Briggs Defeats Thomas Easily in Gloucester Bout
In Gloucester on May 9 Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea stopped Kid Thomas of New York in the second round of a scheduled 15 round belt fight at the Gloucester Athletic Club. About 600 spectators watched as Briggs dominated with body punches, sending Thomas to the ropes, scoring two knockdowns and prompting his corner to throw in the towel. A preliminary six round bout saw Jimmy Ryan of Chelsea defeat Young McDonough of East Boston after McDonough sprained a thumb.
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Kid Thomas
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Jimmy Briggs
Chelsea
Gloucester Athletic Club
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Terry McGovern
Boston
Jimmy Ryan
Young McDonough
East Boston
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McDonough
O'Brien McCoy Set For Big Philadelphia Fight Saturday Night
Philadelphia May 9 Jack O'Brien and Kid McCoy prepare for a pivotal middleweight clash at the Second Regiment Armory on Saturday night. Both are training hard in Pottsville and White Plains, eyeing future bouts with Bob Fitzsimmons and Lanky Bob, with O'Brien insisting this is the most important contest of his career.
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Jack O’brien
Kid McCoy
Second Regiment
Quaker City
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Bob Fitzsimmons
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Penn
White Plains
N. Y
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Obrien
Howdy
Tombling Run Park
Tommy Ryan
Boxing interest stays high in Boston amid ban
Thousands witnessed Bob Fitzsimmons and Bob Armstrong in an exhibition yesterday. Promoters expect big profits if real boxing returns. A A. A. meeting is set for Tuesday evening May 17 with Young Nadeau vs Albert Delmont in a 10 round 140 pound main bout. Fitzsimmons may be seen this week for information. Cross country runs praised by fighters as training. A letter to John L. Sullivan appears. McCoy vs O'Brien fight in Philadelphia draws local interest with Bob Fussimmons challenging the winner.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Armstrong
Young Nadeau
Albert Delmont
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John L. Sullivan
Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Bob Fussimmons
Ladies' Day At Huntington Avenue Prompts Baseball News
The article notes Clark Griffith lamenting rain loss and the world beaters, with Big Jack Powell or the Colts pitching today. Willis breaks hoodoo in Chicago. Interpre preparatory league opens with Roxbury Latin at Milton and Noble & Greenough versus Volkmann at South End.
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Invaders poised to beat champions in final game at Huntington
Manager Clark Griffith predicts victory over the Collins team as the Invaders prepare for today’s decisive game at Huntington avenue. Powell is groomed for the clash, with Gibson or Winter likely pitching, amid strong fan interest and a push to claim the pennant.
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Jimmy Col
Jack Powell
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New York Americans
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Highlanders
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Jack’ Powell
St. Louis Browns
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Conroy
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Keeler
Elberfeld
Bob Fitzsimmons
Winter
Thoney
Washington
Kleinow
Unglaub
Colrey
Crete
Phillies Beat Washington 6 to 3 in Amberican matchup
In Philadelphia on May 9 Dunkle pitched six innings allowing four hits and two runs before leaving for Patten as the locals won 6 to 3 over Washington. The game featured solid offense from Philadelphia and a strong early start before the relief appearance.
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Washington
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Ash
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Gton
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Plank
Patten
Ferse
Dunkle
Atten
Ingraham Takes Charge of Charles River Park Cycle Track
James B. Ingraham signed papers with Damon representing the Charles River Park trustees to run cycle racing there. He will take immediate possession and plans a big four cornered Memorial Day race with Harry Caldwell signed and three more names to follow. Ingraham also manages the Revere track.
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James FB. Ingraham
Damon
Charles River Park
Mr. Howe
Mr. Ingraham
Howe
Ingraham
Harry Caldwell
Revere
Big list for Revere race heats Malden cycle riders
Nearly 40 new amateur riders have engaged quarters at the Revere cycle track and will train there for two events next Saturday evening. The paced race at 20 miles will feature MacLean Stinson and Leander, whose training was disrupted by yesterday’s rain.
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Revere
MacLean
Stinson
Leander
Amos Rusie Endures Daily Labor in Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana May 98 A former great New York baseball pitcher Amos Rusie now works as a day laborer at Perkins Lumber Yard. He earns 1.60 dollars a day and spends his time stacking boards while his memory drifts to knotholes at the Polo Grounds and the curveball that once puzzled fans.
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Ind
Amos Rusie
New York
Perkins
Polo Grounds
Amos Rosie
Great Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Endorsed by Police Chief
A Boston Daily Post advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney, liver, and bladder remedy. It features testimonials from A. R. Reynolds, Chief of Police, Columbus, Ga., and urges readers to request free sample bottles and an information book by mail.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Manchest er Hardesty Suspended Three Days for Dissent
First baseman Hardesty of the Manchester team in the New England baseball league will be suspended three days starting today for using improper language and threats toward umpire Rudderham after the Manchester versus New Bedford game in Manchester New Hampshire. League secretary J C Morse announced the penalty.
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Manchester
New England Baseball
Rudderham
N. H
New Bedford
J. C. Morse
League
Harvard Class Games Highlight Soldiers Field Stadium
Harvard hosts annual class games this afternoon at Soldiers Field stadium to select the team that will meet Yale this month. The event gathers students for performance and selection with Yale as the upcoming opponent on the schedule.
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Soldiers Field
Yale
Cleveland 7 Detroit 2 in cold game
Cleveland won its third straight over Detroit as Mullin and Moore drove the offense. Moore limited Detroit to a double and three singles while cold conditions produced numerous errors in the May 9 contest at Cleveland.
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Strong Dorchester baseball lineup plans top local talent
Dorchester prepares a strong summer team with manager Bradford announcing a lineup of local players White pitcher Wadleigh catcher Ferry first base Bill Shannon second base Mahoney short stop Donovan third base Barnstead center Miles left field Larry Shannon and extra pitcher Brayley. Season opens May 30 at Nightingale's field with Hinckley Cox as utility players.
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Wadleigh
Ferry
Bill Shannon
Mahoney
Donovan
Barnstead
Miles
Larry Shannon
Brayley
Dorchester High
Hinckley
Cox
Shannons
Wrayley
Nightingale’s
American golf woman outcl cast in England
In London on May 9 there were about 80 stroke contestants before Troon Scotland open. Miss Glover the Scottish champion led with 81, followed by Miss Campbell 86 Miss Hezlet 87 and Miss Adair 88. Miss Higgins of Midlothian Chicago failed to post a score due to a poor round.
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Troon
Scotland
Glover
Dorothy Campbell
May Hezlet
Rhona Adair
Miss Higgins
Midlothian Club
Chicago
Four Teams Open Interpreparatory Baseball Season
Interpreparatory Baseball League opens with four teams in early battles. Roxbury Latin faces Milton Academy with Bailey pitching for Roxbury and either Pierce or Warren for Milton. Volkmann and Noble & Greenough meet at National League grounds with Desmond Wadsworth weighing Pevear or Briggs for Volkmann and Kennard for Noble & Greenough. A keen rivalry promises a hard fight.
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Roxbury Latin
Jack Wendell
Milton Academy
Kenneth Pope
Milton
Bailey
Roxbury Boys
Pierce
Warren
Roxbury
Volkmann
Noble & Greenough
C. Desmond Wadsworth
Pevear
Briggs
Kennard
Games Today New England Schedule
Concord visits Nashua Lowell plays Manchester Haverhill hosts New Bedford Lawrence faces Fell River For other sports and National league results see Page 8.
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Concord
Nashua
Lowell
Manchester
Haverhill
New Bedford
Lawrence
Fell River
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