Boxing Bout Between Kirby and Mulvey Draws Yankee Division Crowd
In Mayet near Le Mans France a boxing match between Young Kirby of the 26th New England Division and Billy Mulvey of Lowell drew a packed crowd and high bets. Kirby used swift footwork to control Mulvey, delivering a series of jabs and body punches. Mulvey fought hard but was knocked down multiple times, ending with Kirby heavily favored at the final count. The bout, arranged before the unit’s return to the States, highlighted old regimental rivalries and drew praise for Mulvey’s gameness from fellow Battery C and the 102d Field Artillery.
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William E. McDonough
Battery C
102D Field Artillery
le Mans
Mayet
Mulvey
Kirby
C Battery
Kloby
Lawrence
St. Nazaire
Kleby
17Th Engineers
Brittainy
Lajoie
Rhode Island
L. B
Larry) Page
Shawrence
Lowell
Page
Klo&y
Lowell Boy
Billie Ulvey
C Gattery
Dare Devil
Xvray
102D F. A
Marne
Saint Mihiel Salient
Verdun
Kriemhilde
Major-General Wood eyed to head boxing association
A Boston column surveys sports figures and events, naming Major-General Wood as a potential head for a national boxing body. The piece notes Roosevelt’s idea, plus comments from Harry Hillman on clean racing, forthcoming New England championships, and the return of long-distance favorites and top boxers to form a season rich with pairings, battles, and notable wartime service stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hillman
Sam Dallas
Massachusetts
Boxing Gossip Sparks Brockton Night Card In Maine
Boxers move through multiple city cards as Finney Boyle faces Harry Carlson in Brockton while Parker steers clear of recent bouts. Promoters book Lima bouts in Lewiston Manchester and Portsmouth with six- to twelve-round bouts featuring Carney West Bogash and Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory A. A
Charley Parker
Harry Carlson
Ralph Brady
Frankie Britt
Carlson
Warner
Parker
Britt
Frankie
Boston
Brockton
Finney Boyle
Farrington A. C
Boyle
Sunday baseball clash at New York Legislature
Opponents led by clergymen oppose bills to allow Sunday professional baseball after 2 p m in cities while amateurs would still be allowed. Military men support Sunday baseball praising its value for servicemen, claiming the bills amount to class legislation and threaten the Sabbath. The Senate hearing drew a packed audience with fierce debate on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Brick Wilder Returns to U S After War Service
Private Fred Brick Wilder formerly a Hed Sox catcher landed in New York after service overseas with the 76th Division. He was with the military police 1 Company 162d Infantry and sailed from Brest February 19. He is now at Camp Merritt.
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Maynard
Frank Wilder
McKinley Street
Fred
Brick) Wilder
Hed Sox
New York
Wilder
76Th Division
162D
United States
Brest
Camp Merritt
Former President of Detroit Tigers Dead
William K. Yawkey of New York investor and former president of the Detroit American League Baseball Club died at a hotel today after a several days illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tigers
Augusta
William K. Yawkey
New York
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Bay State Races Open at Woonsocket June 17
Bay State Circuit stewards cancel Taunton date for non fulfillment of membership. Woonsocket opens the circuit racing on June 17 with other meets following in order. Meetings to run under last season conditions. Early closing stake nominations close May 5. A free for all is scheduled at every meeting.
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Worcester
Bay State
Taunton
Boston
Woonsocket
Yankees Sign Thormahlen and Quinn To Contracts
The New York Yankees announced today that contracts had been received from pitchers Herbert Thormahlen the young left hander with an imposing record last season and veteran Jack Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankees
Herbert Thormahlen
Jack Quinn
Yale Mermen Outswim Tech
Yale defeated MIT swimmers 39 to 11 in New Haven. The report lists multiple events with Yale and Tech contenders, noting wins by Binney and Hincks, plus exhibition and relay results. A long baseball-clarification section follows, explaining double plays and force outs with examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Binney
Yale
Scranton
Tech
Archbald
Andy
Benjamin
Bradley
Skinner
Fish
Hopkins
Green
Loeb
Boyce
O'Daley
Hincks
Wintersee
Manning
Tyler
Harvard Students Back Football Resumption On Past Basis
Harvard undergraduates through the student council urge football to resume on the same basis as former years and oppose any exclusive triad with Yale and Princeton. They call for training table advantages for stars and reject broader limiting agreements beyond necessary eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Crimson
Harvard University
Yale
Princeton
Art Smith to Coach Tufts Track Team
Arthur Smith former Maine and Colby trainer and coach is signed to lead Tufts College track. Tufts manager Bickford announced the appointment as the program aims for a track boom aided by Smith's flyweight success in Maine and Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
University of Maine
Colby College
Tufts College
Bickford
Tufts
Medford College
