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VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 168
SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1923
PRICK TEN CENTS
Dempsey Still Retains Championship
President Harding Leaves Today For Alaska
GIBBONS MAKES POOR
SHOWING, VERDICT OF
< SPEC! AT ORS: 15 ROUNDS
challenger best man champ
ion HAS EVER GONE UP
AGAINST, HE SAYS
SHELBY, Mont., July 4. l\vent>
thousand enthusiastic fight tans sa"
Jack Dempsey hold the heavyweight
championship of the world, despite
• he efforts of Challenger Tom Gibbons
* to wrest the crown from the husky
title-holder.
Special trains began arriving heie
Sundav morning, and at ten o clock
on the July Fourth, 350 Pullman cars
were parked in the local railroad yards
on the six miles of new track laid by
Great Northern officials for the occa
sion. Sixty-five special trains deliver
ed their quota of fight fans, from ev
ery walk of life, while hundreds of
cowmen rode their ponies up and
down the street, thronged with trap
miners, hunters, Indians and a
cosmopolite population trout all coi
ners of the world.
Hotels and eating houses, rooming
houses and tent colonies did a thriv
ing business, and the little oil town
for a day resembled a city of 100,000
population.
Two hours before the fight was
scheduled to start, the crowd began
pouring into the great arena. 1 he
tickets were collected by C. A. Ras
mussen, collector of internal revenue,
who with 15 deputies represented the
government’s interest in the collection
Sn the war tax on the seat sale. At
the last minute ten thousand fans
were admitted at $5.00 per head, the
promoters deciding to let them in for
that amount, as the necessary sum to
be raised had been exceeded by near
ly $50,000.
Alter the fight had ended and Ket
eree Daugherty had held up the cham
pion’s hand as winner, scenes of the
wildest excitement ensued. The crowd
cheered Dempsey and cheered Gib
bons for his gameness, and it requir
ed the utmost endeavor of half a hun
dred deputies to prevent their dress
ftp rooms from being mobbed by their
enthusiastic admirers. Odds were 3
to 1 on Dempsey. The challenger re
ceived a terrific beating at the hands
ot the champion, who made a terrific
effort to knockout his doughty oppo
nent and keep intact the record he
had made to allow' no opponent to
stay with him more than twelve
rounds. Dempsey’s weight was an
nounced at 1SS pounds, and Gibbons’
at 175 Vi pounds.
For the first three rounds honors
appealed even with Jack having a
shade the best of the fourth round.
\ Round 5.—Gibbons hooked a left to
the jaw and Dempsey stepped back.
They wrere doing all their fighting at
close quarters, with Dempsey pound
ing the neck and back. Gibbons
knocked Dempsey on the ropes with
a left to the jaw, and the crow’d jump
ed to its feet yelling; Gibbons landed
another and the crowd went hysteri
cal with excitement. Jack landed a
heavy right on Gibbons rocking him
badly and causing him to fall into a
clinch.
Round 6.—Dempsey missed a left
and they clinched. Gibbons was box
ing beautifully and seemed to be gain
ing confidence every round. Gibbons
missed a left and they clinched, Gib
bons going to the ropes with a hard
right to the jaw as they were coming
out of a clinch. Gibbons protested he
had been fouled, and the crow'd hissed
and hooted Dempsey, wTho landed a
volley of blows to the body, and the
men clinched. Gibbons missed a left
hook^ but caught Dempsey with a back
hand swipe. Gibbons apologized and
the champion smiled. Dempsey tried
1'ft to the body but found Gibbons
%
1 hand in front of his glove. Dempsey
landed a hard right to the jaw which
> seemed to hurt Gibbons; the men
were fighting at close quarters when
the round ended.
Gibbons fought well through the
seventh, eighth and ninth rounds, but
was weakening and had no chance to
win. Veterans of the ringside recalled
the sprinting tactics of Charley Mitch
! ell in his fight with John L. Sullivan in
England. Gibbons made a poor show
ing at times, but at other times did
the cleverest of fighting.
