli Ta June 18 entertainment by the American Legion features Morzan's Rainbow Division band at 2 pm and a 3 pm baseball game between New Hampton and Tripoli. Sponsored by Bockhaus-Bartles post American Legion, the event promises high quality performances and a season opener clash.
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Tripoli
American Legion
Morzan
Rainbow Division
Hampton
Bockhaus-Bartles Post
Men’s suits cleaned and pressed at Waterloo Laundry Co
Advertisement notes men’s suits cleaned and pressed for 91.00 by Waterloo Laundry Co. Offering reliable garment care services in the local laundry market.
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Waterloo Laundry Co
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