Canole defeats O'Keefe in 15 rounds at Criterion club
Martin Canole of Fall River outjabbed Jack O'Keefe of Chicago to win a 15 round decision at the Criterion club last night. Referee Buckley awarded the bout to Canole as the Chicago lightweight champion was outpointed throughout. The card opened with J. Fitzgerald beating Young Kelly by 15 pounds in eight rounds while Tommy King stopped Joe Lavoie in seven rounds in the semi final.
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Chicago
Martin Canole
Fall River
Criterion Club
Canole
Buckley
J. Fitzgerald
Young Kelly
Tommy King
Joe Lavoie
Boxing season ends soon amid scandals and lukewarm crowds
A weary public tires of feature bouts and scams as season ends. Clubs face weather, misrepresentation, and looming lawsuits over illegality and failed meetings led by the Physical Culture Club directors Aiken and McLaughlin. Members warned to withhold payments without proper vouchers as disputes intensify. The Tammany Club plans an evening program headlined by Danny Trane versus Belfield Walcott in a decisive 15 round bout under legal scrutiny.
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Busiess
William TR. Aiken
Jack McLaughlin
Messrs. Aiken
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Tammany Club
Jerry Watson
Sue
Danny Trane
Belfield Walcott
Ham sons battle royal draws crowd at program
Jerry aims for top turnout equal to last week as four Ham family sons enter a battle royal. Prelims pair Young Manning versus Kidnee and Tommy Devine versus Joe Mulins. Oswego Street’s John Conroy questions if Joe Bernstein quit or was knocked out after showing well then laying down. Bernstein reportedly quit after a strong start but carried out his part. Bellows Falls schedule: Jimmy Briggs absent until conditions improve. last meeting drew about 42 dollars, local enthusiasts losing confidence.
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Joe Mulins
John Conroy
Oswego Street
Joe Bernstein
South End
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Iie
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Bellows
New York Lightweight Faces Belfield Walcott Tonight
The New York lightweight meets Belfield Walcott at the Tammany Club tonight in a notable boxing clash. Walcott headlines a card at the Tammany Club, with spectators expecting a decisive bout and potential title implications.
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New York
Belfield Walcott
Tammany Club
Essex Club Promises Big Card At Thursday's Meeting
Patronage has declined yet Essex Club stages a major card for Thursday night headlined by Kid Griffo versus Fred Bryson. West End versus Waltham rivalry heightens stakes with a packed hall. Little Johnny Sheehan trains hard for a Tenex Club bout with Albert Delmont after Jimmy Walsh’s game display. If Sheehan wins, political prospects for Senator Mike Sullivan rise.
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Fred Bryson
Rowdoin Square Hall
West End
Waltham
Johnny Sheehan
Albert Delmont
Tenex
Medford
Jimmy Walsh
Sheehan
South Boston
Sheenan
Mike Sullivan
B. N. Brenton
Rob Roy
Undertakers Form Greater Boston Baseball League
East Boston undertakers and their assistants plan a new amateur league named the Greater Boston Baseball League. Teams already form in Chelsea Charlestown North End and East Boston with the East Boston squad featuring Kirby Hurley Holmes McCarthy Brown Morris Lane and Morris. A Wood Island Park exhibition game pits East Boston against Chelsea this afternoon.
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East Boston
Greater Boston
Chelsea
Charlestown
North End
Richard Kirby
John Hurley
George Holmes
William McCarthy
Frank Brown
Lawrence Morris
Fred McGraw
Thomas J. Lane
National Baseball Matchups Listed for Week
National league card outlines Chicago versus Boston Pittsburg facing New York St Louis plays Philadelphia Cincinnati meets Brooklyn in a series of open games featuring storied franchises and regional rivalries.
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Csecce
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Ovese
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Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Rain Delays South Final Boston vs Chicago Baseball Game
Rain halted the Boston Chicago South Final in the second inning with Boston ahead 1 0. About 200 spectators waited as rain checks were issued for use at another game. Chicago leads the league and Buckenberger plans changes to improve the club. Both teams meet again today for the final game as Selee aims to stay on top.
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Fettle
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Selee
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Aubrey
Dexter
Stanley
Colts
Home team tops St Louis in hot Philadelphia game
National news: Philadelphia defeats St Louis 6 to 4 on timely hitting. Mitchell unsettled but scattered hits as both teams fielded well. Attendance 2100. Key plays include Douglass two-base hit and Dooin allowed runs with solid defense. Final score 6-4. McFarland and Mitchell pitched, umpire O Day officiated.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Mitchell
McFarland
Lao Waddnes
Os Coud
Douglass
Barclay
Keister
Farrell
O' Day
Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati In Well Played Game
Brooklyn wins 3 to 2 in a pitching duel as Evans records his first victory. Beckley and Corcoran turn a spectacular triple play, with Dahlen adding two one hand stops. Seymour, Magoon, Ritter and others contribute in a low scoring fielding showcase at Brooklyn. Attendance 2200.
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Cincinnati
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Corecoran
Dahlen
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Sheckard
Doyle
McCreedie
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Mroran
New York Edges Pittsburg in Snappy 4-3 Game
New York beat Pittsburg 4 to 3 as Dunn drove in a run in the third and hit the winning tally in the eighth. Leach left the game in the seventh. McGraw argued a play in the eighth. President Pulliam suspended pitcher Doheny for three days for disorderly actions during yesterday's game. Attendance 7,152.
