Bud Andersons bout draws coast critics into doubt
Chicago June 16 Bud Anderson of Medford Oregon faces critics who remain unsure if he is a genuine fighter or a flash in the pan. Writers note his July 4 twenty round bout with Lead Cross could settle the matter. Local legend Leach Crosse touts his brother Phil as a potential welterweight champion.
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Wolgast Ritchie scrap sparks debate on title logic
June 16 report from Francisco contrasts Wolgast and Ritchie. Writers debate fairness and merit after an alleged foul by Wolgast influenced Ritchie’s claim, noting public interest and naming the slang O. F. P. for Other Fellow's Punch.
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Ad Wolgast Tops Coast Fans As Favorite Fighter
Ringside notes show Ad Wolgast attracting strong coast support and fans clamoring for him to challenge Ritchie. Other items include Mike Saul eyeing a return against Terry Nelson, Kid Willitame’s win over Jem Kendrick, and Clabby’s victory over Eddie McGoorty in ten rounds.
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Polo match sparks satire on commercialization and nerves
The piece mocks polo experts for the Pinglish defeat and notes Harry Payne Whitney objecting to numbered saddle cloths. It also hints at boxing manager J Evers facing nerves as expectations grow that Johnny Kilbane may soon lose the featherweight title due to his rare, rule-breaking bursts of activity.
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Featherweight Elimination Tourney Set in New York
The St. Nicholas Athletic Club will stage a featherweight elimination tournament next Wednesday night featuring six top contenders. Matt Brock of Cleveland arrives to fight Tommy Houck, Kid Julian comes in, Joe Coster trains in Brooklyn to face Julian, and Patsy Kline prepares to battle Eddie O’Keefe of Philadelphia.
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Trendall and Murphy to Clash in St. Louis Showdown
In St Louis on Wednesday June 18 at the National Athletic Club Coliseum Harry Trendall and Eddie Murphy will face off in the star bout both at 135 pounds. Murphy arrives from Cleveland and recently boxed a ten round draw with Jack Britton at Kenosha Wisconsin.
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Athletics Master Sign Stealing Sparked by Hidden Cues
Hincinnati June 16 The Athletics look like the class of the American League with a fast pitching staff and a sharp batting approach. A new sign stealing system has helped Mack's team, using quick eyes and field signals to gain an edge, though the practice remains officially controversial.
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Phillies President Near Death At His Philadelphia Home
William H. Locke, president and part owner of the Phillies and Lynch League driver, lies critically ill at his Philadelphia home. Reported cancer and neuritis threaten his life as players fear he may not live to see a pennant. Formerly secretary of the Pittsburgh club, Locke is regarded as a top baseball executive with World Series experience.
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Old Fashioned Bleachers and Baseball Banter
Nostalgic verse recalling sunlit bleachers by third base where fans knew players by name. It contrasts past intimate crowds with modern critics and mentions Christy Mathewson, Joe Dunn, Jack Dillon, Stanley Ketchel, and a racing era churning records and wrecks, ending with a whimsical contrast in weighing manners.
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Excursion travel fares listed for regional trip
Tybee, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach to Tampa round trip fares are six and eight dollars respectively. June 20 departures. Ask the ticket agent at Central of Georgia Railway for details.
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