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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
3
In Chelsea a fast fifteen round world featherweight match ended with Abe Attell defeating Jimmy Walsh. Attell remained controlled, though Walsh scored meaningful rallies. Walsh cramp in round twelve did not alter Attell's dominance as the referee kept order and both fighters showed sportsmanlike conduct throughout.
In a fast paced start, Attell outpoints Walsh in a round marked by heavy exchanges and nosebleeds. Attell repeatedly counters Walsh’s advances with sharp lefts and uppercuts, while Walsh presses and rouses the crowd with aggressive body and head work. The contest opens with Attell maintaining the edge through precision jabs and clinches.
In a brisk round by round display Attell dominates Walsh with sharper moves and cleaner counters. Walsh stays eager and brave but Attell’s superior footwork and punch timing keep him ahead to the final bell. The crowd reacts as Attell controls the pace throughout fierce exchanges.
Irving C. Wright of Boston and Hugh Talland, former Harvard star, both defeated in the championship at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The national indoor tourney in New York saw the two Boston tennis stars fail to advance, with late rounds played today.
Philadelphia wins three of five intercity bouts at the National A C. Philadelphia's Willie Moody outpointed Al Delmont of Boston in six rounds. Matty Baldwin stopped Young Haines in the first. Ches ter Goodwin defeated Al Grander over six rounds. O'Brien and Carsey battled to a hot draw.
The New England Checker Association decided yesterday to hold a national checker tournament in Boston. Dr Edward J Ham of Chelsea was re elected president M J Dowd of Groton secretary and George N Dean of Boston treasurer at the annual meeting at the American House.
Marvin Hart continues training for his bout with Tommy Burns on the upcoming night. Burns focuses on maintaining weight and believes speed, cleverness, and punching power will secure victory.
Harvard hosts Technology tonight at Hemenway Gym for the penultimate Harvard home basketball game. Lineups include Burleigh Brown at guard and Lamont Amberg at center, with Wentworth Burnham and Deavitt O. listed among the forwards and guards.
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