New York Boxing Commission Pleading for Its Own Life
The piece discusses weight disputes between Frank Klaus and Eddie McGoorty delaying their middleweight title bout. It argues McGoorty should meet 158 pounds earlier or switch weight class. It references Wolgast, Packey Melarland, Matty Baldwin, and a proposed McFarland Wells bout with a large purse, plus Gotch wrestling plans and upcoming fights at Jimmy Gardner’s club.
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New York Boxing Commission
Frank Klaus
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkoshi
McGoorty
Klaus
Mc Goorty
Boxing Commission
New York
Ad Wolgast
Packey Melarland
Matty Baldwin
Packey
Wolgast
Alec McLean
Baldwin
Packey McFarland
Matt Wells
Great Britain
Wells
George Tuohey
Tuohey
George
Frank Gotch
Cambridge
Grand Opera House
Brother Tuohey
Post
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Kid Lee
Denver
Tommy Flanagan
Young Boyle
Young Byers
English High Swimmer Saved From Drowning in Boston Meet
Quick thinking by several boys at the Cabot street pool saved Rudolph Mertin of English High during a dual swimming meet with Boston Latin. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as the English High team competed with the Latin team. The State Athletic Commission filed its first annual report and moves to repeal the law creating the body.
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Albany
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State Athletic Commission
Assembly
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English High
Boston Latin
Cabot Street Tank
Rudolph Mertin
Braves Fall in Home Swing First Game to Buffalo 2-0
Athens Ga March 27 Boston’s error plagued loss as Buffalo pitchers held Braves to one hit. McCabe sparkled in run making and twice robbed Houser of likely extra bases. Jameson twirled strong relief, while Jackson made a standout diving catch in the fourth.
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Soiwass
C. Weese
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Turner Truesdale
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New York Boxing Law Praised By Governor Yet Open to Revision
Governor Dix signed the boxing law but urges repeal in special messages. The report defends the State athletic commission for removing brutality and gambling, noting international interest and overall public credit for boxing regulation. It cites proposed amendments to bar under 18 participation, require five ounce gloves, and handover of gloves by referees.
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New York
State Athletic Commission
New York State Athletic Commission
Young Saylor Beats Grover Hayes In Close Indianapolis Fight
Young Saylor of Indianapolis and Grover Hayes of Philadelphia fought ten rounds in the Auditorium. No decision was given though Saylor dominated with brutal body blows and a strong infighting game. Hayes remained game and pressed to close range, but could not overcome Saylor's reach and power.
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Grover Hayes
Indianapolis
Young Saylor
Philadelphia
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Dayton Draw Sparks “Best Fight” Between Redmond and Phillips
In Dayton Ohio the 15 round bout between Jack Redmond of Milwaukee and Joe Phillips of Cleveland ended in a draw. Phillips outboxed early but Redmond surged late, both men bleeding from the nose. Ted Murphy advised Redmond. Preliminary Tommy Bresnahan defeated Jeff O’Connell in a fast, lively match.
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Dayton Gymnastic Club
Jack Redmond
Milwaukee
Joe Phillips
Cleveland
Ohio
Phillips
Redmond
Ted Murphy
Tommy Bresnahan
Newcastle
Penn
Jeff O'Connell
England
Victorias of Winnipeg Rout New York Team 9 to 1
The Victorias of Winnipeg champions of Canada defeated a picked New York league team 9 to 1. The Canadian amateurs skated with speed and matched the professionals in stick work in a decisive victory.
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New York
Victorias of
Winnipeg
Canada
New York Hockey League
Cardinals Pitchers Harmon and Steele Return Home
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 27 pitchers Harmon and Steele from the Cardinals left camp and went back to their homes after refusing to sign terms offered by Bresnahan. They are dissatisfied with contract terms and will not remain with the club.
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Steele
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Ahearn Beats Loughrey in Brooklyn Welter Bout
Brooklyn's Young Ahearn defeats Philadelphia welterweight Frank Loughrey in a ten round decision in Brooklyn tonight. Ahearn improves his record with the upset victory in the packed arena.
Latin School Dominates Underwater Meet in Boston
John Adams of Boston Latin leads with the Australian crawl winning 2% and 50 yard dashes as Latin School tops English High 45 to 26. Rudolph Mertin of English High wins the underwater swim with 160 feet but Latin dominates the rest of the events.
