Let Him Show His Proofs By Bill Bailey
An article attacks James A. Sullivan and his handling of the D. P. Morrissey of Yonkers and runners John J. Hayes and M. J. Ryan, alleging bias against Olympic Marathon hopefuls. It condemns Sullivan as a dictator and criticizes the A A U for power over amateur athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. A. A. Sullivan
T. P. Morrissey
Yonkers
America
John J. Hayes
M. J. Ryan
A. C
Sullivan
New York
London
Ullivan
Morrissey
Hayes
Ryan
United States
Sulivan
A. U
Saeball
Bits of Baseball in Boston This Season
The report notes Dahlen winning the first pair of shoes in Boston and gives mixed observations on umpiring. Sweeney shows nerves yet strong overall work, Beaumont earns a warm reception at his first at bat, and Bowerman is described as lively. Pfeffer Bouktes Flaherty Ferguson unnamed players face weather and crowd reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Dahlen
Boston
Beaumont
Jinger
Ans
Gossip of the Boxers Shows Packy McFarland Aims High
Packy McFarland signals smart planning as he declines a Goldfield July 4 fight even with a rich offer, seeking Nelson first and Gans later. The piece notes boxing opinions in town on Deshler versus Moody, Quill versus Fitzgerald, and Barry courting Langford, with amateur bouts at the Armory Club and April 29 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packy McFarland
Packy
Chicago
Goldfield
Nevada
McFarland
Ommy Quill
Brockton
Wil@ Fitzgerald
Harp
Fitz
Tommy
Honey Mellody
New York
New Orleans
Lawrence
Brookline High shuts out Winchester in 9 2 win
Brookline High School defeated Winchester High 9 to 2 in a baseball game. Nason Dooley Carr and Greenwood led the offense with multiple hits while Carr earned the win on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline High
Winchester High
Winchester
Brookine High School
300 Mile Briarcliff Road Race Opens Motor History
New York reports an upcoming 300 mile stock car road race in Westchester county with 22 entrants from 14 manufacturers. The event tests speed, reliability, and driver endurance on a hilly 30 mile course with 10 laps and one minute starts, drawing 200000 witnesses and featuring cars from America France Germany Italy and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
New York
Briarcliff Manor
America
France
Germany
Italy
Austria
Felix Prossen
Bianchi
Emanuel Cedrino
Fiat
Herbert Lytle
Apperson
Louis Strang
Isotta
F. W. Leland
Stearns
H. Parker
Harry Michener
Lozier
Guy Vaughan
Ralph Mulford
D. S. Murphy
Maja
Poole
Montague Roberts
Thomas
Barney Oldfield
M. G. Bernin
Renault
George . Robertson
Panhard
W. M.hilliard
Hol-Tan-Shawmut
A. ©. Campbell
Allen Kingston
Julian Bloch
H. N. Harding
L. J. Bergdoll
Benz
M. J. Seymour
William Watson
Long Island
Boston
N. Y
William Hilliard
Frank Townsend
Hilliard
Tennis Victory for Miss Sears in Intercity Doubles
In New York at St. Nicholas rink on April 23 Miss Eleanor Sears and Miss Marion Fenno of Boston defeated Miss Edna Wildey and Miss Natalie Wildey of New York. The Boston duo won 7-5 8-6 in a match press marked by fast ping overhead play and volleying at deuce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eleanor Sears
Boston
St. Nicholas
Marion Fenno
Edna Wildey
Natalie Wildey
Deuce
Sears
Baseball Games Wanted by Semi Pro and Local Clubs
Volunteers of Waltham seek semi pro teams with reasonable guarantees. James J. Larner lists 5 John street. Shawmut Juniors of South Boston have 18 year old teams and offer half expenses. William Hall at 217 West Fourth street, South Boston. Centrals of Lawrence field 19 year old teams with half expenses paid. Harry A. Donovan, 41 Ewing avenue, wrence. Oswald A. . with 15 year old teams for Saturdays and holidays. Joseph Rowan at 80 Calumet street, Roxbury. Drinkwater's Hyde Park baseball club is booking games and wants to hear from Beverly, Rockport, Fitchburg, Marlboro, Southbridge, Ware or other strong clubs paying fair. Address E. O. Drinkwater, Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
James J. Larner
John Street
Shawmut Juniors
South Boston
William Hall
West Fourth Street
Centrals of
Lawrence
Harry A. Donovan
Ewing Avenue
Wrence
Oswald A
Joseph Rowan
Calumet Street
Roxbury
Drinkwater
Hyde Park
Beverly
Rockport
Fitchburg
Marlboro
Southbridge
Ware
E. O. Drinkwater
Hydeark
Detroit Beats St. Louis in Tight Baseball Contest
Detroit defeated St. Louis 8 to 2 as Howell allowed a triple, a double, and a single with two out in the second inning. Killian pitched well with shaky support. Yeager batted for Howell in the ninth. Notable hits included Cobb Coughlin O Leary MecIntyre Schaefer Stone with several players stealing bases and turning double plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Howell
Killian
