Boxing gossip and Dobbs versus Gans debated in letters
Boston June 2 1901 correspondence disputes the label high class pugilist with Joe Gans and Bobby Dobbs records. Daley asserts Dobbs rose to top middleweights. Benton counters with Dobbs best wins and titles including Twin City Club 1893 and wins over Will Robinson and McKen zie. Also notes Joe Walcott Mysterious Billy Smith acting at Howard and Ferguson measured for athletic development.
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B. H. Benton
Sunday Post
Joe
Gans
Bobby Dobbs
Dobbs
T. A. Daley
Jack McAuliffe
Kid Lavigne
Frank Erne
Daley
Jim Barron
Jack O'Brien
Dick O’brien
Charley Turner
California
Will Robinson
Miner” Ferguson
Reddy Brennan
Wiley Evans
Aaron Sherrey
George McKenzie
Johnson
Ank Childs
Frank Ramsay
Harris Martin
Black Pearl
Billy Mahan
Pacific Coast
Jim Burge
Iron Man
Jim Purtell
Tom Murray
Cyclone Jackson
Billy Lavigne
Billy 'Sran
Twin City
Walcott
Lavigne
O’brien
Tom O'Rourke
Wing
Dan Creedon
Tom Tracey
Dick Moore
Mr. Daley
Joe Walcott
Billy Smith
Old Howard
Billy
Old House
Barbadoes
A. A. Astley
Harvard
Sandy Ferguson
Dr. Sargent
Steve O'Donnell
Ferguson
Sandy
Sargent
Moran Beats Ross In 25 Mile Motor Paced Race
James F. Moran known as the Chelsea milkman defeated Arthur W. Ross of Newark in a 25 mile paced race at Charles River Park by about a half a mile. Albert Champion rode with injuries but stayed with the leaders before finishing third. Louis Mettling starred in the amateur events winning the mile open and handicap races, with H. C. Archibald and C. L. Kimball among notable placers.
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Chelsea
Arthur W. Ross
Newark
Charles River Park
Albert Champion
Ross
Moran
Champion
Little Louis Mettling
Mettling
Lon Peck
Cambridge
Winterbottom
Everett
Hmit
C. L. Kimball
Charles McConnell
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McConnell
E. H. Beaudet
Metropolitans
George Giles
Charlestown
W. H. Bowes
City Point Wheelmen
Orient C. C
Bowes
J.H. E. Dieckfest
H. C. Archibald
R. A. O. Winterbottom
Ernest Holbrook
South Boston
Sam Sulkin
Boston
Lowell
L. R. Lake
Brighton
Harry Orcutt
Brockton
L. EB. Mettling
Forest Hills
G. W. Casey
George Howland
L. Kimball
Dorchester
Orcutt
Kimball
Orinet C. C
G. Giles
A. Archibald
H. Giles
J. A. Murphy
Barry
City Point
J. F. Moran
A. W. Ross
Moran to race in outdoor pursuit at Revere track
Jimmy Moran the Chelsea milkman will race in an unlimited pursuit at Revere against Jacobson of New York. Jacobson, a track star at Vailsburg, makes his first east of New London appearance. The 21 mile open marks the first outdoor event of this kind in the area with top sprinters like McFarland and Cooper expected to lead the entries.
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Jimmy Moran
Chelsea
Revere
Jacobson
Vailsburg
New London
Park Square Garden
McFarland
Cooper
Frank and
Nat Butler
F. J. Cadwell
H. Caldwell
Coleman
Moran
Joe Downey
Otto Mayo
Fred Hoyt
Harvard Beats Chicago 7 to 1 in Baseball Clash
Harvard rolled to a 7 1 victory over the University of Chicago as Rex Fincke returned at second base and Frantz belted a late homer. Chicago managed a first inning run but failed to keep pace as Harvard widened the lead with three runs in the third and cruised afterward.
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Harvard
University of Chicago
Chicago
Crimson
Rex” Fincke
Smith
Bill Reid
Stillman
Frantz
Harvard Crew Shuffles Linup As Yale Race Looms
Harvard varsity crew undergoes a two change reshuffle with McGrew moving to No 3 and Blake into the first boat while Bancroft leaves the varsity. Coaches expect adversity in form but foresee improved teamwork three weeks before facing Yale, with Blake and McGrew drawing praise for endurance and powerful strokes.
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Harvard
Crimson
Yale
McGrew
Emory
Guy Bancroft
Bancroft
Blake
Aoe
Varsity
Beaverdam and Boston Stumble in Doubleheader Run Order
The article details errors by both Beaverdam and Boston as Hawley faltered late, allowing four straight hits and two runs. Milwaukee's Anderson, Duffy, and Gilbert spark Brewers offense, while Boston counters with Dowd and Ferris. Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia 8 to 1 behind White and McFarland’s timely hits.