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John Adams
Boston Latin School
Bill Boles
Max Gersumky
Ed Woodruff
Boston Latin
John Graham
Albert Allen
Edgar Woodruff
English High
J. Doherty
Englsh High
Rudolph Mertin
B. Gilbert Baldwin
John McDonald
Robert Haines
J. Beals
Erling Stockman
Elimination Bouts Set For Featherweights In New York
In an elimination tournament to face featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane, three 10 round bouts were staged at Empire A. C. Joe Coster of Brooklyn defeated Eddie O'Keefe of Philadelphia, Johnny Dundee beat Young Wagner, and Tommy Houck won over Patsy Kline. All decisions were on points.
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Alec McLean
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United States
Young Saylor
Frankie Burns
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John Frayne
John McCarthy
Joe Mandot
Pat Moore
Knockout Brown
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Wolgast
Matty
New York
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Empire A. C
Joe Coster
Brooklyn
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Philadelphia
Johnny Dundee
Young Wagner
Tommy Houck
Patsy Kline
Newark
Baseball Games Wanted by Adams A A of North End
The Adams A A baseball nine seeks fast amateur teams in New England for the coming season. Write to Captain Joseph Cerisola at 185 Richmond Street or to Manager John Campana at 5 Chessman Place, city.
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New England
Joseph Cerisola
Richmond Street
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John Campana
Chessman Place
Toronto Wins Macon Game 19 to 4
The Toronto International League team defeated Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, by 19 to 4, in a high scoring matchup played today.
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Macon
Mercer University
Gossip for Motorists from Indianapolis shows cross Atlantic tire demand
A weather hampered the big tent auto show in Indianapolis as European buyers show interest in non skid tire treads. M Adler of Amsterdam orders Nobby treads from United States Tire Co. Remy Electric Co of Anderson joins Indiana Automobile Manufacturers' Association to join the Indiana Four State Tour. Massachusetts vehicle taxes exceed 250000 dollars. Ernie Moross reports Bob Burman will drive a Knight motor car at Indianapolis on May 30, with Indianapolis race HQ noting he will drive a Cutting car not fitted with a Knight motor.
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M. Adler
Amsterdam
Holland
United States
Indiana Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
Remy Electric Company
Anderson
Ind
Remy Magnetos
Indiana
Remy Company
Massachusetts
Ernie Moross
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Bob Burman
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Second Cornell Crew May Become First
ITHACA New York March 27 Cornell's veteran crew may not represent the university this year as coach Charles E Courtney moved the second combination to the training table and did not invite the first crew. He has been rotating as many as five new men into the first shell, a move that surprised observers.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Charles E. Courtney
UNC Beats Swarthmore 3-0 in Chapel Hill Baseball
North Carolina defeated Swarthmore College 3 to 0 in a baseball game played in Chapel Hill. UNC pitching held Swarthmore to six hits while the Tar Heels pushed across three runs.
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N. C
University of North Carolina
Swarthmore College
Penn opens college baseball with 6–5 win over Franklin & Marshall
In Philadelphia at Franklin Field, the University of Pennsylvania beat Franklin & Marshall College 6 to 5 to start the college baseball season.
Girl Basketball Player Dies After Fall At Church Game
St Louis March 27 A coroner's jury ruled Jeanette Nichols 16 died from acute meningitis linked to injuries suffered during a basketball game at Winnebago Presbyterian Church. She slipped in a scrimmage and fell but stayed in the game.
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Jeanette Nichols
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Frida
Franklin High Girls Seek New England Championship Game
The Franklin High School girls basketball team has won 10 of 11 games this season and is ready to meet any girls’ team for the school championship of New England.
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Willin
New England
Washington American Leaguers Win Opener at Home
The Washington club opened its home season in the American League with a 6 to 1 defeat of Georgetown University. The March 27 report notes strong pitching and early runs setting the tone for the game at home.
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Georgetown University
Washington
Columb Defeats St John’s College Brooklyn in Season Opener
New York March 27 Columb opened its baseball season by defeating St. John's College of Brooklyn 6 to 2.
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Columb
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