Gardner Wins On Foul as O'Donnell Struggles in Narrow Bout
New York April 11 Oscar Gardner known as the Omaha Kid won a decision over Billy O'Donnell of Memphis at Lenox Athletic Club after a foul in the sixth, as both boxers clinched and held throughout the bout 122 pounds limit. A preliminary saw Hugh McWinters beat Ed Darrell in a ten-round match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oscar Garder
Lenox Athletic Club
Billy O’donnell
Memphis
Gardner
O'Donnell
O'Donnel
O’donnell
Ardner
Hugh McWinters Paps York
Ed Darrell
Stralin
Indian Boxer Wongo Faces Ziegler in Rising Style
Indian boxer Wongo, a descendant of the Oneida and Delawares, is described as fearless and patient, blending native fighting traits with boxing promise. He has defeated several white fighters and shows potential in his debut against Frank Ziegler, driven by ancestral warrior lineage and stoic resolve.
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Ziegler
Wongo
Owen Ziegler
Greenwood Club
Frank Wongo
Wen Wee Ee
Ain
Jack Daly
Daly
Boxing gossip hints at Fitzsimmons Jeffries all star attraction
The East especially New York will host strong spring matchups as boxers like Fitzsimmons Jeffries Maher Rublin Sharkey Ryan West Creedon Walcott McGovern Sullivan Lavigne Sullivan Irne and Gans are lined up around New York within two months. Burns Everhardt set April 12 in New Orleans with Everhardt favored.
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East
New York
Fitzcimmons-Jeffries
Maher
Rublin
Sharkey
Tommy Ryan
Tommy West
Dan Creedon
Joe Walcott
Terry McGovern
Spike Sullivan
George Lavigne
Dave Sullivan
Frank Irne
Joe Gans
Charley Burns
Cincinnati
Jack Everhardt
New Orleans
Burns
Everhardt
Billy Murphy
Detroit
Frank Stackhouse
Pugilists and Promoters Stir City Boxing Scene
The column details a chaotic boxing scene with varied fighters. It notes an Indian-style innovator provoking curiosity, Professor Murphy and Billy being past prime, Bonner’s dramatic Philadelphia bout, and Sally Smith challenging lightweights. It also mentions George Byers versus Tommy West prospects, Gans versus McFadden in New York, and Peter Jackson’s next fight.
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Fessor Stackhouse
Detroit
Mr. Murphy
Billy
Professorurphy
Stevens
Professor Bonner
Sally Smith
Smith
Westchester
Peter Ever
Lenox A. C
George Byers
Boston
Tommy West
Est
Byers
West
George McFadden
Joe Gans
New York
Peter Jackson
B. U
Billy Smith
Green
Johnson
Waltham
Jack Fitzpatrick
Newton
Sloan Rides in Form at Newmarket Meeting
Tod Sloan excels at Newmarket day one with two wins aboard Miss Neily filly and Betty Field while Cydaria unplaced. Betting favored Sloan's mounts on several races as Trident and St Vaast claim stakes and runners Middleton Nun Royal Fregoli place. Sloan rode five mounts, two victories, others unplaced.
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London
Newmarket
Cydaria
Tod Sloan
Cutaway
Sloan
Miss Neily
Co. F. Dwyer
Richard Croker
Miss Nelly
Mr. Dwyer
Leopold de Rothschilds
Trident
Sir R. Waldie Griffith
Sweet Marjorie
Lord Ellesmere
Middleton
Lord Durham
Lord William Beresford
J. Blumdell Maple
E. Vincent
Rod” Sloan
Betty Field
Tufts Defeats Boston College 11 to 1 at Tufts Oval
Tufts College blanked Boston College 11 to 1 at Tufts Oval Medford as Boston College failed to hit effectively while Ceconi and Williams pitched well for their teams. Boston College showed improvement from Providence but could not convert hits into runs despite eight assists by Ceconi.
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Tufts College
Boston College
Tufts Oval
Medford
Providence
Ceconi
Boston
Tufts
Poston
Williams
Butler
Richards
Mulvaney
Kiley
Kelly
Slade
Hazelton
Lawton
R. F
Kelly c. Enone
Bean
Leahy
Fiske
Lucas
Hart
Teeling
Seem
McDemot
Ford
Seer Reese
Joston College Steer
Teaby
McDermot
Relly
Time
Cecont
Foster
Cole Prospects Season Promises to Be Strong
Cole prospects for a strong season as its best men have departed leaving questions about replacements. The team aims to maintain competitive status and build depth for upcoming games.
Harvard Rowing Opens Season With Five Boat Race
Harvard opens its season on the Charles with a five boat race among Weld eight s and the Newell Club crew. Weld Law School led early and won in 10 35 1 5, ahead of Weld 1900 Newell 1901 Weld 1901 and Weld 99 amid rough water and shifting positions.
