White 3 Defeat of Ritchie Wins Hinrigh Praise
Chicago boxing hero Charlie White, despite a torn back and a weakened right hand, defeated Willie Ritchie in Milwaukee in a decisive, historic lightweight title bout. White outboxed, outslugged, and outgenerated the champion, earning praise as the era’s top lightweight despite no rematch or title change under Wisconsin law.
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Perry Saul bout sparks boxing buzz at gym
A boxing fan at the Business Men's Gymnasium predicted a fierce test for Eddie Hanlon if Jimmy Perry wins the fifth round, based on Perry's quick rounds with Mike Saul. The crowd bets heavily that Perry will win the decision if the bout lasts the limit, while Perry says his plan unfolds in the ring depending on Hanlon.
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Jennings Enthusiastic View Changes Baseball Scene
Detroit vaudeville figure Hughie Jennings promotes his new monologue Detroit's Gonna Cop Sure while touting his upcoming baseball season plans. He praises teammates Burns and Kavanaugh, notes Cobb and Crawford in the outfield, and predicts his 1921 longevity, contrasting with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh opinions on infields. He also discusses Charles Lincolns Herzog in Cincinnati and Walter Johnson's speed, arguing Johnsons brains keep him in major leagues long-term.
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Hanlon Backers Back Even Money For Tuesday Bout
Eddie Hanlon prepares to meet Jimmy Perry at the Orpheum Theater with both sides predicting a tight fight. Perry trains hard and critics say Hanlon faces his toughest test yet as rival boxers spar at the Business Men's Gym and Metropolitan Club. The undercard includes Stump Goodwin vs Meyer Pries and Kid York vs Spider Britt, with Rex and Tumlin Bros. selling tickets.
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Stirling Wins Cup With 80 In Southern Women’s Golf
Mrs Paine of Atlanta loses in the Southern women’s golf finals while Miss Alexa Stirling, also of Atlanta, takes the cup for the lowest score with a record round of 80. Paine had earlier lost to Mrs Frank G Jones of Memphis who won the match 6 and 5 after a 41 opening. Twenty four cups were awarded as the tournament closed, praised as a success.
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Princess Dorrie Wins the Oaks at Epsom
Princess Dorrie, owned by J. B. Joel, captured the Oaks Stakes known as the Ladies Derby at Epsom Hanover. Wassilissa, Lord Carnarvon’s entry, finished second with Torchtight third for Sir John Thursby. Twenty one starters competed in the annual three year old filly race, a 112 mile course, with 300 entries originally submitted.
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Francis Ouimet’s next chances after English defeat
In Boston commentary on Francis Ouimet’s golf journey across the water, the writer argues that luck is not the sole factor in golf and Ouimet’s defeat abroad does not erase his future potential. The piece notes his youth, learning from abroad, and expectation of more victories and defeats ahead.
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Travelers Aid Planned to Improve Safety for Women at Exposition
The woman’s board of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco announces a travelers’ aid program to ensure a safe visit for all girls and women in 1915. The plan covers boys as well and will list hotels lodging houses and restaurants and set up information stations on the grounds and in railway stations.
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Woman's Board
Widowed by Rock She Wins $20,000 Damages
The Superior Court awarded Mrs. George C. Meyser of El Paso Texas twenty thousand dollars in damages from the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company for the death of her husband. Meyser a contractor, was riding on a construction train when three rocks weighing about ten tons each rolled down a 135 foot slide and crashed through the train killing him.
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Friddell Shuts Out Tech High School
In Grant Field Friday Friddell limited Tech High to one hit as Boys’ High won 8 to 0 led by strong pitching and timely hitting. Smith held Boys’ High to early scoring duels but Friddell dominated after the seventh with 28 batters faced. Battery details: Friddell Weaver and Smith Hoope.
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Guy Fridde
Smith
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First in U S to Make A Bronze Statue Dies
Plainfield New Jersey May 30 William L Gavett aged about 90 years who claimed to have been the first man in this country to make a bronze statue is dead today at his home on West Fifth street.
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William L. Gavett
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Clarke's bold trade reshapes Pirates pennant chase
Fred Clarke defends a controversial deal that sent five players to St Louis for Konetchy and Mowrey. He argues the move will lift Pittsburgh into a hungry, hustling lineup, with Clarke noting the Pirates now lead the National League.
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Welsh-Dundee Bout Off Due to Small Crowd
In New York on May 30 the Welsh-Dundee boxing match was cancelled because attendance was insufficient to justify the purse offered. The small crowd failed to meet financial expectations, leading promoters to call off the event.
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New York
Self defense tips from Bob Fitzsimmons for women and men
In the Sunday American article former heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons shares self defense methods that rely on hands and quick thinking rather than weapons. He advises staying calm, distracting attackers, restraining them with moves like pinning the coat, and stresses daily physical culture for women to gain confidence, poise, and strength.
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Yankees to Teach Football in Russia
Americans and English residents in St. Petersburg plan to bring football to Russia. Funds have been raised and club houses are being built for a campaign to introduce the game. The Czar approved the effort and contributed a large sum to help raise Russia to athletic standards.
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Mike Gibbons Stops Hanson in Six Rounds
Mike Gibbons of St Louis knocked out Vic Hanson of California in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout before the local club in Kansas City on May 30.
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