How the Title Changed Hands by Ad Wolgast
Ad Wolgast describes a grueling title fight with Nelson that ended near collapse as the bout was halted. He notes only one genuine challenge in the 22nd round and says Nelson’s butt could have hurt him more than the rest. Wolgast refuses to state future plans, but expresses readiness to face deserving lightweights.
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Nelson Fights On in Grilling Victory for Wolgast
In a brutal 22 round battle at Milwaukee Nelson fights to survive against Wolgast, who dominates with relentless jabs and blows. The Milwaukeean, bloodied and exhausted, struggles but stays upright as Wolgast earns the title with a punishing performance.
Fight by Rounds Between Nelson and Wolgast
Round by round description shows Nelson and Wolgast trading blows at close range with jabs and power punches. Nelson connects with lefts and rights, opening a slight lip cut on Wolgast and a small cut under the eye as the bout remains intensely fought and even through the second round.
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Nelson vs Wolgast ends in controversial stoppage
The bout features Battler Nelson claiming a referee stoppage denied him a likely finish as Wolgast battles the Dane through 36 rounds of hard exchanges. Nelson suffers a swollen eye and relentless body blows while Wolgast answers with sharp rights to the jaw and decisive late-rounds pressure.
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Wolgast Wins No Surprise Over Nelson in Boston Bout
Ad Wolgast, the Milwaukee light welterweight champion, defeated Nelson in Boston in a display of form seen in his September Armory bout with Matty Baldwin. The 1906-1908 fight record for Wolgast highlights a string of victories, including recent wins over Henri Piet and Lew Powell, underscoring his championship timber and strong punching.
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Wolgast Clinches Win Over Nelson In Brutal Showdown
Nelson staggers to center ring as Wolgast dominates from rounds 29 to 40. Nelson’s corner throws in the sponge amid a bloodied, collapsing struggle. Referee Eddie Smith stops the bout with Wolgast triumphant and Nelson unable to salute his conqueror.
Boston Y M C A routs Malden Y M C A 48 to 18
Boston Y M C A defeated Malden Y M C A at Malden 48 to 18. Meate Clark Zeigler Benson Foster Decatur Smith scored from the floor with a 20 minute halves contest. Atkinson refereed. Jackson scored.
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Knights of Columbus League Games Postponed This Week
Crowded New Boston alleys force postponement of Knights of Columbus League games this week. The delay affects only the games this week with no change to the regular league schedule.
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Naval Academy Fencing Beats Columbia in Five Bout Victory
Annapolis Feb 22 The Naval Academy fencing team defeated Columbia University in a nine bout match seven to two. Cadet fencers won key bouts to secure the victory for the midshipmen. Columbia's team struggled to overcome the Naval Academy's defense and agility on the piste.
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Nelson Beats Cote In Sixth Round Knockout
Fighting Dick Nelson of New York knocked out Arthur Cote of Biddeford in the sixth round of a 15 round bout before the Queen City Athletic Club in Manchester New Hampshire on February 29.
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Nelson Family Cries in Chicago After Nelson Loss
In Hegewisch Illinois Oscar Battling Nelson's family endures deep sorrow after his defeat in California. Father Nelson rushes home to break the news as Mrs Nelson hopes Battling quits boxing amid grief and worry over his recent busy schedule and a lack of long preparation.
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Jimmy Walsh Wasn't There Fight Promised in Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Feb. 22. There was no scheduled bout between Jimmy Walsh of Boston and Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland at the Eighteenth Regiment Armory. Promoter H. W. Evans says Walsh fluked and was in Pittsburg only minutes, then left for the East, telephoning from East Liberty that he would not fight. A Walsh friend says he was double crossed on pay and returned home.
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Burke Signs With Doves And Conway Pitched For Lynn
William I. Burke, southpaw pitcher, signed with the Boston Nationals known as the Doves. Burke, wintering in Clinton Mass, previously pitched for Lynn in the New England league under the name Conway and drew strong offers on an optional purchasing plan. Manager Lake expects better results this season and has already refused other offers.
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Baldwin II Draw In War-Typed Armory Bout At Night
Matty Baldwin of Charlestown fought a hard draw with Ray Bronson of Indianapolis in the Armory A. A. feature. Baldwin absorbed punishment, then pressed in late rounds exploiting Bronson’s midsection to tilt the windup, earning an even break and a likely lucky draw.
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Arthur Duffey's Sporting World Tour Plans
Big Jeff aims for an around the world tour to promote a title bid against Jack Johnson and other famed champions. He plans stops in major centers, hoping to draw strong crowds, with Frank Gotch Stanley Ketchel Corbett and But Nelson among the celebrated names backing him. The piece notes Darrow era rivals and the appeal of American champions overseas. It also mentions cross country and track events, Ed Walsh's guiding of a local championship, and upcoming 900 yard race at Fordham with Mel Sheppard and Harry Gissing, plus Dartmouth under Harry Hillman competing in New York regional games.
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Boston skating inquiry and retirement note in Ireland born athlete
Boston resident seeks meeting with fast skaters near Boston and asks for contact to the manager of the new rink. The writer mentions Martin Sheridan born May 28 in Ireland and notes a possible athletics retirement and readiness to contact William Richardson at Tremont Building for information.
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