Yeager
Detmit
Crim Siu Isd
Cobb
Coughlin
O'Leary
MecIntyre
Schaefer
Stone
O’leary
Rossinga
Rossman
Wallace
T. Jones
Jones
St. Louis
Evans
E. McIntyre
Crawford
Cleveland Edges Chicago To Take Series Finale
Cleveland shut out Chicago 4 to 0 to win two of three in the series. Lattimore troubled Chicago, White allowed the runs while Altrock worked one inning. Notable hits included Lajoie Hinchman Stovall and a three-base shot by Stovall. Turner and Birmingham contributed steals and double plays featured Parent Davis Donohue and Birmingham N Clarke. Umpires O Loughlin and Egan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
Lattimore
White
Altrock
Lajoie
Hinchman
Anderson
Stovall
Turner
N. Clarke
Birmingham
Davis
Donohue
Parent
O'Loughlin and
Egan
J. Clarke
Bradley
Tds
Cowncvescees
Urner
Cones Warannne N. Clarke
R. F
Shaw
New York 5 Philadelphia 3 in final inning rally
New York built a 5 to 3 lead through eight innings before Manning held Philadelphia to two hits and the late offense produced the decisive runs. Elberfeld doubled Stahl tripled and Chase stole a base as the Mets extend their early season dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Newton
Manning
New York
Oldring
Newtop
Dygert
Carter
Elberfeld
Stahl
Nichols
Coombs
Chase
Murphy
Davis
Hurst
Sheridan
P Peewee
Steen Ewe Nenee
Severe beating for boxer Cub White in Philadelphia bout
Tommy Crawford of Frisco defeated Cub White of Philadelphia in a six round bout at Broadway A C in Philadelphia. Jack Rowan of Philadelphia beat Gus Feldman of New Jersey in the semi windup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Tommy Crawford
Frisco
Cub White
Broadway A. C
Jack Rowan
Gus Feldman
New Jersey
Mike Twin Sullivan Beats Jimmy Gardner In Los Angeles Fight
In a top ten round bout Mike Twin Sullivan of Cambridge defeated Jimmy Gardner of Lowell on points. Gardner lead early with sharp left jabs and body blows while Sullivan, heavier, controlled the later rounds to seal the decision in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Gardner
Mike ‘Twin
Jimmy Gardner
Los Angeles
Lowell
Mike Twin Sullivan
Cambridge
Stearns Repeats as New Hampshire Checker Champion
At the New Hampshire Chess and Checker Association annual tournament in Concord on April 23 L. M. Stearns of Manchester won the state checker championship for the fourth time. Dante Smith of Manchester took second. George L. Flanders of Warner won first in chess with R. F. Pratt of Warner second. Thomas Leddy of Epping become association president with L. H. Coggswell of Warner as vice president and E. L. Glick of Concord as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Chess and Checker Association
L. M. Stearns
Manchester
Dante Smith
George L. Flanders
Warner
R. F. Pratt
Thomas Leddy
Epping
L. H. Coggswell
E. L. Glick
NL president approves two player releases in baseball deals
New York April 23 President Pulliam of the National Baseball League announced the releases of T. F. Daley from Cincinnati to Terre Haute and P. H. Murphy from St. Louis to Johnstown Penn have been approved. Murphy is a pitcher from Keene New Hampshire who played two years ago with Bridgeport in the Connecticut league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pulliam
National Baseball League
T. F. Daley
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
P. H. Murphy
St. Louis
Johnstown
Penn
Keene, N. H
Bridgeport
College baseball scores from New England and beyond
Ballgames across several cities report scores including Lowell 8 Lowell 3 over New Britain, Brockton 10 beat New Haven, Andover 10 University of Vermont 2, River 14 over Colored Cuban and 7, Worcester 8 over Waterbury 1, Providence 7 Rochester 6, Montreal 8 Baltimore 4, Manchester 6 Lynn 5, Jersey City 4 Toronto 0, Newark 2 Buffalo 0, Hartford 9 Holy Cross Second 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
New Britain
Brockton
New Haven
Brockton T
Benefit at Chelsea relief fund with bike races and skating
Park Square Coliseum and skating rink plan a big Saturday benefit for Chelsea relief. Frank Kramer and Iver Lawson headline a sprint bike race with other amateurs and pros, plus Alber t Champion will pace behind motor. Miss Nellie Donegan and Hart Reynolds perform Parisian dances as the rink opens for the season with all proceeds to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kramer
Iver Lawson
Chelsea Relief Fund
Park
Park Square Coliseum
Chelsea
Vailsburg
N. J
Nellie Donegan
Hart Reynolds
Anna Held
Colonial Theatre
Coliseum
Three School Crews Out For Practice On The River
