Willard Moran Ready for 10 Rounds in New York Bout
New York reports confirm Jess Willard and Frank Moran are in prime condition for their 10 round title showdown next Saturday. Dr Joseph M Creamer says Willard is fit to go at top speed, Moran shows vigor and confidence, and observers including Jim Corbett and Philadelphia Jack O Brien praise Willard s speed and likely win. Moran faced a courtroom dispute with Dan McKettrick over an advance from 1914 Paris purse, later resolved in Moran s favor.
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New York
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
T. A. Wenck
New York State Athletic Commission
Joseph M. Creamer
Saratoga
Frank
Moran
Westchester
Willard
Philadelphia
Jack” O’brien
George Chip
George Munroe
Leach Cross
Freddie Welsh
Billy deFoe
Corbett
O'Brien
Willardo- Moran
Kentucky Racing Schedule Set by State Commission
The Kentucky State Racing commission unveiled the season calendar at Louisville. Lexington receives 12 racing days from April 27 to May 10. Churchill Downs is allotted 13 days from May 13 to May 27, with Derby Day on May 23. Douglas Park runs May 2 to June 12 for 18 days and Latonia hosts 24 days from June 14 to July 11.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Lexington
Churchill Downs
Douglas Park
Latonia
Marathon runners train for Boston set. boxing and baseball notes
Arthur Duffey observes Jamaica Pond runners as BA A Marathon Patriots' Day looms. Glover and Eagan clash amid talk of form, while Willard dominates heavyweight bout chatter. The piece also notes age rules for the April 19 marathon and praises local organizers.
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Jamaica Pond
Protests Cast Doubt on Milford Worcester Game Result
In a protested contest Worcester defeated Milford 31 to 30. The dispute centers on the protest outcome, which will decide the final result. The note asks about weighing and records for boxers and historical athletic inquiries, and mentions limited public exhibition of the Johnson-Jeffries film and the local Irish American A. A. Winged Shield club's role.
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Worcester
John I. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
New Orleans
Corbett
Jack Fitzpatrick
Fitz
Boston
Jeff Johnson
South End
A. A
Winged Shield
Mechanics’ Building
Locust Street
Seminoles and Braves Tie In Miami Tilt
In Miami on March 20 the Seminoles and Braves played to a 4–4 tie. Jess Barnes sparkled for Fitzy's Seminoles with a key strikeout in the ninth. The Braves slugged and staged late threats, with Konetchy delivering a homer and Nehf briefly relief pitching before the game ended tied after nine. Attendance was about 250 as weather held warm and no rain.
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Fla
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Seminoles
Stallings
Jess Barnes
Red Smith
Fitzy
Evers
Knetzer
Pryor Eadh
Kenetely
Wilhoit
Tyler
Egan
Collins
Blackburn
Compton
Travessor
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Maranville
Rudolph
Nehf
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Balk
Cleary
Snodgrass
Evers Eeteaes
Wilhoit Pat O
Magee Te
Konetchy
Smith
I Blackburn
Tyler Dd Fees
aStrand
Fitzpatrick
Connolly
Collins Eats Ates
I Shannon
Shannon
Tragessor
Phillies Beat Cubs 6 to 2 in Exhibition Game
In Tampa on March 20 the Philadelphia Nationals belted seven hits off Hendrix in the second and fourth innings to score five of six runs and defeat the Chicago Nationals 6 to 2. Williams and Demaree homered for Philadelphia while Mayer shut down Chicago.
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Hendrix
Philadelphia Nationals
Chicago Nationals
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Mayer
Demaree
Dema- Tee
Philadelphia
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PO. A. Mb
Bancroft
Paskett
Settee
Cravath
Luderus
Niehoff
Adams
Chicago
Mulligan
Flack
Zimmerman
Saier
Mann
Yerkes
Archer
C Hendrix
P Seaton
Zwilling
Seago
Seaton
Safer
Fromberg
Eastern Baseball League rejects schedule. meets April 5
The Eastern Baseball League rejected its proposed schedule in Worcester on March 20 and adjourned to April 5 to revisit the plan in this city. A $100 prize will be offered for an acceptable schedule, with all tentative versions due to Secretary O Neil by April 1.
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Eastern Baseball League
O’neil
Connecticut
Portland
Massachusetts
National Commission
Andrew Roach
Lowell
James Smith
New Bedford
Roach
New England
Smith
Manchester
New Hampshire
Toss Coin For Bouis On Mat
The order of the four main wrestling events at Mechanics Building tomorrow will be decided by a coin toss as wrestlers demand top billing. Hilmer Johnson seeks a meeting with Lewis, expecting a potential upset. Americus and others due tonight, with Frank Leavitt facing Lemle after leave from Governor's Island.
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Tuohey
Hilmer Johnson
Lewis
Lewis Banks
Johnson
Americus
Frank Leavitt
Governor's Island
N. Y
Lemle
Red Sox Open Spring Practice With Strong All-Around Play
The 1916 Boston Red Sox, led by manager Bill Carrigan, held a two hour workout at Majestic Park in Hot Springs, focusing on outfield combinations Henriksen Gainer Lewis Hooper and infield depth. Henricksen, short on throwing, works hard to win a regular berth with Duffy Lewis as relay, while Shorten and Gainer contend for the opening in left and outfield. Reassuring fielding from Lewis Hooper and strong catching from Agnew point to a solid roster as spring training continues toward April 12.
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Lannin
Bill Carrigan
Tris Speaker
Duffy Lewis
Harry Hooper
Henriksen
del Gainer
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Gainer
Garden
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Henricksen
Olaf
Bill
Dane
Lewis
Hoblitzell
Janvrin
Scotty
Fiverett
Jack Barry
Scott
Gardner
Mike McNally
Sam Agnew
Brown
Sox
Agnew
Mound
Red Sox Notes and Park Morning Rehearsal
The first rehearsal of Duffy Lew's orchestra was held at the Park this morning with Rastus on the mouth organ and Baptist Hill musicians on the bleachers. Red Sox players have not yet seen the races at Oaklawn. manager Bill may arrange next week practice so the team can attend. Lewis continues to hit well and the Oakland series did not hurt his eye. Charlie Green seeks free admissions from local fight promoters for tomorrow nights boxing exhibition, but Winslow has not yet succeeded.
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Rastus
Baptist Hill
Red Sox
Bill
Oaklawn
Lewis
Oakland
Charlie Green
Winslow
Boston cigar makers and Quincy brand appeal
A local view on Quincy cigars dominates the market from Boston to nearby towns with few efforts to attract distant smokers. A Montana resident recently bought Quincy cigars after visiting Boston and adopting the brand, illustrating regional loyalty.
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New England
Quincy
Montana
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