Gans and Lewis to Fight for World Lightweight Title
Philadelphia February 5 1907 Joe Gans the lightweight champion and Harry Lewis of Philadelphia sign to fight for the world lightweight title with a 5000 side purse. They agree to a 133 pound weight limit and weigh in at ringside with bids opened February 28 1907 and the bout set for on or before May 31 1907.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Joe Gans
Harry Lewis
Baltimore
Mike
Bert Crowhurst
Jack Welch
San Francisco
Roddy Gallagher
Denver
Col
George Siler
Chicago
Tokgans
J. Besterman
Adam Ryan
Rumors and Roots of Boxing Ring Sparks In New England
Storm delays Rhode Island A C Thornton meet with Kid Goodman and Rouse O'Brien for 15 rounds. Mellody vs Lewis looms at Valley Falls Club next Monday, Lewis claiming edge but Mellody seeking rematch after a dramatic Chelsea bout. Pivots include Boxers opening a school in Court Street and California boxing shifts amid political pushback.
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Rhode Island A. C
Thornton
R. I
Kid Goodman
Rouse O’brien
Honey Mellody
Willie Lewis
New York
Valley Falls Athletic Club
Valley Falls
Lewis
Mellody
Chelsea
Charlestown Ind
Honey
Charlestown
Tom Sharkey
Court Street
Sidney
Dixon
California
Washington Sporting Club
Philadelphia
Rochester
Kid Herrick
Harry Cobb
Jack O’leary
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Herrick
Jimmy Briggs
New Haven
Conn
Briggs
al Delmont
Jack McCloskey
Dave Deshler
Harvard Hopes Rise With Pieper as Coach
Captain Dexter and Crimson fans foresee Harvard reclaiming the baseball title under Louis Pieper who will coach the nine. Once seen as a laughing stock hope returns as Pieper’s leadership suggests a strong season ahead, despite modest means and past fresher defeats.
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Louis Pieper
Harvard
Dexter
Crimson
Pieper
South Boston
Eli Freshies
Fitchburg
Thut
Auto Enthusiasts Brave Storm in Boston Area
Amid heavy snow a small group of autoists persisted, with one doctor using a car to reach a patient in Allston. Demonstrations by R. R. Ross and Frank Gould drew interest as Bay State members debated Spear’s attendance. A Ford six cylinder car was sold to a passerby, while Dragon Automobile Co plans a February 22 grand opening at 117 Massachusetts Ave with Corlew presenting. Crocker eyes interclub bowling or regional matches despite Worcester.
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Allston
R. R. Ross
Peerless Company
Frank Gould
Wayne
Gould
Newton
Bay State Automobile Association
L. R. Spear
Speare
Winton
Mr. Speare
Charles E. Fay
Ford Motor Car Company
The
Dragon Automobile Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Corlew
Boston
Golden Dragons
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Frank Crocker
Worcester
Providence
Portland
Springfield
Pieper praised as Harvard baseball coach choice
Good luck to Louis Pieper the new Harvard baseball coach praised for minor league experience and Harvard athletic system knowledge. Referee Knox praised for Harvard basketball. ice baseball and dog bank-balance humor noted among varied topics from Boston and Sharon to Dorchester, East Boston and Park Square skating.
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Louis Pieper
Harvard
Pieper
Nine
Whose Play Is It That Never Reached Pitcher?
Readers propose solutions to a riddle about a baseball play on a famed Greater Boston ground. The batter lines a ball at the pitcher, both pitcher and umpire dodge, catcher throws the batter out at first. only one ball used, no bags struck, ground pristine.
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Boston
Royal Rooter
Cy’ Young
Boundra
Charley Smith
Medord
Joe Wagner
Jamaica Plain
Joe Harris
P. H. Kelley
Waltham
South End
John Haggerty
Harry ‘Ohen
Opening of Jallas gambit yields analytical ending Drawn by black
The article discusses the Jallas gambit opening with emphasis on the 14th move absence of equality for Black. It outlines an ending phase and hypothetical continuations showing how Black can force a draw with precise king and pawn play.
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Jallas
Lasker Marshall Chess Match Draws in Fifth Game
The fifth game of the world chess championship between Dr. Emanuel Lasker and Frank J. Marshall was drawn after 41 moves. Current score: Lasker 3, Marshall 0, drawn 2.
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New York
Emanuel Lasker
Frank J. Marshall
Lasker
Marshall
White-Marshall Black-Lasker Queen’s Queen Pawn Game Drawn
The game features a complex Queen’s Pawn battle ending in a draw after a long sequence of exchanges. Both sides maneuvered pieces actively, with multiple rook and knight trades and central pawn advances shaping a balanced finish.
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Marshall
Lasker
Castles
Storm delays Boston high school basketball games
Snow halted all school games yesterday with postponements and rest for players. South Boston High was set to face Boston Latin at Warren Avenue, while Brighton High and English High meet today at Montgomery Street School.
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South Boston High
Boston Latin
Warren Avenue
Brighton High
English High
Montgomery Street
English
Brighton
Orchard
Starkey and Bailey
Commercial
Roxbury
Dorchester
East Boston
Tennessee House approves anti-race track gambling bill
The Tennessee General Assembly's lower house passes the anti-race track gambling bill that already cleared the Senate. The Governor is expected to sign, and it takes immediate effect, effectively ending horse racing in the state. Memphis and Nashville racing associations had planned spring meetings.
