Heavyweight Legends Sullivan Willard Meet in Boston
John L. Sullivan and Jess Willard, former and current heavyweight champions, are slated to meet in Boston Monday morning marking a historic pairing of past and present champions. In Philadelphia, April 16, Jay Gould and W. H. T. Huhn, title holders, face Joshua Crane and G. R. Fearing of Boston in the national doubles court tennis championship final round. Crane and Fearing advanced with a straight-sets 6-2 6-2 6-0 victory over C. S. Cutting and E. M. B. Roche of Tuedo in the semi finals.
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Huhn
John L. Sullivan
Jess Willard
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Philadelphia
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E. M. B. Roche
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Willard Arrives In Boston For Demonstration At Arena
Champion Jess Willard arrives in Boston with Curley Jones and full staff for a public appearance at the Arena. He will display the blows and guards from his championship bout and demonstrate the punch that ended Jack Johnson's title reign.
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Boston
Curley and Jones
Jack Johnson
Willard
Gould and Huhn Rally to Victory Over Whitney and Sands
Gould and Huhn faced strong opposition from Payne Whitney and Charles E. Sands of New York but triumphed 6-5 1-6 6-0 6-1. Whitney and Sands built a 5-1 lead, then Gould and Huhn recovered to take the opening set and force the match to four sets. The titleholders captured the second set 6-1, then won the next two to seal the win.
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Payne Whitney
Charles E. Sands
New York
Whitney
Sands
Wrestling Night With Cooper Four At Eight O'Clock
A program features three wrestling matches featuring prominent mat artists and musical selections by the Cooper Four and the W. A. Bacon Company quartet. The event will start at 8 o'clock.
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Cooper Four
W. A. Bacon Company
Former Champion's Brother Dies in San Francisco
Thomas W. Corbett, brother of former world heavyweight champion James J. Corbett, died in San Francisco at age 87 from pleurisy after a two day illness. The well known sports figure had been ill two days.
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San Francisco
Thomas W. Corbett
James J. Corbett
Red Sox and Athletics end first series tied six all
At Shibe Park on a damp April day Boston and Philadelphia fought a drawn game nine innings long with Ruth, Shawkey, and Bressler trading moments of control. Umpire Connolly ejected five Red Sox players and the game stretched to a dusk delay before the 6-6 final.
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Red Sox Third Baseman Larry Gardner Sent Home to Rest
Philadelphia April 16 report says Red Sox third baseman Larry Gardner is sent home to Boston to rest after a strained groin. He will be replaced temporarily by Janvrin or McNally once the team returns Thursday.
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Ruth’s Four Inning Rally Forces Tie With Boston
In a tense fifth inning Babe Ruth faltered as Boston pitchers struggled to contain Baltimore’s hitters. Comstock, a rookie, steadied the mound but the Red Sox bullpen remained inactive. Rube Oldring then homered in the seventh to knot the score, with Boston defending in the final frames.
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Royal Rooters for Red Sox Opening
Business Manager Thomas W. Lannin invites the Royal Rooters to attend the Red Sox opening game on April 22 as guests of the club president Joseph J. Lannin. John Keenan and 250 rooters will march from the square to the ground with their own band, and will contact Mr. Keenan at the Continental Hotel.
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Royal Rooters
Joseph J. Lannin
Boston American League
John Keenan
Mr. Lannin
Indians Beat Tigers 9 to 6 in Cold Detroit Tilt
In near freezing temperatures Cleveland defeated Detroit 9 to 6. The game featured bitter conditions as both clubs played through biting cold and steady play from Cleveland on the mound and at the plate.
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Tigers
Detroit
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Browns Beat White Sox 4 2 In Error Laden Game
Browns win from White Sox 4 to 2 in a game marred by fielding miscues and costly errors. Kauffman drove in two, Weaver stole a base, and pitchers Russell and Loudermilk combined for the victory with E Collins Quinlan and Agnew delivering sacrifices.
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Breton
Fournier
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Senators Win Final From Highlanders in 3 2 Victory
Washington defeats New York 3 to 2 as Browns wild pitching yields nine walks and two early runs. Gallia holds the Highlanders except for the second inning while Brown’s control issues spark the visitors’ scoring. Sweeney Peckinpaugh and Cook contribute key hits and stolen bases in the tense finish.
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Many Schools in action in fair weather baseball day
With fair weather the schoolboy baseball season opens many local teams will play today. Over 40 games are booked with out of town diamonds and several local matchups to draw crowds.
Local high school baseball slate features multiple road trips
Somerville hosts Boston Latin and Somerville High at Recreation Field in today’s schedule. Cambridge High and Latin faces Dean Academy while Mech Arts High 17s cancel. Brookline battles Lawrence Academy at Groton as St John’s Prep opens vs West Roxbury.
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Boston Latin
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Latin School
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Dean Academy
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Tech
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Jim Carroll
West Roxbury High
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Noble & Greenough
Southboro
Boston
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New Beverly High School
Everett High School
Everett High
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Cleo O’donnell
Waltham High
Marlboro High
Watch City
Waltham
Marlboro
Rindge Tech
Weymouth High School
Weymouth
Milton Academy
Milton
Thayer Academy
Groton School
Lowell Textile School
Medford High
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Dorchester Wins Swim Meet Over Dummer Academy
Dorchester Swimming Club defeated Dummer Academy 23 to 15 at Columbia road gym. James Whittaker led with the % yards win and helped take the 50 yards. Robert Schuerch also won the 50 and swam on the relay record 47 15 seconds with Gossen and Starr.
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Royal Rooters Greet Braves Champions at Convention Hall
The Royal Rooters of the city held a reception last evening at Convention Hall in Back Bay to honor the World Series champions the Braves. The event drew nearly all members and the team’s attendance was noted as highly complete.
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Royal Rooters Band Concert honoring champions lobby
The Royal Rooters band hosted a late night concert and dance after triumphal marches in Philadelphia and Boston. President James E. Gaffney Manager Stallings and Secretary Nickerson led the champs to the stage for introductions by Congressman James A. Gallivan. Attendees included Counsellor William H. Woods representing Mayor Curley and former Senator James J. Powery. A letter from Red Sox President Joe Lannin regretfully marked his absence.
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