Britton Recalls Humble Ring Start and First Knockout
The story traces Jack Britton’s early days in boxing, from hustling for the Chicago Journal to learning on the job in the ring. He describes his first bout, earning small purses, and his first knockout by Steve Kinney, plus lessons learned about strategy and talking one's way through fights.
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The
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Steve Kinny
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Vietina
Alwaya
Minneapolis
Dad
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Arent Pacer
Hig
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Tuxn
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Youur Iiffo
O'Connell Gymnasium
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Tettan
Hla
Prep Games Today Prompt Fresh Round of Local High School Action
Three prep games were set for this afternoon with Ma rat and Boye at Martat, AL at College Park, and Fulton High versus Decatur at Decatur. After a rain delay most games resumed late yesterday, but forenoon conditions looked poor, leaving several teams with lay offs. Tech High and G M A aim to rebound after short schedules as G M A sits even after two contests.
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G. M.A
Niehaus Reinstated by Atlanta Crackers After Rule Breach
Dick Niehaus was reinstated by the Atlanta Baseball club after an agreement by President Corbett to give the southpaw another chance. He had been with the Crackers, was sent back to Reading for training rule violations, and purchased from Reading for 1000 dollars with an option. Moore, outfield candidate, was sold to Sparkingsburg.
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Atlanta Baseball Club
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Corbett
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Reading Club
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Reading
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Hindim Moore
Sparkin-sburg
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Burke
Langford
Toms
Moora
Maryland Tech Battle Delayed by Rain Inching Toward Game
Heavy rain halted the Maryland Tech game, delaying the scheduled clash between Tech and Maryland. If weather permits, one game will be played at 3:30 PM with Cochran and Clark umpiring. no doubleheader due to poor light. Coach Clay is satisfied with the lineup and Kid Clas ten is ready after a four six idle spell.
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Kid Clas
Fettle
Clay
Omnpares Cochran
Clark
Georgia and Dartmouth Battle to 4-4 Verdict
Georgia and Dartmouth battled to a 4 4 tie as rain and late starts slowed a pitchers duel. Thomason pitched well for Georgia with three hits and a strong bat, while Thurston led Dartmouth with multiple hits. Chambers will start tomorrow to close the series in Hanover amid expected good weather and a large crowd.
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Thurston
Dartmouth
Chambers
Hanover
Thia
Kave
Jacket Field Day Tuesday At Tech Sohos Meet
The annual Jacket Field Day at Tech is moved to Tuesday afternoon on Grant Street due to baseball games. Two events will run for track letter winners and laymen with prizes from ROO to candy and neckties. Coaches and officials will time and judge events, with Station announcing the results.
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Ita
Grant Tad
Exchange
Pendleton
Griffin
Voneh Alexander
Me. Farnum
George Griffin
Mr. Dunn
AL Station
Amateur Baseball Loop Organized at A A C in Atlanta
A meeting at the Atlanta Athletic Club drew about twenty five representatives from various teams to form a summer league in Atlanta. Al Doonan led the briefing outlining amateur status and safeguards for college and prep players, with six large diamonds secured and five teams already in. Proposals include faculty approval, sworn statements of only expenses, and strict weekly game limits to protect student eligibility. Coaches from Tech and Oglethorpe joined, with plans for Tech to field a summer squad and Oglethorpe pledging its diamond for league use.
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Wuawe
Atlanta
al Doonan
South
Doonan
AL A. Ormuni Vationin
Atlant
An Ik
Deenan
Clay
Tech
Doon
Oglethorpe
Oglethorne
Joe Bean
Bean
University School
Toronto and Cleveland To Battle Here Friday
A vivid northern clash looms at Ponce de Leon Park as Cleveland and Toronto prepare for a Friday exhibition. The piece highlights Alabama stars and southern baseball lore, noting Jim Weyward and other Alabama alumni in the mix, and promotes a sizable crowd expected for the game.
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Toronto
Cleveland
Tech Tennis Stars Ready for Busy Spring Schedule
Tech's tennis squad, led by captain likely Mvylver, prepares a six match series starting with Alabama on Saturday. Doug Melver, Kenneth Matheson, Pramc Rah and Zack Carnes named as top players for the team traveling to Tuscaloosa and Benning the following week, with potential matches against South Carolina and others as Dr Crenshaw negotiates with southern colleges.
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J Crenshaw
Keaslaw
Ing
Mvylver
Steany
Ents
Vey Minge
University of Alabama
Tech
Tuseninosa
Doug Melver
Kenneth Matheson
Pramcrah
Zack Carnes
Mathson
Melver
Tenis
Columbia
Columbia 86 April Special: Slab Squad Holds Open Tryouts
Niehaus returns as Cracker squad manager carves roster with left handers Neshaug and Best likely to start. Bennie Karr Oscar Trere George Dumont Kang Brady named keepers. infield set with Herman Dowd Killenger and Moore. Outfield features Guyun Rheane Laggged with uncertain pitching line. Opening series begins in Nashville April 17 against the Balgation Army at Panes de Lean park and Montgomery show.
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Thiazy” Herman
Snooks” Dowd
Glenn Killenger
Wad
Hockey Ring
Mdllie Moore
King of Moore
Guyun
Mike
Brian
Vladent
Alwer
Balgation Army
Panes de Lean Park
Montgomary
Nashville
Pariahs and stowaways haunt transatlantic passage
An incoherent report recounts a series of misadventures with a stowaway named Parin arriving in Paris via a transatlantic vessel. The tale blurs identities including Senega, Diagne, and Bearcat, with chaotic scenes near the Quai d’Orsay and cross-channel tensions.
Rain Breaks Up Struggle In Third Frame As Crackers Fall Short
In an exhibition at Columbia the Atlanta Crackers faced the Columbia Sally League club. Rain halted play in the third, Bennie Karr and two former Day ton Red Sox pitchers drove in runs for Columbia while McCue sparked a late rally with a long center hit. Post-rain, Atlanta prepared for Charlotte with moves sending Ollie Marquard to Spartanburg and reinstating Dick Neehaus, who joins the rotation as News of Nielaus’ return boosts the staff.
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Babe Ruth Slumps As Yankees Scrutinize Form
New York reports Babe Ruth in a severe batting slump causing concern among fans and team officials. Experts consider mental pressure and public duty as possible factors while Ruth works on conditioning and swing adjustments. Also noted, Duccher Shaner from Danville, who hit .344 in 42 games, joins the Incas Southern Association club after departing to the club today.
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Exhibition game postponed due to wet grounds in Memphis
The exhibition game between the Boston American League club and Memphis of the Northern Association, slated for today, was postponed to tomorrow because of wet grounds. The rescheduled matchup will be played in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Macau County Schools Hold April Athletic Contest
Montezuma hosts the Macau county schools athletic contest on April 13 with all county schools participating. Events include running, hopping, stitch race, potato race, tug of war and bean bag toss.
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Sprelildi
Macau County
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Pate
Illinois Stops Tulane in Western Conference Opener
Illinois baseball team defeated Tulane 3 to 1 in New Orleans to open a two game series. Hattori and Rueter, O Connor and Daugherty Hoffmann and Robinson contributed for Illinois in the bid for the conference crown.
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Tulane
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Hattorina Ruetiger
O'Connor
Daugherty Hoffmann
Robinson
Game Called Off In Greensboro Exibition Rain
Greensboro April 4 An exhibition game between the Philadelphia Americans and the Baltimore International league teams was called off today due to rain.
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