Little threatens to halt fight over manager reinstatement
Open warfare between champion Jack Johnson and his manager George Little heated up from Saturday night to Monday afternoon. Johnson told Little he was discharged, a main topic of discussion at a beach gathering.
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Little and Johnson boxing feud delays event at weigh-in
Little claims an iron clad reentract with Johnson to May 1911 and threatens to halt the July 4 fight unless disputes are settled. He asserts a $10 000 stake and contract rights over profits and matches while Johnson says Little has no binding agreement. Johnson proceeds with a tough program and weighs 212 pounds after training.
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Jeffries Delights 500 as Choynski Fights Pace Hot
In Ben Lomond California on June 5 J J Jeffries drew a crowd of 500 for brisk sparring with Joe Choynski. The session featured Corbett and Choynski sparring three rounds and a guest appearance by John Martin. Jeffries declined a June 11 San Francisco exhibition to stay in training.
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Back Bay Post Office to Meet Boston Tavern in Charity Game
Baseball game set for tomorrow at 3 p m at the American League grounds between the Back Bay post office and Boston Tavern. Reed Barton Company donates a silver cup for the winner. Umpires are Frank Harrahan and John Quinn of the Hotel Oxford. Admission is free. public invited.
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Conn League Results New Haven Defeats Holyoke 4 0
New Haven shuts out Holyoke 4 to 0 in Conn League action. The game featured solid pitching from New Haven and timely hitting to secure the victory.
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Holyoke
Donavan to Manage Red Sox for Season Undisputedly
Boston owner John I Taylor backs manager Donovan and his policy stating there is no chance Bullet Jack Thoney or any AL player will direct the Red Sox fortunes this season. Donovan will manage the team all year and owner interference is ruled out.
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Thoney Rumor denied as Boston Red Sox manager shift
President Taylor denied reports that Thoney would replace Donovan. He praised Thoney as a strong coacher and suggested his return to boost the team’s energy, possibly as pinch hitter or base runner, though no managerial role is planned.
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Geometry of baseball defense and the double steal
The article analyzes infield signaling, hit and run strategies, and the geometry of fielding. It uses 10 074 batted balls to compare fly balls grounders bunts and line drives noting the proportion of safe hits and the efficiency of infielders. It highlights how angle and speed influence fielding and running decisions.
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Sailors Night of Boxing At American Athletic Club
Sailors from battleships now in port headline a six bout boxing program at the American Athletic Club. Main events feature Morrison of North Dakota vs Keefe of Vermont for the heavyweight, and Steve Kennedy of Lawrence vs Alf Lynch of Quebec in bantamweight action. Other preliminaries include Billy Goodrich versus Eddie Keyes, Billy Burke against Young Tobin, and Max Kramer vs Young Brewster.
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Yale Pitcher Suspended After Student Riot
Yale loses star pitcher Spencer Murfey due to suspension announced before the Princeton game. The action follows the Savin Rock riot that ended the Sheffield Scientific School senior class supper, depriving Yale of a key hurler and placing heavier load on Tommers for crucial matches.
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Yale Crew Enjoys Quiet Day of Rest
Yale's rowing squad spent a quiet Sunday at New London with a morning church visit and an afternoon of study for scholarship exams. Coach Kennedy noted Ben Wallis, back at stroke, worked splendidly and his shoulder is in first class condition after yesterday's return to the varsity eight.
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London to Describe Jeffries Johnson Ring Battle in San Francisco
Boston Post hires famed novelist Jack London to craft a descriptive story of the Jeffries Johnson championship bout in San Francisco on July 4. For three weeks London and Post sporting writers will telegraph daily reports from training camps.
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Duffeys Column Foresees East West Track Rivalry
Arthur Duffey weighs East and West college track strength with Hanson Wagner and Dovey teams on deck. He cites athletes like Davenport Paull and Troop and notes potential clashes at Cambridge and New Orleans with Jeff Johnson and Sam Lawrence stirring fan debate.
Run counts after baserunner tallies on the play at first
In the described double play the run from third scores while the ball is in play. The tally stands even if the runner from first is put out after the run scores. The other questions mention entries for athletic events at Rogers Park and a 10 mile race starting at 8 pm. contact Frank McCarthy at 27 Bigelow Street.
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Harvard Crew Begins Final Week of Practice on the Charles
The Harvard crew has done little work since last Monday and will start their last week of practice on the Charles in Cambridge. The team stays in Cambridge all week and departs for Red Top the following Sunday.
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Change in Yale rowing lineup expected after practice
Captain Ward hints at changes in the crew with Newton likely to replace Cutler at stroke and Sargent considered for the seat. Withington and Balch underperforming may be replaced as the second varsity breaks into two fours, as Yale prepares for New London races and a week of Thames practice.
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Harvard Nines Show Improvement After Shakeup
Harvard has played sharper baseball since a pre Brown shakeup. Batting leads the charge with a hitting streak that could help topple Dartmouth Fordham and Yale. McLaughlin has impressed on the mound, Hicks rests for Yale, while fielding shows marginal improvement.
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Heitmuller A Jumbo Heavie Man in the League
Heitmuller is said to be the heaviest man in the American league. He went away over 200 pounds.
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