Walsh and Delmont Box 12 Round Draw at South End Armory
A 12 round welterweight bout at the South End Armory ended in a draw as Jimmy Walsh and Albert Delmont fought to a stalemate before a partisan crowd. Delmont pressed the action with infighting and Walsh landed cleaner, stronger punches though each had moments of advantage. Preliminaries saw Eddie Murphy defeating Bob Smiley and Sammy Kellar besting George Alger.
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Jimmy Walsh
Albert Delmont
Walsh
Delmont
Armory A. A
South End
Jack Sheehan
Haddie Keevin
Keevin
Frank Kaveney
Steve Mahoney
Eddie Murphy
South Boston
Bob Smiley
Cambridge
Sammy Kellar
New York
George Alger
Joe Wagner
Robson May Hand Gans Surprise Package Tonight
Tonight in Philadelphia Joe Gans faces Spike Robson in a six round bout. Gans aims to test ring fitness after a long layoff while Robson is seen as a lively challenger who could surprise the former champion. The match recalls Robson defeating Abe Attell in a prior high profile go.
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Robson
Gans
Joe Gans
Philadelphia
Spike Robson
Joe
Britt
Abe Attell
Fettle
Abe
Attell
Trotting Queen Lou Dillon Schedules Pairing With Wilkes Son
Cleveland reports Lou Dillon the trotting queen will foal to John A. McKerron around April 20 and then be mated again to Nut Wood Wilkes for the third time, with C K G Billings managing the arrangements.
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Cleveland
Lou Dillon
John A. McKerron
C. K. G. Billings
Nutwood Wilkes
Campbell and M'Mullen Triumph in C Class Billiard Tourney
In the 41st game of the C class amateur billiard tournament at the Hub Palace Campbell defeated Dr. Maynard 150 to 116 and McMullen beat Van Dyke 28 to 19 in three cushion handicap. Tonight Crompton faces Smith and Crockett plays H Parker.
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Hub Palace
Campbell
Dr. Maynard
McMullen
van Dyke
Crompton
Smith
Crockett
H. Parker
Dorchester High Turns Out 30 Candidates For Crew
Dorchester High School rowers faced cold rain and wind as 30 candidates turned out for the crew. Coach O Leary prepared to train newcomers while the school showed strong interest with over 80 boys ready to row.
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Dorchester High
Chaitts River
Grainey
O'Leary
Dorchester High School
Kelley Exults on Doves Pitching Strength in Spring
Hustling Joe Kelley reports Augusta training camp pitchers rounding into rare form. Young returning with power, Flaherty Dorner improving, Pfeffer in first class shape. Kelley as manager aims to lift the Doves into the first division with solid early-season pitching.
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Augusta
Joe Kelley
Young
Flaherty
Dorner
Pfeffer
Toe Kelley
Doves
Kelley
Joe
Schoolboy Athletic Notes Highlight Local Prep Teams
Frank Lanen, formerly captain of Lawrence High School teams, coaches St. John's Seminary and will leave in mid April for Utica to join the Utica NY league team. Rindge Manual Training faces Roxbury Latin this afternoon and Brown & Nichols Friday. Boston Latin School outdoors practice under Coach Goodwin and Captain Kennedy. Dorchester's Andrew baseball team seeks games with Boston and rival city teams. Mechanic Arts High shows strong spring form. Melrose and Medford vie for suburban league title with top pitchers ready.
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Frank Lanen
Lawrence
St. John’s Seminary
Utica
N. Y
Rindge Manual Training School
Roxbury Latin School
Brown & Nichols
Boston Latin School
Frank Goodwin
Joseph P. Kennedy
Andrew
Dorchester
Boston
Endicotts
Madisons
Columbias
Joseph Desatlniers
Cameron Street
Mechanic Arts
Attell and Nelson Read to Draw in Bloodied Featherweight Clash
Abe Attell and Battling Nelson fought 16 intense rounds in San Francisco with Attell showing early lead and superior skill while Nelson pressed the pace and mounted a late surge. Blood stained both fighters as Nelson threatened a knockout in the 14th before Attell steadied and finished strong. Betting favored Nelson at ringside.
