Crackers Return Home and Mix With Lookouts
The Atlanta Crackers inaugurate a returned home series at Ponce DeLeon Park facing the Lookouts as new players Douglas Harbison and Joe Agler draw attention while Buck Becker eyes the lineup. The piece surveys season pacing, series stakes, and Marquard era boxing lore with Packey McFarland advocating boxing as a profession and life discipline.
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Ponce DeLeon Park
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Douglas Harbison
Joe Agler
Buck” Becker
Atlanta
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Crackers
Birmingham
New Orleans
Southland
Ponce DeLeon
Abel’s Manager Responds To Critics On Weight Class
In a letter to Sporting Editor M J Abelson defends Jake Abel as a first class lightweight. He notes Abel’s 26 fights with two losses and claims Abel stopped Terry Nelson in a recent finish contest. Abelson challenges critics about Whitney and Nelson and seeks favorable terms for future bouts.
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Focal
Jake Abel
Abel
Terry Nelson
Nelson
Nashville
Whitney
Frank Whitene
South
M. J. Abelson
J Maloney Still Pitching at 45 in Texas League
Cy Young’s retirement leaves the oldest active pitcher spot open. Jimmy Maloney, 45, manager of the Galveston Sand Crabs, star of the Texas League race, known for classy pitching and utility play. Born in Kerry Patch, St. Louis, he embodies the Irish fighter spirit and is seen as a strong addition to Galveston’s team.
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Nico
Brooklyn
Marquard
Cleveland
Canton
Cy Young
Indianapolis
Indians
Giants
Maralard
Fairmount A. C
New York
Fort Worth
Texas
Jimmy Maloney
Galveston Sand Crabs
Maloney
Kerry Patch
St. Louis
Galveston
Jennings Faces Possible Minor League Reassignment
Detroit June 26 reports say H Yah Jennings may be discarded as owners Navin and Yawkey express deep dissatisfaction with his management. The Tigers lose despite stars Cobb Crawford and Bush. Navin says Jennings has lost control and confidence, and next season hinges on October showings.
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Detroit
Jennings
Navin
Yawkey
Tigers
Cobb
Crawford
Bush
Flynn Johnson Fight Arena Ready for July Fourth Bout
East Las Vegas New Mexico reports the arena for the Flynn Johnson heavyweight title fight is finished and all preparations are complete for the July Fourth showdown.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Flynn-Johnson
Cornell crews swept by squall on river practice
A squall swept over the river near Poughkeepsie at sunset as Cornell rowers faced a tough wind. The shells were nearly swamped when they reached the boat house after practice.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
South Atlantic First Season Closes With Scouts Leading
The South Atlantic baseball season ends its first half today as Jacksonville Scouts win the opening term by steady play and secure a comfortable lead. The second half starts tomorrow, with a post season pennant play possible if another club wins the second half and ties with Jacksonville.
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South Atlantic
Jacksonville
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Roy Moran
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John Ruskins
I. Lewis Cigar Mfg. CO
Newark, N. J
J. N. Hirsch
E. L. Adams & Co., Distributors
J. Maloney
M.A. Davis
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