Boxers compete in national amateur titles at Boston Arena
Amateurs from a dozen states battled in early rounds of the national boxing tournament at the Boston Arena. Key bouts featured Jack Kelly of Pittsburg and Henry Bohlin of Brockton, with visitors from Cleveland and Pittsburg showing strong performances.
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Boston
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Jack Kelly
Edgar Thompson Steel A. A
Henry Bohlin
Brockton
New England
Roy Helton
Kansas City
Joseph Gallagher
New York
Mike Leighton
John Kamm
Pittsburgh
Hamm
Leighton
Charley Russo
Roxbury
Leo Invnch
Pawtucket
R. I
Russo
Lynch
Andrew Straburg
Joe Korey
Buffalo
Patsy Giarruso
Quincy
Eddie Phillips
Thomas A
Toronto
Rodgers
John Barrett
Camicbies
Frank Russo
Revere
William Linder
Sports Talk and Local Marathon Hopes From Ashland to Boston
Arthur Duffey surveys opening big league chatter noting Tris Speaker’s Indians as seasoned contenders. He cites players’ championship experience, then shifts to Marathon bits with Billy McVicar predicting Heningan for Boston. Babe Ruth’s Yankees draw 22 000 in exhibition as Paddock eyes Harvard trials. Local runners Linder Fabre Wenigan look to break Boston Marathon monopoly. Paul Lannin glad over Fordham win, Yale loss.
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Billy McVicar
Dorchester Club
Ashland
Ryston
Jimmy Henigan
Boston
Jimmy
Billy
Soldier Bartfield defeats Marty Cross in Brooklyn bout
Soldier Bartfield won a 15 round decision over Marty Cross at the Broadway Exhibition Association in Brooklyn. Bartfield gained control after the second stanza and dictated the action. Earlier, Battling Lahn stopped Harry Johnson in the fifth round after Johnson broke his right hand. Eddie Cook defeated Willie Orner in six rounds while Jimmy Bell stopped Young Eppey in six.
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Cross
New York
Marty Cross
Broadway Exhibition Association
Brooklyn
Bartfield
Battling Lahn
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Eddie Cook
Willie Orner
Jimmy Bell
Young Eppey
Kramer Beats Jabez White in National A A Final
Philadelphia reports Danny Kramer defeated Jabez White of Albany tonight at the National A A event. Despite Kramer's large advantage, the match was not a one sided victory and saw a close contest.
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Philadelphia
Danny Kramer
Jabez White
Albany
Kramer
Philadelphian
Pittsburg Boxer Knocks Out Soldier Jones in Toronto
Harry Greb of Pittsburg defeated Soldier Jones of Toronto by knockout in the fourth round of a ten round bout held in Toronto on April 11.
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Toronto
Ont
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Soldier Jones
Boxing licenses required for second in professional bouts
The record states seconds in a professional boxing match must be licensed by the Boxing Commission. It notes to make application to the Massachusetts Boxing Commission at the State House to obtain the license. Also mentions no announced policy on disabled soldiers attending local ball games this season.
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Boxing Commission
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
State House
Capablanca Wins Lengthy World Chess Match Game
The 10th game of the Lasker Capablanca world title match in Havana produced Capablanca's second win after a 68 move session. Lasker resigned on move 68 as Capablanca held a superior position after lengthy play and a decisive 44th move pawn capture.
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Capablanca
Hiavana
Greater Boston
Cr. Lasker
Lasker
QUEEN
Gam Lasker
Black
White
Bantamweight Clash at New Boston Arena Sets Big Fight
Pete Herman will meet Jimmy Wilde conqueror Young Montreal of Providence in a 10 round bantamweight bout at the Armory A A show in New Boston Arena on Friday night. The match is billed as the most important bantam event for a Boston club in years and is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Pete Herman
Jimmy Wilde
Arena
Young Montreal
Providence
Armory A. A
New
Boston Arena
Boston
Herman’s comeback fuels talk of Lynch title clash
Since losing his world crown to Joe Lynch Herman has knocked out Jimmy Wilde in London and four straight opponents back home. Barney Snyder fell to Herman at Worcester as fans rail at a possible title bout with Lynch, with Montreal’s no decision over Lynch cited. Ivey Lewis of the Armory Club reports strong advance sales and reservations at the Triple A office, Room 7, 61 Court Street.