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San Francisco
Abe Attell
America
Nelson
Chicago
Attell
Colma May 9 Card Promises Sullivan Ketchell Fight
Jack Twin Sullivan finally secures a May 9 showdown with Stanley Ketchell at Colma to avenge his brother Mike. Billy Roche to referee with gate split 50 percent, 60 for winner, 40 for loser. promoter Jim Jeffries plans a coastwide 25 round bouts empire.
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Jack Twin
Sullivan
Mike
Stanley Ketchell
Colma
Washington
Ketchell
Billy Roche
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries A. C
Los Angeles
Jeff
Roanoke A. C
George Golden
Albany
Jimmy Briggs
Glens Falls
N. Y
Jig Stone
Boston
Briggs
Golden
Stone
Keartley Connolly
Portland
Jerry Gaines
A. C
Winnisimmer A. C. Chelsea
Nolo Asia
Armory A
T. J. Kennedy
New York
Baltimore
Harry Lewis
Terry Martin
Winter Joins Red Sox Roster In Cincinnati Arrival
George Winter arrived late this afternoon to join the Red Sox in Cincinnati. The rugged 170 pound player drew smiles from the Deacons, and the piece notes a recent addition to the Winter family with the birth of George Winter Jr. in Burlington, with congratulations flowing.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
George Winter
Winter
Burlington
Taylor and Moran Agree to Pace and Pursuit Race
Major Taylor and Jimmy Moran signed to meet next Saturday night at Park Square Coliseum after a long dispute over Moran’s challenge to ride any man in the world in a sprint paced pursuit for the all round championship. Moran pressed the challenge while Taylor preferred sprinting but agreed to try the pace event. The piece recalls 1898 performances by the Colored Whirlwind and McDuffy.
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Major Taylor
Jimmy Moran
Park Square Coliseum
Moran
Taylor
America
Michaels
McDuffy
Starbuck
Linton
Red Sox Touring Squad Boosts Hopes in Cincinnati
Manager Ganzel praises Criger and Lou, says Young shows form from five years ago. Star pitcher Wintz hints at strong Red Sox lineup, while Garry Herman hosts dinner. Marg’s Louisville bat hints at .300 season as Morgan and Burchell prepare to face Cincinnati in fair weather.
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Cincinnati
Ganzel
Criger
Lou
Young
Tom
Morgan
Burchell
Red Sox
Reds
Ewing
Bob Ewing
McGuire
Bancroft
South Boston League Bows Out With Banquet And Prizes
The South Boston Bowling League ended its season with a banquet and prize awards last evening. Honorary guests included Senator F.J. Linehan Councilman L. F. McCullagh Representative Newton and others.
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South Boston Bowling League
William 8. McNary
F.J. Linehan
L. F. McCullaigh
Newton
T. F. Coogan
C. D. Collins
T. J. Callahan
Man Makes A Big Discovery In Healing Liquid
Mr Francis Robinson of 46 Whiting Street Wynn describes a liquid named X Zalia that allegedly heals a longstanding leg ulcer and many skin ailments. He claims widespread use and safety with antiseptic healing properties for cuts burns and bruises.
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Francis Robinson
Whiting Street
Wynn
Mr. Robinson
Adv
Roy Welton Eyes Entry in B A A Marathon
Roy Welton of Lawrence, winner of the five mile junior title at Jamestown, remains a strong candidate for the B A A Marathon entry. He has shown top form in a season with a 10 mile cross country third place and is among New England’s leading runners.
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Roy Welton
Lawrence
Jamestown Exposition
Welton
New England
George W. Brown
R. E. Malone
Baltimore
England
Young Donahue and Dohan Box to Draw in New York
Johnny Dohan and Young Donahue fought six brisk rounds to a draw at Brown's Gymnasium in New York. Frank Glover overwhelmed Jimmy Gardner in the semi wind-up, the referee stopping the bout in the third. Johnny Murphy outpointed Willie Hart in three rounds. In four round bouts Joe Hyland defeated Billie Sterling and Frank Burns beat Tommy Leonard.
