Queensboro boxing showdown halted by public nuisance ruling
Confusion unfolds as Queensboro Athletic Club faces a temporary injunction over Nostrand venues amid a sequence of planned bouts including Poncho Villa versus Frankie Ash. Officials cite a public nuisance petition signed by thirty four locals, while outdoor events by Wills Madden and Rickard proceed elsewhere. The episode ends with pending licenses and new arrangements for Johnny Dundee and Lui Vincetti.
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Ly Davis
J. Walsh
New York
Cross Roads
Queensboro Sadum
Nostrand
A. C
Worthiny-Richard
Nw York
Queensboro
Poncho Villa
Frankie Ash
Nostrand Club
Mtire
Mr. Rickard
Johnny Dundee
Lui Vincetti
Kiwanis Pep Meeting Promotes Inter-Cities Session
Joca Kiwanis held a Tuesday night pep meeting to prepare for the Inter-cities session set for June 4 in Lancaster. Athens members expect to attend, blue caps with gilt tassels were handed out, and the club will host the G A R Friday night at the High Berry. A junk quartet from Athens High School sang with Miss Sarah Dowler of London on piano.
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Joca
Kiwanians
Lancaster
Athens
Athens Men at State Track Meet Highlight Three Competitors
Three Athens high school athletes head to the state track and field meet in Columbus next Thursday and Friday. Cowan will run the hurdles in 17 flat, John Algeo the 100 yards in about 10.3, and Wilcox the discus throw around 101 feet. They depart Thursday night with Coach Rockhill.
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Athens High School
Columbus
Cowan
John Algeo
Ash
Wilcox
Alego
Rockhill
Gimt Sets National League Ablaze as Club Members Burn Up
Gimt has ignited the National League with bold play while the rest of the club appears to be burnt out. The statement highlights strong performances from Gimt and concerns over overall team energy.
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National League
University of Washington Girls Stage Horseshoe Tourney
Sororities at the University of Washington host a horseshoe pitching tournament to crown the champion girl tosser Frances Marriott among finalists aiming to represent the school against other West Coast universities in a contest of skill.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Frances Marriott
Baseball Roundup Blends Wins Losses and Tragedy
Sisler ends hitless streak as Browns fall 5 4 to Tigers Bert Cole gains first win. Braves win both ends of doubleheader 5 4 and 10 6 pushing them to fifth. Cards Reds twin bill split 4 3 opener 3 1 twilight. Uhle shuts White Sox Indians win 7 2. Pirates rally to beat Cubs 5 4 in 10th Morrison saves game after Cubs tie in ninth. Spectator dies of heart disease after Daubert homer.
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Sisler
Browns
Tigers
Bert Cole
Cardinals
Reds
Daubert
Leading Major League Hitters
An oblique list of top national and American League batters shows Honus Hornsby of St. Louis batting .432 and Wheat of Brooklyn at .389, with other leaders including Gooch Pittsburg and Williams St. Louis. A humorous note compares a bank cashier to a golfer for not juggling figures.
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Pet
Hornsby
St. Louis
Wheat
Brooklyn
Gooch
Pittsburg
Kelly
New York
Fournier
Eves
Heilmann
Detroit
Williams
Boone
Boston
Harris
Meusel
G.ee
Daubert
Cincinnati
West Preps for Golf Match at Oak Park Country Club
West aims to select its 39 players for the national open finals in Detroit after fair weather. MacDonald Smith of San Francisco leads with 72, Harry Hampton of Canton Detroit area is second with 73, and Dick Linares of Long Beach with Dewey Weier of Chicago tie for third at 74.
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Oak Park Country Club
Ilis
May
Detroit
MacDonald Smith
San Francisco
Harry Hampton
Canton
Smith
Dick Linares
Long Beach
California
Dewey Weyer
Chicago
Both Sides Claim Wins For Boxers In Close Showdown
Michigan City Indiana May 28 Both Tom Gibbons and Georges Caprentier enter Saturday's bout claiming equal chances amid rival arguments about hitting force stamina and ring cleverness. Each camp insists their man is in peak condition with only two training days left before the fight. Both fighters are described as evenly matched in size and ability and both face danger of overtraining as they close in on the match.
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Michigan City
Mnd
Tom Gibbons
Georges Caprentier
Gibbons
Manhasset
Jack Dempsey
Boxer
Reds and Cardinals split twin bill in St Louis
In St Louis on May 28 Cincinnati and St Louis split a doubleheader with the Cardinals taking the first game 4 to 3 and the Reds winning the second 3 to 1. Daubert homered for Cleveland later that day as part of a separate 7 to 2 win over Chicago.