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Bostons
Hawley
Gilbert
Burke
Anderson
Collins
Boston
Dowd
Hemphill
Ferris
Duffy
Hallman
Friel
Collimes
Milwaukee
Stahl
Brewers
Parent
Stole
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Waldron
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E.scceeveee
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O Connor
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Boston AB. R. B. PO. A. E Dowd
ORB
Tinos Seeds
Sidan
Schreckengost
Qian
Davis
Tori Bend
Nesses
Cuppy
Freeman
Haskell
Remnants and Cobras Tie After Tumbling 6-6 Merrill Park Showdown
In Chicago on June 4, Loftus's Remnants held Boston's Nine to six runs despite Boston errors and only three hits. Eason and Dineen pitched a tight duel until a fifth inning misplay opened the door for Dolan and Tenney. Chicago surged in the sixth and seventh tying and then taking a brief edge before Boston equalized again in a late rally.
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Loftus
Boston
Eason
Dineen
Dolan
Tenney
Hartsel
Green
Hinton
Dexter
Boson
Smith
Gammons
Childs
Kittridge
Hamilton
Raymer
McCormick
Aase
Bostons Shut Out by Hayley Pitching in Milwaukee
Four scattered hits in a nine inning game kept the Boston club scoreless as Hayley controlled the Milwaukee lineup. Boston’s offense failed to solve the pitcher through the late innings and the game stayed tight.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bostons
Hayley
Brooklyn Defeats Cincinnati as McFadden Struggles on Mound
Brooklyn wins 9 to 3 with Donovan solid from start to finish. McFadden issues eleven walks and is touched for eleven hits. Sheckard argues a call and is ejected after threatening umpire Cunningham. Attendance 2,800.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
McFadden
Donovan
Sheckard
Cunningham
McGuire
Peitz
Kelley
Dobbs
Steinfeldt
Beckley
Magoon
Daly
Farrell
O McFadden
Jones Shutsout Rain Shortened St Louis Game
New York led 4 2 when rain halted the contest after Jones hit a seventh inning three base hit. Jones earned two bases on balls and allowed three strikeouts while Burkett faced the two strikes but the game ended early. Final line shows New York seven hits to St. Louis six with errors at one and two.
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ST. Louis
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Philadelphia
Jones
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Burkett
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Padden
Wallace
Wyer
Pittsburg Beats Granscheld on Wild Throw
Barry's errant eighth inning throw in a tough grounder by Granscheld allows the runner to score, tying the game in a Pittsburg contest against Philadelphia.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Barry
Granscheld
Unclear Vintage Trade Listing at 164 Hanover
An OCR fragment references Beeman Ey Tatlors and Importers at 164 Hanover with scattered terms like samples and uncalculated suits and tailor notes. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize beyond a historic shop listing.
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W. Beeman & Ey
Hanover
Cleveland Victorious as Hart Dominates in Low-Scoring Win
Cleveland defeated Baltimore 1 to 0 as Hart silenced the visitors with a strong effort. Rays included a fielder's choice, a wild pitch, and a scratch single for the lone Cleveland run.
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Hart
Cleveland Gheenusousk
Baltimore
Beck
Lachance
McCarthy
Pickering
Lechance
Wirst
Bells
Schmidt
Ey Hart
Oyf Schmidt
Balk—Schmidt
Bradley
Taehance
Joe Cantillion
Detroit Beats Philadelphia in Rough-Action Baseball Clash
Fraser delivered a three base hit in the third and Geler’s fly scoring a pitcher’s run spared the Athletics a shutout. Siever pitched well as Detroit mounted 11 hits to Philadelphia’s 6 with 8 runners left on base. McAllister homered. Lajoie and Fraser keyed the offense and Holmes stole two bases as 2991 watched.
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Philadelphia
Fraser
Geler
Nance
Athletics
Siever
Lajoie
Powers
Buelow
Elberfeld
Gleason
McAllister
Davis
Chicago Wins Desperate Tenth Inning Victory Over Washington
Chicago defeats Washington in a dramatic tenth inning two to one as Mertes opens with a triple and scores on Isbell’s single. Katoll and Gear match zeroes until the 10th. a sharp double play and steady defense by Shugart and Mertes seal the win. Isbell crouched for Chicago with two doubles and a three-base hit by Mertes. Time 1:44. Attendance not provided.
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White
McFarland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Frrars
Tannehill
Zimmer
Thomas
Slagle
Ritchey
Ely
Bransfield
Emilie
Chicago
Mertes
Isbell
Shugart
Cees Secesseer
Washington
Katoll
Sullivan
Gear
Grady
Dungan
Coughlin
Hartman
Clingman
Balics
Mannassau
Connolly
Lowell Defeats Augusta 11 to 6 in Baseball Clash
Lowell turned the tables on Augusta to win 11 to 6. Gildea pitched effectively striking out 11 and scattering hits. Vaughn had a ninth inning miscue but contributed a hit. Teamwork stood out with a sharp double play by Regan, McLaughlin and Merrill in the game.
