Carpentier Dempsey Bout Plans in Doubt Despite Arrival
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, arrived in New York with promoters split over a Dempsey bout. Carpentier faces three contracts with options that complicate a near term title fight, including a vaudeville tour and seven reel film work. Dempsey’s draft status and military matters also cloud any summer match.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Pugilist
Carpentier
Descamps
Dempsey
Cochran
Jack Curley
Curley
France
Tex Rickard
Butte Bowlers Break Records at State Tournament
The Mudro grill bowlers of Butte led the state bowling tournament in Missoula with Mudro No 1 posting 2624 pins in the five man event and Mudro No 2 close behind at 2587. Charles Mudro topped the singles with 627 in three games to lead Urbanowicz of Missoula by 59 pins. Anaconda and Philipsburg entries also competed as the event continued with doubles to follow.
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Mudro Grill
Butte
Mudro No
Charles Mudro
Urbanowicz
Anaconda
Butchers
Sparrow
Philipsburg
Starr
Jovick
Carey
Farley
Bozeman and Klein
Jackson-Dagzie
Mudro
J. Mudro
Starr-Jovick
Ruzich-Perham
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Not Superstitions Merely Stating a Fact
Eddie Cicotte dismisses superstition as a myth and frames baseball results as a fact based on outcomes. He notes he loses when opponents score in the opening inning and says confidence drops after giving up a run early, illustrating his stance with game scores.
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Chicago
Eddie Cicotte
Fife
Eddie
Cicotte
Central Alleys Sets New American Bowling Congress Record
Central Alleys of Indianapolis broke the American Bowling Congress record with a 1 127 in the third game of a five man event. The prior mark was 1 113 set a week earlier by the Orange Crush of St Louis at the same tournament.
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Peoria
Indianapolis
American Bowling Congress
Orange Crush
St. Louis
Lawler Edges Walger In 10 Round Featherweight Bout
Jack Lawler of Omaha won the referee's decision over Benny Walger of France after 10 rounds in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Jack Lawler
Omaha
Benny Walger
France
Exhibition Game Score Report in Columbus Ga
Detroit Americans defeated the Boston Nationals with a score of 6 to 4. Batteries were Ayres Jourman and Stanage for Detroit and Oeceschger McQuillan Gowdy for Boston in this exhibition.
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Columbus
Detroit Americans
Boston Nationals
Ayres
Chicago Americans beat Holt semi pros in Waco scoreline
In Waco on March 23 the Chicago Americans Regs posted a 19 to 10 to 1 win over Holt semi professionals with bats led by Tesar Tabor Marquis Lynn and a battery of Fikerler Browning Fowler Preston.
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Texas
Chicago Americans
Holt
Tesar
Tabor
Marquis
Lynn
Fikerler
Browning
Fowler
Preston
Philadelphia Americans Edge St Louis Nationals
In a college style score presentation Philadelphia Americans defeated St Louis Nationals with a final tally 63 to 63? The text lists players Eckert Bigbee Styles Doak and Clemons and mentions Dilhofer among batteries.
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Philadelphia-St, Louis
M'Allen
Texas
Philadelphia Americans
St. Louis
St Louis Americans Edge Oklahoma City In Western IGS
In Oklahoma City on March 23 the St Louis Americans defeated Oklahoma City 21 to 19 in a Western IGS contest. Key players included Burwell Severeid Whitney Stoner Ramsey Moore Clanton and the bug reference 6.02 appears in game notes.
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Oklahoma
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Okla
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Whitney
Stoner
Ramsey
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Philadelphia Nationals Play-by-Play Notes Highlight Birmingham
Fragmentary report from Birmingham lists players Batteries Rixey Meadows Betts Wheat Simman Glasner Meeker Henderson V Peters Gooch among Philadelphia Nationals participants. Text appears to be from a March 23 Philadelphia–Birmingham game or recap with scattered statistics and names.
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Birmingham
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Philadelphia Nationals
Cincinnati Nationals Tie Washington Americans in Battery Duel
In Tampa on March 23, the Cincinnati Nationals defeated the Washington Americans 6 to 4 in a battery battle featuring Luque Bressler and Rariden for Cincinnati and Johnson Zachary and Picinich for Washington.
