Regimental School Track Meet Draws Boston Teams
The Boston high schools hold an afternoon track meet at South Armory on Irvington street. English High is favored to win senior events though Ferguson may miss races. Latin, Dorchester, Commerce and Mechanic present strong junior and intermediate contenders as competition heats up.
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Callahan and Donahue Feature On Baseball Chart
Jimmy Callahan plays center and Jiggs Donahue at first on a performance chart page from the past. The image highlights their positions and likely skills, reflecting a historic lineup.
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Jimmy Callahan
Jiggs Donahue
Wolgast to Meet Moran for Title in Vernon Showdown
Lightweight champion Wolgast retained his crown by knocking out George Memsic in nine rounds at Vernon California. Memsic, though a top contender, is noted for resisting top fighters including Joe Gans, with Wolgast the only man to finish Memsic with a full count.
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Wolgast Still World Champion Promoter Wins the Day
In California promoters control title bouts by purse and decision. Wolgast will defend against Owen Moran in a 20 round July 4 bout with Moran as the real challenger. Wolgast to earn 12500 with 40 percent gross receipts plus another San Francisco bout for 7500 at 133 pounds. Hugo Kelly trains for a Boston bout with McKinnon at the Armory. Three preliminaries line up for the card as Jeanette Barry sides into a white affair in New York. Sandy Ferguson withdraws from Portland fight with Andy Morris postponing to April 1. New York Athletic Club to host boxing meetings twice monthly starting next week.
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Chicago
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Prestissimo II Wins Prix de Ville Cheuve at Maison-Laffitte
W K Vanderbilt owns Prestissimo II which won the Prix de Ville cheuve a $1000 race over 6 1 2 furlongs at Maison-Laffitte. The event took place in Paris on March 17 with Prestissimo II emerging as the victor.
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Gissing to Quit Running for New York A C
Harry Gissing, national half mile champion and prominent New York A C runner, handed in his resignation after meeting Captain Matt Halpin this morning.
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Harry Gissing
Mel Sheppard
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New York A. C
Matt Halpin
Gissing Ends Athletics To Take City Business Post
In a frank statement Gissing announces he will quit athletics after accepting a two year contract with a city business house. He plans to run at the United Spanish War Veterans games and may cancel plans to sail for Europe in April to chase English championships. His departure is a blow to the New York A C and hopes to rival Sheppard’s recent records fade with the spring season.
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Murphy
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New York A. C
Sheppard
Harry
Readville Grand Circuit Race Hopes Amid July Arrival Talks
Gossip notes hope Readville Grand Circuit race meet lands in Boston around July. Lincoln County auto firms push new electric vehicles and decorators announce sales leadership. Journalists debate Senator Lorimer amid lighthearted quips about his large family and integrity.
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Bay State Automobile Association
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Chicago Nationals Defeated as New Orleans Wins 6 2
New Orleans edged Chicago Nationals 6 to 2 with Schulte and Hofman leading the visitors in outfield batting. The game was played in New Orleans on March 17.
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Wolgast Retains Lightweight Title in Ninth Round Victory
Ad Wolgast defended his lightweight crown by stopping George Memsic in the ninth round at Vernon Arena Los Angeles. Memsic was nearly knocked out as the referee halted the scheduled 20 round bout.
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Ad Wolgast
George Memsic
Vernon Arena
Memsic
Wolgast Beats Memsic in Contested Ring Bout Arrests Follow
Wolgast outclassed Memsic from start to finish in a 133 pound bout. Referee Eyton intervened under District Attorney Fredericks instruction to keep it a boxing contest. Eyton and promoter McCarey were later arrested with Memsic and Wolgast on prize fighting charges.
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Eyton
Fredericks
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Memsie to Wolgast ends in stoppage after brutal title bout
In a fierce match Memsie lands early rights to Wolgast and both exchange heavy blows. A swollen Memsie and relentless Wolgast pressure the exchanges until Referee Eyton stops the fight as Wolgast gains the decision.
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Illinois May Have Six-Round Bouts
The Illinois Legislature may allow six round boxing matches. Senator John H. Madigan of Chicago introduced the bill in Springfield and predicted Senate passage with good House odds. The bill bans decisions, requires exhibitions at chartered athletic clubs, and prohibits prizes or purses to contestants.
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Iineis
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John HE. Madigan
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Medford Dedham Boat Club Hockey Tie After Overtime
Medford Boat Club and Dedham Boat Club fought to a 0 0 tie after two extra five minute periods at the Arena last night. Johnny Norton did splendid work for the Medford side and Pratt was the star for the Dedham club in a hard fought classic.
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All-School Seven Triumphs In Arena Hockey Test
The all-school team defeated another all star squad 5 to ? last night at the Arena. Wanamaker Phillips Claflin and Whittaker starred as the seven rallied late after the defense slowed scoring.
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Dorchester Alumni Meet Everett Team Tonight
Dorchester High alumni basketball hosts Everett High Alumni at the Dorchester High gym this evening at p m. Everett’s Renkard Hart and Bill Hart head the visitors lineup, with Dorchester A A facing the Roxbury Greys as a side event.
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Harry Hart
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Polo Results At New Haven Pawtucket Providence
Polo results from New Haven Taunton 7 to 2 and Boston 5. Providence 7 Hartford 3.
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Arlington High Shows Strength In Pitching
Arlington High School baseball prospects, led by captain Henry Trainor, feature Chaves as primary pitcher with Ober Dalton Reycroft and Jardine as promising candidates. Fred O'Brien departs to Dean Academy. Schedule lists numerous games from April through June against Lexington, Melrose, Cambridge Latin, alumni, Woburn, Middlesex, Stoneham, Quincy, Harvard second team, Natick, Winchester, Dedham, Thayer, Waltham, Concord, Gloucester, Reading, Mechanic Arts, and Mystic Valley league play in Arlington and nearby towns.
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Fred O’brien
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Mobile Beats Tigers In Southern League Action
Mobile defeated the Detroit regulars 3 to 2 as Ty Cobb homered on his first appearance and struck out in his third at bat.
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