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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1915
Page
8
New York on February 6 reports announce ments that the West Side Tennis Club has been endorsed by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. The developments signal support for the club's events and activities in the national tennis scene.
A club official announced plans for a 1915 national championship tournament with new stands dressing rooms and other facilities for players and officials. A $100000 loan was offered to build, and by early September the event aimed to attract larger crowds than the previous Davis cup matches at Forest Hills. Newport Casino officials also planned a special Kings of the Courts invitation tournament to replace the traditional national championship after thirty four years.
New York February 6 Special 13 Kilbane and Williams have been matched at 122 ringside for February 24 but Kilbane seeks 36000, Williams about 3500, plus expenses. Philly fans want value, so promoters may schedule six more six rounders. Critics see Kilbane as craftier and Williams as powerful but less effective, predicting Kilbane on points in six rounds.
James J. Corbett reports Mike Gibbons, a former middleweight champion, agreed to box Gunboat Smith at Madison Square Garden. The move to face heavies draws praise for Gibbons’ class but caution on facing Langford, Willard, and others, with potential for outpointing several but not guaranteed to stop them.
Chicago and Philadelphia National League clubs received permission to hold a series of 18 exhibition games in Florida this February and March. Six games are set with the Phillies, six with the Philadelphia American League club, and six with the Louisville American Association team, announced by Cubs President Thomas.
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