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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1921

Page

5

Carpentier Quiet in Training for Dempsey Clash

Georges Carpentier trains in a cautious regimen ahead of the July 2 title bout with Jack Dempsey. His camp favors endurance and nerve building over sheer punch volume, with sparring limited to a single notable session. Dempsey prepares in Jersey City, staying largely secluded before the heavyweight showdown in Atlantic City.

Associated Press Manhasset N. Y Georges Carpentier Dempsey Atlantic City Jack Big Joe Jeannette Carpentier Jeanette Georges Jack Dempsey Nlj Jersey City Kearns Handlets Baries Dermoser Wil de Teddy Bayes Jack Renault Larry Williams Joe Benjamin Mike” Krant Chicago Bernard Dempsey Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Dempser Dack Simmons Peter Jackson Burns Ketchel Choynski Maher Bran

Chicago Golf Championship Opens With Western Intercollegiate

Western Intercollegiate team championship starts at Indian Hills club with nine west term colleges including Northwestern Chicago Illinois Drake Michigan Ohio State Indiana Missouri and Lewis Institute. Drake's Bob McKee and Fl Dickinson are favored. 32 low scorers advance to the individual title after 26 holes. The Chicago District Golf Association event begins Thursday at Flossmoor club with Friday intercity matches at Ravine club.

Associated Press Chicago Indian Hills Club Illinois Drake Michigan Ohio State Indiana Missouri Lewis Institute Bob McKee trans-Mississippi Fl Dickinson Drake Chicago District Golf Association Flossmoor Club Cleveland St. Louis Cincinnati Ravisioe Club

Comic Strip in Type Grades Nebular and Comet Talk

A dialogue between Joseph and his father explores comets and the nebular hypothesis in a comic strip frame. The exchange humorously contrasts students’ curiosity with parental explanations as they discuss astronomical ideas and the idea of learning beyond prohibition era questions. The piece ends with reflective questions attributed to a 1921 Associated Editors copyright.

Joseph Aseph Tex Huy Fathor Haten Hailey Associated Editors

Ring Careers of Fistic Goliaths Outlined in Early Years

The piece contrasts Jack Dempsey born in Manassa Colorado June 24 1895 and Georges Carpentier with their early ring adventures. It notes Dempsey’s 1915 16 activity including 27 fights five decisions three draws and a single defeat to Jack Dower and Carpentier’s 1917 start with four round bouts two wins and a loss to March. It recalls Dempsey’s self promoted start with a ring in a Mort-tose dance hall and his $500 gate, plus Carpentier’s first years under trainer Descamps with bouts against Bourgeois Wetwick Monnereau Salmon Lepine and more.

William Harrison Jack” Dempsey Manassa Colo Georges Carpentier Carpentier Jboy Dempsey Kid Hancock Jess Willard Mort- Tose Dempser Jack Dommsar Jack Downer Desccamps Lens Francois Descamps Descamps Bourgeois Wetiick Monnereau Salmon Lepine France

Britannia to Return to Racing Trim for Regattas

London report states King George's yacht Britannia will be reconverted to full racing trim to compete against British and American yachts. The Britannia is expected to appear at forthcoming regattas with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York possibly taking part in Clyde racing in July.

Associated Press London King George Prince of Wales Duke of York Clyde Inly

Newell Beats Monarchs 8 to 2 in Webster City

Newell defeated the Webster City Monarchs 8 to 2 in Webster City last Friday. The Monarchs threatened late in the game with two runs in the seventh, but Newell answered with two more runs in the ninth to seal the win.

Newell Monarchs Webster City Newall

Kerr powers White Sox to series clinching win over New York

Kerr held New York to one scratch hit in six innings and drove in three runs as Chicago defeated the Yankees 6 to 4 to clinch the series three games to one. The game featured strong early pitching and key hits by Kerr and teammates, with Boston and Philadelphia also posting notable results in the standings.

