Keefe defeats McFadden in 15 round Criterion A C bout
Jack O Keefe of Chicago earns decision over George McFadden of New York after a 15 round fight at the Criterion A C. O Keefe dominates seven rounds but McFadden lands body blows in the late rounds. Cub White defeats Harry Snelling in eight rounds. Fred Vanick bests Joe Mullins in one round. Young Schindler defeats Young O Connell in six rounds.
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Jack O'Keefe
Chicago
George McFadden
New York
Criterion A. C
McFadden
O'Keefe
Cub White
Philadelphia
Harry Snelling
Canada
Fred Vanick
Joe Mullins
Young Schindler
Young O'Connell
Boxing card promises strong show at Lenox club
Reports from Boston boxing circles describe an upcoming Lenox Club event with two feature bouts Billy Gardner vs Belfield Walcott and Billy Griffin vs Young Menesoro, plus several solid preliminaries. Readers are urged to attend as rivals and managers spark lively talk while promoters tout the card’s local talent and historic names.
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Agal
Reficeta
New Enland
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Philaphia
Dougherty
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Goodwitt
Catbie
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Charlestown
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Essex Club
Matty Baldwin
George Murray
Mose Hanlon
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Murray
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Gray Geore
Danny Murray
Tommy English
Lenox Club
Spline
Billy Gardner
Belfield Walcott
Pacific Coast
Billy
Sine
Lenox
Billy Griffin
Menesoro
Dorchester Avenue
Cribb
A. W. Cooke
Sporting News
Jack Glenister
Boston
Morning Telegraph
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Turk
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Jack McLaughlin
Mike Foley
Appleton
Walter Slade
Jerry Watson
Tammany Club
Marty McCue
Billy Mellody
Kid Griffo
Mellody
McCue
H. K
Roston
South
Boston Beats Brooklyn 4-2 in dull opener at Washington Park
In Brooklyn on April 28, Boston defeated Hanlon’s Brooklyn lineup 4 to 2 after a weather perfect day. Pittinger pitched brilliantly for Boston while Evans struggled wild for Brooklyn. Key plays included Dexter scoring on a Cooley miscue and Kittredge two-base hit. Sheckard singled for Brooklyn late, but Doyle was cut down on the double steal.
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McGraw
Buckenberger
East River
Washington Park
Brooklyn
Hanlon
Pittinger
Boston
Strang
McCreedie
Dick Cooley
Cooley
Dexter
Aubrey
Tenney
Evans
Rube Vickers
Jacklitsch
Carney
Sheckard
Hyvans
Bonner
Greminger
Kittredge
Jordan
Doyle
Dahlen
Kittridge
Dorchester High Romps Past Roxbury Latin 7–0 in Poor Play
Dorchester High defeated Roxbury Latin 7 to 0 as Dorchester pitchers Barnstead and Brayley kept hits to a minimum. Hickey led Dorchester with three safeties in five at bats, while Patterson Wolff Brayley and Vinal contributed solidly. For Latin Knowles Aronson and Kennedy were the best, with Roxbury lacking the fielding support to mount a scoring bid. Dorchester’s improved batting and defense foreshadow a league showdown against Somerville at Dorchester Friday.
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Pitchers duel as Brooklyn tops Boston in tight finale
Evans worked seven innings for Brooklyn allowing few hits while Pittinger mopped up for Boston. Dexters and Cooleys stole bases, Sheckard doubled, and Dexter and Greminger turned a double play. Attendance 27,500 with 55 minute time.
Cincinnati Nine Beats Chicago Four in Baseball Tilt
Cincinnati O April 28 Cincinnati broke its skid by defeating Chicago 9 to 4. The Cubs led until the sixth when Cincinnati tied and then plated six runs in the seventh. Ewing pitched well and batted, attendance about 3000. Details include hits by Seymour Donlin Ewing Slagle and a three base hit by Seymour.
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Ewing
Lundgren
Seymour
Donlin
Slagle
Lowe
Tinker
Chance
Kling
Bergen
Johnstone
Itlolliday
New York Beats Philadelphia 12 7 in Rough Game
New York defeated Philadelphia 12 to 7 in a hard fought National League contest. Umpire O Day ejected Taylor for suggestive signaling deemed unsatisfactory by the umpire. Cronin batted third in the lineup following the incident.
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Nationat
New York
Philadelphia
Taylor
O'Day
Cronin
Bresnahan Homer Sparks Rough Noir Philadelphia Loss
New York gains seven earned runs as McGinnity works through the late innings. Bresnahan hits a home run, Mertes contributes a three-base hit, and Bresnahan, Gilbert, and McFetridge pace the scoring for Philadelphia in a 12 to 7 defeat. Attendance 6200 at the park.
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McFetridge
Taylor
Dy Meletridge
Bresnahan
Gilbert
Wolverton
Brashear
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Meletridge
Wildpitch
O'Day
St Louis Edges Pittsburg In Second Game Of Series
St Louis won the second game of the series at home 4 to 2 over Pittsburgs. A one handed catch by Wagner in the eighth inning highlighted the contest. Attendance 3118. Nichols and Clarke had two base hits. Wagner and Smith, Kruger, Ritchey and Hransflell turned double plays. Clarke stole a base. Doheny issued eight walks, McFarland two. Doheny struck out one, McFarland three. Left on bases St Louis four, Pittsburg three. Time of game 2 hours 50 minutes. Umpire Einalfe.