Only three crews reported for practice yesterday on the river Noble and Greenough Olkmann and Dorchester High School. Noble and Greenough under Coach O Leary sent two crews out Captain Weston sick with measles Piper filled in Ranney moved to Captain Westons seat Piper bow C Weston 2 Ranney 3 Newton stroke Hemenway coxswain Legate crew not out due to vacation most members live far from Boston making coordination difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble & Greenough
Olkmann
Dorchester High School
O'Leary
Robert Weston
Noble
Piper
Ranney
Weston
C. Weston
Newton
Hemenway
Boston
Kloby Defeats Dick Nelson in Fast 15 Round Bout
In Manchester New Hampshire April 23 Young Kloby of Lawrence won a 15 round decision over Fighting Dick Nelson of New York. Referee Kenney scored for Kloby in one of the city’s best bouts. Preliminary results saw Sailor Howard stop Young McDonough in four rounds and Young Clark of Lawrence decision Kid St Denis in eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Young Kloby
Lawrence
Dick Nelson
New York
Rollaway
Kenney
Kloby
Sailor Howard
Young McDonough
Young Clark
Kid St. Denis
Andover Baseball Captain James A. Reilly Named
Former Boston boy James A. Reilly elected captain of the Andover baseball team. If he delivers, it echoes his brother’s two-season leadership. Cambridge Latin School captain F D Close cannot run this season due to a lingering knee injury. Volkmann tennis team must practice at Newton Centre while their courts are rebuilt. Green Lyons joins Commonwealth Country Club Newton Centre after standout play at Hatherly Club. Captain Robert Weston sidelined at home with German measles. Rindge Manual Training School tennis and captaincy race narrowed to Ted Lynes Willis and Farrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reilly
Boston
Andover
Jim
Eeneen
F. D. Close
Cambridge Latin School
Volkmann
Newton Centre
Gteen
Lyons
Roxbury Latin
Commonwealth Country Club
Newton
Hatherly Club
Scituate
Robert Weston
Noble & Greenough
Rindge Manual Training School
Ted Lynes
Willis
Farrington
Williams and Killeen Draw In Six Rounds
Kid Williams and Jack Killeen fought six fast rounds at the Olympic A. C. with all finish honors even, in the star bout of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Killeen
New York
Kid Williams
Jack Killeen
Young Otto Wins Slugfest in Six Rounds Over Scroggs
In New York on April 23 Young Otto shaded Harry Scroggs in a six round main event at Long Acre A C. The bout stayed tame until the final round when Otto landed hard blows and left Scroggs wobbling at the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otto
Harry Scroggs
Long Acre A. C
Scroggs
Navy Defeats Harvard in Baseball Huge 5 to 38 Victory
At Annapolis on April 23 the Navy baseball team routed Harvard 38 to 5. Navy players showed speed and ball control but Harvard outpaced them in lacrosse as the Naval Academy hosted its first lacrosse game, with Harvard winning 7 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Navy
Harvard
Midshipmen
Naval Academy
Schlossberg Triumphs Over Altieri In Fleet Boxing Finals
In Los Angeles on April 23 the fleet boxing finals drew about 7000 spectators as Philip Schlossberg of the New Jersey defeated Walter Altieri of the Missouri in six rounds to claim the heavyweight championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Philip Schlossberg
New Jersey
Walter Altieri
Missouri
Altieri
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Colin
Sweeney
Dave Vain
Pfeffer
Bouktes
Flaherty
Ferguson
Indaman
Donner
Young
Frank Bowerman
Joe
Evn- Kelley
Brookline H. S
Winchester H
A.E
Parker
Tuck
Hurd
Nason
Dooley
Collier
Jénnan
Carr
Parrt
Thompson
Utd
Briarcliff
Teday
Miss Sears
Newark
Buffalo
Hartford
Conn
Holy Cross
Hollis Chas.Frohman
Rich & Harris
William Faversham
Liebler & Co
Edwin Milton Royle
Roberts Edeson
West Point
Alice Lloyd
Theems Lloyd
Keith
Charlotte Parry and Company
Three Joscarys
Griff
Ethel McDonough
Bowers
Walters and Crocker
Barry and Wolford
Great Scott
Black and Jones
Lee Walter and Company
Rennier and Gaudier
Houdini
Tremont
Direction Chas. Frohman
SAT
By George Broadhurst
New England
Young Otto
Lacrosse
Schlossberg
Symphony Hall
Concert IN Aid
Boston Symphony Orchestra
DR. Karl On
Conducto
Harold Bauer
Condit’s
Revere Beach
Ball Room S Boulevard
National League
Columbus Avenue
Connelly & Burke
Adams Trouse
Cashin
Young and Parker's
Johnson , Co
F. Ziecfeld, JR
Richard Carle
Spi Rose Stahl
Mats
Bos
Winter St. i
Iron Master
Young Buffalo
King Sre
Wild West
Tommy Shearer
Howard
Irma Lorraine
Majestic
Ns. Fiske Rosmersholm
Nazimova
Hedda Gabler
Thors
Comtesse Coquette
Richard
Harlow
Girl IN Green
OLS Ton Theatre
Lindsay Mor
Shakspere
Teshrew
Ota
MISS
Orpheum
McNaughtons
MecKensie and
Shannon
Carmen Troupe
Duncan
Lillian Tyce
Bobby Pandur & Bro
Jimmy Lucas
Parker’s Dogs
Eve
Washington and
Dover Sts
May White
Ben F. Loring
Olive Nelson
Ladies
Family Circle
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