Boston Athletes Poised For National Honors In Pittsburg Season
Local champions display rare drive as Bill Prout expands training at Charlesbank Gym and rivals rally behind Tommy Callahan for Charlesbank leadership. Reports from the West hint at Alvin Kraenzlein mentoring Ralph Craig's brother, while New York fans eye Gwyn Henry and Jim Rosenberger sprint showdowns. Longtime rivals Langford and Flynn anticipate a hub return after key bouts, and Tufts star Clark Tobin draws football expectations. North South East and West enter national boxing championships with AAU titles seen as real crowns.
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Alvin Kraenzlein
Michigan
Ralph Craig
Kraenglein
Craig
New York Athletic
Gwyn Henry
Jim Rosenberger
Gotham Athletic
Henry
East
Clark Tobin
Tufts
Tobin
Dartmouth
North
South East
Butler Spratt Spark Yannigans In 2-2 Tie At Augusta
Arthur Butler and Jack Spratt starred for the Yannigans as they held the Regulars to a 2 to 2 tie. Butler stole home on a close play, several double steals occurred, and Keefe, Collins, and Graham contributed key hits in a tightly contested afternoon at Augusta.
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Augusta
Arthur Butler
Jack Spratt
Yannigan
Spratt
Butler
Yannigans
Callahan
Leven
Brown
Hub Purdue
Varsity
Miller
Ingerton
Sweeney
Tenney
Graham
Fred
Good
Yans
Parson
Collins
Keefe
Eefe
Flield
Fall River
Peaches
Herzog
AB H. TB
PO. A
AB R. BH. TB. PO. AE
Sewer
Viaberty
Young
Rariden
Enna
Warson
Ogameras
Yannigane
Sacrifce
Buster Brown
Regulars, Spratt Shine in Spring Training Drills
Graham tops Regulars for multiple safe connections while Spratt leads second men as the squad endures a slow practice schedule. The day featured batting, fielding, and pitching drills under calm conditions with plans for a final practice tomorrow afternoon. Umpire Buster Brown faced frequent grumbling from players and managers Tenney Sweeney and Graham over subs getting on.
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Graham
Spratt
al Mattern
Pittsburg
Russell
Mattern
Creat
Ingerton
Heps
Steinfeldt
Cub
Buster Brown
Tenney
Bill Sweeney
Peaches Graham
Waterloo and Dubuque Kept In League, Waterloo Admitted
Cincinnati March 28 The National Commission ruled Water loo Iowa club Water loo may stay in the Three Baseball League. Waterloo and Dubuque must drop court actions and return to good fellowship with other teams.
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Cincinnati
National Commission Today
Waterloo
Iowa
Three
Baseball League
Waterloo and Dubuque
Philadelphia Nationals Routs Lynchburg in Virginia League game
In Lynchburg Virginia on March 28 the second team of the Philadelphia Nationals defeated Lynchburg 11 to 2.
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Lynchburg
Philadelphia
Local Youth Baseball Clubs Advertise for Teams Across Massachusetts
A scanned listing shows multiple baseball clubs and sponsors seeking 14 to 18 year old teams in Massachusetts. Advertisers include Marathon A. C. of Woburn, Colonials of West Quincy, Interscholastics, James O Connell, Eliot A. C., White Sox, United Shoe Machinery A A, Brown Class of Somerville, Three Me Club of West Medford, Speed Boys of Warren, and Rah Sox, with details on age ranges, locations, travel and fare terms, and contact names and addresses. The notices request April 16 to April 19 dates and emphasize guaranteed compensation or half fares where stated.
