Boxing and track notes from New Haven to Madison Square Garden
Four mile relay crew from UFFeys co Ports eyes Penn relays as top contenders. Jess Willard predicts a short right hand uppercut will stop Fred Fulton, while Frank Moran faces a tough bout against the plasterer. Boston boxing shows clash nights. Jose Ray eyed for Taber mile chase if outdoor army meet goes ahead. Strangler Ed Lewis and Earl Cad dock set for wrestling rematch. Freddie Welsh vows another title shot versus Benny Leonard. Dennis O Connell departs Harvard for Red Cross service, a notable loss for Crimson.
Ted Lewis Beats Joe Eagan in 12 Rounds in Boston May 1917
In Boston on May 22 1917 Ted Lewis defeated Joe Eagan by decision after 12 rounds. The bout concluded with Lewis earning the victory in a full length contest in the venue. Herzog played for Boston in 1910 and part of 1911 and hit .250 in 1910. Ray and Taber met in San Francisco in 1915 with Ray winning in 4 minutes 231 5 seconds.
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Ted Lewis
Joe Eagan
Boston
Lewis
Eagan
Herzog
New York
Ray
Taber
San Francisco
Bench Show for Charity Planned by Massachusetts Club
The Ladies Kennel Association of Massachusetts met at Hotel Touraine and laid plans for the charity bench show at Norumbega Park Auburndale on June 7. Mary Winters New York was named specialty judge for Scottish terriers replacing Sherwood Hall Winchester while Mrs Charles A Orcutt Dorchester was chosen collies judge. Over $100 in trophy money was raised and no executive board meeting will be held at Mrs W M G Clark Beacon Street next Monday afternoon.
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Ladies’ Kennel Association of
Massachusetts
Touraine
Gardner A. Whitney
Brookline
Norumbega Park
Auburndale
Mary Winters
New York
Sherwood Hall
Winchester
Charles A. Orcutt
Dorchester
W. M. G. Clark
Beacon Street
Bond Debate Highlights Ethical Policy Clash
A terse exchange frames bonds versus bondage as a central policy question. Proponents argue for restrictive measures while opponents warn about overreach and civil liberties implications. The remark signals a broader debate over control, privacy, and government power.
Braves Defeat Yankees 1 to 0 in rain shortened game
In Spartanburg on April 8 the Braves beat the New York Yanks 1 to 0 in seven innings as rain shortened the game. Art Nehf worked five innings for the Braves, aiding a strong defense behind him. Wickland scored the lone run on a bunt and a misplayed ball. Fans included Camp Wadsworth troops and Major General O'Ryan, who threw out the first ball. The weather halted play after a heavy downpour, and Herzog and Stallings discussed team matters as Jimmy Smith faced illness. The Boston-New York party headed to Charlotte for the next game.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Braves
New York Yanks
Fair Grounds
George Stallings
Boston
Camp Wadsworth
Fifth Massachusetts Regiment
O’ryan
2/id
Tor
Art Nehf
Yanks
Frank Baker
Slim Love
Massey
Joe Kelly
Nehf
Hugh Canavan
Stallings
Huggins
Canavan
Mogridge
Love
Thormahlen
Wickland
Baker
Honey
Red Smith
Herzog
Haughton
Jimmy Smith
Macon
Tierzog
Smith
Dempsey
New York
Bakey
Kelly
Ruef
Pratt
Ormation
Cannavan
Jess Barnes
Larry Doyle
Charlotte
N. C
Eastern Tq Have League Eastern Tq Have League
The Eastern Baseball League voted to apply for class A rating. The Lawrence franchise moved to Waterbury and after sale of the Portland club was announced it shifted to Providence. The league now includes Providence Worcester Springfield Hartford New Haven Bridgeport New London and Waterbury. Game prices are 30 and 55 cents including the war tax. Clubs will start games at the same hour as last year.
