Collins Boys Start South Next Saturday
Owner John I Taylor works through a busy day at the American league headquarters as the Collins team plans a Macon trip. Pitcher Olmstead contract signed, Al Selbach hopes a spring report, and trainer Weir resigns to pursue horse racing opportunities. Wolverton and Frazer viewed as key signings while a 50 pound bulldog mascot named Battling Nelson is added to boost team spirit.
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John I. Taylor
Collins
Macon
Taylor
Green
Olmstead
al Selbach
Hot Springs
Selbach
Collings
Cleveland
John S. Taylor
Battling Nelson
Jimmy Britt
Yale
Huntington Avenue
Big New England Inter scholastic indoor meet opens
Today Boston area schools gather in Mechanics Building for the 16th New England Interscholastic Association indoor championship under the Boston Athletic Association. Worcester Academy Exeter and Andover vie for the cup while sprint heats and field events promise close finishes and new records.
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Mechanics’ Building
New England
Boston
Worcester Academy
Exeter
Andover
Langford Cole No Contest Clouds Chelsea Boxing Card
In a Douglas A. C. Chelsea main bout Langford and Cole failed to engage, both wary and defensive, prompting Referee Billy Crowell to declare a no contest after nine rounds. The crowd backed the referee as the contestants praised each other postfight. Prelims included a six round draw between Young Rouse O Brien and Billy Davis and a six round KO win for Tommy Quill over Willie Riley.
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Douglas A. C
Chelsea
Billy Crowell
Hartford
Sam Langford
Cambridge
George Cole
Trenton
N. J
Langford
Cole
Crowell
Young Rouse O’brien
South Boston
Billy Davis
South End
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Willie Riley
English and American boxers prep for coast battles
Jabez White and Joe Bowker head to America for spring boxing events with plans for Witte-Britt or Nelson and Bowker-Neil bouts in San Francisco and Philadelphia if permits hold. Ashley trains for rival McCloskey in Fall River as the Apollo A C card nears, with two more New England 10-round bouts and a six-round headliner.
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Jabez White
Joe Bowker
America
White
Jimmy Britt
Battling Nelson
Bowker
Frankie Neil
Jimmy Walsh
New England
Witte-Britt
Nelson
Bowker-Neil
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Chelsea
Salem
Britt
Jimmy Coffroth
Yosemite A. C
Frisco
Alex Greggains
San Francisco A. C
Marvin Hart
Jack Johnson
Britt-Nelson
Corbett
Joe Gans
al Herford
Gans
Fall River
Guy Ashley
Blink McCloskey
Supp of the G O Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies
Blotting paper joke aside the ad touts a supp of the G O Taylor Old Bourbon and G O Taylor Pure Rye Whiskies for home use. It claims physicians recommend them and licensed dealers sell them, with the proprietors’ firm name on the label and cork. Sealed bottles only.
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G. O. Taylor
Baseball News And Comment Highlights Local Moves
St Louis will have 14 representatives across five teams this year. Tommy Leach signs with Pittsburg. Malachi Kittredge is not for sale by Washington. Senators train in Charlottesville with daily games vs Virginia. Bobby Wood expected to lead Detroit behind the bat. Captain James Collins queried in Boston. Notable fan reactions as John S. Taylor and Eddie Riley react to news. Moosehead Outing Club of Cambridge promises strong season with Riley Powers Reilly Carney in lineup. Manager Barrett plans a match with Young Bressing of West End on April 19. M J McGreevy presents framed photos from Boston’s Oct 8, 1908 loss to Pittsburg. McGreevy backs Collins for the flag. Clark Griffith seeks one strong pitcher. Yale refuses Decoration Day game in New Haven. Andover College to play.
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Washington
Malachi Kittredge
Senators
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Bobby Wood
Detroit
Boston
James Collins
John S. Taylor
Eddie Riley
Carl Green
Moosehead
Cambridge
Riley
Powers
Nashua
Reilly
Worcester
Carney
Memphis
Barrett
Bristol Street
Bressing
West End
M. J. McGreevy
Pittsburg
McGreevy
Collins
Clark Griffith
Jimmy Collins
Yale
New Haven
Andover College
John L Sullivan Returns in Mighty Water Battle Tale
From Grand Rapids, Michigan the piece hails John L Sullivan as a heroic figure rising again. It recalls famed bouts with McCormick Jeffries and Corbett, and links his legend to Boston while inviting fans to hear of ancient boxing history. The piece blends triumph and nostalgia for the old champion.
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Inland Ocean
Michigan
Grand Rapids
San Francisco
McCormick
Hot Springs
Chelsea
Sandy
John L
John
Bob Fitzsimmons
James Jaw Corbett
Jeffries
Boston
Tom Lawson
John L. Sullivan
Waddell Challenges Sullivan For a Fight
Rube Waddell the eccentric ball star challenges John L. Sullivan to meet in the roped arena. Sullivan may face Waddell if he accepts while Connie Mack leads Philadelphia Athletics in spring practice in New Orleans and Waddell faces possible legal scrutiny over a past dispute with his mother in law.
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Rube
Sullivan
New Orleans
Connie Mack
Rube Waddell
Philadelphia Athletics
Lynn
Mass
John L. Sullivan
Jack McCormick
John L
Grand Rapids
Sandy Fergusson
Ferguson
Sandy Ferguson
Mack
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Frazer
Jack M’carthy
Worcester Boys
John Mayhew
C. A. Shirk
L. IL. McClure
R. B. Birch
T. A. D. Jones
W. D. O’brien
Capen
Bates
J. F. O'Donnell
M. H. Burch, Jr
Burr Andover
Hart
D. A. Raymond
Chamberlains
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Walker- Rinte “Ls Drug CO
Dewey Sq
Gardner's
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Apollo A. C
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George
Ashley
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Jimmy Rees
George Murray
Buffalo Sunflower
Fred Sydney
Johnny Powers
Johnny Sheehan
Tommy Feltz
Feltz
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Gus Dumont
LOS Angeles Co
Summer St
Baseball
St. Louis
Tommy Leach
Fitz
Mark
Inone
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