Dempsey and Firpo Set for Victory Fight at Polo Grounds
New York September 14 two punctuators of the world title era ready to fight at the Polo grounds to decide whether the championship stays in North America or goes to Argentina. Jack Dempsey and Luis Angel Firpo will box tonight in a 15 round bout with massive attendance and over one million dollars in purse money. Public sentiment favors Dempsey though Firpo vows to strike hard. promoters expect a spectacular event surpassing the 1921 Carpentier clash.
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Boxing Fans Watch as Wempsey Becomes Champion
Crowds fill theaters and streets across cities to see the heavyweight title decision. Fans listen on radios or read newspapers as Jack Dempsey becomes the eighth heavyweight champion since gloves were adopted, following John L. Sullivan’s era.
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Des Moines Baseball Notes and Boxing Public Interest
Posters promote Joe McGinnity to pitch for Des Moines on Sunday touted as the season’s biggest attraction. Cedar Rapids and Grun- dy Center players shine with home runs and strong efforts. Des Moines beat the Talon 5 to 4 as Charlie Mullen sparked a rally. Dempsey leads public opinion to retain the heavyweight title over Gibbons amid broad national bets.
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Iowa grid camps work to win full honors
Des Moines Sept 14 Football practice opens with Iowa schools preparing for the season under coaches at Iowa, Drake, Ames, and Grinnell. Captain elect Glenn Miller leads Hawkeyes in backfield, while Drake and Grinnell rebuild lines and seek strong showings in Missouri Valley play.
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Grinnell College Opens Season With Key Opponents Listed
Morellus, star center, has graduated while backfield material includes Critchett Wal'turs B and C Kingery and Tichen. Grinnell faces Parsons on Oct 8 and later meets Washington University Cornell Drake Kansas Aggies Coe Ames and Creighton.
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Upper Iowa Eyes Strong Season With DeLong Back
Drayette Iowa Sept 14 John Dorman veteran coach at Upper Iowa University expects one of the Peacocks strongest elevens this fall only Farrand right guard graduating. Holman will captain with Kiple at end also able to play halfback Tate Reed as tackles Troy at guard and DeLong to return to center Luce Kulley Kiple Kelly backfield. Many high school candidates will try out for seven game schedule Sept 8 Coe Nor nine games listed including Simpson and State Teachers Nov 23.
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Nuss to Fight Blue in Des Moines September 24
Jimmy Nuss the Milwaukee light heavyweight is signed to meet Earl Blue of St Paul in an eight round windup at the Des Moines Auditorium on September 24. Blue recently lost to Fritz Knion in Waterloo as Huntley plans further matchups including Kid Gorman versus Louis Kelly and Rollinger Strong sparring in Fort Dodge.
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Pirates and Giants Rivalry Tightens as Reds Gain Ground
In a twin bill in Pittsburgh yesterday the Pirates split with the Dodgers, taking the second game 6 to 3 after a 7 to 4 loss. The idle New York Giants hold a five game lead. Cincinnati Reds beat the Cubs 5 to 3 to move within a half game of Pittsburgh. Babe Ruth homered number 56 for the Yankees in a 5 to 3 win over the White Sox. Washington topped Detroit 7 to 3, Red Sox downed Indians in eighth inning, Athletics beat Browns 3 to 2. Danforth and McQuaid noted performances. Cooper’s mound work and Garey’s base running highlight Pirates’ 6 to 3 win in the nightcap.
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Monument to Anson to Be Unveiled in Chicago Sunday
Plans set for dedication of Pop Anson memorial at Oakwoods cemetery Chicago on Sunday September 16 at noon Jenna Heydter president of the National League will present the monument to Anson’s three married daughters The granite monument 10 by 4 feet stands on a base encircled by a column bearing He played the game and Anson's birth and death dates The memorial cost 7500 dollars Anson was born in Marshalltown Iowa
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Park Boxing Night Set at League Park
Tonight at league ball park Cedar Falls hosts a six round bout with Tony Gentle facing Shorty Good of Cedar Rapids in the Dwindup. Semiwindup principals Kenneth Ogden and Kid Carmen complete final touches and are in top condition. Bill Walcott meets Kid Roberts in the opener for four rounds.
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Alabama Birddog Championship Won by Doughboy
The all-American birddog championship was captured by Doughboy a pointer owned by F J Rowe Birmingham Alabama. Phil Essig a setter owned by Pastime Kennels Courtland Mississippi finished as runner up after Doughboy also winning the all age stake earlier in the week.
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Yesterday’s Homeruns highlight key players across leagues
Baseball round up lists yesterday’s homeruns by Ruth of New York and Harper of Cincinnati among others. Totals show a national and American league mix with players Collins of Chicago and Brower of Cleveland presenting notable efforts.
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Firpo Victory Frenzy Grips Buenos Aires Ahead of Dempsey Fight
Buenos Aires buzzes as fans await Augustin Firpo in New York with Dempsey. Locals place bets and prepare all night celebrations amid strong belief Firpo can upset the champion. Even a loss is seen as a historic achievement for a South American boxer and his supporters.
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South American bettors place large wagers on boxing night
A South American fight night planned an eight page extra drew scant general betting. A single wager of 1000 pesos was laid at even money in two cases last night, placed by a prominent South American sportsman and covered by a North American observer.
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Secret early workouts spark Iowa gridders ahead of season
Iowa begins secret practices before the Sept. 29 opener vs Oklahoma Aggies as Coach Jones plans surprise plays with a slim varsity. Sam Barry and Gordon Locke join to drill backfield stars and scout duties.
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Albert Knipp Scraps at Milwaukee Monday
Albert Knipp a Waterloo welterweight will fight in Milwaukee Monday night if his injured hand heals sufficiently. He hurt his hand in a recent bout in Aurora Illinois and is on the road to recovery. Knipp will leave Sunday for Milwaukee. his opponent has not been announced.
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