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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1904

Page

4

Young Corbett Visits John L Sullivan in Recovery

Young Corbett called on John L Sullivan yesterday afternoon and spent nearly two hours with the aging champion. Sullivan, improving after a recent downturn, spoke cheerfully about recovery, planning a fall trip to England, and hinted at boxing plans while reflecting on past bouts and mutual respect. Corbett offered to help with a benefit in England, but Sullivan prefers to visit first and travel there himself.

Young Corbett John L. Sullivan John L Bob Fitzsimmons John Lr Sullivan England John I Corbett Jim Scanlon Mike Scanlon

Boxing Gossip Sparks Talk Of McCoy Fitzsimmons Bout

A roundup of boxing chatter notes Henri Placke’s win over Kid McCoy and hints at a McCoy Fitzsimmons matchup. It mentions Young Corbett planning rest in England, possible matches with Terry McGovern, and local bouts at Philadelphia and Boston clubs with various contenders and managers plotting schedules.

Henri Placke Holland Kid McCoy Placke McCoy Bob Fitzsimmons Philadelphia Young Corbett Old Howard Jabez White England Baden-Baden Ring Britt Harry Pollock Terry McGovern Corbett Terry Rosnoke Social and Athletic Club North Russell Street Thomas D. Hallihaw Young Allen Goliath Jones United States Allen Arthur Cripns Australia Jack Williams Jimmy Britt Spider Kelley Boston New York New England Eddvy Carr South Boston Delmont Walsh Quigley Mike Collins Eddy Jim Jeffords Gus Ruhlin National A. C Edldie Hanlon Tommy Love Richmond A. C Martin Canole Pacific Coast Kid Herman Chicago San Francisco A. C R Billy Pierce Fall River Kid Rogers Young Tierney Young Kelley Rob Calhoun Navy Jack Mead Rogers Ferguson

Barney Oldfield Suspended by Racing Board

Barney Oldfield and E. C. Hausman were suspended indefinitely by the American Automobile Association racing board for competing in unsanctioned events at Savannah on February 25 and Birmingham on March 8. Promoters are warned sanctions will be withheld unless such disqualifications are enforced.

Barney Oldfield E. C. Hausman South Ormond Racing Board American Automobile Association Savannah Birmingham

Area high schools plan new baseball league formation

Representatives from Bridgewater Taunton North Attleboro and North Easton finalize arrangements for a baseball league. Opening game set for April 19 at North Attleboro between Bridgewater and North Attleboro. Cambridge Latin Mechanic Arts will play at Rindge Park Cambridge instead of Cambridge Common due to poor field condition.

Bridgewater Taunton North Attleboro North Easton Cambridge Latin-Mechanic Arts Rindge Park Cambridge Cambridge Common

Winters and Young Hit Hard in New Orleans Practice

In blistering heat at New Orleans on April 6 Jimmy Collins praised his team as they produced powerful hitting against Winters and Young. The infield work impressed, Wolfe showed potential, and Freeman wagered on New Orleans losing four straight. George Winters is slated to start Thursday as the Pelicans prepare for the World Beaters.

New Orleans Jimmy Collins Collins Winters Young Huntington Avenue George Winters Dougherty Stahl Freeman Parent Lachance Cyrus Young Tannehill Criger Doran Roland Wolfe Wolfe Jesse Tannehill Macon Pelicans George Winter Lancaster Ball Park Chick Stahl Chick Hobe Ferris Fred P. O'Connell

Wilhelm's Curves 100 Too Much for Birmingham

Birmingham was shut out by Boston 9 to 7 as Wilhelm delivered masterful curves and speed. Tenney led with four hits, Cooley added three, and Boston planned a Nashville trip after the victory. Wilhelm, a former Birmingham star, looms as a permanent Pirates fixture after his dominant showing.

Birmingham Ala Wilhelm Ark Boston Pittsburg Beaneaters Tenney Cooley Nashville Buckenberger Carney

Everett High Beats Tufts 8 to 0 in Soft College Hill Game

Medford April 6 The Everett High School baseball team routed Tufts College freshmen 8 to 0 at College Hill. Everett dominated every phase of the game led by Coffin who starred. Tufts pitcher Bacon showed effort but poor support doomed the effort.

