Dempsey to defend title in New Orleans fight plan
New Orleans awaits what would be its first heavyweight title bout since 1892 if promoter Domicek Tortorich secures English champion Joe Beckett to face Jack Dempsey. Dempsey signed for a 20 round bout with a $125000 share, contingent on Beckett beating Georges Carpentier and a later bid if Carpentier wins.
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New Orleans
John L. Sulivan
James J. Corbett
Domicek Tortorich
Joe Beckett
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Mobile
Tortorieh
England
Beckett
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Bechart
Wrestler Ark Lange Amounts Wrestler Ark Lange Amounts
Omaha promoter Gene Melady faces high costs and big guarantees as talks with Tony Stecher and Matt Slattery over a Stecher Pesek bout in Omaha stall. Offers reach 7000 to 8500 dollars with 35 percent or more, while Pesek’s camp demands 8000 and 30 percent. A combined push could total 14000 plus gate share, risking a loss unless 17600 in receipts clears profit, with auditorium seating 22000 to 32000 at 2 to 10 dollars.
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Omaha
Neb
Gene Melady
Melady
Tony Stecher
Matt Slattery
Gene
Stecher
Pesek
Tony
Joe
Mert Slattery
Willlie Hoppe's Brother Sets 34.1 Style Billiard Record
Frank Hoppe of Cornwall New York brother of Willie Hoppe set a new world record in Grand Rapids for 14.1 pocket billiards running 112 balls in an exhibition match before the run paused at 325 pockets. He defeated Harry Wirst 125 to 18. The previous record was 74 points by Morten Philips of Chicago in 1912.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank Hoppe
Cornwall
Willie Hoppe
Hopne
Harry Wirst
Morten Philips
Chicago
Perry dies after ten round bout with Marino in Milwaukee
Milwaukee boxer Perry died at Emergency hospital after a skull fracture suffered during a ten round fight with Sammy Marino. Coroner WN Franklin said Perry hovered between life and death for three days. Perry, undefeated against Marino prior to the fatal blow, collapsed in the final minute of the bout. Perry’s father and brother were at ringside when he died.
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Milwaukee
Perry
Chicago
Sammy Marino
Franklin
Terry
Onti
Marina
Chietze Puei
Trogey
John
Mtam Tweizhy
Caponi-Dundee Draw Highlights Waterloo Boxing Card
Tony Caponi of Rock Island and Mike Dundee fought to a draw in ten rounds at the Waterloo theatre. Caponi staged a late surge with heavy blows in rounds six through eight, while Dundee controlled early rounds with infighting and better ring generalship. Spectators favored Caponi at times, though views varied among visiting writers. The undercard included Rich Kennealley defeating Paul Ailes, Morley Haynes and Joe Knipp ending in the second round due to Haynes broken thumb, and a light battle royal featuring five contestants, won by Silk Shirt and Five Shirt contenders.
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Tony Caponi
Rock Island
Mike Dundee
Waterloo Theatre
Caponi
Dundes
Richard Kennealley
Des Moines
Paul Ailes
Waterloo
Ailes
Morley Haynes
Joe Knipp
Haynes
Neal Allison
Buck Timothy
Davenport
Ralph Anderson
Canoni
Dundee
Tony
Capon
Capont
Waterloo Boy
Rich Kennealley
Kennealley
Knipp
Harnes
Fine
Notable Boxing Flashes and a Former Wrestler's Death
Joe Benjamin swept eight rounds against Joe Welling while Johnny Dun dee won by technical knockout in the fifth over Tommy Tueheyt. Augie Rather oni faced Soldier Bartfield. Benny Vallar of France shaded Johnny Drummie. Tracey Minn Johnny Noy knocked out Batuing Thorpe in the fourth. Chet Neff and Otto Wallace battled to a ten round draw in Phoenix. Former wrestler Drad Evan Lewis aged 54 died in Dodgeville Wisconsin after a long illness. he was a former heavyweight champion and the original Strangler Lewis retired 30 years ago.
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Joe Benjamin
Joe Welling
Johnny Dundee
Tommy Tueheyt
Augie Rather Oni
Soldier Bartfield
Benny Vallar
France
Johnny Drummie
Tracey Minn
Johnny Noy
Batuing Thorpe
Phoenix, Ariz
Chet Neff
Otto Wallace
Drad
Madison
Wis
Nev 4
Evan Lewis
Strangler
Target Tips and Hunting Help From Arms Expert
Target Tips and Hunting Helps By Our Arms and Ammunition Expert. Smallboring gains popularity as the .22 rifle proves capable for targets to 200 yards and beyond. The light recoil helps beginners overcome flinch while low cost outdoor practice fuels a growing network of smallbore clubs. Q and A covers pistol holsters, sling straps, and long range shooting, inviting reader questions for future issues.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Lesnars
United States
FA. C
Wrola
Mont
Stanford
Busy Winter Stove League Rumors Sweep Baseball
New York Nov 6 Trades and rumors drive winter baseball as fans push Jawn J McGraw to reshuffle his Giants. Potential trades involve Fletcher Zimmerman Doyle and Chase with Hornsby and Fisher to follow. Other clubs target Moran Magee Ring Gleason Speaker and Huggins as winter moves promise a busy season.
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New York
Jawn J. McGraw
Fletcher
Zimmerman
Doyle
Chase
Seasor
Roger Hornsby
Cardinal
McGraw
Ferdie Schupp
New York Fair
Branch Rickey
Braves
Giants
Maranville
Gowdy
George Stallings
Larry Dorle
Rochester
Kid Gleason
White Sox
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Milley Huggins
Pirates
Cir‘eles
Football tale of college game vs truck drivers shocks crowd
Washington hearers recount tales of famous players and thrilling runs at a meeting of football enthusiasts. A story mentions Siwash and Muggledorter, then recounts a college game where hired drivers drilled for sport, culminating in a clash led by a red headed Irishman seeking vengeance and a chaotic finish.
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Washington, D. C
Siwash
Jones
Iowa Ready to Face Northwestern in Big Ten Showdown
Iowa City Nov 5 Coach Jones Hawkeyes prepare for Evanston game after Northwestern’s strong showing against Michigan. Assistant Ashmore reports Bathman’s squad shows strength while Iowa’s lineup tightens with a new backfield and full health. The Big Ten race tightens as Ohio State undefeated looms, Iowa aims to seize a key scalp and solidifies both open and power running styles.
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Iowa City
Northwestern
Michigan
Jones
Hawkeye
Evanston
Ashmore
Ann Arbor
Iowa
Bathman
South Dakota
Illinois
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Badgers
Gophers
Ohio State
Big Ten
Wolverines
Hawkeyes
Jack Watson
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H. & D. Coal and Transfer
C. G. Howell
A. F. Decker
US 316
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Lafayette St
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