Johnsons mild remarks headline Armory boxing show feature
The Armory show featured world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson sparring three rounds with George Byers before the McKinnon Flynn main bout. Johnson praised athletic form and reiterated his Jeffries challenge. McKinnon Flynn ended in a 12 round draw amid rough clinching. Murphy defeats Perron in a 12 round war. two six rounders end quickly with Alger over Rogers and Shevlin stopping Dunn.
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Armory A. A
Jack Johnson
George Byers
Bill McKinnon
Jim
Porky) Flynn
Johnson
Jeffries
Pittsburg
McKinnon-Flynn
McKinnon
Flynn
Eddie Murphy
South Boston
Frank Perron
Pawtucket
Murphy
Perron
Armory Club
George Alger
Gus Rogers
Lynn
Jack Sheehan
Billy Shevlin
New Jersey
Don Quixote
Jimmy Dunn
New York
Shevlin
Dunn
Johnson to Appear at Charity Concert
The Rev. J. Francis Lee announces that Jack Johnson will appear at a Cambridge church charity concert Friday evening. He will spar a limited number of rounds, marking the first instance of a fighter participating in a church charity entertainment.
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J. Francis Lee
Cambridge
Jack Johnson
Favorites Win in Fourth Round of Massachusetts Tennis Championship
In the fourth round of the Massachusetts singles championship favorites stayed dominant. F. J. Sulloway beat G. T. Putnam in straight sets, F. Johnson Jr. defeated Richard Bishop 6-1 6-4, and Edwin Sheafe fell to Sulloway 6-1 6-1. R. Leonard beat A. W. Blakemore 6-1 6-2. Semi finals set Johnson against Leonard and Sulloway against Dabney.
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Massachusetts
George T. Putnam
N. W. Niles
F. J. Sulloway
IF. Johnson, Jr
Richard Bishop
Sulloway
A. S. Dabney
G. T. Putnam
Co. F. Johnson, Jr
R. Bishop
IF. J. Sulloway
Edwin Sheafe
R. J. Leonard
A. W. Blakemore
Johnson
Leonard
Dabney
Boston Newspaper Team Faces South Boston At M Street
The Boston Newspaper team plays South Boston this afternoon on the M street playground. Tomorrow the 17th they meet Everett A A at Glendale Park in Everett.
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Boston
South Boston
M Street
Everett A. A
Glendale Park
Everett
SEA TRIPS NEAR HOME THIS SUMMER FOR MAINE TRIP LINES
Improved weather and upgraded vessels boost Eastern Steamship Company service from Boston to Maine and the Maritime Provinces. Bangor division ships Belfast and Camden begin June 21 with daily weekday and Sunday runs, Bath Sunday excursions July 18 to Sept 5. Portland division uses Governor Dingley and Bay State. Kennebec division adds City of Rockland and City of Bangor. International division maintains Calvin Austin, Governor Cobb, and Ransom B. Fuller. Day trips to Portland Mon Wed Fri continue.
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Maine
Maritime Provinces
Eastern Steamship Company
Boston
Bangor
Belfast
Camden
Portland
Governor Dingley
Bay State
Kennebec
City of Rockland
City of Bangor
Bath
Crack Steeplechasers Shine at Brookline Country Club Meet
Morning workouts at Brookline Country Club showcase Sir Wooster and Grandpa among a strong field for the two day meet. 16 horses completed the course with other contenders like Telefare Algie Carmen and Jiu Jitsu gaining attention ahead of the Grand Annual and related steeplechase events. The Clyde Park crowd is expected to be the largest in racing history for a two day event.