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Young Donahue
Dohan
New York
Brown's
Johnny Dohan
Frank Glover
Jimmy Gardner
Gardner
Johnny Murphy
Willie Hart
Joe Hyland
Billie Sterling
Frank Burns
Tommy Leonard
Anvray Faces Cazeaux in French Heavyweight Bout at Columbia
Anvray, praised as a quick aggressive wrestler, meets rival countryman Cazeaux at the Columbia Theatre tonight in a disputed French heavyweight championship bout. The match follows Anvray’s prior armory display against George Hackenschmidt and aims to settle claims with Cazeaux in a likely sensational showdown.
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Anvray
Cazeaux
Columbia
George Hackenschmidt
Armory A. A
Columbia Theatre
Successful balloon flight from North Adams Park
North Adams March 31 The balloon North Adams No 1 carried Roswell L Gardner A Holland Forbes and N H Arnold ascended from Aero Park and after two hours and five minutes landed safely at Chester VI The return journey marked the first northerly direction this season covering a little over 50 miles
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North Adams Park
North Adams
North Adams, No. 1
Roswell L. Gardner
A. Holland Forbes
N. H. Arnold
Aero Park
Chester
Annals of Sport Highlights 1854 to 1907
The Knickerbocker Goth and Eagle clubs adopt a new playing code in New York. Susan Ti-Ben Jordan, pugilist, born in Bermondsey 1884. The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia marks its 50th annual meeting after organizing in 1834. Washington Jockey Club's first meeting opens at Bennings. New England polo league ends with Hartford champion and New Haven runner up. Jack McAuliffe defeats Horace Leeds in Philadelphia. John Gorman, former featherweight champion, dies in New York. Marvin Hart stops Peter Maher in two rounds at Hot Springs.
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Annals OF Sport
Knickerbocker, Goth
Eagle
New York City
Susan
Ben Jordan
Bor
Philadelphia
Jack McAuliffe
Horace Leeds
John Gorman
New York
Hot Springs
Ark
Marvin Hart
Peter Maher
Baseball doubleheader ends with split results
In a two game set, Jacksonville beats Brooklyn 1 to 1 in ten innings at Jacksonville while Fort Worth defeats New York 10 to 1 at Fort Worth. Both games from the National league showcase tight early action and strong pitching.
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Jacksonville
Brooklyn
National
South Atlantic
Fort Worth
New York
Texas
Regulars and Yannigans Rally In Warren Park Tilt
Arthur D. Cooper reports a lively game at Warren Park in Augusta where the Regulars edged the Yannigans in a snappy contest. Joe Kelley coached a strong lineup as 600 fans enjoyed a sunlit afternoon benefiting the YMCA and the mood was upbeat as players looked to return home.
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Augusta
Warren Park
Yannigans
Joe Kelley
Regulars win 2 1 in tough game with Cy on fire
Cy pitched superbly for the Regulars allowing only four hits as Young Cy pitched a standout performance and helped the Regulars defeat the Yannigans 2 to 1. Hoffman led the Yannigans with a first inning double and Pfeffer singled for the lone Yannigan run.
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Young
Yannigans
Ferguson
Pinehurst
Johnny Bates
Sweeney
Harry Hoffman
Dorner
Pat Flaherty
Flaherty
Gus
Hoffman
Kelley
Joe
Dr. Edwards
Savannah
George Brown
Bates
Dahlen
Lindaman
Bowerman
Jeff Pfeffer
Augusta
Columbia
Doves
Lohr
R. F
Kernan
C. F
McBriar
J. F
Clark
Wagner
McMahan
Birghie
Cote
Volz
Movement to form record committee at Bowling Congress
Local bowlers expect the American Duck and Candle Pin Congress to consider creating a record committee at its next meeting. The goal is to standardize record legitimacy amid many new marks and varied equipment.
Indian Wins Carlisle Cross Country in Fast Time
Indians from the Southwest win the big cross country race at Carlisle three miles long. Louis Texanima of Arizona takes first in 14 minutes 25 seconds. John Corn of New Mexico and Peter Thomas of California finish second and third among 40 tribes represented.
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Arizona
Carlisle
Penn
Southwest
Louis Texanima
John Corn
New Mexico
Peter Thomas
California
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