Medford Everett High School Tufts College College Hill Coffin Everett Bacon Tufts Everett High Shopperly Cottin Nickerson Frieze Ib Steee Ae Werner Ewes ” Fitzgibbon Allen Hill Flint Wilson C. F Smith J Sullivan Patchen Derry Lewis Vici Wees F.verett Shapperly I'rieze Fitzgibbon Page Lenden

Boston College Triumphs Over Boston University 8 to 6

Boston College defeated Boston University in a backyard clash at the BC field on Massachusetts Avenue. Driscoll pitched for BC and hit three batters in the first inning, helping five runs cross the plate. BU managed only one tally after that, as BC rallied from the rough start to secure the win.

Boston College Massachusetts Avenue Boston University Driscoll Boston Collegeh Shields Weene Greene Ab Garrett Orchid Howerd Wennbeger Renee McElany Ou Lyons Seere ae _ als Boston Univers Bil PO Dunphy Connolly Queen Brockshaw Gebb Tostello Graham Newton Cole Stearns Dunphy Connolly Queen Brockshaw Costello Shields Greene Leddy Barrett Kendell Merritt

Boston Pitcher Dominates Speed For St Louis Nine

Charley Nichols, the old Boston pitcher, outpaces rivals to pace the St Louis Nationals. Lajoie reportedly in fine form yet overweight. Keefer and Crawford in top condition. Tremontreville hampered by a sore foot. Waddell shuts out in the late innings. Harvard influence aids Billy Weeler’s batting. Hanlon nominates lineup. Dorchester postponement and first cut details.

Charley Nichols Boston St. Louis National Lajoie Willie Keefer Sam Crawford Gene Tremontreville St. Louis Americans Wofford Rube Waddell Philadelphia Americans Waddell Billy Weeler Harvard South Hanlon Battery Giants van Buren Sheckard Lumley Doyle Babb Loudenschlager McCormick Dorchester

Federal wins Commercial Big Pin league rolloff

Federal defeats Tremont in two straight games Monday to claim the league championship after a close season. Tremont and Federal tied 48–27 in the regular run, with Federal also winning two season high prizes for team total and team single. Dan Brown topped individuals with 262, 620, and 178 in averages, while Gene Plimpton trailed by four points. Members listed include William Beatty, B Jacques, Arthur Willis, and J.

Federal William Glynn Arthur Willis William Beatty J. MacDonald B. Jacques Charles Sumner Tremont Dan Brown Gene”’ Plimpton Brown

Tufts Baseball Team Prepares for New York Trip

Tufts College varsity baseball squad completes final College Hill practice ahead of the New York trip. Coach Chapman Captain Simar and Director Wren will select the lineup tomorrow. The schedule includes Fordham April 8, Princeton April 9, Manhattan April 11, Wesleyan April 12, and Brown April 13 in New York and Providence.

Medford Tufts College College Hill New York Charles E. Chapman Simar Frank G. Wren Fordham Princeton Manhattan Wesleyan Middletown Brown Providence

Trinity Sharp in Opening Victory Over Brown

Trinity defeated Brown 6 to 4 in the opening game of the year. Freshmen and class team veterans formed Brown's lineup while Trinity pulled ahead in the seventh on a two bagger by Allen and a following single by Hine. Umpire Gaffney reported a 300 attendance as the Batteries-Grange, Drave, Lift and Paine observers logged the matchup.

Providence New Brown Trinity Allen Hine R.H.E. AE Grange Drave Lift Paine Gaffney

MacDonald 166 Charles Sumner 165 and William Glynn 161

In a compact scoring sequence MacDonald leads with 166 while Sumner posts 165 and Glynn 161. The tight tally highlights a close finish among the competitors reflecting strong performance across the field.

Baseball games today across leagues and colleges

Boston Americans visit New Orleans while Boston Nationals play Nashville Detroit contends with Indianapolis New York Nationals travel to Atlanta Cincinnati meets Louisville Cleveland faces Memphis Cornell plays Atlanta aoe versus Manhattan at New York State Field P vs University of Virginia clashes at Charlottesville caeva N Y A meets New York Cambridge Latin faces Mechanic Arts in Cambridge Boston Latin meets Roxbury Latin at Franklin Brookline High challenges Thayer Academy at Brookline.

Boston Americans New Orleans Boston Nationals Nashville Detroit Indianapolis New York Atlanta Cincinnati Louisville Cleveland Memphis Cornell Aoe Manhattan of P U. of Va Charlottesville Caeva Cambridge Latin Mechanic Arts Cambridge Boston Latin Roxbury Latin Franklin Brookline High Thayer Academy Brookline

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