The World of Sport on Black Boxers and Prejudice
The article argues that black boxers face widespread prejudice and dwindling opportunities in major circuits. It notes bans in New York clubs, unpopularity of black contenders in New England, and calls out perceived fakery. It predicts future scarcity of black fighters and suggests such prejudice may persist or grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
St. W Louis
Nelson
Britt
McGovern
Joe Gans
Gans
Philadelphia
Mason and Dixon
DODO KIDNAPS BLACK BOXER
New York horsemen debate a bill to criminalize betting inside or outside a fence, with Gov Higgins supporting a tougher law. The measure targets race track gambling amid reformers’ push and the belief it could reshape East coast racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire State
Higgins
Bill
East
Three Big Meets for Local Track Team Stars This Week
Local track stars prepare for a busy week with events including the Church of Immaculate Conception Sodality games tonight, Boston College vs Holy Cross tomorrow, Technology and Tufts Thursday, and the Lawrence Light Guard meet Saturday. Notables from Boston Latin, St Alphonsus A A and Cambridgeport gym loom large in 25 yard handicap and 440 yard events plus a strong mile and half mile showing. The Lawrence meet files ten team races featuring Harvard Cadets, Medford High and other area clubs in a packed program headlined by W Faton Ellery Clark Bob Kernan and Risegar among others.
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Jocal
Cowan
Sweetzer
Boston Latin School
Connolly
Farley
Foley
Nagle
Boston College
Malden High
W. Lawlor
St. Alphonsus A. A
K. W. Richards
Newton
H. J. Risegar
Tufts Star
FE. A. Hodgkinson
W. Kerrigan
Boston Y. M. C. A
N. Ray
St. Alphonsus
L. F. Wheaton
Cambridgeport Gym
T. Flynn
F. W. Kelly
C. O'Connell
C. GC. O'Connell
F. Sheehan
W. Faton
Ellery
Noble & Greenough
de Merritte
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Boston Y. M. GC. A
Mechanic Arts
South Boston High
Boston Dog Show Opens Tomorrow at Mechanics Building
The New England Kennel Club hosts a weeklong beach show in Mechanics Building starting tomorrow. Notable entry Colne Master Royal, an imported Airedale terrier owned by Canada’s premier Wilfrid Laurier, has won 300 first prizes in England and recently dominated in America at Madison Square Garden. The event also features a vaudeville act with three troupes of highly trained dogs.
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New England Kennel Club
Mechanics’ Building
Colne Master Royal
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
England
America
Madison Square Garden
Dartmouth Signs Reeves to Norwich Pro Roster
Dartmouth begins supplying pros as Ralph Reeves shortstop is signed by Captain Tighe of the Norwich team.
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Dartmouth
Ralph Reeves
Tighe
Norwich
Baseball News and Comment from the era
John McGraw criticizes Mike Donlin’s rowdy actions while NL managers resent magnates for limiting passes. Canton signs Schmick, Nick Altrock’s protege. Barnard blocks Billy Lush release. Cantillon says work is the real hurdle for players. Connolly visits New Britain. Lynch recalls old ties. Stanley’s brother debuts in Portsmouth TC. McGovern waivers hurt South Boston fans. Farrell signs veterans but minor leaguers push demands. McGraw recalls one over-the-fence homer. Bransfield signs at last year’s salary in Worcester. Delehanty thrills Cincinnati. Burke of St. Louis becomes Louisville’s big league third baseman. Gambling crackdown eyed at San Francisco park. Boston open gambling alleged. Cantillon pursues Malarkey. Cook praised as top University of Illinois product. Halim trains at Hot Springs with Plimhlanders.
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John McGraw
Mike Donlin
Schmick
Nick Altrock
Canton
Nick
Cleveland
Billy Lush
Barnard
Joe Cantillon
Joe
New York
Tommy Connolly
New Britain
Om Lynch
Connolly
Lynch
Joe Stanley
Boston Nationals
Portsmouth
South Boston
Ocopious
Arthur McGovern
McGovern
Frank Farrell
New York Highlanders
South End
Kitty Bransfield
Shettsline
Duffy
Worcester
Bransfield
Jim Delehanty
Cincinnati
Del
Jim
Louisville
Burke
St. Louis
McCloskey
Robisons
San Francisco
Frisco
Boston
John Malarkey
Malarkey
Cantillon
James I. Cook
St. Louis Browns
Pueblo
University of Tinois
Hot Springs
Flo
Plimhlanders
Trouble for A A U men over prize disputes in Chicago
Chicago amateurs known as cash amateurs clash with A A U arbiters over prize value and legality. The piece notes Boston boxers’ complaints and suggests clubs offer high value prizes, like gold nuggets or $10 gold pieces, while contrasting with Boston prize norms.