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Brookline Country Club
Country Club
Middlesex
Adelbert Ames
Hayden Channing
Sir Wooster
Grandpa
Mr. McMurtrie
Telefare
Algie
Herbert Shaw
Carmen
Robert Neville
Courtland H
Smith
Ben Cole
Jim McGill
Mr. Chetland
Malcolm Stevenson
Yama Christy
Silas Veitch
E. C. Culiinane
Octopus
J. W. Colt
Reginald and
Sparker
W. F
Clyde Park
Boxing Rivalry and Local Sports Notes from Cambridgeport
The column discusses repeated insults between Jeffries and Johnson over the heavyweight title, urging real action and a signed fight. It also previews the Cambridgeport Gymnasium carnival on June 26 at the Boston grounds, with top amateur champions expected and funds to rebuild the facility, plus a note debunking rumors that Alvin Kraenzlein would coach Princeton.
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Big Jeff
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson
Jeff
Reichel, Kaufmann
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
Boston
Roberts
Alvin Kraenzlein
Princeton
Kraenzlein
Mercersburg Academy
Cornell cross country lore and amateur games noted
Readers are urged to send in entries for amateur games at Quincy baseball grounds on June 1 with registration urged through Stanley Barnicoat in South Quincy. The column highlights Copeland’s effort to restore New Jersey pride and marks Jack Moakley’s decade of coaching at Cornell, noting his impact on intercollegiate athletics.
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Jack Moakley
Cornell
University
Moakley
Utica
Quincy Baseball Grounds
Stanley Barnicoat
South Quincy
Jeffries Batters In Six Rounds At Duquesne Garden
James J Jeffries boxed Sam Berger in a six round exhibition at Duquesne Garden before about 6000 fans who paid two to five dollars, rounds cut to one minute, crowd thinning after the first round. Harlem Tommy Murphy defeated Jimmy Dunn of Newcastle in six rounds.
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Pittsburg
James J. Jeffries
Duquesne Garden
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Jimmy Dunn
Newcastle
Harvard Crew Begins Strict Training Amid Examinations
Harvard's rowing squad started its training day with mixed sessions as examinations limited morning practice. The varsity eight rowed to the navy yard and back, with focus on slide work and hard catch under Coach Wray. Yale coach Kennedy implemented motor boat coaching at Thames College, reshuffling the freshman eight and varsity boat for a fresh rhythm and closer guidance.
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Harvard
Red Top
Conn
Navy Yard
Wray
Cow Point
Robert F. Herrick
Dr. Ladd
C. Frothingham, Jr
Gales Ferry
Thames
Kennedy
Yale
Paul
Dilworth
Parsons
Stout
Maitland
Buckingham
Kerr
Baker
Emmett
Wood
Red Devil
Thames College
Shawmut Car Takes Lead in New York Seattle Race
A radio dispatch from Wamsutta Wyoming reports the Shawmut car leading the New York to Seattle race after the Ford crossed the collapsed wagon bridge and fell behind. The Shawmut team is in good condition and expected to reach Ranger today.
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Shawmut
Seattle
Wamsutta
Wyroming
Ford
Norwood Tops Watertown In Eastern Mass League Game
Norwood High defeated Watertown 6 to 3 in an Eastern Mass Interscholastic League contest that stretched nearly three hours. The line score shows Norwood 8 7 1 0 0 6 0 0 6 and Watertown 0 0 1 2 0 0 9 0 0. Batteries Hunt Mutch and Corbett for Norwood, Hartford and Osborne for Watertown.
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Norwood
Norwood High
Watertown
Mass
R.H.E. Norwood
Hunt, Mutch and Corbett
Hartford
Osborne
Milton High Triumphs Over Hyde Park In Extra Innings
Milton High defeated Hyde Park High 9 to 8 in 10 innings in Milton. Carson, Figynn and L Cross pitched for Milton with Meagher and Curtis behind them. Hyde Park produced a late push but fell just short in a high scoring tilt.
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Milton
Milton High
Hyde Park High
R.H.E. Sar
Hyde
Carson
Figynn
L. Cross
Meagher
Curtis
Eastern League results with multiple games on schedule
Toronto beat Jersey City 8 to 6 in game one while Jersey City won 11 to 3 in the second. Buffalo took game one 5 to 2 against Baltimore who answered with a 6 to 4 win in the second. Newark defeated Rochester 6 to 3 in game one and won 4 to 3 in the second. Providence edged Montreal 10 to 5.