Round 14.—Dempsey seemed less
fresh as he came out of his corner. He
missed a right lead and they clinched,
j Gibbons was now fighting on the de
fensive, and was out boxing the cham
pion, who seemed puzzled in his at
tempt to land a telling blow. Demp
| sey was missing so much from a dis
, tance that he tried to do all his fight
( ing at close quarters with Gibbons
: boxing away from him and<at times
sprinting around the ring. Gibbons
blocked two right hooks and stepped
' away from a wild left swing. Demp
sey missed a left jab and they clinch
ed; Gibbons landed a right and left
to the jaw and they clinched again;
Dempsey got over a right to the jaw
and Gibbons countered with two lefts
to the head; they clinched again with
Dempsey pounding right and left or
neck; Gibbons lauded a right to jaw
and clinched again; Gibbous backed
Dempsey into a corner and stepped
back from a hard right.
Round 15.—The crowd was in a tu
mult as the men shook hands. Demp
sey missed a left lor the body and
they clinched; Dempsey landed a stiff
right to the head and a clinch lollow
ed; Gibbons was holding on and the
referee cautioned him; Gibbons was
strictly on the defensive and was ap
parently only trying to go the dis
tance. Dempsey landed a right and
left to head, desperately trying for a
knockout. He missed a terrific right i
swing and they clinched. Gibbons was
very tired but apparently able to get i
away. Dempsey tried to back him in-1
to a corner and hurt Gibbons with a
hard right to the jaw; Gibbons was
groggy, and clinched, Dempsey pound
ing his body. Gibbons corner yelled
lor the referee to separate them. A
stiff left to the jaw again rocked Gib
bons, and as the gong rang ending the
bout, Gibbons placed a light right to
Dempsey’s jaw.
Gibbons Shaded Dempsey
SHELBY, July 4.—A majority of
the newspaper experts at the ringside
gave Gibbons a shade the best of it in
the fifth, eleventh and thirteenth, the
remaining twelve rounds being accord
ed to Dempsey without argument.
Neither the champion nor challen
ger were off their feet during the
fight. Dempsey frankly said that his
failure to floor Gibbons was either be
cause of the latter’s cleverness and
ability to take punishment, or his
blows did not have their former force.
He said Gibbons was the best man he1
had ever fought and that he was puz
zled at times to solve his defense.
Dempsey was never in danger at any
round. Dempsey’s manager Kearns
was stunned after the first five or six
rounds had demonstrated that the
champion was unable to hit Gibbons
effectively.
“Tommy took his punishment like a
man, and certainly used his head ”
was Kearn’s only observation.
Dempsey Retains Championship
SHELBY, July 4.—Dempsey retains
the world’s chan^pionship, given by
Referee Dougherty’s decision. While
the fight lasted the full fifteen rounds
Gibbons presented a puny pugilistic
figure in the final rounds. The cham
pion proved unequal to the task of
knocking him out. For the first ten
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rounds Gibbons fought well, but at
that only did a lot of springing about,
and was only at times against the
ropes. The attendance was below ex
pectations, but it is said the sum re
alized was more than enough to de
fray all expenses.
Fight Began at 3:00 O’clock
SHELBY, Jul 4.—Dempsey’s weight
was given at 185 pounds and Gibbons
at 17S. The fight began at 3:00 p. m.,
mountain time. James Dougherty of
Philadelphia was referee. The fight
lasted the 15-round limit.
WILL BE PLEASANT DIVERSION
AFTER STRENUOUS TRIP TO
PACIFIC COAST
TACOMA, July 5.—President Hard
ing arrived here this morning from
Portland, and sailed this afternoon
on the transport Henderson. Secreta
ries Hoover, Work and Wallace ac
companied him, also Admiral Rod
man. The President was welcomed
by a committee headed by Governor
Hart and National Committeeman
Kelly.
The party remained here four or
five hours and sailed for Alaska at 2
p. m. It is expected the Henderson
will reach Ketchikan Saturday. The
President has let it be known to the
members of his immediate party that
the voyage will be devoted so far as
possible to rest and enjoyment of the
life at sea, giving him a pleasant di
version from the strenuous two weeks
trip from coats to ocast.
Stopped at Centralia.
TACOMA, July 5.—President Hard
ing early this morning ordered his
special train stopped at Centralia and
standing bareheaded in the rain, he
told the crowd gathered there that
“The world was horrified when in 1919
I. W. W. killed four members of the
American Legion in an Armistice Day
disturbance. Those guilty of this
crime,” said the President in stern
tones, “were striking at the bulwarks
of the public and at those upon whom
the nation depended for its salvation”
He then drove to the cemetery
where the four Legion men were bur
ied and again bareheaded in the rain
he laid wreaths on their tombs> sa
luted and turned away.