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Pittsburg
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Lee
Connolly
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Patterson
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Carr
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Sheridan
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Burkett,If
M'car’y
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Bemis
Kahoe
Joss
Hickman
Bay
McCarthy
Gochnaur
Powell
O'Loughlin
Marconi to unveil electric auto in Paris
A new electric automobile being built for Guglielmo Marconi by Signor Tirossi, designed with wireless inventor input, aims to outpace all records. It will use four batteries weighing 250 pounds total and run 35 miles per hour, capable of 535 miles on a single charge, promising a major advance in automobiling.
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Paris
Marconi
Signor Tirossi
Americans Win Easily At Washington Game
Boston exploded for seven runs, led by Ferris and Young with multiple hits. Lachance’s three-base hit and a wild selection by Selbach sparked the Senators, but Cy Young and Boston's defense dominated as Washington faltered in a 11-4 loss.
Boston at Washington in American sports lineup
A compact schedule lists Boston visiting Washington, New York at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Cleveland, and Chicago at Detroit. The set matches intercity matchups across major leagues with no added details.
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Brookly
Cincinnati
Chicago ST Louis
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
P.C
Sete
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Dougirs Iestie
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Brooklyn Ee
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Terican
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Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Ita
H.C
Boston Fans Hammer Lee in Early Rally at Washington
The Boston nine knocked Lee Dougherty from the box after two long balls and six singles for a surge of runs. Cy Young shined for the Nationals until fatigue late, with Parent, Ferris, and Lachance among the heavy hitters. Criger fielded well as Dougherty and Collins changed the frame, while O'Brien and Freeman contributed in miscues and scoring early on.
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Serene
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Freeman
Tae
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Tee Tweens
Lachance
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Senet
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Robinson
Selbach
Delehanty
Holmes
Carey
Coughlin
Demont
Seer
Clarke
C See
Drill
Creeee
Lee
Reese Sere
Townsend
P Sete
Martin Ee
Sone
Dgostons
Lee Dougherty
Washington Field
Bostons
Cyrus Young
Washingtons
Buck Freeman
Buck
Parent
Young
Little Ferris
Cy Young
Cyrus
Criger
Dougherty
O’brien
Chicago Beats Detroit 6 4 in Rainy Park Encounter
Chicago defeated Detroit 6 to 4 as the visitors struggled at bat and in the field. Green delivered strong hitting while Crawford made a spectacular one handed grab. Carr was ejected for disputing with the umpire.
Cleveland 6 St. Louis 3 opens season in Cleveland
In Cleveland, April 28, 20 000 attended as the American league season opened. A bleacher collapse injured several fans while Cleveland rallied with timely hitting to defeat St. Louis 6 to 3. Key plays featured McCarthy, Bay, and Joss in a strong Cleveland win.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia Beats New York 7 3 in Citizens Park
Philadelphia outplayed and outbatted New York to win 7 3. Howell exited after the third as four runs came on two doubles two triples and an error by Conroy. Wolfe allowed New York fewer hits while Philadelphia collected three earned runs. Attendance 6153. Hartsel Cross Pickering Fultz two-base hits H Davis Murphy, three-base hits H Davis, Murphy.
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New York
Howell
Conroy
Wolfe
Ee Earn
R. B
Hartsel
A.davis
Davis
Ol Keeler
Ll. Cross
U/Fultz
Seybold
Picker'g
M. Cross
Courtney
Sehreck
O'Connor
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Ol Howell
Ss Pe Ae
L. Cross
Pickering
Fultz
H. Davis
Murphy
Hartse
M._ Cross
Carruthers
Hassett
Collins Fails To Secure Catcher Apperious
Washington April 28 Manager Collins sought catcher Apperious a Georgetown star but he declined a good offer. Collins then pursued Jim McGuire seeking a release from Manager Hanlon but no response has been received from the parties.
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Collins
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Georgetown Nine
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Hanlon
Lawrence Lowell NFC standings snippet
At Lawrence Lowell 9 Lawrence 6. At Manchester NH Manchester 7 Norwich 5 in Connecticut league. At Nashua NH Nashua 9 Haverhill 1.
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Lowell
Manchester
N. H
Norwich
Nashua
Haverhill
Confusion Over Bicycle Rider Matt Downey Death
Reports of Matt Downey's death were proven false as the 17 year old Roslindale rider explained he was alive. The misidentification involved Martin Downey, 19, who died of heart failure after a sparring exhibition in Roxbury. Downey planned to race at Charles River Park May 30.
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Boston
Charles River Park
Sarsfield
Roxbury
Martin Downing
Washington Street
South Street
Roslindale
Post
Martin Downey
Cohasset Street
Young Downey
Dartmouth Captain to Coach Ohio Wesleyan
Hanover N H April 28 Former captain Victor M Place 1903 of the Dartmouth varsity football team has been engaged to coach the Ohio Wesleyan University football team next fall.
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Victor M. Place
Dartmouth
Ohio Wesleyan University
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