Weight dispute cancels Nelson Herrera bout in California
The Friday Los Angeles fight between Battling Nelson and Aurelio Herrera ends in a late weight dispute. Herrera refuses to weigh after scales are found faulty, with Nelson offering fair compromises. Manager Tommy Jacobs, backed by Billy Nolan, is blamed for the fiasco and Herrera’s overweight claims. The crowd is refunded as the bout is called off.
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Battling Nelson
Aurelio Herrera
Herrera
Nelson
Herrer
Tommy Jacobs
Billy Nolan
California
Tom McCarey
Billy
Nolan
Fighter
Boxing Gossip Bouts Highlight Week of East Coast Cards
The week features major bouts in New York with Jimmy Britt versus Terry McGovern at Madison Square Garden and Tommy Burns versus Bob Fitzsimmons in Essington Pennsylvania. Also slated are Tom Sullivan versus Tom White in Gloucester and Baldwin versus Goodman in Philadelphia amid amateur events in Charlestown.
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Terry McGovern
New York
Sandy Ferguson
Gus. Ruhlin
John A. Sullivan
Tommy White
Gloucester
Rudolph Anholz
Young Kenney
Thornton, R. I
Benny Yangerva
O'Leary
Waive
Spike Robson
al Grander
Philadelpia
Illie Fitzgerald
Ined Coens Goodman
Matty Baldwin
Chelsea
Young Corbett
Eddie Johnson
Sailor Burke
Andy Walsh
Shead’ Bay
Young Piierce
Young Nitchie
Wayne, Penn
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Burns
Essington
Penn
Kid Pantz
Y. Kenney
Lowell
Frank Adams
Monk the Newsboy
Lymansville
Tony Bender
Coney Island
Tommy Murphy
Bert Keyes
Ost York
Charley Sieger
Amby McGarry
Willie Schumacher
Phil McGovern
Rube Ferns
Art Mason
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Cornell's Triumph Over Harvard: Moakley's Distance Dominance
Cornell won the intercollegiate championships at Harvard with a distance-focused performance led by trainer Jack Moakley. Ithaca runners swept multiple events, securing nine of 16 places and 29 of 44 points, with key wins by Carpenter Townsend in the half and strong showings by Magoffin Willgoose Trube in the two miles. moakley plans for next year hinge on returnees like Magoffin Trube Willgoose and others, including Carpenter Townsend Rogers and Simpson Lewis.
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Harvard
Jack Moakley
Moakley
Ithacans
Hall
Stone
Carpenter
Townsend
Lewis
Haskins
Rogers
Ithaca
Magoffin
Willgoose
Trube
Yale
Pennsylvania
Lemon
Jamieson
Colpitts
Gillette
Hilmen
Asail Rogers
Herr
Simpson
Worcester’ Academy
New York Beats Hostetter In High Scoring SIX Innings
St. Louis May 27 The New York nine edged Hostetter after six tight innings by battering him with long hits and four unearned runs, prevailing 10 to 6 as McGinnity struggled but limited further scoring.
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New York
Hostetter
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Cincinnati Falls as Magee Shuts Down Score
Magee held the Cincinnatians scoreless as Branefield and Cah led the defense. The article notes May weather and 91 points mentioned but lacks full context or final score.
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Branefield, Cah
Magee
Terry Britt Tonight
Terry Mc Govern and Jimmy Britt prepare for a 10 round bout before the Twentieth Century A. C. at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Both noted lightweight pugilists have trained hard and await the arena action in New York.
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Terry McGovern
Jimmy Britt
A. C
Madison Square Garden
the Garden
McGovern Eyes Catch Weight Clash in Brooklyn Return
The talk centers on McGovern as he nears a catch weight bout with Britt. Friends and backers praise his recent escape from prior trouble and his focus on strength building. Local supporters expect a sharp East debut from Britt, drawing keen attention from close followers.