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Springfield
Eastern Baseball League
Lawrence
Waterbury
Portland
Providence
Worcester
Hartford
New Haven
Bridgeport
New London
Harvard crews race on Charles begins season
Racing for Harvard crews started on the Charles yesterday afternoon under Coach Bill Haines. The second varsity faced the third in a short race, the former eight finishing ahead. Crews are given easy work as a Monday practice, with several matches planned later in the week and a possible varsity versus freshman trial spin.
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Harvard
The
Charles
Bill Haines
Cleveland Americans Edge New York Nine in Lopsided Match
New Orleans on April 8 reports the Cleveland Americans defeating the New York Nationals 11 to 0. Pitchers Morton Enzamann and ONeill, with Benton Perritt and Rariden, contributed to the shutout.
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New Orleans
Cleveland Americans
New York Nationals
Morton
Enzamann
O'Neill
Benton
Perritt
Rariden
Bond Drive Urges Citizens to Invest Today
A civic appeal urges residents to support a local bond program by investing now. The message emphasizes completing the ongoing project by urging early purchases and timely participation.
Boxing shuffle and upcoming matches at Pittsfield
Promoter Garry learned boss changes after Spaz c Army and Billy Meyers shifted managers, causing Meyers to skip Pittsfield. Finney Boyle scrambles Friday cards at Commercial A C. Trinity A A Cambridge plans another tourney, despite slim attendance. Tonight no Grand Opera House show. armory A A postpone to tomorrow with Byran Downey vs Tommy Robson in 12 rounds. Willard Fulton heavyweight title bout attracts wide attention. Boxing fans show strong support for a changing of the guard.
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Billy Meyers
Pittsfield
Garry
T. Sheehan
Meyers
Grand Opera House
Armory A. A
Byran Downey
Tommy Robson
Boxing Gossip Promoters push big bout amid public concern
The piece notes promoters offering large sums to stage a major boxing match amid opposition asking why men fight in Europe. General Bell’s stance at Camp Upham suggests boxing builds hardy youths ready to defend the nation. Mentions Bryan Downey, Tommy Robson, Jock Malone, Lew Tendler, Johnny Dundee and upcoming bouts in Boston Fort Sheridan and the Arena.
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Europe
Bell
Camp Upon
Bryan Downey
Columbus
Tommy Robson
Malden
Armory A. A
Boston
Jock Malone
St. Paul
Fort Sheridan
Boston College Fans Honor Eagles After West Point Win
Boston College students gave a heated reception to the baseball team in the dining hall after its first victory of the season over West Point. Jimmie Fitzpatrick allowed six scattered hits as he led the effort. Captain Gildea plans to push the team hard for the Amherst game and the Brown clash on Patriot's Day at University Heights.
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Boston College
West Point
Jimmie Fitzpatrick
Capt
Gildea
Amherst
Brown
Patriot
University Heights
Ladies Night at Middlesex Sportsman's Club
Arlington hosts a ladies night Tuesday evening April 23 with officers from the Naval Radio School at Harvard giving demonstrations. Edwin D. Sibley of Somerville will read dialect pieces and Master Frank T. Thomas Jr. of Cambridge will present recitations.
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Robbins Memorial
Wal
Arlington
Middlesex Sportsman's Association
Naval Radio School
Harvard University
Eewin D. Sibley
Somerville
Frank T. Thomas, Jr
Cambridge
Shubert and Brindini in Southbridge Bout
Southbridge hosts the April 11 amateur boxing championships in Worcester County at Fairview A. More than 20 entrants. Al Shubert and Eddie Brindini will box 12 rounds as part of the event.
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Southtbridge
Worcester County
Fairview A
al Shubert
Eddie Brindini
Quinn Chosen Pitcher for Western High School Georgetown
John Jay Quinn formerly with Boston Latin is selected as pitcher for Western High School Georgetown D. The announcement notes his prior season and frames the move as a promising addition for the team.
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John
Jay’) Quinn
Boston Latin
Western High
Georgetown
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