PORTLAND, July 5.—As President
Harding’s train crossed the Willa
j mette river yesterday morning, the
: British cruiser Curlew, anchored near
| the bridge, fired the Presidential sa
: lute. For a British man of war to
celebrate the Fourth of July by salut
ing the President of the United States
is believed to be a precedent.
Destroyers Assemble Seattle
SEATTLE, July 5.—The destroyers
J. F. Burns and Sumner arrived in the
j harbor yesterday in connection with
I the Fourth of July celebration and
will remain for review by the Presi
dent.
Harding Reaches Portland.
PORTLAND, July 4.—President and
Mrs. Harding arrived here today and
i the nation’s executive is working out
the last number of a brief program,
save at Tacoma of his mainland itin
erary before departing for his Alaska
goal tomoi\\w afternoon. His Port
land program includes a tour of the
city, a short public address, a visit to
the disabled soldiers in the veterans’
hospital and a short reception.
The President, in his Independence
day address, declared the nation must
demand that every man wearing the
habiliments of an American citizen
must be an American in his heart and
i soul, and that we must guard very
zealously against those who work
! within our borders to destroy the very
institutions which have given them
hospitality and freedom. He further
added, “I would like to acclaim the
day when there is no room in America
for those who defy the law.”
Sailors and Marines March
PORTLAND, July 4.—Sailors and
marines from the British cruiser Cur
lew, marched in today’s Independence
Day parade.
Speaks at Meacham, Oregon
MEACHAM, Ore., July 4.—Speaking
at Meacham Tuesday afternoon at ex
ercises commemorating the eightieth
anniversary of blazing the Oregon
trail, President Harding declared the
American people owe those pioneers
a debt of gratitude which they can
never repay. Their victory he assert
ed, proclaimed the strength and re
sourceful purpose to do for themselves
not asking for the government to do
anything but sanction their acts.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crawford are the
proud owners of a light six Studeba
ker, this year’s model, which arrived
on the freighter, Lake Filbert. Mr.
Crawford had his garage ready for his
car but will be compelled to tear the
end out and lengthen it four feet.
F. J. Kleaner, of Omaha^ Neb., who
has been hunting on the Alaska pe
ninsula passed through on the Evans
with three large brown bear hides.
FOURTH OF JULY
STREETS THRONGED WITH MER
RYMAKERS UNTIL A LATE
HOUR—DANCE SUCCESS
The youngsters of Seward enjoyed
the celebration yesterday to the utter
most, although firecrackers were ban
ned, giving Seward a Fourth devoid
of any of the casualties that generally
attend that day. A short program
was arranged for the children, appro
priate prizes being awarded the win
ners. The Civic Committee had charge
of the affair, with the American Le
gion and the Women’s Club assisting.
After the races the crowd repaired to
the ball grounds and watched a game
between the married and single men,
the long end of the score going to the
old spavs, many of whom are walking
around on crutches but satisfied and
happy.
After the ball game a picnic lunch
eon was held a Corcoran’s park, the
Women’s club having charge of the
coffee and extra sandwiches. When
the supper was over short and appro
priate exercises were held, after
which the boys’ bicycle and relay
races were run. The evening termi
nated with a dance at Odd Fellows’
hall, under the auspices of the Lodge,
the hall being crowded to capacity.
The music was splendid and the
crowd peppy, making the dance one 01
the best ever held. The following
are the events and the winners:
25 yard dash, Howard Seforvich,
first, Raymond Manthy, second.
25 yard dash for girls, Roberta Mc
lntosh? Katherine Horton.
50 yard dash, boys, Raymond Man
thy and Rosness.
Three-legged race, girls, Roberta
McIntosh and Caroline Peterson.
Three legged race, boys—Manthy
and Saforvich, Shellhorn and Manthy.
Spoon and Egg Race, girls, Betty
Dykstra, Helen Perry.
Boys’ sack race, Guy Manthey, Sidney
Henrickson.
Rope Skipping, girls, Caroline Pe
tersen, Roberta McIntosh.
100 yards dash, boys under 18—
Willis Perry, Roy Neville.
50 yards dash^ boys under 10, Don
Shellhorn, Ray Manthy.