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Marathon A. C
Woburn
J. B. Fox
Mt. Pleasant Street
Colonials
West Quincy
Boston
F. L. McPherson
Common Street
Boston Interscholastics
Plymouth Cordage
Riversides of
Cambridge
Roxbury Athletics
Ballardvale
Reading
Attleboro
James O’connell
Fourth Street
South Boston
Hlouse
Angel Guardian
James Hayes
Vernon Street
Roxbury
Eliot A. C
William Cleaney
Eliot Street
City
White Sox
Daniel Coakley
Cambridge Street
United Shoe Machinery A. A
A. Be Kane
Pierce Avenue
Beverly
Brown
Somerville
Braintree White Sox
Makarras
Lincoln
Acton
Hudson
Denny N. B
BE. L. Kebew
Hallsverue
West Somervilla
Me Club
West Medford
Edward Holland
Greanleaf Street
Medford
Speed Boys of
Warren
Kert John
Osscuenter Rah Sox
Io Iit Kaw
Wilcox Wins 5 Mile At Atlantic-Pablo Beach Carnival
Jacksonville Fla March 28 The day’s program was cut short at the Atlantic Pablo Beach speed carnival as the title race went to Wilcox over five miles while thousands watched at the beach 16 miles from the city. The course was in ideal condition and yesterday’s events were moved to today.
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J Sonville
Fla
Atlantic-Pablo Beach
Five mile open non stock cars race dominates feature day
Wilcox in a National wins the five mile free-for-all in 3 13 27 with Burman in a Mercedes and Disbrow in a Pope Hartford second and third. Disbrow posts 106 miles in the one hour event, while Hughes and Tower win lighter classes. Disbrow takes the 100 mile race in 1 15 25 with Burman second. Merz first in twenty mile open cars with 14 58 time. Wilcox third with no time.
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Wilcox
National
Burman
Mercedes
Disbrow
Pope- Hartford
Merz
Pope-Hartford
Buick
Princeton Beats Bowdoin 11-1 In Cold Weather Baseball
Princeton domi nates Bowdoin 11 to 1 as Sterrett shines in left and at bat. Bowdoin’s lone run scores on a second inning single by Scofield, with Purington stealing home for Bowdoin’s highlight. Weather hampers play while Bill Clark’s coaching aids Princeton’s clean fielding and aggressive base running.
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Princeton
N. J
Bowdoin
Tigers
Sterrett
Bill Clark
Purington
Scofield
A.B. Sard
Leo Carter
Lawlis
Rheem
Wilson
Waite
Brooks
Winants
Emrerf
Taylor
O'’Nell
Woodcock
Rogers
Grant
Ora
Bard
Carter
White
Prescott
Worthington
Balle
Taylor I
Pitchorn
Johnstone
Taft and Sherman to Be Given First Passes in Chicago
President Taft and Vice-President Sherman will be the first to receive pass books from the American League in Chicago. Ban Johnson leaves for Cincinnati Philadelphia and Washington to present league courtesies to U S executives in the capital Thursday. Passes are in a black seal pocket book with Taft and Sherman initials.
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Chicago
Taft
Sherman
American League
Ban Johnson
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Washington
United States
Mr. Sherman
Boxing Matches Highlight Manchester Card and Amateur Meet
Joe Thomas of California will face Bill McKinnon of Roxbury in an 11 round bout at the Queen City A C Manchester show on April 5. Thomas trains in Lowell with Gardner brothers. McKinnon trains in Roxbury with Andy Morris, Billy Rolfe and Young Donahue. The program includes national amateur championships meetings April 10 11 and entries due April 1 with E. E. Babb Exeter Street Boston. A Forest Hills A A meeting is set for April 3 with bouts at 105 115 and 185 pounds. The piece notes many American boxers abroad and upcoming bouts including Jimmy Clabby out with a broken hand and Eddie McGoorty vs Jim Sullivan proposed in London context.
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Joe Thomas
California
Bill McKinnon
Roxbury
Queen City
A. C.C
Manchester
N. H
Thomas
Lowell
Gardner Brothers
McKinnon
Andy Morris
Billy Rolfe
Young Donahue
Granite State
Thomas McKinnon
Mechanics’ Building
E. E. Babb
Exeter Street
Boston
Forest Hills A. A
Sharkey and Lundin At Columbia Tonight
The Columbia bills a top bout between Jack Sharkey and Hjalmar Lundin tonight. Warren, the manager, expects a record crowd as Sharkey seeks acclaim and Lundin seeks to prove his readiness against the big names in a match that could test Sharkey to the limit.
