Boxing

At Omaha, Homer Smith (Kalamazoo heavyweight) took 16 knockdowns from Luis Angel Firpo in ten rounds. He managed to keep afloat despite the heavy pounding. It was the first fight since Firpo invaded America that he has failed to win by knockout.

Dempsey arrived in Manhattan en route to Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where he will watch the races and start training for his fight with Firpo, Sept. 14. Said he: "I'm willing to take on Harry Wills (Negro challenger) three weeks after Sept. 14."