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Toronto
Jersey City
Buffalo
Baltimore
Newark
Rochester
Rochestar
Providence
Montreal
Harvard and Colby to clash in Cambridge today
Harvard and Colby meet in Cambridge as the Crimson seek a second win in two weeks after rain postponements. McLaughlin starts at second as Hicks may pitch before the Yale series opener set for June 24 and Hartford could work in Saturday’s Penn State game.
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Harvard
Colby
Cambridge
Crimson
Yale
Maine Collegians
Hicks
Hartford
Penn State
McLaughlin
Lockwood and Hoyt Win as State Champs Lose in Best Ball Foursome
State champion T R Fuller and J G Anderson were defeated by A G Lockwood and F H Hoyt in a best ball foursome 4 up with 3 to play. Lockwood Hoyt posted a best ball score of 78, two strokes better than Lockwood's non-best ball card, while their individual cards showed strong rounds.
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T. R. Fuller
J. G. Anderson
A. G. Lockwood
Massachusetts
F. H. Hoyt
Lockwood
Hoyt
Melrose Girls Rally To 5 0 Victory Over Malden
At La side courts the outertone High School girls tennis team beat Malden 5 to 0. Ruth Hoyt won singles 6-0 6-0 over Alice Woodward. Grace French beat Alice Oliver 6-3 6-3. Doris Kennard defeated Rose Jenkins 6-2 5-7 7-5. Hoyt and Bertha Hemingway won doubles 6-0 6-1 against Woodward and Jenkins.
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Melrose
Outertone High School
Malden
Ruth Hoyt
Alice Woodward
Grace French
Alice Oliver
Doris Kennard
Rose Jenkins
Bertha Hemingway
Questions and facts from early baseball and Olympic trivia
A collection of sport and Olympic queries with answers: Langford born Weymouth Nova Scotia February 12 1880. Ketehel’s manager Willus Britt. batter credited with an at bat though no hit. Harry Niles played in June 1906. Cy Morgan taller than Ty Cobb. Cy Young record 6 4. baserunner rule and Rule 55. Thoney played in Cleveland in 1905.
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A. L
Roxbury
America
England
United Kingdom
Sam Langford
Langford
Weymouth
N. S
Ketehel
Willus Britt
Short
Harry Niles
Boston Americans
St. Louis
Cy Morgan
Ty Cobb
Morgan
Cy Young
Jack Thoney
Cleveland
Siegel Team to Meet Missouri’s Fast Nine at Columbus Grounds
The Siegel Team resumes after beating Boston Consolidated Gas representatives and faces the battleship Missouri crew in a charity game at the National League grounds on Columbus Avenue tomorrow at 10 30 am. Proceeds support the Dorchester Young Ladies Charitable Association. The Missouri squad toured Asia and the Philippines during a world cruise and the bout is expected to draw a large amateur crowd with 25 cent admission and free grandstand seats.
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Henry Siegel Company
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Missouri
Columbus Avenue
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association of
Dorchester
Japan
China
Australia
Spain
Philippines
Siegel
Brockton High Edges Weymouth in Garrison Finish 5-4
Brockton High defeated Weymouth High 5 to 4 in a ninth inning rally. Weymouth led 4 to 1 entering the ninth as Tomlin Swanson and Reilly delivered key hits to seal the win for Brockton.
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Brockton
Brockton High
Weymouth High
Tomlin
Swanson
Reilly
Weymouth
Syndicate's New Store Draws Mass Footwear Seekers
Crowds flock to the Manufacturer's Shoe Syndicate at 248 Washington Street since opening. Shoppers view a broad display of shoes in prevailing styles at low prices advertised by the Post. Purchasers respond to the value and variety, signaling strong demand for bargains.
