Speedy borers help Dempsey in training camp
Atlantic City June 21 Kid Norfolk light heavyweight joins Jack Dempsey camp as sparring partner for final training phase. Other top light heavies like Harry Greb and Mike Gibbons slated to join. Battling Ghee may be dropped. Crowds grow as Eddie O'Hare impresses with speed and movement.
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Norfolk
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Harry Greb
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St. Paul
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Larry
Ring Careers of Fistic Goliaths Outlined in AP Review
The report traces Dempsey's early 1915 1916 travels and New York bouts with Anderson Kenney and Johnson, noting rib injuries and uneven purses. It also surveys Carpentier and Descamps early careers amid defeats and fiery pride shaping their rise, followed by a brief Alden Sox game recap.
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Andre Anderson
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A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy on Vacation for All
In 1921, a humorous plea critiques workers vacation lists that omit horses cows and other farm animals. The piece imagines Oscar the grocery horse and Nell the cow enjoying time off, urging humane breaks for animals and people alike, with playful scenarios and humane undertones.
YANKEES TRIM RED SOX 7-6 IN TENSE TWELFTH INNING
Ruth hit his twenty fourth homer on the first Meyers pitch in the tenth to lift New York over Boston 7 to 6 in a late dramatic game. Hendryx mishandled Meussel's fly as the decisive plays unfolded and Mays, Schang, Myers, and Ruel shared the battery duties in the tight AL clash.
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Meyers
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Myers
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Pantagio
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Toto
Moore
Courtney
Acosta
Shaw
Ghar' Tity
Perkins
Picinich
Hasty
Ruth Homers On First Pitch For 7 6 Yankees Win
The Scoreboard reports Babe Ruth blasted Myers first pitch of the game for a homer and the Yankees won 7 to 6 over the Red Sox in ten innings. Meadows keyed an eighth inning rally as the Pirates edged the Phillies 3 to 3. Judge Landis threw the ceremonial first ball. The Athletics defeated the Senators 7 to 2 and then lost 2 to 2 in a bargain day bill. The Detroit Tigers beat the Giants 9 to 6 in an exhibition game.
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Dempsey vs Carpentier: McAuliffe bets on a first hit
Undefeated lightweight champion Jack Dempsey is predicted to be hit first by Georges Carpentier. McAuliffe wagers one hat that Carpentier lands the opening blow, noting Dempsey’s supposed weak defense at close range and Carpentier’s expected offense.
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J. Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Carpentier
Fulton
Morris
Willard
Denver Triumphs Over Waverly In 8 2 Ballgame
Opportune and strong hitting by the Denver team powered an 8 to 2 victory over Waverly at Denver Iowa on Sunday. Diekmann’s pitching limited Waverly to three hits as Denver’s offense produced runs with two base hits by Berger and Knief among others. Next home game is July 3 against Waterloo Express.
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Balis
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Giants Edge Tigers in Exhibition Painted by Errors
Detroit June 21 Hugh Jennings returned as former Detroit manager now with the New York Nationals. The Tigers beat the Giants 6 to 4. New York outhit Detroit but costly first inning errors by Bancroft and Kine doomed the visitors. Batteries Ryan Sallee and Gaston for New York Stewart Sutherland and Manion for Detroit.
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Webster City Beats Slater and Algona in Iowa Ballgames
In Webster City on June 21 Slater fell 3 to 2 to the Monarchs after a tight game with nine hits for Webster City and five for Slater off Merz. The Monarchs had earlier defeated Algona 2 to 1 at Algona. The team plans a game against Laverne at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Palm Beach suits cleaned and pressed offered by Waterloo Laundry.
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Georges Carpentier Remains Steady Ahead of Heavyweight Fight
Georges Carpentier showed no signs of cracking under strain in Manhasset as he began a heavy training week. Guarded by barbed wire and guards, the French challenger started work early with hard practice and light golf to ease tension ahead of the upcoming heavyweight title bout.
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Georges Carpentier
Georges
Carpantier
Who'll Win Dempsey Versus Carpentier Says Burke
Martin Burke, former sparring partner of Dempsey, predicts Dempsey will win. He calls Dempsey the hardest hitter of the era and says Dempsey has improved since winning the title. Burke notes Carpentier is fast but must reach Dempsey first.
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New York
Martin Burke
Dempsey
Ting
Willard
Carpentier
Jack
Waterloo Men Win In Motorcycle Events
Marshalltown Iowa June 21 Motor motocycleists from Cedar Rapids Waterloo Fort Dodge Des Moines Algona Oskaloosa Eagle Grove and Grundy Center competed in the Gypsy tour in Waterloo. Chris Lorenzen Waterloo won the hill climb with two passengers earning 19 dollars. E G Scott Cedar Rapids took the slow race and motorcycle casing prize and led the single machine slay of war. J Jennifer Waterloo captured the tug of war with sidecar, winning an inner tub prize. Forest Heer a five year old solo rider thrilled spectators with a four dollar sixty cent ride. Over 175 attended and about 100 machines were registered for the events televised after a parade delayed by late arrivals.
