Freddie Welsh Wins Lightweight Title For England
Freddie Welsh of Cardiff becomes the first English lightweight champion since 1868 when he defeats Willie Ritchie in London on points in a 20 round bout. The victory supports Welsh as England’s first world lightweight champion, with Ritchie seeking a rematch next fall to test the British claim.
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Cardiff
Joe Collyer
T. 8. Andrews
Tile Isle
America
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Edwards
Uni
Jack McAuliffe
Jem Garney
McAuliffe
Ritchie
Welsh
Milwaukee
Charl Neary
Maurice Sayers
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Middle West
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Freddie
al Welle
Charles White
Charlie
Turkey
Ike
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Clabby Wins Controversial Middleweight Title Fight
In front of about 15 000 fans at Baker’s Stadium Modney the bout ended as Clabby was awarded victory on a disputed foul against McGoorty. Baker and club officials disputed the ruling but did not find deliberate foul. Clabby, at about 157 pounds, is hailed as the world’s top middlweight, with plans to defend against Jeff Smith and others, while Carpentier’s Australia visit remains unlikely.
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McGoorty
Wisconsin
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Serich
Jeff Smith
New York
Australia
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Aer
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Milwauker
Thie
Law
Baker
Carpentier
Jimmy Chubby
English Channel
University of Calfornia Glee Club
England
Germany
Mu ‘Ual
California
Japan
Red Sox Acquire Shore Ruth and Ben
One of the week’s biggest deals shows President Lannin of the Red Sox purchasing pitcher Babe Ruth, pitcher Shore, and catcher Ben Ben in a high priced trade with Baltimore. The move boosts Boston’s rotation as questions swirl about future trades with Detroit and other clubs.
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Ben Baan
Jack Dunn
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Shore
Derrick
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Ballemore
Giants
Regan
Athletics
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Bob Shaw
Faan
Mccliicuddy
Wally
Egan
Detroit
Tigers
Cobbid Speaker
Sox
Orioles
Jack
Harvard Victory in Henley Regatta Tides Strong
Weekly review notes Harvard’s historic victory in the Henley regatta as the first American crew to win the Grand Challenge Cup in 73 years. It highlights Yale, Pennsylvania and Cornell crews, the Thames crowd's enthusiasm, and the impact on Davis Cup tennis selections and American chances against England or Australia. The piece also discusses doubles pairings and the shifting prospects for McLoughlin and partners across tennis and sailing rivals.
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Harvard
Yale
Pennsylvania
Cornell
England
Australia
Longwood
Brookes
Wilding
Barrett
Dixon
Allscomers
I Lund
McLoughlin
Ltkely
Murray
Williams
Veterans Mathewson Plank Lead With Strong Season
The piece notes Mathewson and Plank near the head of their leagues after 11 years of service, with Mathewson in strong form and Plank posting better percentages this year than ever. It also contrasts Walter Johnson's rough season and Washington's strong backing, suggesting the start of a pivotal period for these aging stars and their teams.
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Dows
Walter Johnson
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Reagan
Plank
Athletics
Mathewson
Rube” Marquard
Demaree
Giants
Bender
Joe” Roebling
Senators
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