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Chicago
As A O
Chicago Cash
Boston
Charity
Boston Auto Show to Break Records Next Month
The Boston automobile and power boat show will outdo New York and Chicago in exhibit size with every car, boat, and accessory imaginable. March 10 to 17 will feature racing and cruising boats, touring cars, parts, and gear, as show manager Chester J. Campbell states attendees will catch boat fever or automobile craze.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Chester J. Campbell
Hart Burns Battle Friday for World Crown
Kentucky heavyweight Marvin Hart meets Tommy Burns in a 20 round Los Angeles bout billed as the heavyweight world championship. Hart, about 200 pounds, seeks to wear Burns down before 20 rounds as Burns, lighter and with a long prior record, looks to upset the odds and claim the title.
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James J. Jeffries
Marvin Hart
Kentucky
Jack Root
Reno
Nev
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Hart
Burns
Mike Schreck
Schreck
Tony Caponi
Billy Woods
Nelson McGovern Bout Faces Referee Dispute
The Nelson versus McGovern match set for the National A C of Philadelphia on the 14th clashes over the referee. Promoter Jack McGuigan may be blocked by Billy Nolan who favors a nationally known official, risking cancellation if McGuigan referees. Nolan previously resisted Jeffries in a no decision fight, signaling tense negotiations.
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Battling Nelson
McGovern
National A. C
Philadelphia
Jack McGuigan
Billy Nolan
Boston
McGuigan
Nolan
Nelson
Britt
Jim Jeffries
Dane
Gans makes bold offer to Britt in San Francisco bout
Joe Gans arrives in San Francisco and proposes a 185 pound rematch with James Britt at 6 o clock. If Gans wins he takes 60 percent of the purse. if he loses Britt receives nothing. Gans cites confidence and a desire to settle their prior bout. Morris Levy seeks a date in March with Aurelio Herrera, who has not yet replied.
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San Francisco
Joe Gans
Jimmy Britt
James Edward
Britt
Gans
Morris Levy
Hayes Valley
A. C
Levy
Aurelio Werrera
Herrera
Gossip of the Boxers Bouts This Week
A packed boxing week mixes bets and matches from Chelsea to Philadelphia, Liverpool to Portland with Mellody versus Martin the headline, Walsh and Attell slated, and amateur B A A finals looming. Highlights include Mellody’s knockout list, Martin’s contrast, and a dramatic world title implication for Walsh.
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Honey Mellody
Terry Martin
Chelsea
Jimmy Walsh
Jack Langdon
Philadelphia
Noah the Newsboy
Mike Grady
Webster
Owen Moran
Cockney Cohen
Liverpool
Adam Ryan
Unk Russell
Joe Ryan
Joe Leonard
Buffalo
Young Donohueva
Amby McGarry
New York
Kid Stein
Sammy Smith
Tommy Feltz
Kid Beebee
Lancaster
Penn
Jimmy Welsh
Abe Attell
Bartley Connolly
Portland
Benny Yanger
Clarence Forbes
Sharon
Marvin Hart
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Harry Lewis
George Memsile
Milwaukee
Jack Blackburn
Eddie Cain
Allentown
Dave Deshler
Tommy Mowatt
Donohue Faces Bob Edgren Boost in New York Bout
Donohue, praised as a potential champion, receives a column boost from Bob Edgren ahead of a New York engagement with Andy McGarry tomorrow night. Murphy is noted as underestimated, while Donohue’s form could mirror Matty Baldwin's past impact. Letters reference Steve Mahoney and Tom McDonough.
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Murphy
Donohue
Bob Edgren
Andy McGarry
New York
Matty Baldwin
Steve Mahoney
Tom McDonough
Pennsylvania Wins 1906 Basketball Title. Yale Ties Harvard for Third
Pennsylvania clinched the intercollegiate basketball championship for 1906 by defeating Harvard in Philadelphia. Yale's win over Cornell ties Harvard for third place, leaving Harvard and Yale level with the Crimson.
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Pennsylvania
Harvard
Philadelphia
Cornell
Yale
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