Baldwin Eyes Wolgast Bout as Boxing Headlines Hit Vernon
Alec McLean pushes for Baldwin to meet Wolgast or Rivers after a controversial Vernon bout. The piece reviews Wolgast’s decline post appendicitis and analyzes Johnson’s victory over Flynn, while weighing possible future opponents like Jeanette or Langford and Kilbane’s fading title grip.
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Alec McLean
Vernon
Matty Baldwin
Wolgast
Rivers
Baldwin
McLean
Aurelia Herrera
Promoter weighs rematch after Wolgast Rivers bout
The July 5 report from Los Angeles details confusion over the verdict in Ad Wolgast vs Joe Rivers. Promoter McCarey weighs awarding the $800 belt and a possible Labor Day rematch as 11 000 spectators react. Both fighters show injuries with Wolgast and Rivers considering another 20 round fight.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Vernon
McCarey
Welch
Wolgast
The
Pacific Athletic Club
Rivers
Joe Levy
Tom Jones
Levy
Jones
Opening of Olympic Games at Stockholm Sets Strong American Pace
The opening reports from Stockholm show American athletes thriving in the heat and climate, with Drew from Springfield High excelling as a top sprinter and likely winner of the 100 metres. Johnny Gallagher shines in the marathon, while Ralph Rose faces new weight events rival Niklander. Caldwell and Halpin draw tough heats, and M Miller may be sidelined by a tendon injury.
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Howard Drew
Springfield
Sweden
Johnny Gallagher
Yale
Gallagher
America
Clarence DeMar
Boston
Joe Forshaw
St. Louis
Ralph Rose
Niklander
Rose
New England
Caldwell
Emilio Lhunghi
Italy
Halpin
Braun
Germany
Lhunghi
M’millan
R. C. Craig
University of Michigan
Craig
Wilson
Chicago
Reidpath
Cooke
Syracuse University
Davenport
D. B. Young
Amherst
M. W. Sheppard
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London
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Edmundson
Seattle
Rosenberger
Stockholm
Sheppard
J. P. Jones
Cornell University
Jones
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University of Idaho
Meredith
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Tewanima
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Kelly
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Eller
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Uncle Sam
Stars and Stripes
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Gebhardt
Mel Sheppard
Ira Davenport
Ted Meredith
Snyder
Kramer
Scott
United States
Horine
Leland Stanford University
Ericson
Grumpelt
Oler
Burdick
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Richards
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Mercer
Gutterson
University of Vermont
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Platt Adams
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Philbrook
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Reggie Walker
Patching
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Lil’ Artha
British Isles
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Wolverine
Johnny Kilbane
Tommy Dixon
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Johnny
Abe Attell
Jimmy Walsh
Dixon
United States Olympic hopes in Stockholm discussed by Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy warns of stronger European opposition and analyzes key American sprinters, middle distance runners, and field event contenders for Stockholm 1912. He highlights players like Reidpath, Sheppard, Jones, Davenport, Kiviat, and Wolgast rivalry context, with weather, trials results, and expectations shaping the team’s prospects.
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Stockholm
America
Mike Murphy
United States
Brockton Leaders Fall 4-2 to Lowell in Eight Inning Show
In Lowell on July 5 the Brockton Leaders were defeated 14 to 2 as Lavigne powered the offense with a double, triple and homer including two RBI drives in the eighth. Halstein and Anderson starred for Lowell while Zeiser fanned five for Brockton.
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New England
Lowell
Anderson
Brockton
Lavigne
Halstein
Brockson
Clemens
Miller
de Groff
Magee
Lonergan
Boardman
Barry
Weiser
Zeiser
McLane
Kerin
Brockton Lowell
Giellony
Uler
Smith
Ras de Groff
Howard
Aalstein
Boultes
Kau
F Lavigne
Wadleigh
Carrigan
Lynn Defeats New Bedford 6-0 In Shutout
Lynn blanked New Bedford 6-0 as only five visitors reached first base and none reached second. Waller struck out eight and issued two walks in the game.