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Cincinnati Nationals
Kansas City Omaha Basketball Score Report
Kansas City and Omaha meet in the Western league with a final score 42 to 23. Batteries listed Henning Baty H Johnson Brock Palmero Frianick Hale Brewen. Location Oklahoma on March 23.
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Okmulger
Okla
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Kansas City
Coun
Omaha
Henning
Baty
H. Johnson
Brock
Palmero
Frianick
Hale
Brewen
Line of Sport and Baseball Notes Across the West
George Cunningham seeks a Pacific Coast league return but his wife opposes relocation to the coast. Beavers boss Boss McCredie weighs a late pitcher intake under a new delivery rule. New York boxing backers push a legislative bill despite past failures. Pacific International league schedules under refinement as Victoria joins, upsetting plans. Arle Mucks regains form in discus while Bentz eyes Montana comeback with Missoula memories. Debate on district clubs, arena staffing, and political influence continues.
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Carpentier
Descamps
Georges
George Cunningham
Detroit
Portland
Middle West
Boss McCredie
The
Beavers
Pacific Coast League
New York Distance Runner Emerges as Olympic Prospect
Peter Zabludofsky attracts attention around New York as sports writers nationwide assess the quality of possible Olympic team members for next August and compare them with competitors at other Olympiads.
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Peter Zabludofsky
New York
United States Team Poised for Strong International Show
Early form suggests a robust group of athletes will represent the United States in the upcoming international competition. Critics note potential depth and consistency across events as the squad seeks top honors on the world stage.
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United States
Sprinters poised to imitate past champions at milestone event
Some men receive trips already and Scholz of Missouri Lon Murchison of New York Athletic Club and Padgett of USC may mirror Craig 1912 or Lahn 1904 victories. Each appears capable of duplicating former sprinting feats as the event approaches.
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Scholz
University of Missouri
Lon Murchison
New York Athletic Club
Padgett
University of Southern California
Craig
Lahn
Scholz Edges Opponents with Early Jump in Races
Scholz shows a remarkable start ability, gaining one to two yards on rivals at the mark. Eastern coaches once praised Murchison as a wonder until Scholz consistently left the field early, surpassing him from the outset.
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Scholz
Murchison
New Yorker
4adgett Wins Sprint at Interallied Games Last Spring
The article notes 4adgett won the sprints at the Interallied Games last spring but has not been performing well this year. It describes him as a big man who is nervous and high strung, with a slow start yet the strength to finish strongly at the tape.
Jole Ray Dominates Indoor and Outdoor Track Pace
In the half mile and mile runs Jole Ray is easily the leader. He appears able to travel indoors or outdoors at an effortless pace unmatched by present runners.
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Jole Ray
Edginton and London Lead Indoor High Jump at 6 Feet 2
Edginton of the New York Athletic Club and London of Yale pace the high jump, each clearing 6 feet 2 inches in indoor competition. Alvah Richards of Ogden Athletic Club also stands out with strong performance.
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New York Athletic Club
London
Yale
Alvah Richards
Ogden Athletic Club
Higgins Dominates Indoor Shot Put for Chicago
The shot put standout Higgins of Chicago leads the event with a 47 foot throw using a 16 pound lead, showing potential for longer marks outdoors as conditions improve.
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Higgins
Chicago
Michigan Star Excels in Hurdles and Broad Jump
Carl Johnson of Michigan shows best form in hurdles and broad jump. The Maize and Blue captain tops events with near record pace and reportedly clears consistently over 24 feet on the jump.
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Carl Johnson
Michigan
Consistent Pole Vaulters Tie 12 Foot 6 Inch Mark
Sherman Sanders of the University of Pennsylvania and Ralph Spearow of the Multnomah Athletic Club both clear 12 feet 6 inches or better, signaling strong consistency in the pole vault. The pair remains confident in reaching higher marks in upcoming meets.
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Sherman Sanders
University of Pennsylvania
Ralph Spearow
Multnomah
Walker boxing bill debated for political aims
The bill known as the Walker boxing bill is being considered purely from a political standpoint and not with a view to improving the sport.
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The citation notes athletes as outstanding stars and predicts spring and early summer competition will bring rivals to challenge the team, maintaining a well balanced lineup.