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Warren
Columbia
Jack Sharkey
Hjalmar Lundin
Sharkey
Sandele
Lundin
Hackenschmidt
Zbyszko
Roller and Americus to Meet in Boston
One of the great wrestling bouts in Boston is billed between Dr. Ben Roller of Beattie and Americus of Baltimore. Americus, holder of the world championship, recently bested Frank Gotch in a competitive match. The bout is set for Mechanics' Building on April 6.
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Boston
Ben Roller
Beattie
Americus
Baltimore
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Roller
Mechanics’ Building
Crouse Star At Armory A A Showdown Highlights Night
In three 10 round bouts at the Armory A A Eddie Murphy of South Boston defeated Paul Koehler of Cleveland. Tommy O Keefe of Philadelphia beat Johnny Glover of South Boston and Buck Crouse of Pittsburg stopped Frank Perron of Pawtucket in five rounds. In the six round prelim Mark Conley of South Boston defeated Kid Willett of Fall River. Maffitt Flaherty refereed.
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The
Armory A. A
Eddie Murphy
South Boston
Paul Koehler
Cleveland
Tommy O'Keefe
Philadelphia
Johnny Glover
Buck Crouse
Pittsburg
Frank Perron
Pawtucket
Mark Conley
Kid Willett
Fall River
Maffitt Flaherty
Buck Crouse Shines in Boston Debut and Wins Big
Pittsburg boxer Buck Crouse dominates his Boston debut beating Perron with a first round knockdown and a flurry across four rounds. Johnny Glover loses a close decision to Tommy O Keefe amid cautions for fouls. Murphy defeats Koehler as two 12 round bouts and a six round bout are announced for next week.
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Paul Koehler
Boston
Murphy
Koehler
Matty Baldwin
Tommy Carey
Philadelphia
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Frank Mantell
Pawtucket
Joe White
South Boston
Young Jasper
West End
Cora Livingston to Meet Unknown Opponent in Local Wrestling Match
Cora Livingston the reigning world champion faces an unknown challenger tonight at the Howard. The bout will continue until a fall, with Livingston confident after last week’s success and the challenger aiming for a quick finish.
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the Howard
Cora Livingston
Jack Sheehan
Newburyport High Sets Baseball Schedule For Spring
Newburyport March 28 Prospects for a strong baseball nine look bright with Captain Worcester as the main pitcher. Manager Reed released a schedule featuring games against Portsmouth Hs Haverhill Hs Marblehead Danvers Berwick Amesbury Revere Everett Boston Latin and other foes from April through June with multiple games in Newburyport.
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Newburyport
Worcester
Reed
Portsmouth High
Haverhill High
Marblehead High
Danvers High
Berwick Academy
South Berwick
Amateur bouts slated in Boston venues this spring
The notice lists amateur boxing bouts in Boston at the Armory on March 31 the Forest Hills A A on April 3 and Mechanics' Building April 10 and 11 with a Swimmer Try Cabot Street pool event. It notes B A A aviathon entries accepted through April 12 and mentions fighters Sam McVey Langford and Noah Brasso alias Tommy Burns with two names and a California birth.
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Boston
Armory A. A
Forest Hills A. A
Mechanics’ Building
Cabot Street
Sam McVey
California
Langford
McVey
Tommy Burns
Noah Brasso
Hockey Season Ends Tonight at Boston Arena
The Sherbrooke team from Quebec faces the Victoria seven of Boston in a three period game to cap the season at the Boston Arena. Sherbrooke held Boston to a 4 to 3 loss in the last 20 seconds in a prior meeting and will aim for a win before local supporters.
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Boston
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Victoria Seven
Sherbrooke Boys
Boston Hockey Club
Victorias
Colored champions seek fast semi pro players for season
George M. Allen, former captain and manager of the Atlantic colored champions of New England, plans to field a fast team this year and seeks dates with top colored semi professionals in the state. Address 419 Ferry street Everett.
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George M. Allen
Atlantic
New England
G. M. Allen
Ferry Street
Everett
Social Drinks Gain Favor Across the Year
The records of the past year show a sharp rise in brewing output. Mild beers and ales are gaining favor among all people and becoming the accepted social beverages. The American guest now enjoys good ale or beer, a wholesome drink that lends distinction to the table. Householders should keep it on hand.
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Germany
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