Johnson Must End Willard Quickly
By James J. Corbett James J Corbett reports from New York that Jack Johnson appears unbeatable against Jess Willard in their forty five round bout Johnson has not defeated a top man in his prime Willard is younger and less dissipated but Johnson holds advantage in cleverness and experience If Willard fights defensively for many rounds Johnson’s chances shrink and Willard could win if the fight lasts long enough and Johnson tires Records show Willard has not faced Langford Jeannette or McVey and the bout could hinge on who lands first and sustains pressure through the later rounds
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James J. Corbett
New York
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Willard
Jess
Jack
Sam Langford
Boston Tar
Frank Moran
Langford
Jeannette
McVey
Gunboat Smith
R. L. Beutellis
Tech High
Auburn
Mr. Beutel
Rube
Oldring
Murphy
Ol- Hing
Secong
Athletics
Jim Scott
Chicago White Sox
Scott
Washington Club
Heave
Washington
Doc
Ayres
Chitaroan
Bodie
Chaugees
Chio
Gandil
Shanks
Brooklyn
Art Griggs
St. Louis
Ton Seaton
Griggs
X Hens
Joe Benz
Joe
Detroit
Tigers
Chicago
Benz
Tigera
Tyrus
Cobb
Sam Crawford
Ona
Bol
Veach
Burns
Veath
George Moriarty
Gally
W. G. Evans
Cuban promoters plan a boxing bloom in Havana
James J. Corbett reports dubious promotions shaping boxing in Havana Cuba. Promoters and managers linked to Sam Langford Sam McVey Young Ahearn and Willie Lewis are accused of manipulating matchups. Bradt of Havana allegedly skews events to favor a cross border showcase.
Columbia Alumni Call For Resumption Of Football
New York February 13 Alumni of Columbia University adopted a resolution supporting restoring intercollegiate football. Gustave T. Kirby presided as W H Brophy explained 309 students would play and 1100 would pay two dollars each to fund the eleven. Albert W Putnam and Dr George L Maylan spoke in support.
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New York
Columbia University
Gustave T. Kirby
Amateur Athletic Union
W.H. Brophy
Albert W. Putnam
George L. Maylan
Hexathlon set for March 17 at local Y M C A
Local YMCA members grow eager for the hexathlon indoor contest to be held in the city gym on March 17. The event links with the international hexathlon, overseen by Dr. George Fisher, with Atlanta entry accepted in class B and plans for a state contest to crown a state trophy.
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Young Men's Christian’ Association
United States
Canada
China
Japan
George §. Fisher
International Committee
Amateur Athletic League of North America
Alanta
Atlanta
Atlanta Association
Competice
Clase C
Inter
Noted Boxers Packey Wise Clash Weight Demands
New York February 13 Special reports that a McFarland versus Gibbons match hinges on weight concessions. Gibbons pledges 145 pounds at 3 o clock while Packey claims 145 ringside. neither will budge. If a bout occurs McFarland would nearly hit 136 pounds at 3 o clock, making concessions unlikely. Also Locust Grove Institute defeated Canton High 47 to 12 on Canton High School court, Whitchard and White shining for Locust Grove. Jacson starred for Tecals.
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James J. Corbett
New York
Packey McFarland
Mike Gibbons
Madison Square Garden
Gibbons
Packey
Mike
McFarland
St. Paul
Canton
Locust Grove Institute
Canton High School
Whitchard
White
Locust Grove
Jacson
Tecals
National League Schedule for 1915 Phillies and Pirates
A dense tally of 1915 National League game dates and venues for teams including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and others. The fragment lists numerous May to October dates with doubleheaders, staggered by city, indicating the season’s complex timetable.
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Pany
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinma
Chicago
A. Speer
Fis
Mercer Nine Show Determined Prospect of Strong Season
Mercer College, Macon, Ga., ramps up baseball workouts daily under Coach Robins as March 24 opener vs Columbia College looms. Key veterans depart but returning stars Clem ents and Stevens lead a capable lineup with strong catching and aspiring infielders vying for spots.