Seven boxing commissioners to supervise club bouts
The governor appointed seven boxing commissioners who will nominally supervise and encourage club bouts while each draws $5 000 a year. A three member license committee will perform the actual work if the bill passes.
New York Lawmakers Urged to Prioritize Sport's Interest
A critique argues New York state legislature should govern sports with insiders who love the sport, not broader political or other interests, insisting proper control rests with those dedicated to the activity.
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New York
Baseball and football kept by loyal factions despite reform efforts
The passage notes that baseball and football grew in popularity because men stepped forward to guard the games from questionable tactics. Loyal insiders controlled the sports, keeping them favored and largely unchallenged by reformers.
Boxing Politicians and Patronage Underscore Regulation Failures
The passage argues that boxing attracts political patronage and that lax regulation leads to bouts that fake fans, drawing attacks on the sport and possible bans as a consequence. It frames boxing as a target when corruption and weak oversight are exposed.
Boxing regulation idea for New York state armory matches
A proposal suggests enabling the national guard to stage boxing matches in state armories under a five member athletic committee appointed by the commanding general. The committee would operate with a modest salary, overseeing events in a structured plan.
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New York
National Guard
Boxing Control Aims In Partial Reform
The author argues a limited reform could restrict boxing to a group likely to act with the sport’s best interests in mind, ensuring more responsible oversight and governance.
Montana Boxing Seen As Vital Yet at Risk
The passage argues boxing remains a strong sport in Montana despite setbacks and notes that the Gillett bill proposal deserves consideration in the region.
Giants Train in San Antonio Amid Flight Excursions
The New York Giants practice near Kelly Field in San Antonio as army aviators and the squad take flights after the afternoon game. It may be the first time McGraw has not bowled out his men for air ventures, though Jawn flew higher than the rest.
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Kelly Aviation Field
Army
McGraw
Jawn
Oregon Aggies Fail In California Baseball Tour
The Oregon Aggies completed a west coast trip with games against St. Marys College University of California and Stanford. They did not win any of the contests, suffering losses in each matchup.
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California
St. Mary's College
University of California
Stanford University
Webfooters
Zamlock Quits Baseball Shocks Seals Fans
The San Francisco Seals lament Carl Zamlock quitting. Zamlock is regarded as the Pacific Coast League’s top entertainer and a valuable pinch hitter worth keeping for most any minor league club.
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San Francisco Seals
Carl Zamlock
Zamlock
Revelations Promise Sensational Baseball Fallout
Cincinnati March 123 Former NL star Lee Magee says he will publicly present the charges behind his barring by the National League. He vows to reveal supporting and opposing documents and predicts a broad scandal with accusations of trickery dating back to 1906.
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Cincinnati
Lee Magee
Chicago
Magee
National League
Merry Muelec
Roundup Forms Oilers Baseball Team For Season
Special dispatch notes Roundup will field one of the state's best amateur teams. An organization to fund operations has raised about three thousand dollars and signed several players. The team likely named the Roundup Oilers will play near the city as grounds are prepared.
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Roundup
Roundup Oilers
Ottawa Defeats Seattle In World Series Opener
Approximately 8 000 fans in Ottawa witnessed the Ottawa Hockey Club beat Seattle 3 2 in the first game of the world series. The game, played under eastern rules on slow ice, saw Seattle hold a two goal lead in the first two periods.
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Seattle
Ottawa
Ottawa Hockey Club
Derby to be run at Churchill Downs May 8 with 107 nominations
The Kentucky derby will be the forty-sixth renewal at Churchill Downs on May 8. The race features a new $30,000 added value and 107 nominations, announced by the Kentucky Jockey Club.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Jockey Club
Hartzell joins Midwest Refining in Casper lineup
Roy Hartzell, former New York Yankee star, has arrived in Casper to play second base for the Midwest Refining ball club this season. Manager Arbogast says the Midwest team, champions of the Rocky Mountain semi pro tournament last season, is expected to repeat.
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Casper
Wyo
Roy Hartzell
New York Yankee
Wil
Midwest Refining Ball Club
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Arbogast
Winnipeg Defeats U S Olympic Team in Exhibition
The Winnipeg Manitoba hockey team beat the American Olympic squad 3 to 2 in an exhibition game played today.
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Pittsburg
Winnipeg
Manitoba
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