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Nashville
Tenn
General Assembly
Senate
Tennessee
Memphis
Chelsea Y M C A Triumph Over Brookside Roxbury Team
Chelsea Y M C A basketball team defeated Brookside of Roxbury last night in Chelsea by a 50 to 6 score.
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Chelsea Y. M. C. A
Brookside
Roxbury
Chelsea
Latham Pops Popcorn Prank On Von der Ahe
Arlie Latham entertained spectators during a St. Louis season opener with a playful prank on Chris Von der Ahe. Latham tossed a popcorn ball from the grandstand as Von der Ahe led a parade, adding humor to the festive scene.
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Arlie Latham
Chris von der Ahe
St. Louis
Chris
Latham
Baseball News And Comment From A Busy Season Outlook
A vivid skit ends with a $50 fine after a $25 prank as Chris punishes Latham for the joke. The column notes players and managers like Scoops Carey with Memphis, Maroney in Miami, Pieper from South Boston, and Joe Kelley rumored as Toronto manager. It covers schedules, salaries, and training costs, plus Absently hot topics from Boston, New York, and Cleveland through February.
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Carey
Washington
Memphis
Harry Murch
Fred Tenney
South
Harry
Catcher Gibson
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfus
Maroney
Boston
Miami
Fla
Harvard Athletic Committee
Harvard
Louis Pieper
Peiper
South Boston
Winnisimmer A. C
Chelsea
New England
Joe Kelley
Toronto
James Casey
Brooklyn
Casey
Pat Donovan
New York
Bill” Cahill
Boston Americans
Cahill
Lou Drill
Georgetown
Detroit
Elberfeld
Hot Springs
O’loughlin
English players’ pool duel ends with Dawson over Nardone
Englishman Tom Dawson defeated Italian Tony Nardone 125 to 102 in the New England pool championship event at Miah Murray's tour stop. Score details show Dawson leading throughout with a 138 total to Nardone’s 102, as both players recorded scratches. Tonight Roxbury’s Kid McHale faces Harry Manuel in the follow-up match.
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Tom Dawson
Tony Nardone
Miah Murray
New England
Dawson
Nardone
Roxbury
Kid McHale
Harry Manuel
Harvard Will Play Lacrosse In 1910 Season
Harvard starts lacrosse with trials on the handball courts by Hemenway gymnasium. Captain EK J Wendell will name the regulars next week and practice moves to Soldiers Field. A series of class-team scrimmages will be the first lacrosse games ever for Harvard. Dr. D P Penhallow will coach the squad and a large schedule includes a Western New York trip in April.
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Harvard
Hemenway Gymnasium
EK. J. Wendell
Soldiers Field
Western New York
BE. J. Wendell
S. H. Ackerman
E. S.S. Barber
A. C. Comey
G. M. Dwelley
P. B. Francis
T. G. Sessa
B. M. Vance
D. P. Penhallow
Harvard Ball Schedule Shows Major Changes for Season
Harvard varsity baseball announces a revised schedule with Cornell to be played at Ithaca for the first time and Trinity and Colby dropped. The team will spend more time in Annapolis on the southern trip and Yale opens the Harvard–Yale series at Cambridge.
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Harvard
Penn
Cornell
Ithaca
Annapolis
Richmond
Trinity
Colby
Wesleyan
Bowdoin
Yale
Cambridge
New Haven
Prokos Defeats Ward in Prolonged Columbia Bout
Greek champion James Prokos upset Nelson Ward of New York at the Columbia Theatre after a 15 minute opening struggle. Prokos secured the first fall with a half Nelson, then won the second fall and the match in a 14 minute bout using an arm and leg hold to force the win.
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Columbia Theatre
James Prokos
Nelson Ward
New York
Prokos
Fast Back Bay Five Defeat E H E 8 to 2
The Back Bay five defeated E H E at South End by eight to two last evening. McCarthy's shooting was the feature of the game.
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South End
McCarthy
Youngsters Win Big Roller Skating Race in Boston Contests
McDougall and Williams, the 17 year old team, surged ahead of veterans White and Hamilton to gain a clear lap at the Park Square rink during the six day race. The leaders covered 50 miles and 2 laps in two hours as drama, speed, and gritty teamwork defined the second night.
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Park Square Rink
McDougall
Williams
White
Hamilton
Park Square
Guiol
Brennan
Boston
Ryan Defeats Barry in Fifth Round Title Bout
Tommy Ryan of Michigan stopped Dave Barry of California in the fifth round at Hot Springs Arkansas in a heavyweight bout scheduled for 20 rounds. Ryan's rapid fire assault and a body shot dropped Barry for the count of nine twice, prompting his corner to throw in the towel.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Tommy Ryan
Michigan
Dave Barry
California
Ryan
Barry
Siler
Benny Yanger
Johnnie Morrison
Hugo Kelly
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H. B. Kirk& GO
DR. Lasker
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University of Vermont
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University of Maine
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Back Bay Five
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Hamilton, Jr
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