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Joe Lynch
Lynch
Jimmy Wilde
London
Wilde
Barney Snyder
Roxbury
Worcester
Montreal
Cleveland
Ivey Lewis
Armory Club
Triple A
Court Street
BU Nine Plays Crimson Today at Soldiers Field
The Boston University nine opens the season this afternoon against Margardt at Soldiers Field in Cambridge. Coach Bill Stewart says BU ties are in fair condition and the outcome is even. A mass meeting in Huntington Hall urged student support with Captain Miller and Ralph Crowley addressing the crowd.
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Boston University
Margardt
Soldiers Field
Cambridge
Bill Stewart
B. U
Shaver O'Brien Edges Silva In Carlyle Club Show Bout
South Boston’s Shaver O’Brien won a decision over West End’s Harry Silva at the Grand Opera House in a crowded Carlyle Club feature. Silva led early with strong infighting but O’Brien used jabs and leads to secure the verdict with one knockdown in the fifth. Other results: Donahue over Shepherd in eight, DeLaney over McCarthy in eight, Donovan KO over Duffey in two, and Regan vs Rowson in a hard 10-round semi with Regan taking the decision.
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O’brien
South Boston
Harry Silva
West End
Grand Opera House
Silva
Silver
Young Donahue
South End
Johnny Shepherd
Woburn
Jack Delaney
Hyde Park
Eddie McCarthy
Malden
Johnny Donovan
K. O
Jimmy Duffey
New Orleans
Tommy Rowson
Boston
Regan
Rawson
Johnny Noonan Wins Feature at Navillus Show
Johnny Noonan of Dorchester defeated Billy Meyers of Boston after 10 rounds to win the feature bout at the Navillus boxing tournament in Salem. Meyers led early, but Noonan’s cleaner punches earned the decision. Madden defeated Curley by technical knockout in the eighth. McCarthy stopped Gardiner in the sixth, and McDermaid stopped Mumelly in one round.
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Salem
Navillus Boxing Tourney
Dorchester
Billy Meyers
Boston
Meyers
Noonan
Freddie Madden
East Boston
Young Curley
Roxbury
Madden
Jack McCarthy
Woburn
Sailor Gardiner
Joe McDermaid
Young Mumelly
Fort Puryear Beats O'Donnell In Eight Rounds
In Philadelphia on April 11 Fort Puryear of Peoria Illinois defeated K O Joe O'Donnell in eight rounds.
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Philadelphia
Fort Puryear
Peoria
Ill
K. O. Joe O'Donnell
Weather Cancels Red Sox Exhibition in Newark
Cold weather and wet grounds force the postponement of the Red Sox game with Newark. Boston plans to rest up for the Washington opener Wednesday, facing the Senators. Oscar Witt may play at third base if his ankle allows, Pratt returns to boost offense, and Duffy weighs outfield choices as Vitt and Scott rejoin the batting order.
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Newark
Red Sox
Washington
Hugh Duffy
Senators
Oscar Witt
Oscar
Baltimore
Pratt
Scott
Vitt
McInnis
Pittsburg
Hot Springs
Sam Jones to Pitch Opener for Red Sox at Capital
New York April 11 Manager Duffy announced the Red Sox opener against Washington will feature Sam Jones and Muddy Ruel as the battery. Jones arm is better after years of injury though a limp will hinder him. Vick is a strong batter but is injured with water on the knee. Other exhibitions were canceled due to cold weather as Home Run Baker looms in Ansonia.
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Paul Lannin
Colonial Theatre
Touraine
Fordham
Yale
Ballfield
New Haven
Lannin
Elis
New York
Duffy
Red Sox
Washington
Sam Jones
Muddy” Ruel
Altho
Boston
Vick
Ansonia
Baker
Ray Outslugs Johnny Dundee in Pittsburg Bout
Johnny Ray, the local lightweight, outboxed and outslugged Johnny Dundee in a 10 round bout at Motor Square Garden. Ray dominated except in round nine, with a persistent left jab and right cross keeping Dundee off balance. The 10th round featured a toe to toe slugging exchange as Dundee was forced to break ground thrice.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Johnny Ray
Johnny Dundee
Motor Square Garden
Dundee
Ray
Marty Collins Tops Hausner in Star A C Harlem Bout
New York April 11 Marty Collins claimed the judges decision over Jack Hausner in a 12 round main bout at Star A C Harlem. Sol Seeman won a close 12 round decision over Mickey Brown. In sixes Mike Maloy defeated Johnny Kid Holmes Young Mack beat Billy Cooper and Joe Hopkins drew with Terry Davis.
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Marty Collins
Midget Smith
Jack Hausner
Star A. C
Harlem
Sol Seeman
Mickey Brown
Mike Maloy
Johnny Kid Holmes
Young Mack
Billy Cooper
Joe Hopkins
Terry Davis
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