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Harvard
Charles
Newell Club
Longwood Bridge
Union Boat Club
Newell
John Harvard
W. S. Youngman
Frank Thompson
Beacon Street Wall
Harvard Bridge
Weld Law
Weld Law School
Weld
Law School
Newell 190
Boston
Newell and Weld
Weld 1900
Lew School
Varsity
Harry Fitzgerald
Harry Sampson
Sheafe
DuBois
Wood
Burden
Greenough
Morrill
Byrd
Parker
Coxswain
Cole
Hawes
Martin
Holden
Pierce
Stanton
Ayer
Kidner
Bow
Sherburne
Goodridge
J. S. Lawrence
McConnell
Brigham
Perry
Wheelwright
Swaim
Cunningham
W. Lawrence
Goodwin
Hart
Brainferd
Burton
Ivins
Gray
Evans
Blake
Swan
Swestser
Garret
Hodges
Stoddard
Butler
Farley
Davis
Leeson
Wright
Cycling Notes Highlight Midseason Prep and Contenders
Harry Elkes delayed arrival, visiting Glens Falls as Henshaw Kent pursue new pacing tandem in New York. L A W plans registration changes for amateurs and pros after May 1 while Charles W. Miller sails to Europe for Roubaix 109 hours. Zimmerman and Arthur A. Zimmerman’s training questions spark debate among old timers.
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Harry Elkes
Glens Falls
N. Y
Henshaw
Kent
New York
Waltham
Butler
Ll. A. W. Wing
Frank Butler
A. W. Robinson
Charles River Park
J. H. Moran
Chelsea
Dedham
Cambridge
L. A. W. Press Committee
Eddie Bald
Owen Kimble
Major Taylor
L. A. W. Racing Board
England
France
Roubaix
Will R. Pitman
O.d
Tenday
Boston
Pitman
Arthur A. Zimmerman
Waller
Martin
Zimmerman
Harvard Track Games Today at Holmes Field
Harvard's interclass track competition is set for this afternoon at 4 on Holmes Field with free admission. The event follows light outdoor training after sprinters began starting practice and slow runs, and while times may not be fast this afternoon, several returning athletes and freshmen showed unexpected speed during recent workouts.
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Harvard
Holmes Field
Concessions Talked Over Louisville Chicago Baseball Schedule
President Barney Dreyfuss Vice-President P Dethler and Secretary Harry Pullman met with John T Brush and James A Hart to discuss schedule concessions for Louisville. Brush said concessions to Louisville may apply to Sunday games pending Mrs Robison of Cleveland's reply expected tomorrow.
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Chicago
Barney Dreyfuss
P. Dethler
Harry Pullman
Louisville Baseball Club
John T. Brush
Cincinnati
James A. Hart
Brush
Louisville
Thnree
Cleveland
St. Louis
Burdett College Prepares Strong Infield For Season
Burdett College trains at Franklin Field with about forty candidates aiming for a strong infield. Gardner Bowman of Melrose likely to pitch. George Bowman and White of Arlington backstopping. Infield candidates include Baker, Don, Stantels, Atkins, Sammon, Lindsay, Beake, Walker, Sherman, and outfielders Cummings, Pray, Farley, Moerrifield, Hintze, Smith, Lewis, Brown. Season opener vs Allen School at Riverside grounds. list of April games follows.
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Burdett College
Franklin Field
Burdett
Gardner Bowman
Melrose
George Bowman
White
Arlington
Baker
Dorchester
Don
Chelsea
Stantels
Atkins
Provincetown
Scammon
Gloucester
Lindsay
Beake
Walker
Malden
Sherman
Cambridge
Cummings
Pray
Farley
Moerrifield
Hintze
Smith
Lewis
Brown
Allen School of
West Newton
Riverside’ Recreation Grounds
Alen School
Boston Latin
Brookline Common
Cushing Academy
Ashburnham
Hyde Park High
Hyde Park
Roxbury High
Thayer Academy
South Braintree
Harvard Meets Boston University in Final Pre South Trip Game
Harvard plays Boston University at Soldiers Field at 4 pm in a long awaited meeting as part of its Southern trip prep. The varsity, fresh from a Tufts game, may reuse pitchers and will travel south Thursday. The first southern game is Saturday at Charlotte Virginia against UVa.
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Harvard
Boston University
Boston
Tufts
Soldiers Field
South
Charlotte
University of Virginia
Jordan Marsh Nine Poised for Strong Season Start
Jordan, Marsh & Co.'s baseball team is in fine shape and ready to go on the field tomorrow if needed. They signed a couple of new men in the past week, strengthening the nine. E. J. O'Toole returns as manager with last year's followers optimistic about the season's prospects.
