Ritchie Retains Lightweight Title in San Francisco
Willie Ritchie defeated Joe Rivers by knockout in the 11th round to defend his lightweight title at an outdoor arena in San Francisco. The champion led with sharp lefts and rights while Rivers pressed with wild swings, but Ritchie’s ring generalship and power prevailed before 7000 spectators, with receipts reported at $30,006.
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Joe Rivers
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Ad Wolgast
Eighth Street
Ritchie
Rivers
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Pugilist
Wolgast
Johnny Kilbane
Vernon
California
Kilbane
Toronto
Shrubb
Longboat
New England
N. BE
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Clark Griffith
Senators
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
McVey
Langford
Australia
Chip-Dillon
Atlas A. A
Iime
Ritchie Beats Rivers In Ten Round Championship Bout
A detailed boxing report shows Ritchie and Rivers exchanging heavy blows across eleven rounds. Ritchie gains momentum late, with critical rights to the jaw and body, while Rivers rallies with lefts and body shots. The final bell finds Ritchie declared winner after Rivers struggles to continue.
Frank Makes Noted Move With White Sox Rebound
Jennings praises Frank for a standout switch from the White Sox and singles out a young player as one of the best in years. The remark highlights high expectations and strong confidence in the team’s future.
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Jennings
Frank
White Sox
Gays
Hughey
Cross Stops Anderson in 12th Round at Vernon Arena
New York lightweight Leach Cross knocked out Bud Anderson of Oregon in the 12th round of a slated 20 round bout at Vernon Arena Los Angeles. Anderson was unconscious for more than four minutes after the punch.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Leach Cross
New York
Bud” Anderson
Oregon
Vernon Arena
Anderson
Cross Beats Anderson In Fierce Fight
The Oregon favorite, odds at 2 to 1, fell hard in the ring. Cross showed dominance throughout, rallying Anderson after a dangerous knockdown. Anderson was helped to his corner and carried to the dressing room as Cross pressed the attack with punishing blows and a final tooth-breaking jab.
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Oregon
Cross
Anderson
Naps Defeat Tigers as Storm Halts Morning Game
In Cleveland on July 4 a fierce rainstorm halted the morning game in the seventh with two Naps batters out. Cleveland led 4 to 2 after scoring in the second and three in the third. Vitt hit a home run for Cleveland, while Bush and Vitt drove in runs for Detroit.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Bush
Vitt
Graney
O'Neil
Johnston
Turner
Chapman
Cleveland Triumphs Over Detroit 4-2 In Afternoon Game
Cleveland defeats Detroit 4 to 2 in an afternoon matchup. Willett pitched well seven innings before a late Cleveland rally, with Turner Jackson Lajoie Louden Graney contributing key hits. Gregg left after heat, Cullop shut down Detroit rest of game as Vitt Bush Stanage drive in two in fifth.
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Johnston
Sea
A. B. Chapman
Turner
Jackson
Lajoie
Ryan
Cs Graney
F . O'Neil
Tebe Blanding
Detroit
Witt
Crawford
Speed
Reigh
Peewee
Louden
Stanage
Dubue
Ohio
Willett
Graney
Gregg
Cullop
Bush
Vitt
Clevec
Detrait Eeeerer
Srege
Gainer Linckman
Lajoile
Bushvite
Chapman
Grege
Ballsee
Evans
Sheridan
Penn cricket team defeated by Hamilton Cricketers
Bermuda July 4. The University of Pennsylvania cricket team was defeated by the Hamilton Cricket Club by an innings and 176 runs. Pennsylvania scored 104 in the first innings and 88 in the second. Hamilton made 28 in their first innings.
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Bermuda
Cket
University of Pennyania
Wee
Hamilton Crick- Men
Pennsylvania
Red Sox Split Daynight Double With Athletics in Heat
Boston loses the afternoon game 5 to 3 after a morning 13 to 6 rout, as George Foster makes his major league debut for the Sox and Eddie Plank staunchly holds the line for Philadelphia. Reporter Paul H. Shannon notes Hooper miscue and late Boston pressure but ultimate split.
