Track season roars as college stars surge at Penn relays
Arthur Duffey praises comeback of Hank and Bowie's fighter amid a bustling track and relay focus. Cornell Princeton Pennsylvania lead in intercollegiate events with Erdman edging Walker Smith, Moakley’s milers and the Penn Mike Murphy trophy mile thrill. War Dept bars soldier athletes from inter allied Paris games. Ritchie vs Leonard loom in Newark bout.
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Wright pole vault record stands at 13 ft 21 in
Wright's pole vault record of 13 ft 21 in remains unbeaten in any context. Meyers of Dartmouth and Breckley of Rutgers tied at 12 feet at Franklin Field in poor weather. Cobb bats left handed.
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Tyler Masters Cardinals Win in Season Opener
Chicago Nationals beat St. Louis 7 to 1 in their first game of the season. Tyler allowed no hits until the seventh inning as Flack hit a home run off Goodwin. Key plays include two-base hits by Pick Wilduff Paulette Schultz Heathcote and a Flack homer. Stolen bases by Pick and Killifer and errors factor into the scoring.
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Willard Dempsey Title Banned in New Orleans
An official in New Orleans doubts the Willard Dempsey bout will be staged in Louisiana due to Willard’s wartime record and failure to enlist. Richard has said he would not pitch the ring in Louisiana, making the contest unlikely to be held there. Bonds are safe.
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Ritchie May Not Fight Leonard Again in Newark Bout
New York April 27 reports Willie Ritchie did not confirm a return to fight Benny Leonard in Newark for an eight round match after an unofficial four round decision in San Francisco.
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Lightweight Title Bout Promises Scientific Clash
The piece argues a four to eight round bout is too short for clever champions to decisively win. It notes Leonard and Ritchie are elite boxers who rely on defense, speed, and technique, not toe to toe exchange. Leonard, 23, and Ritchie, 28, are in peak condition, with careers marked by discipline and calculated fighting styles.
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Lightweight Champion's Late Career Noted in 1910s Boxing
At the apex of physical excellence, he won the lightweight title from Wolgast in 1912 and then lost to Freddie Welsh in London in 1914. Since then he has boxed sparingly, mainly short bouts.
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Donovan Has the Making of Newark Bears
Newark opens the season against Toronto at Federal League Park Harrison with Patsy Donovan guiding a strong Newark Bears squad. Backer Joseph J Juannin plans to fund improvements as Jersey fans expect better baseball quality and more workingmen able to attend games due to factory downtime.
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Five in Row for the Reds
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 1 as Earl Hamilton took his first NL loss after last season’s six wins. M Ruether was wild yet effective with strong outfield support from Roush and Carey.
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Stevens to Lead Harvard Track Team as Captain Candidate
Acting Captain Ames Stevens of Harvard track appears set to be elected regular captain after winning first place in the 66 pound weight at the Penn carnival. He rose from Lowell High School to Harvard stardom, joining football and weight events, with aims for the Intercollegiates next month in the Stadium. E. O. Gourdin earned a second ribbon in hop, step and jump despite foot trouble, as Crimson track fans await final squad drills before the Intercollegiates.
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Anxious to Show Some Real Speed
Anxious to Show Some Real Speed describes how scholastic diamond activities paused by bad weather will resume today. Coaches expect their teams back in stride after postponed games and regular contests, as local school ball tossers face a busy week.
Suburban league games postponed due to cold weather
Saturday saw few games as unseasonable cold postponed four Suburban league games to this afternoon. Somerville High faces Brookline High at old Tech Field with veteran battery Patten and Donaldson. Cambridge Latin meets Everett High while Malden hosts Newton High. Medford High expected to beat Rindge, and Boston Latin with Boston College High face strong opponents as district clashes loom tomorrow.
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