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Pittsburg
Dunn
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Pulliam
Doheny
Hermis and McChesney Planned for Saratoga Match
New York May 19 Hermis, bought for 60000 by E R Thomas, and McChesney, deemed the fastest by E R Smathers, are nearly matched for a Saratoga race in August. The event is expected to rival famed duels such as Ten Broeck and Mollie Mac Carthy, Tenny and Salvator, Domino and Dobbins, and Ethelbert and Jean Beraud.
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New York
Americans Win in First and a Triple
Hickman's batting stood out as he batted for Robinson in the ninth and hit a home run. Cleveland built a lead with two-base hits by Bay Wright Flick and McCarthy and three-base hits by Hickman Wright and Carey. Stolen bases went to Hickman Bradley and Clarke with several walks and a wild pitch noted. Attendance was 2028 with Wright and Orth as pitchers.
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Pittsburg
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New York at Chicago and Three Other NBA Matchups
New York faces Chicago in a marquee clash while Washington visits Cleveland and Philadelphia travels to Detroit in a trio of Eastern and Midwest NBA contests.
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Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston Tops Detroit In Wild First Game Of Season
Boston won 3 0 in the first inning and held off Detroit to the ninth, a tense finish at Detroit Park. Mullin and Dineen pitched well, with Mullin striking out 11 and Dineen 8 as Boston's early hits produced all three runs while Detroit managed only singles. A double steal and sharp fielding by Collins highlighted a game filled with timely plays and standout defense.
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Cleveland Triumphs as Washington Stumbles in Eight
In Cleveland on May 19, the Washington team failed to score against Wright while Cleveland dominated, battering Orth throughout the game. The Indians exploded for four singles and a double in the eighth inning to widen the gap.
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Washington
Wright
Orth
St Louis Drops Game To Philadelphia In Sloppy Loss
St Louis lost to Philadelphia 4 to 2 as both clubs battled fielding errors and pitching miscues. Waddell pitched for Philadelphia with limited effectiveness while Powell allowed costly breaks. Wallace Sugden and Davis added two-base hits and L Cross hit a home run. Attendance was about 5100 with Sheridan umpiring.
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Sugden
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Boston College Prep Meets Holy Cross Rivalry on Rainy Day
Chicago leads the batting scene with Mertes at .452 and Elberfeld at .424 in the National and American leagues. A heated Boston College grounds clash today pits local top prep teams Boston College and Holy Cross on Massachusetts avenue, amid a fierce rivalry and strong season records. Pittsburg’s Clarke headlines National league fielding leaders with key positions filled by Kitttredge Doyle Magoon Wolverton Dahlen Keister Dobbs.
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Elberfeld
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Clarke
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W L Douglas 3 50 Shoes Spring Sale Offer
W L Douglas advertises $3.50 men shoes with claims of saving from $3 to $5 versus $5 to $6 styles. Recommends two pairs for spring and summer, high cuts and oxfords, priced as two pairs for $7. Notes wide distribution and various city store addresses. Also promotes catalog and mail orders, plus boy sizes and fast color eyelets.
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Lawrence Defeats Haverhill in 10 Innings 10 to 9
In Haverhill on May 19 Lawrence beat Haverhill 10 to 9 in 10 innings. Hamilton hit his second homer, March followed with another, Gilroy delivered a three-base hit and scored on a Grant double for the decisive run. Umpire Rudderham ejected after contentious calls as crowds protested. Attendance 1200.
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Fall River Beats Brockton After Rain Delay
In Fall River on May 19 a heavy rain ended the game after six innings with Fall River leading 2 to 1. Timely hitting put Fall River ahead in the fourth, and Morgan shut down Brockton for the rest of the game.
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Manchester Beats Nashua In Sharp Baseball Tilt
Manchester defeated Nashua in a sharp afternoon game. Morrissey held Nashua to three hits through six innings as Guest struggled at times. Murray drove in a run after muffing a fly, and Manchester's four runs came on a two-base hit by Kwau and a Murray homer.
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On balls Off Guest and Struckout By Morrissey Scoring Note
A brief baseball update notes a ball called by Guest with a strikeout to Morrissey and another strikeout to Guest. Passed ball credited to Page. Time listed as 60 minutes. Umpire Sullivan. Attendance around 500.
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Concord Beats Lowell 10 Inning Baseball Thrills
Concord edges Lowell 10 to 8 in ten innings as Hafford and Stewart hit homers. Hafford adds a double and two singles. Umpire Kelliher debut satisfactory. Attendance about 700.
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Roxbury Latin Beats Noble & Greenough Eight to Seven
A thrilling late season school game at Huntington Avenue Grounds saw Roxbury Latin edge Noble and Greenough 8 to 7. Latin rallied in the eighth, then held on after rain delayed play, with standout efforts from Drisko Knowles Wendell McNeil and Lovering as the crowd of about 50 watched intense action and several two and three base hits.
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Local teams clash in scattered intercity contests
Recap of recent scores shows Buffalo-Buffalo 6 over Worcester 3. Toronto-Providence 4 over Toronto 3. Baltimore 4 over Newark 1. Bridgeport 6 over Meriden 3. Norwich 18 over Springfield 6. New London 10 over New Haven 1. Hartford 15 over Holyoke 8.
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