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Washington
Red Sox
Stahl
Harry Hooper
Foster
Mackmen
Athletics
Savage
Philadelphia
George Foster
Arkansas
Eddie Plank
Gettysburg
Browns and White Sox split holiday doubleheader
In St Louis on July 4 the crowd watched a split as the Browns won the first game 6 to 1 and the White Sox took the nightcap 2 to 1. Russell dominated the second game for Chicago, limiting the Browns to four hits while sharp outfield catches stifled St Louis scoring.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Wiper Russell
Afternoon game sparks wildfield action and key plays
Foster shows wildness early walking Murphy and facing danger as Gardner makes a sensational catch. Hooper belts a home run off Plank and Speaker drives a two bagger. Gardner, Lewis, and Engle produced powerful hits while Speake's three catches stifle the Athletics in a tense contest.
Early baseball at bat notes with fielding plays
Eddie Murphy started with a leadoff hit to left and advanced to second on Wagner’s throw out of Oldring. Eddie Collins was walked on four straight balls. Lewis drove Baker’s long fly. Gardner’s one handed stop saved a run. Hooper walked and relief pitching warmed. Yerkes doubled to left as two best hitters followed. Speaker struck out. Lewis popped up and Gardner was out. Yerkes left on second after a tense sequence with the lineup.
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Sox
Plank
Young Foster
Mackmen
Eddie Plank
Foster
Speaker
Lewis
Red Sox
Murphy
Speke
Yerkes
Baker
Barry
Oldring
Jack Barry
McInnis
Schang
Wagner
Hooper
Harry
Collins
Gardner
Carrigan
Boston
Engle
Athletics
J. Frank Baker
Strunk
Larry
Wood
Heinie
Lapp
Joe
Houck
Wyckoff
Cady
Eddie Collins
Spoke
Orr
Davis
Phila
Abe Murphy
A. B. Oldring
Nate McInnis
U Strunk
Sewers Schang
C . Weer Plank
Hooper, R F Sere
Seer Neeeeeee
C Lewis
Philadelphia
E. Mur
Pittopper
BE Yerkes
Meiinnis
Planktendance
Connolly
McGreevey
Morey
X-Collegian
Bedient
Phila E. Murphy
F Walsh
If Collins
Wee Strunk
Daley
Touck
Morey Wood
Hoope
Bedien
Aleticabuaea
Eddie Murphy
Speake
Connie Mack
Steve
Collings
O'Toole Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Pittsburg Natl league pitcher Martin O'Toole was operated on for appendicitis early today at a local hospital. He is not expected to play again this season. His wife Mrs. O'Toole is recovering from a similar operation.
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Pittsburg
Martin O'Toole
O’toole
Australians Lead US Canadians by 150 In Philly Test
Australian cricketers held a 150 run lead over the United States and Canada after the opening day at Germantown Cricket Club. Neither side posted big scores as the wicket played fast and true.
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Philadelphia
United States
Germantown Cricket Club
Balke wins 260 mile Chicago Motor cycle race
Charles Balke clinched the 260 mile international motorcycle road race at Elgin over the speedway with an average speed of 65.4 mph.
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Elgin, II
Charles Balke
Chicago Motorcycle Club
Automobile Speedway
Pekin’s Scott Lucas Leads Illinois Missouri League Batting
Scott Lucas of Pekin sits atop the Illinois Missouri league batting with a .500 average through June 1 as tallied by league president Charles A. Cline. The young first baseman continues his strong start in his first professional season and is expected to rise further.
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Cy Morgan
Castoff Athletics
Kansas
Scott Lucas
Pekin
Charles A. Cline
Lucas
Heat and Talent Highlight A Busy Sports Week
A crowded athletic scene features local athletes earning wins across events in Chicago junior championships and upcoming senior battles. Giants, Athletics, Senators, and Braves deliver wins while British and Irish teams prepare for Stanford Bridge competition. The piece notes notable figures like Abel Kiviat and John Paul Jones, and recalls historic quarter mile rivalries and Bowdoin coaching rumors.
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Simon Pure
Chicago
New England
Stanford Bridge
London
Sweden
England
Ernie Hijertberg
Lawson Robertson
A. C
Abel Kiviat
W. G. George
Ternoon
Halpin
Haff
Johnny Magee
Powder Point
Bowdoin
Magee
New York
John Paul Jones
Jimmy Power
Norman Taber
Jones
Kilbane defeats Rivers in sixteen rounds in Vernon
Johnny Kilbane stops Joe Rivers in sixteen rounds at Vernon California while Rivers weighs light and tires himself making weight. Kilbane gains the lightweight win in a bout noted for Rivers pushing to make the limit.
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