Georges Carpentier Ties Up Boston Stop With Sparring Tour
Georges Carpentier arrived in Boston for a social visit and earned about $2000 at Mechanics Building before boarding the Montreal train. He sparred four rounds for a $7500 audience, drawing notable onlookers including General Edwards and Mayor Peters, while wife Georgette stayed in New York due to illness.
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Ruth Knocks Two Homers In New York Victory
Ruth starred with two home runs a triple and a walk as New York beat Chicago 6 to 5 in rain drenched actions. Peckinpaugh also homered while Mays endured heavy batting early but settled, guiding the Yankees to the win.
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Watertown and Winchester Scrapped Rain Delay Baseball
Watertown and Winchester High Schools postponed their game scheduled at Watertown yesterday due to rain, rescheduling to the season end. The delay affects local prep baseball lineup and standings as weather halted play.
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Carpentier Receives Grand Reception in Ring Debut
Georges Carpentier, French champion, appeared at Mechanics' Building last night to a cheering crowd. The audience roared with enthusiasm as he stepped into the ring and prepared to box, signaling a warm reception for his fighter’s bow.
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Carpentier vs Dempsey Clash Seen Through Observer Eyes
A contemporary spectator argues Georges Carpentier lacks true speed and power to beat Jack Dempsey, praising Dempsey’s superior finisher and all around strength. The piece notes Carpentier’s flashy display, compares both fighters, and predicts Dempsey as likely favorite if they meet. The card opener included four bouts with local fighters Jed Mulkern and Young Kilrain.
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Local School Games Across Cities Prompt Saturday Matches
Cambridge Latin meets Newton High at Claflin Field Newtonville Everett faces Somerville High at Everett High Medford plays Malden at Malden High Brookline clashes Rindee Vech at Russell Field Dorchester versus Commerce at Rowan Park Andover Academy hosts Groton Holy Cross Freshmen meet Exeter Huntington plays St Mark's Southboro Roxbury Latin faces Allen Military West Newton Kilrain and Charley Sheppard boxing bout ends with a late knockdown Sammy Schieff draws with Sailor Joe Butler in a long district bout Freddie Williams versus Young Chakas ends with a decision for Chakas after a hard ten rounds.
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Columbia Beats Cornell In Narrow Victory
Columbia defeats Cornell 1 to 0 in a closely watched contest. The goal marks a decisive win for Columbia at home in New York on May 11.
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Carpentier dazzles Boston crowd in regular championship display
Boston fans witnessed Georges Carpentier entertain in an exhibition style bout at Mechanics Hall, signaling he is a skilled contender. The scene drew praise for his ring craft, while the piece notes Dempsey potential rematch talk and other sports moves including Johnny Evers and Notre Dame sprinter Gilly Hayes.
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Charley Paddock
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Memorial Day Athletics and Local Races in Cambridge and Watertown
The reader notes a 10 mile race at Russell Field Cambridge on May 30 directed by Knights of St Finbar with Morgan O Covnos in charge and a games set at Riverside Watertown Arsenal A A on May 71 with entries via Penak Powers. Other items mention baseball salaries and a boxing claim about Joey Connolly.
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Watertown Arsenal
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Mike O'Dowd versus Connolly boxing claim examined
In 1917 Mike O'Dowd KOed Connolly in four rounds. Langford reportedly never beat Jack Johnson. Johnson won a 15 round decision in Chelsea in 1906. The purse for the Britt Kleby Lawrence bout favored Kleby. exact sums not released. Old timers reportedly did not train with movies or looking glasses.
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Baseball Schedule Highlights From Major Leagues
American League previews include Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington National League features Boston at St. Louis Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburg
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