Welsh and Moore Set For April 6 Clash in New York
Freddie Welsh the English lightweight champion makes his first American appearance since Matt Wells dethroned him, facing Pat Moore at Tom O Rourke s club in New York on April 6. O Rourke hoped to pair Welsh with Packey McFarland, but the bout could not be arranged.
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New Blood On American League Clubs Surfaces Early
New blood will play a large role in the American League campaign this season. Each club is trying out a dozen recruits at least, with the Athletics also testing new players. The Red Sox Naps Tigers White Sox Browns lead in recruits while Washington and the Highlanders are not far behind.
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Welsh praises Corri after United States title transfer
The article notes Welsh’s fairness toward referee Eugene Corri after Corri ruled Wells won the English lightweight title. It details Wells’ perceived big-margin victory and English critics’ views, plus a crowded boxing card at the Armory A.A. and other matches including LeFavyer vs McDonough, Geary vs Perry, White vs OBrien, and Doherty vs Glover. It also mentions Joe Jeanette not sailing to Paris, Ad Wolgast’s three fights, McIntosh’s London to San Francisco trip, Cyclone Johnny Thompson’s return, and questions about Papke’s prior results.
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Woburn High Sets Schedule for 21 Baseball Games
The Woburn High School baseball team, expected to be one of the strongest in years, plans 21 games in two leagues under Manager Elliot DeLoriea. The slate runs April to June with 11 home games, facing Medford Boston English Wakefield Arlington Milton Winchester Weymouth Reading Peabody Chelsea Boston College High Stoneham Alumni and others.
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Waning Season Records in Greater Boston Bowling
Best scores from last week in Greater Boston league play show Murray & Irwin leading with a 1561 three-string team total, Boylston 578 in a single string, and Rounds of Chelsea Square setting a 3871 three-string individual record and 142 single string. Notable averages include Hastings 104 and MacFarland 108 with several players logging 100s.
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Ice boating to join Medford regatta calendar
Medford Boat Club will include ice boating as a winter sport with a Mystic Lake regatta plan. A point cup will be awarded to all boats of area with races weekly if possible to gauge next season’s competition.
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Youngsters in Training Camps Show Early Promises
Baseball scouts trumpet possible stars across camps. Reggert Yerkes Perry pace comers for Red Sox. Duffy hails speed showings by Gilmore Brinker Messenger Chouinard in White Sox camp. Jennings and Wallace factions note promising pitchers and infielders while Mack’s A’s emphasis on veterans.
Cathedral Y M C A Tests Dorchester A A Track Meet
Cathedral Y M C A faces North Dorchester A A in a dual track meet at the Boston College gym Thursday evening. Events include sprints distances middle and long runs jumping and throws. Cathedral also meets Newton A A in a basketball game as an extra feature.
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Salvage Saves Second Division Group From Grandstand Fire
In a Washington stadium fire the long established second division faction was saved from destruction as flames consumed the grandstand. The incident highlights rapid response and the resilience of the aged group amid the blaze.
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Old Time Track Glories From BE HS Dual Meet
Arthur Duffey notes BE. H. S smothering local rivals in a regimental meet and lauds Montgom ery School strength. He cites Reedpath’s 14 points in Syracuse Michigan dual meet and discusses dates for National championships and a potential British invasion led by Al Shrubb.
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Reedpath
Syracuse
Answers to Queries and Local Sports Notes
Answers reveal H R Owen Moran born October 4 1884 in Birmingham England and a note that Boston A A does not run pro boxing. Taunton forecasts few wrestling matches next month. Fan Christy Mathewson aged 30 born Factoryville Penn. Harry Gissing won the American half mile at New Orleans with Mel Shepard close behind. Question whether Kansas City played a full 1896 National League schedule is answered: Kansas City was not in the NL.
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Larry McLean Delivers Winning Ninth Inning Hit
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 19 Larry McLean lined a ninth inning single to drive in the winning run for the Cincinnati Nationals in the final game of the series against the St Louis Americans. The final score was 6 to 5.
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Premier hockey clash features Ottawa champions Wanderers in Boston
Two of the world’s top pro teams meet at the Boston Arena for a $2500 purse. Ottawa, holder of the Stanley Cup, and Montreal Wanderers duel Wednesday and Saturday in a two game series counted by total goals. Ottawa has 13 wins 3 losses this season and recent injuries, while Wanderers boast high salaries and strong recent form.
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Knox automobile fire engine shows promise at Springfield demo
An effective demonstration by Knox Automobile Company before 50 fire chiefs and deputies from Atlantic coast states showcased a six cylinder Knox engine steam pump with 600 gallons a minute capacity. The test ran five hours under the direction of Co. N Perkins and operator F A Perkins. New York fire department recently bought a similar machine. A New England street sprinkling firm studies cost savings in motor sprinklers replacing horse drawn units.
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