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Logan
Cargo
Daum
Connaughton
Maranville
Rufiange
Weeden
Lynn
New Bedford
Waller
Howard
Lanigan
Lawrence Nips Haverhill In 12 Inning baseball thriller
Lawrence wins 3 to 2 in 12 innings at Haverhill. Matthews and Long spark the locals with a dramatic catch and a costly muff. Pitchers Kessler and Fullerton shine with no walks, while errors, steals, and late scoring dictate the finish.
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Haverhill
Lawrence
Matthews
Long
Muff
Courtney
Briggs
Kermedy
Tevlin
Kennedy
Phoenix
Boyd
Pratt
Young
Callahan
Kessler
Fullerton
Rorty
A.E
Fall River Unable to Overcome Worcester Rally
Worcester built a comeback with runs in the later innings to beat Fall River 9 to 2. Key players included Nye, Flaherty, and C. Wilson with multi base hits and two runs apiece, while Boehling earned the win with four strikeouts.
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Thackara
G. Wilson
Worcester
Fall River
Nye
Plaherty
C. Wilson
Clements
Butter
Boehling
Weaver
Rowcock
Flaherty
Swanson
Wilson
Shorten
Wlaherty
Walsh
Hickman
McCune
Butler
Hagan
Rose
Boeing
Woehling
Stafford
Poehling
PO Nye
Merrill
Rice
Aes Crum
Thaeckara
Hayden
Oui
Boebling
P O
G Wilson
Lla Wormwood
bSullivan
Vulcan towing barges sails for Boston navy yard
The U S S Vulcan, out of commission for weeks, sailed late this afternoon from Portsmouth N I for Boston navy yard towing two large coal barges formerly at the Frenchmen's Pay coaling station.
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Portsmouth
N. Il
Stockholm Sets Olympic Standard in Hospitality and Sport
Stockholm leads in Olympic arrangements with luxurious stadiums and press facilities. Opening ceremonies will be held tomorrow with a royal address after the march of nations. Sweden wins gold in miniature rifle shooting team event with 925, Britain 917, United States 881. In lawn tennis, Winslow of South Africa defeats Kitson in four sets 7-5 4-6 10-8 8-6.
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Stockholm
Europe
Gustave Adolph
Clemens Ahfeldt
Luther
Sweden
Great Britain
United States
Winslow
South Africa
H. A. Kitson
Rivers Was Fooled By Mexican In Badly Hurt Incident
Physicians report that Rivers was badly hurt in a case where Bell had struck. Doctors A.N. Smith L.W. Burt and Bying treated the injured man in Los Angeles. The Mexican involved was described as not truthful by authorities.
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Bell
Los Angeles
A. N. Smith
L. W. Burt
Bying
Answers to Queries on Boxing Contests and Amateurs
Brockton and East Boston items discuss Johnson Flynn and Wolgast Nelson bouts, referees, and amateur status. Notes cover Johnson vs Flynn knockout potential, amateur reentry rules for pros, Canadian sprinter reinstatement, and Wolgast Nelson stoppage in round 40. Johnson credited with knocking out Jeffries in the 15th round.
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Brockton
Jack Johnson
Flynn
Johnson
Howard
Jim Flynn
Nelson
Boston
Wolgast
J. C
Jack Johnnson
Jeffries
Johnson Leaves Las Vegas After Flynn Fight
May meet Langford Las Vegas New Mexico July 5 Johnson unscathed from the Flynn bout and carrying 31000 from Jack Curley. Flynn nursing a broken nose at Montezuma camp. Johnson and wife depart with camp retinue. future plans unclear but hint of accepting 0 to Australia to fight Sam Langford.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Jim Flynn
Jack Curley
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Flynn
Johnson
Australia
Sam Langford
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