25 yards dash, boys under six, Clif
ton Saforvich, Lee Ray.
25 yards dash, boys under seven,
Larssen, Roberta McIntosh.
Girls’ Potato race, Caroline Peter
sen, Roberta McIntosh.
Boys potato race, Raymond Manthy,
Sidney Henrickson.
Girls’ ball throwing contest, Elsa
Larson, Roberta McIntosh.
Boys’ ball throwing contest, over
12 years, Guy Manthy^ Willison Cor
son; under 12, Raymond .Manthy, Don
Shellhorn.
50 yard dash, Caroline Petersen,
Elsa Larssen.
Girls’ Needle race, Caroline Peter
son, Elsa Larssen.
Dressing contest, boys, Don Shell
horn, Raymond Manthy.
Girls’ peanut race, Caroline Peter
sen, Betty Dykstra.
Girls’ nail driving contest, Elsa
Larssen, Caroline Petersen.
25 yards dash, girls under 7, Merle
Stotko^ Nancy Billingsley.
Obstacle race, Howard Saforvich,
Delbert Saforvich.
Boys’ tug of war, Willis Corson,
Jack Corson, Bernard Horton, Ray
mond Manthy, Howard Saforvich.
Pie eating contest, Howard Safor
vich.
Bicycle race, Albert Larssen, Wil
lis Perry.
Wheelbarrow race, Howard Safor
vich, Raymond Manthy.
Relay Race, Willis Corson, Howard
Saforvich, John Nilson, Nickhoffer.
BELIEVES DEMOCRATIC PLAT
FORM WILL CARRY MODIFI
CATION VOLSTEAD ACT
NEW YORK, July 5.—Norman E.
Mack, of Buffalo, Democratic National
Committeeman, announced today, fol
lowing a conference with Governor
Albert E. Smith, that the governor
would enter the next Democratic na
tional convention for nomination as
president. Mack said he believed the
democratic platform would carry a
plank calling for modification of the
Volstead Act.
MARSHAL STASER TAKES OFFICE
Deputy Marshal Harry I. Staser
took over the office at Anchorage the
first, succeeding Deputy e^irence W.
Mossman. Mr. Mossman has been in
office since Anchorage was first built
and has been one of the best officials
in the division. He will engage in
other business in the Interior city.
FOREIGNERS OFFENDERS
Investigation of the court record at
Anchorage shows that during the past
year 90 per cent of all the crimes
committed were violations of the li
quor laws and that nearly every of
fender was a foreigner or of foreign
birth.
FOURTH PASSES OFF QUIETLY
With the exception of two arrests
by Chief of Police Walker, for viola
tions of the liquor laws, the Fourth in
Seward passed off with no violations
of the laws, and with visitors having
a good time, it being the policy of the
officers to allow them to celebrate in
their own manner so long as it was
not obnoxious to others. The day was
conspicuous by the absence of brawl
and there was very little drunkenness
in sight.
Mrs. L. H. Yogi is making the trip
to Fairbanks and return.
FIRST BETTER H? -
CLINIC HERE SATURDAr
Dr. George J. Mohr, children’s spe
cialist of Seattle, will be in charge of
the examination at Dr. Romig’s office
under the auspices of the Red Cross.
The first better Baby Clinic in Sew
ard will be held at Dr. Romig’s office
Saturday, July 7th, during the hours
of 9:00 a. m. to noon. The clinic will
be in charge of the well known Seat
tle children’s specialist, Dr. George J.
Mohr, and will be sponsored by the
Seward Chapter, American Red Cross.
All infants, and all children six
years of age or under will be weighed
measured and given a thorough phy
sical examination, and rated as to
health. Such physical defects as are
noted will be brought to the mother’s
attention and such advice as neces
sary relative to the nutrition and gen
eral physical welfare of the child will
be given.
The clinic is an attempt to bring
to Alaska the activities of the Better
Babies movement. Such clinics are
held annually in many communities
throughout the States and are a dis
tinct aid to many mothers. The clinic
is entirely Free and all interested
mothers are invited to bring their
children. Reports will be mailed to
the mothers after the clinic.
The clinic will be for one day only,
Saturday, from 9;00 a. m. to noon, at
Dr. Romig’s office. Alaskans have
always been proud of their children,
and it is believed they will rate high
er than most of the outside babies.