Deshler Wins Over Sullivan in Fifteen Round Victory
Cambridge boxer Dave Deshler defeated Kid Sullivan of Washington in a hard fought 15 round bout at the Douglas A. C. Deshler led from the start, scoring four knockdowns in the sixth round before Sullivan recovered. Sullivan showed grit in the later rounds, but Deshler dominated the fight. Preliminary bouts saw Chisholm defeat Young Duffey and Johnny Ahearn beat Kid Carter.
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Dave 1Prer
Cambridge
Kid Sullivan
Washington
Douglas A. C
Deshler
Sullivan
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gans
Flaherty
Chisholm
Young Duffey
Johnny Ahearn
Kid Carter
St Alphonsus A A track team backs big local meets
St Alphonsus A A trains hard for upcoming local meets led by Captain Frank J. Kelley and Coach Khanaley. Kelley, a two year captain, aims for the 600 yard and 40 yard handicap while O Connell, former Dedham High mile champ, returns to carry the colors in the mile and sprints. the team expects strong showings if injuries permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alphonsus A. A
Frank J. Kelley
Khanaley
Kelley
Lawrence Light Guards
O’connell
Dedham High
St. Alphonsus
Door Mile Champion Scars Record With Senior Meet Wins
The subject held a door mile title for three years and indoor title for two. In March at the BAA meet he broke the schoolboy 1000 yard record and at the senior meet won first in the 1000 and second in the mile.
Football reform debate amid rule changes and sports commentary
Myron W. Townsend surveys football reform, yacht rule friction, melodrama in sport pages, and notes on Fitzsimmons, Buck Ewing, and Clark Griffiths. He critiques claims of a radically changed game, highlights N Y C stance, Sir Thomas Lipton plans, and futures in boxing and baseball analysis.
Collins Poised to Win Flag in Bold Boston Bid
Manager Jimmy Collins plans a strong Boston season with all veterans on payroll and Dineen likely staying. He predicts excellent chances, a sharp winter plan, and talks with Bill Dineen in Syracuse. Jesse Burkett visits HQ as St Louis and Worcester offers swirl around. Boston edges remain the main force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Collins
Buffalo
Collins
Syracuse
Bill Dineen
Boston
Jesse Burkett
Jesse
Burkett
Worcester
South Boston Catcher Jack Slattery Signs with Cardinals
South Boston catcher Jack Slattery signed a contract to play for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. The terms were acceptable and he wasted no time in joining the major league club. Slattery remains in good condition and is expected to be a valuable addition with continued work.
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Jack Slattery
South Boston
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Slattery
Boxers' Careers Suffer From Early Pounding and Poor Management
The piece argues for caution in rapid scheduling of young fighters. It notes that lengthy careers are limited to two or three years at most, stresses common sense in boxing, and criticizes managers for pushing boxers too hard to win decisions. It says young, underdeveloped boxers often have short, inglorious careers and suggests better head use to save promising lads from quitting the sport.
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Jimmy Britt
Fitzsimmons
Eddie Hanlon
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Browns Chief Declares Stone Safe On 1906 Roster
St Louis president Hedges denies Chicago and New York trade rumors about George Stone. He states Stone and Rhody Wallace will remain Browns stars for years, noting Griff valued Stone over any player and would not trade him for Dundon Roche Danny Green or cash. Stone is set to stay with the 1906 Browns.
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Sir. Louis
George Stone
Rhody’ Wallace
Chicago
Dundon
Roche
Danny Green
Hedges
Browns
Stone
New York
Clark Griffith
Griff
America
Jack Powell
Wallace
Baseball Gossip From The 1906 Season Rumors
The St. Louis Star reports Ned Hanlon trades Delehanty for Bridwell as Reds gain. New Orleans signs Erve Beck at first base. O'Neill and Hemphill draw attention for Chicago while Altrock moves Cincinnati to Chicago, then invests in petroleum. Frank Owen plays indoor baseball in Ypsilanti. Joe Cantillon recovers from illness. Ed Grillo highlights Toledo, Dave Fultz quips about law in winter. Jimmy Manning sells powder near Kansas City, may have beaten Hart to Chicago. Christie Mathewson’s brother could draw big crowds for the Giants. Schreck of the Athletics receives $600 from Connie Mack, paid in installments.
