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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1912

Page

13

Bouts Tonight and This Week Span Major Cities

Amateur and professional boxing bouts listed for multiple cities including Pittsburg Albany Philadelphia and New York. Card features numerous matchups such as George Chip versus Billy Berger Teddy Murphy versus Tommy O'Brien and Jack McCarron versus Ralph Erne with events scheduled through Thursday across venues like Metropolitan A A New York and Malden Physical Culture Club.

George Chip Billy Berger Pittsburg Jimmy Walsh Eddie Sherman Central A. mi Joe Vargas Jack Lee Central A. C Tommy O’brien Teddy Murphy Tommy Enn Frank Loughrey Albany Rick Hayes Bobby Hobideau Memphis K. O. Brennan Billywell N. Y Ralph Erne Jack McCarron Philadelphia Chuck Carlton Arris Harris Arry Forbes Young Frenchy Arlington A. A New York Charie Victor Barney Williams Dick Nelson Young Joe Gans Emergency Kelly Young Riley Joe Hyland al Ketchell Bridgeport Hugo Kelly Eddie McGoorty Kenosha Carl Morris Jim Stewart Matty Baldwin Charlie Griffin Leo Ber Kid Farmer St. Louis Joe Phillips Sammy Trott Cleveland Joe Shell Young Wagner Jack Britton Frankie Urns Oakland Jack Redmond Alrown Windsor Ont Harry Jone Brooklyn Jack Dillion Monte Dale Jimmy Duffy Buffalo Kid Julian Johnny Dundee Young Saylor Jim Murphy Richmond Sailor Burkera Bob Moha Jack Reno Sailor White Lewiston Kid Alberta Jack O'Neil North Adams Newburyport Tommy Devlin Eddie Carroll Jefferson City Gene McGovern Willie Driscoll Madison Wis Kid Ashe George Coogan Columbus Et Celenon Pipes Frankaus San Francisco Bill Watkins Brookivs

Central A C to Stage Boxing Show in Bowdoin Square

The Central A C presents a boxing show tonight at its Bowdoin Square headquarters. Topliners Jimmy Walsh and Eddie Sherman meet for eight rounds while preliminaries feature Joe Vargas of Cambridge vs Kid Lee of Chelsea and Tommy O'Brien of Charlestown vs Teddy Murphy of the West End with two three round bouts.

Central A. C Bowdoin Square Jimmy Walsh Eddie Sherman Joe Vargas Cambridge Kid Lee Chelsea Tommy O’brien Charlestown Teddy Murphy West End

First annual boxing tourney at Malden Physical Culture Club

Local boxing night features five class entries with J. J. Norton refereeing Billy LeClaire timekeeping and H. C. McGrath E. F. Walsh judging, as boxing rule debates continue. international notes mention Carpentier Sullivan London plans and Baldwin Griffin cruiser bout in New York. Frank Erne returns to the ring after historical title win.

Malden Physical Culture Club J. J. Norton Billy LeClaire H. C. McGrath E. F. Walsh Marquis Australia Langford McVey New York France Paree Carpentier Prenchman Jim Sullivan London Eddie McGoorty Alec McLean Matty Baldwin Chariie Griffin Long Acre A. C Alec Baldwin Griffin Frank Erne Joe Gans

Americus Injured Forces Change In Grand Opera House Card

World light heavyweight champion Americus suffers a knee injury making him unable to wrestle Pat O Neil at the Grand Opera House tonight. Shad Link takes his place in the semi final, Burns faces Karla in a headline match, with Hanson vs Butler as the curtain raiser.

Americus Pat O’neil Grand Opera House Shad Link Link O'Neil Cyclone Burns Karla Fritz Hanson Jack Butler Brattleboro Hanson

French Champion Louis De Ponthieu to Appear Tonight

The article notes Louis De Ponthieu, the French champion, in New Bedford tonight with Yelle of Taunton. It also discusses the Sullivan championship question, debunking claims that Sullivan held a world title after defeating Greenfield, and clarifies the British line of champions including Jem Smith, Frank Slavin, and Peter Jackson, noting Sullivan never fought them.

Louis de Ponthieu New Bedford Yelle Taunton Sullivan Jack Scully Alf Greenfield England New York Boston Greenfield Hope Ryan Goss Allen McCoole Jem Smith Frank P. Slavin Peter Jackson Australia

Olympic thoughts and local sports chatter in the era

Duffey notes wide input for American team picks as Eastern trials approach June 8 at Stadium. Timers Club forms in New York while debates rage over basketball’s place and hockey’s rise. Donations to Olympic fund flow from New England and top colleges, with Yale leading. Local AA marathon and pro-elite hockey clashes spark interest in ice sports.