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Chris Lorenzen
Waterloo
Nicholson Ford Road
E. G. Scott
Cedar Rapids
J. Jennifer
Forest Heer
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Algona
Oskaloosa
Eagle
Grove
Grundy Center
PBS
Bridgeport Boxer Wins Technical Knockout In 3rd
Bridgeport heavyweight Louis Bogash defeated Soldier Bartfeld of Brooklyn by a technical knockout in the third round of a scheduled 35 round bout. The card also featured sparring partner punishments for Georges Carpentier in Brooklyn and several other results. Judges commented on betting at Pittsburgh park as Benne Leonard trains for a July 4 lightweight title bid with Sailor Friedman.
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Descarvalis
Salmon
Leerand
Wetlick
Charlie Ledoux
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Gloria
Descamps
Associated Press
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Conn
Louis Bogash
Soldier Bartfeld
Brooklyn
New York
Paul Journee
Charles
Weinert
Newark
Joe Gans
Augie Ratner
Pittsburgh
K. ™. Landis
Pittsburgh Park
Benton Harbor
Mich
Benne Leonard
Sailor Friedman
New Yorki
Johnson Defends Title in Paris Victory Over Moran
After defeating Jef fries, Jack Johnson faced Frank Moran in Paris on June 27 1914. Johnson won on points over 20 rounds showing refined skill with uppercuts while Moran pressed hard. The cosmopolitan crowd included nobles and sporting men as Carpentier refereed the bout with Dempsey’s ambitions in the backdrop.
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Jack Johnson
Paris
Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
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Johnson
Jearls
Europe
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey
College golfers begin Western Intercollegiate title chase
Four-man teams from eight colleges tee off at Indian Hill club in a 36-hole medal event for the Western Intercollegiate golf championship. Drake Illinois Michigan Indiana Ohio Chicago Northwestern Lewis institute participate. Wisconsin may enter. Drake, last year’s team winner, is favored again.
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Wisconsin
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Men's Suite Cleaned and One Dollar Charge
Waterloo Laundry Company cleans a men's suit for one dollar. The notice notes a charge of $1.00 for the service and lists Waterloo as the provider of the laundry work.
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Waterloo Laundry’ Co
Baseball memory: Daubert’s late homers spark Braves win
This time last year the eleventh inning produced two Jake Daubert homers as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia. Boeckel singled in the eleventh, giving the Braves the victory while Felton the football star pitched Parvers 21 to 0 for the ale.
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Friars Schedule Tough Week With Key Early Tests
Waterloo Friars baseball lines up a demanding slate this week starting this afternoon against American Express at Cedar River park and tomorrow at Winston. Jenkins, Allen, Hitchins pace the pitching with OConnor and Sindlinger behind the plate as the team, after only one loss to Washburn, holds a five win, no defeat record on the Waterloo diamond. The Friars also face Illinois Central shopmen Thursday at the park, with Black's and Kimball's joining for Friday, and open dates next Saturday and Sunday. They plan games at Dewar July 3 and Jesup July 4 morning, with an afternoon game sought.
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Cedar River Park
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Black’s
Kimball's
Doughty Friars
Washburn
Waterloo
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Allen
Hitchins
O'Connor
Sindlinger
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Jesup
Allison Nine Whips Dumont Sunday 4-2
Allison's baseball team defeated Dumont 4 to 2 in a Sunday game at Jaun. A storm caused the contest to be called before completion.
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Dumont
Carroll Shines In Local Moundsman Debut At Farm Picnic
In a seventh inning finish, Carroll impressed local fans with his mound work. Allison defeated Aplington last Friday, and the local nine will host Greane next Saturday at the farm bureau picnic, wrapping up a weekend of action.
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Aplington
Greane
Farm Bureau
Nine Trout Taken at Devil's Backbone
Manchester Iowa June 21 Joseph Newton and S S Kreusel deputy wardens at Lamont apprehended violators of game laws in Devil's Backbone state park. Before Justice J J Pentony they pled guilty and were fined 90 dollars each plus costs 17.75 totaling 1597.75 for nine speckled trout weighing two to three pounds. Louis Schmidt and Clarence Asper received ...
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Joseph Newton
T. Kreusell
Lamont
Devil's Backbone State Park
J-J. Pentony
Justice of the Peace
Manchester Mondey
Louis Schmidt
Clarence aSre Rece
Trout Fishing Abuse Suspected At State Park Case
Police report two men from Strawberry Point were arrested Sunday as officials warn more may be caught if a 11 year old alleged practice continues. Court evidence shows trout in Maquoketa River near the state park.
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