Wilson Favorite in Tonight's Bout
Johnny Wilson defends his world middleweight title in his hometown against George Robinson in a high stakes bout. Weighing 158 pounds, both fighters show sharp form after training and promise a fast, tactical clash with potential quick exits from the violet lights region. Robinson seeks a historic win, while Wilson aims to extend his reign as the defending champion in a charged arena setting.
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History of the middleweight title through the years
The timeline tracks how the middleweight title changed hands from 1867 to 1917. Names include Tommy Chandler, George Rocke, Mike Donovan, Jack Dempsey, Bob Fitzsimmons, Kid McCoy, Tommy Ryan, Stanley Ketchel, Bill Papke, Cyclone Johnny Thompson, Frank Klaus, George Chip, Al McCoy, and others with multiple claims and decisive bouts.
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Eee Harris
George Rocke
Mike Ee Taces
Mike Donovan Champio
Jack Areas
George LaBlanche
the Marine
Young Mitchell
Jack Dempsey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Kid McCoy
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Ketchel
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Papke
Johnny Thompson
Frank Klaus
George Chip
al McCoy
Mike O'Do McCoy
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Arena Bout Tonight Headlines Middleweight Title Fight
Johnny Wilson of Charlestown defends his middleweight title against Georgie Robinson of Cambridge in a 10 round bout at Boston Arena. Main fight starts about 9 30 with doors at 7 15. Wilson earns 10000 guaranteed. Robinson takes 60 percent of gross receipts. Attendance projected near 10000. Preliminary bouts include two eight rounders and a 10 rounder. Officials chosen by Boxing Commission will be announced at ring tonight.
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Georgia
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Gradwell Poised to Headline Boston Arena Bout
Newark fighter Gradwell enters a central match in a tournament at 8 pm with two eight round prelims. He has defeated Carlson Young Shugrue and Shaver O'Brien in recent fights and fought evenly with Jackson Tendler Dundee and Kansas. Ticket sales were strong and the club expects a full house at 28 School Street, Room 15, with profits to cover obligations.
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Arlington Post Baseball Invites Medford White Sox Twilight Game
The Arlington Post No 39 American Legion baseball team will play the Medford White Sox in a twilight game at Spy Pond Athletic Field Arlington this evening at 6 30.
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American Legion
Medford White Sox
Spy Pond
Arlington
Braves Rally Past Cubs in Ninth Inning Thriller
Braves defeat Cubs 3 to 2 in a dramatic ninth inning rally that capped an eight game win streak. Tony Boeckel delivered the decisive hit after a Cubs miscue as Ray Powell and Walter Barbare sparked the late rally.
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Braves
Johnnie Evers
Chicago Cubs
Mitchell
Watson
Ponder
Tony Boeckel
Babe Twombly
Bruins
Ray Powell
Walter Barbare
Billie Southworth
Cruise
Grimes
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Terry
O'Neil
Boeckel
Tony
Pender
Holke
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Barber
Twombly
Maisel
Deal
Daly
Barbare
Southworth
Harvard Grid Tickets Jump for Eight-Game Season
Harvard announces season ticket prices rising to seven dollars with midfield seating in the cheering sections for eight games. The Yale game requires special tickets and the Princeton game is away. Centre College Georgia and Penn State travel to Cambridge increasing costs. Students remain exempt from the raise, retaining access via H A A books for all events except Princeton and Yale.
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Yale
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Cambridge
Centre College
University of Georgia
Penn State
Giants Win 3d From Cards In Extra Innings
New York won its third straight in the series against St. Louis, 8 to 4 in 10 innings. Burns singled with the bases loaded in the 10th to drive in the winning run and seal the victory.
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Tickets On Sale For IsOn-Robinson Boat Friday Night
Tickets are available at the United Ticket Office Inc for a Friday night boat event featuring IsOn and Robinson. Contact T. F. Murphy, treasurer, at Boylston Street offices or Beach 8221 for pricing and seating.
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United Ticket Office, Inc
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Boylston Street
Hone Beach
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