New York Kerr Chicago White Sox National League Ely Rittshursh Boston Pipp Per Mousel Baker Ol Gnemmati Sehang Phiadelphia Ercy Dece Sean Quinn Sheehan Ana Eae Mulligan Rana Zooper American ‘Association Tals Pet. Strunk Louisville Sheely Milwaukee McClellan Minneapolis Schalk Kansas City Gi St. Paul Perry Severs A Indianapolis Teledo Columb Chicago Mercy Roth Strunk Ruth Schang Hooper Johnson Peck Piercy Washington St. Louis Davis Severeid Charrity Cleveland Detroit Onard Sutherland Oldham Middleton Ainsmith Co’ Eleskig Mails Bagby Nunamaker Thomas

Rowland backs even match in Dempsey Carpentier bout

Clarence Pants Rowland, Columbus baseball boss and ex White Sox manager, comments that neither fighter holds a clear edge. He sees Carpentier's skill balancing Dempsey's power and predicts the bout will go the distance.

United Press Columbus Clarence ‘Pants’ Rowland Columbus Baseball Club White Sox Carpentier Dempsey

Dempsey Shows Left Punch Now Best Weapon

UPI report from Atlantic City quotes Jack McAuliffe noting Dempsey has perfected a powerful left hand one two combo. The undefeated champion demonstrated the short left to body and jaw against Battling Ghee and predicted a decisive outcome if a left cross lands early.

Jack McAuliffe United Press Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Toledo Battling Ghee Ghee Dempsey

Baseball scoreboard recap with late inning twists

The Scoreboard reports yesterday’s games. McHenry doubled in the ninth to lift the Cardinals over the Braves 5 to 4. Dickie Kerr shut down the Yankees as the White Sox won 6 to 4. Indians rally for an 8 to 7 win over the Tigers with seven pitchers used. Gharrity’s passed ball in the tenth gave the Browns a 2 to 1 win over the Senators. Phillies topple Reds 3 to 2 on four runs in the fifth. Giants erupt for nine in the first and beat the Cubs 9 to 1 as Vaughan exits early.

United Press McHenry Cardinal Gardener Braves Indians Tigers Gharrity Browns Senators Phillies Reds Giants Cubs Vaughan

Paddock Sets New World Sprint Records at Tryouts

Pasadena, June 20 Charles W. Paddock established world records for the 90 and 110 yard dashes and tied the 100 yard record at National AAU championship tryouts. He ran 90 yards in 8 4 3 seconds, 100 yards in 9 3 3, and 110 yards in 11 0 1.5 seconds, with timing indicating the marks across all three distances.

Pasadena Cal Charles W. Paddock Cllifornia Dock

Sailor Freedman Prepares For Leonard Bout In Benton Harbor

Sailor Freedman of Chicago opened training quarters in Benton Harbor to gear up for a title clash with Benny Leonard, the light welterweight champion, as regional boxing buzz grows across midwestern sports flash.

Associated Press Benton Harbor Mich Sailor Freedman Chicago Benny Leonard Coblenz Cohen Germany Eighth Infantry Lebourge D Aerodrome Goliath Aero Club France Juarez Mex Gorilla Jones Alexandria Leon Matlock San Francisco Paris Roi Belge

Washburn Beats Cairns Bros In Loose Game

Washburn baseball team played loosely, committing critical overthrows that allowed Cairns Bros to score in the second and fourth innings. Batteries Moore and McKim started for Washburn with Yeangblut, O'Connor, and Motcalf contributing defensively as Cairns Bros secured a win yesterday afternoon.

Washburn

Modern Clashes for Heavyweight Fighting Honors

Johnson and Flynn clashed in Las Vegas New Mexico on the Fourth of July. Flynn attacked like a bull while Johnson held his arms. The referee halted the fight in the ninth round and awarded Johnson the decision.

Associated Press Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Pueblo Las Vegas N. M Flynn Johnson

University of Iowa Takes Third Place in Intercollegiate Track

The University of Iowa finished third at the first annual National Intercollegiate meet on Stagg Field, scoring behind Illinois which led with 14 20 points. Grinnell, Ames, and Dartmouth also contributed, with Paulu of Grinnell winning the 230 yard dash and placing in other events, while Iowa athletes Wilson, Crawford, Slater, Hoffman and Higgins earned multiple places.

Chicago State University of Iowa National Intercollegiate Athletic Association Stagg Grinnell Pailu Dashman Ames Illinois Wilson Iowa Paulu Crawford Thomson Dartmouth Slater Hoffman Graham Rathbun Higgins

Wateroo Firemen Fall To Dysart In Muddy 12-4 Loss

Dysart beat Waterloo 12 to 4 in a rain soaked game as aqua pura drenched the diamond. Ray Garrabrant slugged a three bagger, Lindsey collected three singles in four trips, and Baldwin was hurt on a collision at second. Hansen and Helerner started for Waterloo. Price umpired amid a large, vocal crowd.