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Sy Chuarles
B. Coineyy
Macon
Mercer
Robins
Columbia College
Lake City
Pla
Walls
Farmer
Cowart
Penn
Springfield player Frank Donohue found dead at 28
Springfield Ohio reports the death of former Boston Americans infielder Frank Donohue aged 28 found dead in bed today after several months of ill health.
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Springfield
Ohio
Frank Donohue
Boston’ Americans
Southern League Meeting Set for February 20 in Little Rock
In Tittle Arkansas a Feb 20 spring meeting in Little Rock is likely tame with schedule adoption, ticket contract award and minutes ratification. Judge Kavanaugh says no complaints on the draft schedule and notes transfer of Montgomery franchise to Little Rock. The total mileage is slightly less than 1914, countering claims of heavy league expenses.
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Chattanooga
Bob Alton
Little Rock Club
Bob
Little Rock
Kavanaugh
Sithough
Montgomery
Columbus Quint Here Saturday in South Championship Clash
The Columbus YMCA basketball team travels to Atlanta to face the Atlanta Athletic Club in a decisive south championship game next Saturday night. Atlanta holds only one defeat, suffered at the hands of the same Columbus squad visiting the city. A win would put the Columbus team on equal footing for the southern title.
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Atlanta’ Athletic Club
South
Atlanta
Columbus Young Men's Christian Association
Atlanta Athletic Club
Tsace
Atlanta Athletic Elu
Columbus
Ef Phe
Moe Pais
First Gut Made in Tech Squad Reported
The first cut of the baseball candidates for the Tech nine occurred last week as Coach Heisman reduced about eighty hopefuls to a smaller group. Light practice preceded deeper trials, with position battles shaping up in the infield and outfield and captaincy still unsettled as the squad prepares for real work.
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Hal Reynolds
Tech
Heisman
Art Tech
Helaman
Fle Sree
Spencer
Thomasville
Ed Montague
Albert Hill
Wooten
Short
Garden City
Jim Preas
Jim
Montague
Bleisman
Tyler
Ring
Malone
Heigman
Ft Greeem
Doc Wtherington
Froggie Morrison
Suicker
Senter
Bryant
University of Chattanooga
Georgia Alabama League to decide personnel at Monday meeting
The Georgia Alabama League will hold a called meeting at the Hotel Ansley Monday at 3 PM to finalize organization plans for the coming season. The session will cover reorganization details, potential league size, and possible new franchises as applications arrive from Romery Alabama Pensacola Florida Cedartown and Griffin Georgia. President W J Boykin’s possible non reelection could bring new officers.
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Georgia-Alabama League
Ansley
Talladega
Ala
Gadsden
Opeluke
Newnan
Ont- Romery
Pensacola
Fla
Cedartown
Griffin
W. J. Boykin
Teams That Never Quit. Must Always Be Feared, Rallies Often Spill Beans
Billy Evans reflects on the uncertainty of baseball, recalling dramatic ninth inning rallies that flip games. He cites a pennant chase, a seven run lead, and key comebacks by Washington, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Brooklyn, illustrating how late rallies decide contests and vindicate cautious optimism.
Why Not Recognize Feds The March Baseball Magazine argument
The March issue argues for Federal League major league status. Expansion is deemed inevitable, with minor cities growing to major league size and cities like Chicago and New York supporting multiple clubs. It claims the American League expansion boosted baseball business and that a third league would eventually be viable, provided enough players can be sourced.
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Baseball Magazine
Chicago
New York
Basia Hiven
Federal League
Indiana to legalize boxing under single commissioner
A bill introduced in the Indiana legislature proposes legalized boxing with one commissioner replacing the prior three. Bouts would be limited to ten rounds and betting and sale of intoxicating liquor at the venue would be prohibited. The measure mirrors the Vincennes law in key respects.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
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