Smith
Maine
John Paul Jones Signs With Giants
New York reports that John Paul Jones signed a contract with the Giants today. The promising pitcher was acquired in 1917 from the Shreveport Texas league club where he led as a pitcher before entering the navy. Jones is a descendant of the Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Paul Jones
Giants
Shreveport
Jones
Navy
Amherst tank men overcome Crimson
Amherst tinermen defeated Harvard 40 to 13 in a YMCA tank meet. Tighman edged Giles for the plunge title by one foot, 55 feet, as Brough dazzled with a top diving display and claimed the first medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Harvard
Crimson
Tighman
Giles
Brough
Mike Yokel Defends Title In Grand Opera House Bout
Mike Yokel the middleweight champion defends his title tonight at the Grand Opera House against Pinkey Gardner of Schenectady in a best two of three falls match under catch as catch can rules. Yokel arrives favored after a 2 hour 47 minute one fall outing with Kilonis, while Gardner backs a strong crowd following. The opening bout features Kilonis versus Metro, a rematch from the Baldwin benefit at the Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Pinky Gardner
Mike Yokel
Kilonis
Metro
Pinkey Gardner
Schenectady
Yokel
Gardner
Brutal Thought: Fred Toney May Train Inside Jail
The remark suggests Toney could face spring training behind bars, a stark and heavy metaphor for a harsh season start. No further details beyond the ominous quote are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Toney
No further season games likely for New York and Cincinnati
Report suggests the season may be considered unwinnable as teams from New York and Cincinnati prepare to announce cessation. Officials signal end of efforts with flag ceremonies and closing statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cincinnati
Giants may fly to Philadelphia for opening game
Giants manager John McGraw indicated New York could travel to Philadelphia for the April 23 opener against the Quakers by air. Curtis Aeroplane Company will provide planes and pilots to carry the entire club, but players will choose individually. McGraw called the idea a great stunt and noted air travel may become common in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Philadelphia
Quakers
John McGraw
Curtis Aeroplane Company
Curtis Company
McGraw
Marlin
Waco
Pioneer Ball Club
Boxing board forms under General Wood in New York
The army Navy and civilian board of boxing control announced Major General Leonard Wood would head the new body aimed at creating a national boxing association. It plans to govern both amateur and professional boxing and seek laws to permit boxing in every state.
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New York
Army, Navy
Civilian
Board of Boxing Control
Leonard Wood
New York State
National Boxing Association
General Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Henry T. Mayo
Boyle
Nevada
Harding
Iowa
United States
Charles H. Sabin
The
Guaranty Trust Company
Anthony Drexel Biddle
Government Athletics
Harry S. New
Indiana
Miles Poindexter
Washington
T. S. Rodgers
Charles Thorley
United States Forces
Davis Cup Draws Set Up European Ties for Australasia
Australian Tennis Association officers completed the Davis Cup draw in Sydney designating Britain Belgium and France to contest early rounds with the winner facing Australasia. No dates fixed. matches to be held in Europe with the challenge round likely in Melbourne late November or early December.
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Sydney
Australian Tennis Association
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Australasia
Europe
Melbourne
Brookes
Wilding
Forest Hills
United States
Australia
New York
National Tennis Association
British Isles
L. L
San Francisco
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Goston
MIT
Toronto
International League
Landon AY
Yipo
Terim
Pinky
Barrow
RED Sox
George Whiteman
Toronto Lug
Jimmy Cooney
Arthur Duffey
Sport Comment
Wood
Charley Peres
Villir Kyronen
Hannes Kolehmainen
Bart Sullivan
Holy Cross
Bart
Andy Kelly
Hal Chase
Hal
Jose Ray
Beantown
Brooklyn
Ray
Tommy Campbell
Joie
Campbell
Middle West
Charley Dean
Frank Baker
Frank
Baker
R. Norris Williams
Ohman
America
New York Mail
Ernie Hijertberg
A. C
Will Vouch
George Stallings
Oscar Dugey
Dugey
Oscar
Matty
McGraws
Joseph H. Mulhare
Victor
Frankie Young Britt
New Bedford
Georges Carpentier
Willard- Dempsey
Carpentier
Jackie Williams
Kid Koster
New Orleans
Ray Cass
Williams
Koster
Ortega
Mr. Koster
Cass
Iron Man
Boylston Street
Whaler
Lewiston
National Sporting Club
Billy Carney
Chick West
Holyoke
Pete Hartley
Exposition A. C
Portland
Hartley
Freddie Yelle
Manchester
N. H
the Forest A. C
Lawrence Opera House
Unity Cycle
Louis Bogash
Bridgeport
Bud Murphy
Syracuse
Mike Castle
Jimmy Crilley
Young Goulette
al Winert
Joe Delmont
Bat Madden
Bogash
Charlestown Navy Yard
Jimmy Sacco
Uncle Sam
Jolly Tars
Soldier Boys
Brady
Bill Dow
Portsmouth
Rollaway
Alger
Paddy Lynn
Johnny Marto
Bunch” O'Neil
Lynn
Eddie Flynn
Peabody
Jack Brennan
U. S
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Armory
A. A
Brick” Wilder
Billy Evans
Mermen
Victors
Crimson Men
Art Smith
Philly
Wood Heads
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