Oelwein handles Tripoli 15 to 3 in heat affected game

Oelwein topped Tripoli 15 to 3 in a Wednesday baseball clash danced to a funeral mood as heat and timing clouded play. The win followed Cresco 8 to 7 loss the previous Saturday, leaving officials puzzled by the catastrophe’s exact cause.

Oelwein Tripoli Oelwein. Ja Cresco Crésco

Jock Hutchinson Seen as Best Bet for British Golf Title

A fragmented look at the 1920 golf season highlights Jock Hutchinson as the leading American contender for the British title. The piece notes Hagen’s rising early form and Hutchinson’s steady progress with a focus on drive accuracy and consistency, portraying the Scot as a formidable opponent in championship play.

Jocki Hutchinson Vardon Deigel Stitie Toledo Hagen Fock Chicago Pinehurst Walter ‘Hagen Ane Onu Jock

Tex Rickard May Yet Referee Big Battle July

Failure to agree on how to select the referee for the Carpentier Dempsey championship bout on July 2 leads promoter Tex Rickard to offer to officiate himself. He quips that they may wind up with him in the ring, noting past similar circumstances.

Tex Rickard Associated Press New York Carpentier Dempsey Rickard Madison Square Garden

Cresco Beats Charles City In Scrappy Nine Inning Tilt

Cresco defeated Charles City 4 to 3 in a wild nine inning game at Cresco. Cresco scored in the first two frames while Charles City tallied in the first and third. Lefty Lindner of Charles City fanned 12 Cresco batters, as Norman and Sorleby matched Lindner and Weeks in a pitching duel.

Charles City Cresco Lindner Waterloo Norman Sorleby Lindmer Weeks

Rain Stops Cedar Falls Parkersburg Baseball Game

Cedar Falls and Parkersburg played three innings before a cloudburst halted the game in Cedar Falls. At stoppage time Cedar Falls led 1 to 0 with the visitors scoreless.

Cedar Falls Parkersburg

Cairns Brothers Win at Bawker Park 3 to 2

Cairns brothers led a 3 to 2 victory over the local team at Bawker park in Greene Iowa. Six Cairns siblings starred in the visitors lineup showcasing notable family chemistry. Rose Hill fell 18 to 0 at Cedar River Park as the Cedar River shopmen dominated with a brutal offensive display.

Cairns Brothers Greene Bawker Park Shopmen Rose Hill Cedar River Park T. GC Courier

Charles City Nine Defeats West Bend 8 to 2

In June 20 over 400 fans watched Charles City beat West Bend 8 to 2. Bliss sparked the offense while Collander impressed with defense. Charles City rapped 11 hits led by Albarn and compiled efficient fielding to secure the win. Batteries: Albarn Anger Crawford Weeks. Umpire Linnell.

Charles City West Bend Bliss Collander Albarn Charlies City Anger Crawford Weeks Linnell

Independence Beats Vinton 12 to 3 in Iowa Navy

Independence, Ia June 26 Special Vinton's baseball team was defeated 12 to 3 before about 900 fans. Key moments included a bases loaded three-base hit by Durfee and a remarkable overhanded catch by HaH. Final line shows Independence 00100605x 12. Vinton 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 3. Batteries: McCullouch Chapman Bhiss Bowman Sullivan.

Independence Vinton Durfee Hah McCullouch Chapman and Bhiss Bowman and Sullivan

Boyle Adds New Players to Ball Team

By AP. Bloomington June 2003. Manager Frank Boyle of Cedar Rapids Three league clubs announces signed pitchers Olin Voight Rockford Yankee Giants property Rose Minneapolis and Lindaman Coe College twirler. Pitcher Manouk released signed by Peoria.

Associated Press Bloomington Frank Boyle Ceclar Rapids Olin, Voight Rockford New York Giants Rose Minneapolis Gaylord Lindaman Coe College Manouk Peoria

Denver Takes Game From Waverly 8 to 2

Denver defeated Waverly 8 to 2 yesterday at the venue. Battery names listed include Burger and Diekman for Denver and Altstadt and Wilbarm for Waverly. Other names mention Warderly and Junest Gieet in the report.

Denver Waverly Burger and Diekman Altstadt Wilbarm

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