Tex Rickard Chosen Referee For Jeffries Johnson Fight
Tex Rickard was selected to referee the July 4 Emeryville bout between Jeffries and Johnson, with the option to step aside if the fighters choose another official. The meeting included sharp exchanges between Sam Berger and Johnson over referee choices, and Berger threatened a confrontation amid heated discussion. Johnson insisted on his own selections, while Berger proposed editors or joint promoter involvement to name the referee.
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Johnson and Berger Clash Over Nevada Man in Fight Negotiations
The meeting grew tense as Berger refused to consider Rickard, citing inexperience, and Johnson clashed with him with threats and insults. Rickard offered to act only if all parties agree, and suggested Jeffries and Johnson settle on another man or he would withdraw. Despite an apparent agreement, mistrust lingered as talks continued and rumors spread about naming Richard to keep negotiations afloat.
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Jeffries Trains Morning Then Fishes In Heat
In Ben Lomond during May 1916 J J Jeffries limited work to the morning due to extreme heat and spent the afternoon fishing with Harry Green of Santa Cruz. Morning routine included punching and handball while Jeffries perspired heavily. Two red blotches possibly eruptions may explain his lack of afternoon work and apparent disinterest in referee selection.
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Entries Soon Close for Lynn Y. M. C. A. Run
The third annual 10 mile Lynn Y M C A run will be held Saturday May 21 starting and finishing at the Lynn Y M C A building. More than 50 entries have been received. Intending competitors include Cook Norris Robertson Walfenstine Upham Wright De Mar Garber Weis man Silva Lilly and Madden. Entries close May 19 with H H Buxton Lynn Y M C A Lynn Mass.
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Waiting for Corbett in the Jeffries Camp
BEN BENTON reports from Ben Lomond California on May 16 that Jeffries’ camp shows signs of renewed activity as Walter Kelly and Hector McKenzie arrive to boost morale. Corbett’s imminent arrival is confirmed, with expectations of new rules and faster boxing, plus a hoped presence of Jack Welsh visiting Jack Johnson’s quarters for potential insights.
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Virginia
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Ketchel Aims for Flynn Bout in Fine Form
Stanley Ketchel world middleweight champion arrives in town in peak condition for tonight's bout with Porky Flynn. He predicts an easy win. Referee Joe Hess defends NY decision bias after disqualifying reports in last Friday's Cross bout. Langford lands three California dates after NY bout with Kubiak. schedule links Burns Jeanette and Ketchel in coming matches. Ad Wolgast set to fight Lew Powell in Los Angeles early June.
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Sam Langford
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al Kubiak
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Lew Powell
Los Angeles
Boston Latin Edges South Boston High In Solid Win
Boston Latin shocked South Boston High with a 6 to 2 victory. Both clubs fielded well while Latin loaded the bases and produced enough hitting to secure the win. Heyer Halligan Lane Gorman Murphy and others contributed as Prendergast pitched effectively.
English High Edges Harvard Second In Ragged 8-7 Game
English High School defeated Harvard second team 8 to 7 on Soldiers Field in a messy contest. Harvard led in batting honors but fielding mistakes hurt them. Rogers homered for English High, while Foster and Kenney contributed multiple hits. key pitching by Travers and Ohler kept the score close.
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Toronto 3 Providence 2 Rochester 4 Jersey City 3
Montreal 1 Newark 6 Buffalo 4 Baltimore 6. Hockey score roundup lists teams and results with mixed venues and cities. Contested games show Toronto Rochester Jersey City Newark Buffalo Baltimore and Montreal outcomes.
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Connecticut League Results Summary
New Haven defeated Waterbury 4 to 3 while Hartford beat Holyoke 8 to 6 and Springfield prevailed over Bridgeport 6 to 3 in the Connecticut League standings.