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Augusta
Gildea
Vaughn
Will. K
G. Regan
McLaughlin
Errill
Lowell. AB
B. PO
Pr. Regan
Ailars
Merritt
Lake
R. F
Connora
Seessves
Peewee Seseresssses
Beacher
McIntire
Seeve
Leighton
MecIntire
Lowell Eesesetiees
Anan
Hases
Erritt
Iit
Braaiey
Regan
Moran
Bradley
Shoal
Rosas
Goa
Mahoney
Portland Edges Manchester In Error Prone Affair
In Portland a home loss to Manchester NH 12 to 4 featured faulty plays and missed opportunities. Drinkwater sat for Portland, while Gaffney starred for Manchester on an error filled afternoon with scattered hits and unclear scoring.
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Manchester
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Drinkwater
Gaffney
Portland Aes Eckiok
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Ody
Bates - Iee
Gekiney
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Nashua Triumph Over Lewiston In June Clash
Nashua defeated Lewiston 8 to 3 in Nashua New Hampshire on June 4 securing a decisive home victory.
Lewiston Defeated as Jones Shuts Down Visitors
An errorless game featured Lewiston underperforming with seven hits and a strong pitching effort by Jones. Smith at short was the standout, while Boardman delivered a two-run double in the first inning to spark Nashua’s win.
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Braves
Reid
Chicago
Merrifeld
Coolidge
Frantz
Place
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Harper
Jones
Short
Boardman
Wiston
Nashua
Lewiston
Nash
Sterles
Coveney
Sivender
Burrill
Hartford Hartfo Syracuse clash opens rough two games
Syracuse hosts Hartford and Buffalo in a doubleheader opening with two closely played games. No final scores recorded in the fragment.
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Hartford
Hartfo
Syracuse
Buff
Connecticut League results report card
Bridgeport loses to New Haven 4 to 9 at Bridgeport New Haven. Waterbury defeats Warbury 13 to 5. Norwich defeats Meriden 6 to 3. New London splits with Bristol with scores 9 to 2 and 7 to 0 in the second game.
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Waterbury
Derby
Warbury
Norwich
Meriden
New London
Bristol
Newses
Brisol
Burdett Defeats Stoneham High 14 to 6
Burdett defeated Stoneham High School here 14 to 6 as the heavier team dominated while Jennessemda Johnson starred for Burdett and Dugan Moody and Gray stood out for Stoneham in the uneven contest.
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Stoneham
Catholic Youth Baseball Plans Strong State League
The Cathedral Young Men's Catholic Association calls a meeting for its baseball candidates tomorrow evening. They aim to field one of the strongest state teams, seeking input from other Catholic associations on forming a league. The squad will include high school and ex college players.
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Cathedral Young Men’s Catholic Association
Plans for automobile race meet at Brookline track
The Automobile Club of New England will stage a race meet at the Country Club track in Brookline on June 16 with no cash prizes. trophies and silver cups will honor winners and blue ribbons for first place. red ribbons for seconds. A special large cup may be awarded to the top time in preliminary races. Entries are growing at 1110 Tremont Building.
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Automobile Club of New England
Country Club
Brookline
Racing Committee
Tremont Building
Jeffries Confirms Ruhlin Bout Soon After Arrival
James J. Jeffries arrived in Los Angeles and said he will fight Gus Ruhlin in San Francisco as soon as suitable arrangements are made. He noted trouble with his left arm but declared it is good again.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
San Francisco
Amherst Defeats Vermont Academy in One-Sided Game
Amherst Agricultural College defeated Vermont Academy at Saxtons River in a short, one sided matinee. Only five innings were played as Vermont Academy struggled throughout the game.
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Bellows Falls
Amherst Agricultural College
Vermont Academy
Saxtons River
Championship regatta heats on the Charles today
The final heat of the championship regatta of the Interscholastic Rowing Association will be held on the Charles this afternoon. Hopkinson Waltham Nobles and Volkman’s crews, all winners of trial heats, are evenly matched for a competitive race.
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The
the Charles
Hopkinson
Waltham and Nobles
Volkman
Interscholastic Meet at Soldiers Field Today
The New England Interscholastic Athletic Association stages its annual championship this afternoon at Soldiers Field. Exeter Andover and Worcester High are seen as the strongest potential point winners, with several records expected to fall and perhaps one or two tied.
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Soldiers Field
New England Interscholastic Athletic Association
Exeter
Andover
Worcester High
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