Connie Mack Prepares Athletics for Shibe Park Spring Training
Philadelphia April 1 Connie Mack has all Athletics workouts at Shibe Park for the American League season. Fifteen pitchers and catchers plus infielders and outfielders report. still Naylor Win Noyes Vean Gregg possible. Baltimore series April 5 9 at home, city championship starts April 16. Strong hitting front led by Burns Walker Roth. pitching promising with Scott Perry Watson Johnson and Naylor.
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Boxing Gossip From New England Championships
Fans hail the New England tourney as the best yet with James Moore beating James Manning in the 168 pound class. The amateur nationals are set for Mechanics Hall next Monday and Tuesday with a strong New England entrant list. Matches tonight include Ralph Bogan and Joe Wagan at Portland, Jeff Smith versus Joe Wagan at Park Riding School, and Joe Connolly against Shaver O'Brien in the 10 round semi final. A shift in bouts at the Lakeside A A Webster has altered April 4 plans, with Easter delaying the club’s next tourney.
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Dorchester
Boxing prospects for city in national championships and recent bouts
The article lists local boxers set for the national championships next week by weight class including 108 Dave Kamins and 115 James Tomasulo. It notes Fenway A A A opting out of an April 19 opposition tournament and reports British press opinions on a Wilde vs Lynch judging controversy. It covers upcoming 12 round match arrangements for Louis Bogash vs Billy Carney and a Manchester boxing pact to stage bouts, with Joliet Hall card details and a Morgan bet cancellation.
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Bridgeport
Billy Carney
New Bedford
Farrington A. C
Brockton
Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Joliet Hall
Young Whenever
Derry
Kid Carons
Young Bradley
Young Coolidge
Young Chakas
Willie Green
Breton
Yale Athlete Dies Out West in Grand Canyon
Lawrence April 1 Word of the death at Grand Canyon Arn Yale halfback Robert Scott Bingham from the Yale football teams of 1917 and 1916 was received by relatives. He was 26 and had served in the U S forestry service. Brother of Captain William J Bingham Harvard track captain in France. Death caused by pneumonia.
Bates Names Henry Merrill as Baseball Coach
Bates College in Portland announces Henry Merrill of Gardiner is likely to become the new Bates baseball coach for the spring season, succeeding the late Royce D. Purington. Merrill has previously played with Fall River Lynn and Portland in the New England league.
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Portland
Bates College
Henry Merrill
Gardiner
Fall River
Lynn
New England
Bates
Royce D. Purington
Arlington Foot Club annual meeting announced
The Arlington Foot Club holds its annual meeting at the Spy Pond clubhouse next Monday evening April 7. A slate of officers will be nominated by the nominating committee and voted upon at the gathering. Committee members include George M. Brooks chairman Roger W. Homer Roy B. Mosher George B. Rogers and L. F. Yeager.
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George M. Brooks
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Wilde Signs World Bantam Title Challenge Deal
Jimmie Wilde the British flyweight champion signed with C B Cochran to box either Moore or Herman of the United States for the world bantamweight title and a purse of 5000 pounds. He will issue a challenge to Moore and Herman. Moore beat Wilde on points in London during the inter allied boxing tournament. Moore is from Memphis Tennessee and Herman from New Orleans.
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Jimmie Wilde
C. B. Cochran
Moore
Pete Herman
United States
Wilde
Herman
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Boston College Baseball Cuts Squad For Southern Trip
Boston College coach Gildea trims squad to 30 players two-thirds returnees. Team A led by Gildea and Team B by Charley Fitzgerald will open the season at West Point in New York on Saturday as BC risks a Southern trip during the fast vacation.
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Everett
Wilde Lynch Decision Sparks London Boxing Debate
London sport writers dispute the Wilde defeated Lynch verdict as many expect a Lynch win. The Mail scored Lynch 11 rounds Wilde 4, the Daily Sketch notes strong disagreement, and the Sportsman calls the win narrow while Sporting Life cites Lynch holding and frequent warnings.
Clinton Triumph in 12-Round War at Grand Opera House
Johnny Clinton of New York defeats Eddie Moy of Philadelphia after 12 hard rounds in a well attended boxing card at the Grand Opera House. Moy earned late support for a draw claim as Moy pressed until the final bell. Also featured were Eddie Kitzsimmons stopping Hol Wayond after five rounds and a trio of preliminaries with Young McDonald, Cal Raynes, Phil Cristy, and Young Brennan delivering decisive wins. Paris hosts an April 21 international rowing regatta with American sailors including Corporal Thomas Lt. Miki, Sergeant Ira J. Emery, Captain H. Y. Stebbins, Lieutenant Guy H. Gale, Corporal A. W. Cushman, Lieutenant Harry W. Oehrl, and others among notable U.S. entrants.
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Guy H. Gale
A. W. Cushman
347Th Field Artillery
University of Washington
Wit
Harry W. Oehrl
Arundel Boat Club
Baltimore
Columbia Country Club Seeks 1920 Amateur Golf Championship
Washington DC April 1 report says the Columbia Country Club will bid for the national amateur golf championships of 1920. Under Dr Walter S Harban the course is being prepared to prove Columbia's case to the United States Golf Association.
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New York Americans Beat Brooklyn Nationals 4–0 in Exhibition
The New York Americans defeated the Brooklyn Nationals 4 to 0 in an exhibition game played in Jacksonville on April 1. The win tied the series at one game apiece.
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Brooklyn Nationals
Guin n s Comeback Recalls Coincidence in 1912 Yankees
Jack Quinn, Charlie Street and Harry Wolverton all faced suspensions after a brawl over Silk O Loughlin's decision. It marked the end of each man’s Yankees career, with Quinn not returning until this year. Wolverton also left management, and Street ended his Yankee tenure that season.
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Silk O'Loughlin
Charlie Street
Harry Wolverton
Silk
Wolverton
Yankees
Street
Strong for Jess Willard in Jacksonville boxing chatter
In Jacksonville on April 1 Jess Willard is favored over Jack Dempsey. Locals recall Willard’s circus stop and equipment sold to the Quartermaster Corps, and fear Dempsey’s lighter poundage. Fans here compare Willard to past heavyweights and expect the champion to win, though some want to see him bested.
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Fla
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Willard
Quartermaster Corps
Dempsey
Charley Mitchell
Jim Corbett
Yankees
Holy Cross Plans Long Trip and Detroit Game Next Fall
Worcester April 2. Holy Cross announces a lengthy fall schedule including a Thanksgiving game at Navin Field against the University of Detroit. Last Thanksgiving HC beat St Louis 24 16 at St Louis ball park. Coaching plans and full schedule to be released soon.
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Fultz Names Eight Umpires for Coming Season
New York April 1 President David I Fultz of the International league announced his list of umpires for the season. The staff will consist of eight arbiters Joseph OBrien W B Carpenter Scott E Chestnut Thomas W Corcoran Frank Wilson M J Stockcale W A McGowan and H A Wager. Complete circuit details and schedule dates are expected to be published early next week.
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Joseph O'Brien
W. B. Carpenter
Scott E. Chestnut
Thomas W. Corcoran
Frank Wilson
M. J. Stockcale
W. A. McGowan
H. A. Wager
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