New England New York American Olympic Fund Yale Walter Camp Princeton Pennsylvania Dartmouth

Queries on Wrestling and Boxing History

Answers cover Frank Gotch’s Boston appearances at the Columbia Theatre Armory A A and Mechanics’ Building, and a 1911 New York boxing no-decision between Murphy and Brown with Brown knocking Murphy out in the first round amid doping claims.

Frank Gotch Boston Gotch Old Columbia Armory A. A Mechanics’ Building Americus Baltimore Hickey Winsor Sam McVey Jim Barry Barry K. O. Brown Tommy Murphy Murphy Brown New York Peng Tommy Urphy

New Orleans Pitchers Sloppy Defense Help Chicago Nationals Win

In New Orleans on March 17, Chicago Nationals defeated the local club 8 to 4 as New Orleans pitchers and costly errors fueled the visitors' victory. The game featured multiple misplays and rough pitching from the home squad.

New Orleans Chicago Nationals

New York National League Beats Galveston 7–0

The New York National League team defeated the Galveston club of the Texas League by seven runs to zero in Galveston on March 17.

Galveston Texas New York National Leagueeam Galveston Club Texas League Today

Lewiston Meeting Set Amid Local Tension

In Lewiston a Thursday meeting is planned with Jack Reno and Saileite to discuss unresolved city concerns. Reno recently erased the last remaining blemish on his record by defeating Mr Benedict in a recent bout.

Lewiston Jack Reno Saileite Reno Benedict

Mills brace for return as strike may end in Lawrence

Lawrence workers face possible mass return to American Woolen Company mills as strike leaders urge unity. Everett mill to reopen with 7.5 percent wage rise. others retain many workers. Police and militia on standby. I W W organizing drive continues with 400–500 new members.

William D. Haywood William E. Trautmann William Yates Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Jones Everett Pacific Arlington Mills American Woolen Company Worcester Clinton Marlboro Wood Industrial Workers of the World Barre New England Barre Wool Combing Company, Limited North Adams Holyoke Lawrence Industrial Workers of Ettor Giovannitti

Permanent I W W to Open Office in Lawrence

The Industrial Workers of the World plan a permanent divisional headquarters in Lawrence with William D. Yates of New Bedford in charge. The National Executive Board of the textile division met and discussed a Lawrence based official newspaper. Elisabeth Gurley Flynn Jones of New York named chief textile organizer for Lawrence and eastern Massachusetts mill cities.

Lawrence Industrial Workers of the World William D. Yates New Bedford Textile Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Jones New York Massachusetts Arthur Tomlinson Paul Colditz Paterson N. J Cyril Vandervale Lowell Thomas Powers Olneyville R. I Mr. Yates

Montgomery Wins Second Game Against Cleveland Yannigans

Montgomery team defeats Cleveland Yannigans 4 to 1 in the second game of the series at home in Montgomery Alabama. The contest took place on March 17 with strong pitching and timely hitting highlighted by the local club.

Montgomery Ala Cleveland American Yannigans

Barre Wool Combing Company Refuses I W W Influence

South Barre mill manager R G Thompson declares he will not deal with Industrial Workers of the World organizers among workers. He notes shipments must continue and emphasizes a firm stance against outside interference, warning of further resistance to dictation amid a strike tied to Lawrence and a broader movement.

Barre Mr. Thompson Lawrence Thompson Barre Wool Combing Company New England Carmine Zamino Luigi Manzi Worcester Barret Allard Benjamin Hernans Worcester Police Centre Street Norway Willey Corporation New Eng South Barre Industrial Workers of the World R. G. Thompson Industrial Workers of the World Organization

Textile employers face 15 percent demand in wage talks

The textile council representing five unions rejects a five percent offer and demands a 15 percent raise, citing a favorable outlook for print cloths. Negotiations will continue, with observers expecting a compromise. Barre and Fall River tensions rise as IWW organizers gain influence. nearby mills plan wage hikes and continued operation.

Lawrence Textile Council Fall River New Bedford South Barre Worcester Barre Wool Combing Company, Limited Norway Industrial Workers of the World

Jouraliste Wins Prix Amadou at Auteuil

Eugene Fischer trained Jouraliste won the Prix Amadou a two miles one and one half furlongs chase at Auteuil today in a race valued at 1000 dollars.

Paris Eugene Fischer Auteuil

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