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Jimmy Slagle
St. Louis Star
Ned Hanlon
Cincinnati
Delehanty
Boston
Bridwell
Bird
St. Louis
Reds
New Orleans
Erve Beck
Chicago
O’neill
Hemphill
Collins
Nick Altrock
Comiskey
Altrock
Frank Owen
White Sox
Dave Fultz
Jimmy Manning
Kansas City
Manning
Hart
Pittsburg Press
Christie Mathewson
New York Giants
Schreck
Athletics
Connie Mack
O Brien Fitzsimmons Missed Buyout Opportunity
The column mocks Jack O'Brien and Bob Fitzsimmons for not securing control of the Boston Nationals, noting offers to buy the team and predicting future ownership by one of the fighters. It credits press agents with failed publicity stunts including a rumored love spat and valet leaks.
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Jack O’brien
Bob Fitzsimmons
Boston Nationals
O’brien
Fitz
Fitzsimmons
Julia
Sioux City
Gans Demands Nelson Fight In Boston Session
In Boston Joe Gans pressed Battling Nelson for a lightweight title clash. Nelson, arriving with manager Billy Nolan, avoided talk but wagering over money and terms dominated the exchange. Gans demands 133 pounds ringside and a big-money series. Nelson hints at willingness only if terms and drawing power justify. Nelson plans three upcoming bouts in Philadelphia and beyond.
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Boston
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Nelson
Town
Gans
Kid Sullivan
Dave Deshler
Chelsea
Milwaukee
Billy Nolan
Old Howard
Nolan
Battler
San Francisco
Britt
Tom O’rourke
Pennsylvania
McGovern
Philadelphia
al Herford
Herman-Herrera
Eddie Kelley
Buffalo
Kelley
Harvard star Tom Graydon in bungled home dispute
Cincinnati paper recounts Tom Graydon, famed Harvard football tackle, clashing with a discharged cook. Mrs Graydon found $300 worth of faces and valuables in the cook’s trunk, the girl refused to leave, and three patrolmen and a wagon arrived to remove her from the home.
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Tom Graydon
Harvard
Cincinnati
Graydon
Yale
Boxing Gossip Promises Stars in Pine Tree State Battle
In Portland Maine Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence meets Terry Martin of Philadelphia in a 15 round 148 pound bout. The undercard features Jimmy Hanlon versus Rank Adams and more. Middlesex A A C opens new Broadway quarters with multiple 15 round and 8 round bouts.
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Portland
Pine Tree
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrence
Terry Martin
Philadelphia
Maine
New England
Martin
Arthur Cote
Sullivan
Jimmy Hanlon
Rank Adams
Boston
Middlesex A. A
Cambridge
Broadway
Johnny Mahan
Danny Shea
Gus Lenny
Young Cahill
Dave Deshler
Maurice Sayers
Milwaukee Star
Middlesex Club
Main Street
Union A. C
Milwaukee
Kid Sullivan
Sayers
Deshler
Chelsea
Jack Dougherty
Jimmy Briggs
George Ashley
Fall River
Ashley
Dave
Briggs
Desires to Win Overshadows College Athletes Says Stahl
Jan 29 Chicago. Jake Stahl Washington manager also a former University of Illinois star reflects on college athletics. He argues the drive to win big games sidelines many athletes, destroys balanced training, and elevates only a few to varsity glory, predicting inevitable change.
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Chicago
Jake Stahl
Washington
University of Illinois
Stahl
Boxers Weighing In draad and Tackles in Ring Talk
The piece notes welterweight matchups with George, Harry Forbes seeks Eastern bouts from Kansas City, and a Charlestown featherweight bid. It also mentions a corned toe tale, New York clubs banning negro boxers after recent foes Walcott and Holly, a proverb about one swallow, a reader request about a game, and letters for Jimmy Hanlon Billy Fauntter and Young Schindler.
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George
Harry Forbes
Kansas City
Jack Mooneys
Harry
Charlestown
New York
Joe Walcott
Dave Holly
Jimmy Hanlon
Billy [Fauntter
Young Schindler
Country Club Races Schedule Declared for June Dates
The Country Club announces races on June 14, 16 and 18 with five races on the first two days and six on the final day. Preliminary entries close March 1 and final entries, except Myopia steeplechase and selling races, close May 26. Address for entries is C. T. Rowe, 75 Tremont Street, Room 229 weed.
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C. T. Rowe
Tremont Street
Weed
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