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Harvard
Yale
Choate
Clarke
Curtis
Hubbard
Crimson
New England
Thorp
Chicago
Beston
Leeds
Shaw
New York
Boston
Shamrock Crew Too Small for Lipton Challenger
London April 11 It is learned from an undoubted authority that Archie Ilogarth who will captain Sir Thomas Lipton s cup challenger Shamrock will be barred from viewing the yacht until the first of May which will be after the launching Experts say the crew of 30 men chosen for the Shamrock will be inadequate.
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London
Archie Ilogarth
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
West Council 1 Defeats Everett Council In Mass. Championship
West Council 1 won the series clinching championship in Massachusetts by defeating Everett Council 1224 to 1107 in a lively final match.
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West Council 1
Everett Council
Order
Massachusetts
North Shore Dominates Dhekrmans in Trade League Games
North Shore defeated the Dhekrmans three times at Carruths alleys in a Trade League night. The total score reached 2251 for North Shore and 2084 for Dhekrmans.
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North Shore
Dhekrmans
Carruth’s Alleys
Plymouth Falls to Fall River in Tepid Polo Clash
Plymouth beat Fall River by a narrow margin as Hayes stood out for Fall River in a dull game marked by conservative defense and few scoring chances.
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Plymouth
Mass
Fall River
Hayes
Seventh annual trap shooting tournament opens in New Jersey
The opening of the seventh annual trap shooting tournament at live birds under the Interstate Association began this morning at Elwood Park New Jersey. The grand American handicap is set to start tomorrow with 274 entries reported so far and 211 shooters already at the traps for the 15 bird handicap as the 7 bird sweepstakes were abandoned due to the large field.
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New York
Live Birds
Interstate Association
Elkwodo Park
N. J
Large Grand American shoot halves field as ties split $2110
Today's event drew 211 competitors in a long shoot with a light westerly wind. After 15 rounds 39 shooters held 15 hits, forcing a tie and equal division of $2110 prize money. Leroy from Campello, Mass. was among the winners at 28 yards.
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KE. KE. Shaner
Ed Banks
Dickey
Boston
Leroy
Campello
Mass
Rockland Defeats Taunton In Slow Season Finale Polo
In Rockland on April 11 the Rocklands beat Taunton 5 to 2 in the last game of the season. Daly scored five and Murphy four for Rockland while Fuller and Cashman were restricted by the defense. Referee Hatch, timer White, attendance forty.
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Rockland
Taunton
Rocklands
Rushes Daly
Murphy
Fuller
Cashman
Hatch
White
Worcester and St Johns row three mile scull race
Ten Byck of Worcester and Harry Vai of St John have arranged a three mile scull race at Halifax early in the summer.
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Halifax
N. B
James Ags
Ten Byck
Worcester
Harry Vai
St. John
Cornell Freshmen Crew Practice Opens in High-Tide Shells
Cornell's freshman crew candidates were sent out in high-oared shells for the first time this afternoon at Ithaca New York. Coach Cortney reported the session satisfactory with prior practice in small boats.
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Ithaca, N. Y
Courtney
Cornell
Benton’s Benefit Tonight at Palace Theatre
A benefit reception for Mr. B. H. Benton at the Palace Theatre is nearly sold out. The program includes Gerard interocean vaudevilles, wrestling and an athletic tournament featuring local volunteers. The arrangements committee is led by William A. Pierce.
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B. H. Benton
Palace Theatre
Gerard Interocean Vaudevilles
William A. Pierce
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Police Gazette
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Monarch Bicycles
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L. N. Walleston
Mgr
Columbus Ave
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Croker
League
Cole Prospects
World OF Sport
Philadelphia
Montreal
James McD. Magee
Pittsburg
Penn
Yale ‘Track Athletic Association
Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association
Gustavus F. Kirby
Columbia
Murdock Kendricks
University of Pennsylvania
West Point Military Academy
Frank Huntington Phipps
Governor's Island
Young Phipps
Governor’s Island
Scotty McFarlane
Tim Moriarty
Tom Maguire
Allston Golf Club
Pr. P. Casey
Blackstone
John Mackin
Metropolitan Golf Association
Garden City Links
George Slosson
Jake Schaefer
Frank Ives
Adirondacks
Schaefer
W. D. Lancaster
Worcester High School Crew
C. H. Schweppe
Lake Quinsigam
Harvard Track Games
Reilty & Cummins
Washington St
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Common &T
Pall River
Milton F. Lindsley
Elkwood Park
Ten Byck VS
Vail
Cornell's
R. A. Sanden
Tremont St
Massy
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