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Washington Street
the Post
Bargalis
Everett Edges Medford 8–7 In Suburban League Clash
Everett High beat Medford 8 to 7 at Glendale Park to dampen Medford’s league title hopes. Hamilton, Medford’s starter, lasted until the sixth as Everett rallied for the win. Attendance reached about 500 with Curt Currier behind the plate.
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Everett
Everett High
Medford
Glendale Park
Hamilton
Baseball notes and player moves in the Boston area
Gardner has yet to appear and may face bench time once he arrives. Red Sox base running slipped in the Cleveland series as Bemis earns respect with his wings. White Sox pitchers Kieka Walsh White and others will challenge the Red Sox bats. Jack Ryan impressed yesterday with speed and a sharp curve. Lincoln Street contact notes for United Shoe Machinery, Roxbury Athletics, and Somerville contact details are listed for arranging games and tryouts.
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Gardner
Red Sox
Bemis
White Sox
Kieka Walsh
Lake
White
Smith
Pat Dougherty
Jack Ryan
Jack
Bradley
Naps
Harry Walter
United Shoe Machinery Company
Thomas Messinger
Lincoln Street
Boston
Oxford
Bay State auto race heats up Readville practice
Drivers from the Bay State Automobile Association fielded cars at Readville with Charlie Basle clocking a 57 seconds mile and Ralph De Palma posting 57 14 seconds in dusty conditions. A 25 mile match race between them promises high drama as 12 cars contend for the Harvard trophy with Fiat Renault Columbia Allen Kingston Détroit Alco Midland and Stoddard Dayton among entrants. Track oiling will reduce dust before tomorrow’s events.
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Bay State Automobile Association
Readville
Charlie Basle
Ralph de Palma
Fiat
Renault
Columbia
Allen
de Palma
Basle
Grant
Glentworth
Coffey
Alco
Rogers
Etch
Bates
Morse
Blake
Jackson
Lorimer
Cameron
Chalme
Detroit
Ryan
Buick
Strang Sets Practice Record at Western Vanderbilt Trials
In Crown Point Indiana on June 15 Louis Strang drove a 30 horsepower Buick to a 23 mile route in 21 minutes, setting a practice record for the June 18 and 19 Western Vanderbilt auto races. He hit 80 miles an hour on grades while rough sections sent the car aloft. Workmen began smoothing the course as steam rollers were used to improve the track before practice spins.
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Crown Point
Ind
Vanderbilt
Louis Strang
Strang
South Bend Beats Doves In Extra Inning Thriller
South Bend defeated the Doves 2 to 1 in 11 innings at South Bend. Boukes struggled through five hitless frames before the Bronchos offense woke, while Cy Alberts allowed nine hits but yielded the decisive run after Cove's error. Coffey scored the eventual winning run.
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South Bend
Ind
Boultes
Boukes
Soutr Bend
Coffey
Kray F . Ate
Selley As
Walsh
Craven
Grant
Boston
Recker
Starr
Bates
Sweeney Tb
Autrey
Ritchey
Ferguson
Rary Wet
Smith c
Becker
Kelley
Vieman
Alberts
Smith
Toultes
Core
South Bent
Killon
Moran and Moran Meet in One Hour Pace Race at Revere Beach
Floyd McFarland of California and James Moran of Chelsea, winners of the last New York six day race, collide with Elmer Collins of Lynn in a three cornered one hour paced event at Revere Beach cycle track on the holiday afternoon. Moran aims to prove superiority over McFarland and avenge Collins for Memorial Day defeat.
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Floyd McFarland
California
James Moran
Chelsea
New York
Elmer Collins
Lynn
Revere Beach
Moran
McFarland
Collins
Three Scoreless Start Sparks City Rivalry Summary
In New Orleans the first game ends Mobile 0 against Birmingham 0 with no detail. The second game shows Mobile 2 Birmingham 1. Memphis defeats Nashville 5 to 0 in the other match.
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New Orleans
Montgomery
Mobile
Birmingham
Memphis
Nashville
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