Local lightweights seek rematch after Clinton Frizzetti bout
The article details Johnny Clinton’s victory over Jimmy Frizzetti at the Grand Monday night and Jack Burns’s push for a return match. It discusses boxing show timing, a proposal to set main bouts by 10 o’clock, and notes on potential bouts and promoters including Al Lippe and Eddie Mead. It also mentions other fighters and upcoming matches, plus a Knights of Columbus banquet honoring local champions.
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Jimmy Frizzetti
Brockton
Grand
Jack Burns
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Dilly
Boxing Commission
New York
Bunkers Hill
Wright Engaged For Golf Team Trip After State Toast
Fred J. Wright Jr state amateur golf champion receives two smiles from engagement news and a telegram inviting him to join the American team bound for Britain this spring. If he accepts Wright will depart around April 30 leaving a strong roster ahead including Evans and Wright with Ouimet undecided. Concurrently the Maine golf association announces date changes for the state open and amateur championships to avoid conflicts with national events, moving the Pures to July 9 and the open to September 28 29.
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Francis Ouimet
Champion Indians Fit for Pennant Race
Cleveland Indians leave the training camp in Dallas Texas in top condition as per Manager Tris Speaker. All players are fit except catcher Les Nunamaker who is recovering from a foul ball injury and aims to join the team in Chattanooga next week. The club opens its barnstorming trip with games in San Antonio tomorrow and Thursday.
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White Sox Complete Roster as Strunk Arrives in Texas
Chicago reports long train trips and cold weather hindered White Sox training at Wichita Falls Texas over the past two days. Advices say the roster is now complete with the arrival of veteran outfielder Amos Strunk.
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Tiger Fans Buy Tickets for Opening Day
In Petroliot on March 29 fans queued at the ticket window despite frigid weather for the April 15 opening game of the American League season. A long line formed as sale began, showing strong interest in the season opener.
Unclear fragment notes Georgetown Holy Cross game
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Holy Cross Georgetown and University of Virginia with scattered numbers and places implying a sports score or schedule reference, but content is incomplete and cannot determine a clear event, date, or outcome. No verifiable entities beyond these HBC and UVA mentions.
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University of Set
Catholic University
Charlottesville
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Iniversity of Virginia
Werner stars as indoor tennis champ in New York
Princeton captain Werner led the national indoor championship day three at the Seventh Regiment Armory. He defeated S Howard Voshell who defaulted the postponed third set, with a final 4 6 7 5 4 all defaulted. Werner beat George C Shafer 6 3 6 1, Shafer twice runner up.
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J/ S. Werner
Princeton
Seventh Regiment Armory
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George C. Shafer
Philadelphia
Landis rules on Kinney case in Chicago gesture
Judge Landis denied Walter W. Kinney request for reinstatement. Kinney a Philadelphia Americans pitcher left for Franklin Penn after a 500 raise offer, amid club advances totaling 1000 and a 60 percent salary boost, leaving about 80 dollars unpaid. Connie Mack failed to bring him back despite promises to join Detroit squad.
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Jacks in draw fight with Kid Brown in Portland
Freddy Jacks and Kid Brown battled through twelve fast rounds in Portland at Pine Tree A. C. Brown used infighting to gain the edge while Jacks pressed with bulldog aggression. The bout ended in a draw according to local writers. Palmer stopped Tom Sawyer in the fourth, Dubie beat Meehan in four, and Kelly defeated Finerty.
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Harry “Kid” Brown
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Mayo stops Smith in three rounds in Harrisburg
Johnny Mayo knocked out Andy Smith of Allentown in three rounds tonight in Harrisburg. Stanley Hinkle boxed a draw with Mike Paulson of Minneapolis over ten rounds.
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Minneapolis
Pirates Sign Skiff as New Catcher from Bridgeport
Pittsburg report from Hot Springs Arkansas states manager Gibson signed catcher William Skiff who starred for Bridgeport in the Eastern League last season. Skiff will report to camp tomorrow.
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John L Clouting Braves Feature at Gulfview Park
GALVESTON Texas March 29 The Braves held a three hour training session at Gulfview Park amid a picnic like mood led by Mitchell and his clan. Southworth hit a homer for the Regulars early, while Gibson and Johnson produced key hits as the teams traded runs. Sullivan and Oscola Lacy sparked the Yannigans with multiple hits before the Braves tied the game at four. Fred Mitchell praised the batting punch, and Dick Rudolph reported arm improvement. Tomorrow’s Brave Galveston game was postponed to Thursday.
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Mitch’s Yannigans Tangle with Regulars in Eight-Inning Classic
Mitch’s Yannigans and the Regulars played eight innings of balanced baseball after a luncheon. John L. Sullivan starred for the Yans with four hits including two three-base drives. Billy Southworth launched a long center-field homer, Walter Cruise also delivered power, while Hughie McQuillan and Paul Johnson pitched for the Regulars.
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Garland Braxton
Montreal Bantam Champion Defeats Demers in 12 Rounds
Young Montreal of Providence defended his bantam title by outpointing Paul Demers of New Bedford over 12 rounds at the National A. C. Tonight Matt Haley of New York refereed the bout. In the semi final Young Ferrier of Woongocket and Joe McFadden of Providence drew after 10 rounds for Rhode Island lightweight championship. Red Chapman of Chelsea defeated Young Gardner of Newport in a hard 10 round curtain-raiser.