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REDS
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Cooney
Gonzales
H. B. Miltenberger
Daubert
Breaster
Bottomley
Mueller
Pinelli
Frelgan
Bottomiey
Pfeffer
Sherdel
Donohue
May
Rixey
Sherbet
Doak
Bressler
William Coles Tops British Colombia Cyclists in Training Prospect
CYCLER LONDON Ont May 22 One of the best bicycle riders in the land is William Coles of this city who is in training for the Olympic races in Paris this summer Coles won the 10 mile national championship two years ago and is almost certain to qualify on the Canadian Olympic team
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London
Ont
William Coles
Paris
Coles
Ted Meredith Greatest Middle Distances Star of Early Era
J B Ted Meredith once starred for the University of Pennsylvania and as a 1900s Olympian. He set a 440 and 880 yard record level on Cambridge and Philadelphia tracks in 1916, with a 47 24 second quarter and 1:53 half, plus a 1:59.09 800 at Stockholm in 1912. Meredith remains one of the era’s finest middle distance runners.
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J. EB
Ted) Meredith
Universitty of
Pennsylvania
Meredith
Cambridge
Maxey ‘Long
Leng
Leach
Philadelphia
Penn
Mercersburg
Stockholm
Ted" Meredith
Umpire Criticized For Calls Amid Game Delay
The account blames an umpire for a team's defeat citing wrong calls. It suggests penalties for the pitcher including ball calls for delays. It notes the pitcher may throw five balls to the catcher or an infielder as part of procedures.
Parisian ornament in the prize ring clashes with rough crowd
The piece mocks social pretensions as a Vassar graduate battles rough necks in boxing lore. It notes bravado and class clash, describing a gas-house district fighter and a "Hot Shot" of Boulevards facing Dempsey in a harsh, old-time ring setting.
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Vassar
Mr. Dempsey
William MONS. G. CARPENTIER in Napoleonic Style
The French fighter is described with aristocratic flair and refined manner, his blue blood aura blending with polished technique and stylish fighting, reminiscent of Napoleonic era glories. The piece contrasts hia with a Bostonian elegance and a diplomat’s restraint.
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Mons
G. Carpentier
Georges Carpenties
Athens Plays Logan in High School Game Doubleheader
Athens high and Logan meet Thursday afternoon as Kircher is expected to start on the mound. Friday features a clash with the alumni Romier in the box.
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Athens High
Logan
Brown 18 Out St Andrews British Amateur Round
Francia Brown, the American, was eliminated from the British amateur championship today by 1 up 2 and 1 in the round. Douglas Grant defeated him as the Californian faced a tough challenge under British club rules.
High Jump World Record Attempt at Champaign
In Champaign Illinois on May 28 a world record for the high jump of six feet eight and a quarter inches was set to be filed after Herold Osborne cleared the mark in Olympic tryouts sanctioned by the A A U. The record is expected to stand.
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Champaign, III
Herold Osborne
Messenger Corrects Gibbons Carpentier Fight Date
In Tuesday's Mes senger the coming Gibbons Carpentier fight date was misdated as Friday. The article notes the event should occur on Saturday.
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the Messenger
Gibbons-Carpentier
Eastern Open Qualifier Nears Finish At Summit
In Worcester Massachusetts on May 28 the final 18 holes of the eastern qualifying for the national open were played at Summit Country Club amid rain. Freddie Mcleod led with a 72 while Alex Smith posting an 81 needs a better round to qualify. Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood were near certain to qualify.
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Worcester
Maas
Summit
Freddie Mcleod
Alex Smith
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Joe Kirkwood
Baseball scores and upcoming games in early season action
National and American League results show St Louis and Cincinnati winning while Brooklyn and New York had rain. Upcoming games list Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago and Boston matchups. Also noted is Cecil Leitch, once a top female golfer, losing to Joyce Wethered by six and four in a recent English tournament.
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Pet
St. Paul AB
Louisville Ee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo Eevee
Milwaukee
Columbus
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Moston Eee
Pittsburgh
ATI
St. Louis Ae
Philadelphia
Toast
Boston Ee Ee
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago Ae
Columbus-Louisville
St. Paul
Toledo
Boston
New York-Brooklyn
Chiago
New York-Washington
Stoday
American Association
Louisville
Idianapolis
J. Louis
Miss Leitch
Cecil Leitch
Goulfer
Joyce Wethered
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