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Taft Commission Fines Chance and Players for Rowdyism
Taft quotes baseball as a clean game as the National Baseball Commission fines Chicago Nationals manager Frank Chance and players Tinker and Hochman for rowdyism at Columbus on April 18. The commission condemns Chance for switching players and assigns pitcher to infield duty and catcher to pitch. The Houston club claim against Brooklyn for 1000 for Blakely is allowed.
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Two Records Fall at Tufts Interclass Meet
Medford, May 16. The Tufts inter class track meet was won by the senior class. Ralph W. Atwater of Somerville set a two mile record, cutting time from 70 48 to 10 26 1 5. James E. Douglas of Hull broke the discus mark from 105 1 2 to 114.4 and led in shot put and hammer throw as top scorer.
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Yale Freshmen Defeat Pawling School 5 to 0 in New Haven
Yale Freshmen shut out Pawling School of New York 5 to 0 as McGreery shines at bat and Start and Start play well in the field. Newberry pitches effectively while Peck earns credit for the visitors. Score by innings shows Yale erasing early threats and pulling away with steady offense and solid defense.
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Maine overwhelms New Hampshire State college 12 to 1
Maine twelve runs defeat New Hampshire State College as Maine pitcher Libby Smith Stark and Swan lead with a home run and three three-base hits. New Hampshire grapples with early deficits. game ends in 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Baseball Notes Previewing Boston Detroit Lineups
Collins or Smith to work for Boston today Killian or Summers will work for Detroit Casey the Wakefield lad Tigers catcher is not with them due to health and not along on this trip Athletics look like the top bet in the American League unless challenged by the Tigers or others Jennings notes Mack's pitchers won’t find the Tigers easy and Harry Walter is hitting well above .300 making him a strong asset for George Stallings.
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American Assn Results From Columbus and Nearby Games
Columbus beat Kansas City 4 to 1 in five innings due to rain while Toledo topped Milwaukee 8 to 4. Minneapolis defeated Louisville 9 to 4 and Indianapolis won 6 to 0 against St Paul.
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New Bedford Beats Brockton In Hitting Contest
New Bedford defeated Brockton 10 to 7 in a heavy hitting game on May 16. McGovern powered the offense with a home run and two singles as New Bedford used three pitchers. Disputes between managers Burkett and Fleming lingered through the contest.
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Lawrence Defeats Fall River in Seven to Four Ball Game
Lawrence topped Fall River 7 to 4 as six runs in the second inning on walks, hits, and miscues sealed the win. Catterson, Bannon, Reynolds, Crisham, Jolly, Ainsmith, Butler, Weisenstein, Devine and Fullerton produced the runs with notable two and three base hits from Fullerton Weisenstein and Devine.
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Lynn Triumphs 5-0 as Wolfgang Struggles for Lowell
Lynn blanks Lowell 5 to 0 in a game highlighted by wild pitching and weak Lowell support. Abbott earned the win with three strikeouts while Wolfgang allowed the decisive hits and two wild pitches. Cargo, Coulter, and Abbott tallied with two base hits apiece, grounding Lynn to a seventh straight home victory.
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Worcester Beats Haverhill in Dull 4 1 Showdown
Worcester defeated Haverhill 4 to 1 in a notably listless game today. The sole bright spot was the lone feature of the contest, highlighted by Worcester’s early lead and steady defense.
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Melrose Cleans Up With Lawrence High
Melrose defeats Lawrence High 6 to 4 in local playstead. Melrose pitcher dominates with 18 strikeouts. Key hits include Ban an home run and Dyke three-base hit. Fields feature Green, Perkins, Wanamaker stealing bases and Garven yielding seven walks. Time two hours, umpire Elward.
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Knights of Equity to Honor Two Members Tonight
The Knights of Equity meet in Ellis Hall Hayward place to host a reception for Hugh Jennings of Detroit and Patsy Donovan of Boston Americans. The event is a preliminary gesture ahead of a later season celebration tied to Red Sox and Tigers clashes.
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