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New Bedford
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Matt Haley
New York
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Woongocket
Joe McFadden
Rhode Island
Red Chapman
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Young Gardner
Newport
South Paw Best Wild Red Sox Open With Loss
In Memphis on March 29, Duffy’s Red Sox were defeated 6 to 2 by the Memphis Chickens in the spring opener before about a thousand chilly fans. The Boston club, after a harsh spring with the Pittsburg Pirates, faced another tough test and could not match the minor leaguers’ effort.
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Sox Lose To Memphis After Sloppy Fielding And Wild Pitching
The Boston Red Sox fell to Memphis as costly errors by Scott and John Collins, plus Best’s wildness, fueled the defeat. Pittinger led Boston with three hits while Fullerton started and Best struggled in relief, the Sox outhit the visitors but left runners stranded after untimely mistakes in key innings.
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Darden to Battle Kelly at Lowell
The Harlem Eddie Kelly defeats Paul Doyle in Worcester, intensifying interest in the Crescent A. C. show in Lowell on Thursday. Sailor Darden meets Kelly at 145 pounds, marking Darden's first New England appearance as managers eye future matches and a large crowd plans to attend.
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Paul Doyle
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Bennie Leonard
Sailor Darden
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Tommy Robson
New York
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Cubs Win In 10 Innings In Exhibition
Chicago defeats San Francisco in a 10 inning exhibition game at Pacific Coast League venue. Vaughn and Daley contrasted with Lewin and Agnew as the Cubs edge the home club in extras.
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Shevlin's Good Left Hand Wins Bout Against Perry
Eddie Shevlin displayed a strong left hand and ring generalship to defeat Jack Perry of Pittsburg in a ten round fight at Mechanics' Building. Judges and referee awarded the decision.
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Eddie Shevlin
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Perry Edges Eddie In Hairline Boxing Bout
Perry and Eddie McCarthy collided in a hard fought 10 round semi final with Perry’s lefts and uppercuts testing the professor. Eddie pressed with body shots and controlling work, Perry showed grit but relied on counter blows to stay in the frame. About 5000 fans watched the brisk card headlined by Buckley versus Williams with Williams taking the late rounds.
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Johnny Buckley
South Boston
Freddie Williams
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Medford
al Murray
Providence
Harry Mitchell
Jack Mansfield
Lawrence
Paddock Breaks World 220-Yard Record at 204.5 Seconds
Paddock set a world best in the 220 yard dash at 204.5 seconds, beating the long-standing mark by B. J. Weters since 1896. Officials and UC engineering staff testified the distance and track were accurate and wind did not aid him. He also tied the 100 yard dash world record of 9.85 seconds for the second time in a week.
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B. J. Weters
Paddock
University of California
University of California Civil Engineering
Walter Christie
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Rolfe Stops Soldier Lawson in Second Round
Billie Rolfe of California defeated Soldier Lawson at the Casino Athletic Club in Fall River by technical knockout in the second round. A slugging bout, Lawson pressed early with solid blows but Rolfe, though exhausted, demonstrated ring generalship as fans rose to their feet at the stoppage.
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Cyclone and Gardini Set for Finishing Match Tonight
Cyclone Burns and Renato Gardini will wrestle in Mechanics' building tonight in a decisive finish match. The bout is billed as settling which wrestler is superior after extra hard training and preparation.
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Cyclone Burns
Renato Gardini
Mechanics’ Building
Italian Burns in Boston Wrestling Showdown Promises Bitter Battle
Two top wrestlers, the Italian and Burns, prepare for a grueling match in Boston with strong fan bases and high expectations. Both in peak condition, each weighs about 180 pounds and faces no weight concessions. A curtain raiser between Reccord and Karavas precedes the main event, officiated by George Rothner to ensure fair play.
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Burns
Gardini
Tommy Reccord
Nick Karavas
George “Othner
Harvard Versus Northeastern Opens Local College Baseball
Northeastern College coached by Arthur Duffey faces Harvard at Soldiers Field in the season opener slated for 3 o'clock. Northeastern backs Crima ion and Slattery cohorts, with Newman catching and Bliss pitching, while Harvard relies on Eddie Goode to pitch and Blair behind the mask. The Crimson expect veteran play from their lineup as infielders Owen Emmons Conlon Lincoln Janin Hallock and Thayer cover the field with Goode and Blair ready for the mound and behind the plate.
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Northeastern
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Soldiers Field
Newman
Bliss
West Roxbury High
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Slattery
Crimson
Eddie Goode
Andy Blair
Owen
Emmons
Conlon
Lincoln
Janin
Hallock
Thayer
Yanks Win In 12 Rounds In Exhibition Clash
In Revet Cre Louisiana on March 29 the New York Americans defeated rivals in a 12 inning exhibition game. Perry Collins Ferguson Hoffman Bennett Verbout and Wallace starred for the Yanks as they edged the opposing lineup in a marathon contest.
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New York
Cubs star Johnny Evers displays slick fielding in Sacramento
Johnny Evers of the Cubs showed sharp second base work in a Sacramento exhibition game. His clever fielding drew rounds of applause from the crowd as the practice event preceded the team’s game with Sacramento.
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