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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1910
Page
11
Rob Roy reports in Santa Cruz that his visit to Jeffries camp was cordial and that he plans to publish factual news from the camps. He asserts no hostility from Jeffries or Johnson and promises readers the real news from now on.
The report notes Jeff is easing into regular life with workouts and gym work as he nears the weight for his fight. A Boston Post observer describes on site boxing and wrestling with Armstrong and Burns, while Billy Delaney is expected to take charge of Jack Johnson's training to push down to serious work.
The fourth annual national duck and gandlepin bowling congress starts today and runs to May 6. A large entry list promises better prizes than ever, with strong candlepin cash and notable local teams competing at Adams Square alleys and Knights of Pythias and Majestic entrants from Lawrence.
Troy leads Springfield by 12 and Utica by 11 as Worcester and Waterbury split a pair with Connecticut peers. New Haven edges Bridgeport 5 to 4 while Holyoke posts a lone result in the circuit.
The Ketchel Langford bout tops the week in boxing with a six round affair at the National Club Philadelphia. Both fighters are sharply trained with Ketchel at Woodlawn Inn New York and Langford finishing in Merchantville New Jersey. The Armory Club stacks a slate of 10 round bouts including Porky Flynn versus Jim Savage while Jim Corbett eyes the winner for Coffroth. Leo Houck debuts in Boston with Dave Deshler as co feature, and Abe Attell faces Tommy Murphy in New York in a 19 round bout.
The Navy baseball team defeated Army at Fort Warren 6 to 5 in ten innings. Notable defense came from Army player Collette. Navy batteries were Salem Baldwin Johnson and Fort Warren King Marshall.
Arthur Duffey surveys recent shocks in athletics with Harvard Navy upset and the Athletics over Speed Boys. He weighs Harry Lord against Arthur Devlin for third base, anticipates Keene Fitzpatrick’s next pick, and predicts Big Jeff’s looming training camp. Duffey also highlights Gustav Ljungstrom, Jim Corbett’s praise, and Mike Murphy’s mile forecasts with Paull, Taylor, and May in key college relays.
Jimmy Walsh weighed about 117 pounds while Pat Moore was at least 10 pounds heavier in their New York fight.
In Shanley’s side room opinionated veterans and public figures discuss the anticipated July 4 heavyweight title bout. They weigh Jeffries versus Johnson, with Corbett promising a real contest and McLaughlin wary of Johnson’s power as the crowd debates strategy and readiness.
Johnny Kling returns to the Cubs fold in a brief session with President Murphy. Manager Chance says the case won’t be settled until Kling’s $700 fine is paid to the National Commission, and Kling must wait for a green light to practice or wear a uniform. Kling referenced his vaudeville engagement and said he will play when Chance approves.
Yale’s E. K. Mullins of Salem Ohio is out with heart trouble and has halted training. Fellow middle-distance star Baird also stops training. Their absence means Yale will not field a relay team at the Philadelphia track carnival next Saturday, though individual performers will go.
Scrappy notes on Bo Bresnahan troubled in a rough year. Mentions Eddie Collins fast fielding and speed era comparisons to Cobb. Lajoie shows care in management while Clark Griffith touts strong pitching. Philadelphia Quakers gain fan fervor amid team chatter and rising expectations.
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