Shade Beats Doyle To Take Arena A C Bout In Boston
Dave Shade of California won a full distance decision over Paul Doyle of New York in the feature at the Arena A C Boston Arena. Shade’s win came despite Doyle’s strong left hand and late rally. audience favored the coast fighter for his cleaner punching and better aggression.
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Soldier Jones KOs Penwill in first round in London bout
In London at Blackfriars ring Soldier Horace Jones of Quebec Canada knocked out former Guardsman Penwill in the first round after two minutes. In USFIELD Young Nelson of Adams defeated Kid Pershing of North Adams in a 19 round main bout with sharp uppercuts. Joe Hall of Bridgeport beat Matty Herbert of New York in eight rounds.
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Morvich Arrives at Churchill Downs for Derby Build Up
Morvich the leading Derby favorite arrived at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby buildup. Trainers and turfmen debated if the Benjamin Block colt can stay a mile and a quarter, while he was jogged around the track and prepared for a fast six furlongs. Morvich will bypass handicaps this year and focus on three year old fixtures.
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Siegel Stops Werner in 61st Ring Bout at Casino A C
Nate Siegel of Revére defeated George Werner in a 6th round stoppage by referee Dick Fleming of a 10 round light bout at Casino A C Lynn. Werner was saved at the bell after a fifth round knockdown and showed only in the fourth when he led. Werner claimed a low blow in round two and received a five minute rest.
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Fans Want Fighters Tossed Out of Ring
Abe Attell Goldsteim of New York defeated Charley Kohler of Brooklyn in a ten round bout in New Bedford on May 8. The fight dragged like a marathon and spectators urged the referee to throw both fighters out after the ninth round.
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School Games Tonight Across Suburban and District Leagues
Newton faces Medford in Suburban league action while Watertown travels to Wakefield in the Mystic division. Other pairings include Weat Roxbury versus Trade, Thayer versus Brestme Nichols, Brockton at Ington, Somerville at Waltham, Avon at Randolph, Boston Latin at Quincy, Harvard Second at Dean, Melrose at Reading, and Braintree at Roe 4.
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East Wins Over West in National Tennis Meet
In Berkeley California on May 8 the East defeated the West in the East West National Tennis tournament taking three of five matches. The final score shows the East winning 6 8, 6 4, 6 8, 6 1, 6 3.
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West-Eastern Tennis Set Outcome with Mixed Fortunes
The West won the opening set 8-4 and the third 8-6 after a deuce battle. Tilden and Richards started strong winning the first two games, while Johnston and Strachan closed the final game from love. The East swept the fourth set 6-1 and clinched the match 6-3 in the decisive fifth set.
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Revere Track to Open May 20 for Bicycle Racing Season
Revere Cycle track announces grand opening on May 20 with 9600 extra seats and a capacity of 13500. Manager Nat Butler reports all familiar riders returning, several new faces, and a special amateur event for novices. Entries close next Sunday. no post entries accepted. Providence and Newark draw large novice fields.
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Dartmouth golfers defeat Amherst at Mt. Tom Golf Course
Dartmouth won 6 to 0 over Amherst in a golf match at Mt. Tom Golf Course. The afternoon featured a one sided defeat as Dartmouth locked in the victory over Amherst.
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Boxing Gossip Sparks London Carpentier Kid Lewis Showdown
Carrentier fights Ted Lewis in London in a 20 round bout likely to end sooner with Lewis needing a sharp left to counter Carpentier, while Danes and Americans showcase wrestling and boxing cards in Worcester and Boston arenas.
Home Run Totals Highlight Yesterday's Baseball Games
Yesterday's American League games showed key performances and the season totals for leading hitters. Baker led New York with notable power while league totals and comparisons to the National League were summarized for context.
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Twilight ball rule debated by city parks official
The issue of players passing the hat at twilight baseball games will be resolved by Park Commissioner James B. Shea after Mayor Curley asked for a universal ruling. Some city districts allow collections while others ban soliciting funds for team expenses.
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Bantam Clash Promised as Midget Smith Fights Danny Edwards
Midget Smith, famed bantam, meets Danny Edwards in the main event at the Boston Arena next Monday under Arena A C. Edwards is already in Boston in training, and Smith arrives Thursday to complete prep at Kelley and Hayes gym in Bowdoin Square. Smith, called the "Modern Terry McGovern" by New York boxing writers, sizes up a top-flight bout for Boston fans.
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Toulmin's Homer Delivers Victory for Harvard Freshmen
Harvard freshmen defeated Worcester Academy at Soldiers Field Cambridge yesterday afternoon by 7 to 6. Toulmin hit a home run scoring Hoffman, a key factor in the Crimean yearlings’ win. Spalding pitched for Harvard. Quill pitched for Worcester.
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National Amateur Athletic Federation Formed in Washington
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Yale Launch Races For Dam Derby
Yale launch Bingo with four aboard teetered near the Housatonic River dam when engine failed. Michael Young, a Yale undergraduate, hailed a motor boat and reached the craft 100 feet from the dam to avert a plunge. Three students jumped in to aid and held a rope as the wind pushed the boat downstream.
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Greb Aims at Three Titles in Boston Armory Card
Harry Greb plans to win three ring titles, facing Al Roberts in a 1 round bout at the Armory A. A. show in Boston. He is under contract to fight Johnny Wilson for the middleweight crown in New York and will meet Gene Tunney May 2 at Madison Square Garden. Greb seeks Tunney defeat while promoters eye Greb Dempsey bouts and Greb has beaten Dempsey in gym work. Freddy Madden and Red Chapman clash in a 10 round semi final with two eight round bouts also listed.
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Boxer Willie Jackson Sued for 25000 Alimony by Wife
Mrs Pauline Tobin of the Bronx sues Oscar Tobin known as Willie Jackson for separation seeking 25000 a year alimony and 7600 in counsel fees. Tobin counters with divorce. She accuses five years of cruelty and cites his 826000 in the bank. They have a two year old daughter Sheila.
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South Shore Golf Team Suspected Setback Halts Unbeaten Streak
Middlesex upset South Shore 4 to 3 at Hoosick Whisick Golf Club to dent South Shore’s lead in the Women’s Golf Association standings. North Shore beat Newton 5 to 2 as Brookline lost to Central Mass 4 to 3 and Providence won at Brae Burn 6 to 2 with five matches left in the schedule.
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