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Britt
East
Fisco
Good Bouts Planned in Providence Vicinity This Week
Boxing followers can expect several decent bouts this week in the Providence area. Tomorrow at Thornton a 15round bout features Young Kenny of Lawrence versus Rudolph Anght of South Memorial Day night offers a strong card at the Lymansville Casino with Monk the Newsboy of Providence facing Frank Adams of Boston. Also Young Clark of Centredale vows to meet Young Burke of Boston in the semi finals.
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Thornton
Young Kenny
Lawrence
Rudolph ‘Anhgjt
South
Memorial
Lymansville
Monk
Newsboy
Frank Adams
Boston
Young Clark
Centredale
Young Burke
Hayden Reinstated by National Commission Returns to Cleveland
Boston learns from President Ban Johnson that Outfielder John F. Hayden is reinstated from the York club of the Outlaw league and reverts to the Cleveland club which had purchased his release. A Boston Cleveland deal ensures he joins Boston if reinstated and reports at once.
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Ban Johnson
Cincinnati
National Commission
John F. Hayden
York
Cleveland
Baltimore
Collins
Pirates Beat Hillsides 17 to 11 in Beachmont Showdown
The Pirates defeated Hillsides of Beachmont 17 to 11 on Saturday in Beachmont. The Pirates issued a sweep challenge to any 13 to 16 year old team in the state.
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Hillsides
Beachmont
Canadian Pacific appoints St John agent as New England representative
Fred R Perry district passenger agent at St John New Brunswick has been named New England representative of the Canadian Pacific railway with headquarters in Boston.
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Fred R. “Perry
N. B
New England
Canadian Pacific Railway
Boston
The Real Secret of Good Summer Coat Fitting
A tailor explains eliminating stiff canvas and padding by locating shoulder points to create a draped front without canvas or haircloth. He notes summer comfort as temperatures rise and mentions quarterly stock inventories to reduce stock levels.
Boston Back On Farsh Aims To Strengthen After Slump
The Boston team, after two wins by Collins and his men, faces Chicago, the Athletics, and Washington this week aiming to improve a weak season. Peterson shows catching promise while Tenney's Nationals must brace as Brooklyn nears seventh. Chicago, Detroit, and Boston linger as the weak early AL sides.
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Washington
Boston
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Graham
Nationals
Fred Tenney
Brooklyn
Tenney
Davis
McFarland
Callahan
Green
Boston Dancer Docks On Pitching For Dineen Underdog Hope
Chicago notes list Dineen to pitch for Boston as Collins eyes a hot streak with 20 straight wins needed. Grimshaw and Reels shown as key hitters and pitchers. South Bay A C and West Sides prepare for Memorial and Decoration Day games with local managers and fast teams named.
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Dineen
Boston
Collins
Grimshaw
Bertie” Ferris
Giants
Brooklyn
Reels
Cleveland
South Bay
G. H. Cave
Cahill
West Sides
Featherstone
Brighton High
Malloy
Saxonville
Newton Independents
James P. O'Brien
Tremont Street
Bofton
Chick Stahl Steps Up In Boston Batting Averages
From last week’s official averages the Boston players show little lineup change. Grimshaw leads Americans in stick work with a small drop, Collins also down, while Chick Stahl rises from .271 to .283. Ferris and Parent hover around their regular marks as Harris and Dineen pick up hits.
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Grimshaw
Collins
Chick Stahl
Ferris
Parent
Harris
Dineen
Armbruster
Bates
Tenney
Bridwell
Strobel
Dolan
Trial heats row today for schoolboy oarsmen on Charles River
At 2 30 pm the first crews race in trial heats from Harvard bridge downstream to the clubhouse. Coaches Grainey and Donovan prepared the boys with training. Starter Dr John B Hawes, referee Harry Wardwell, timer Fred Wood. Heats include Brown Nichols versus Cambridge Latin and Noble Greenough. Volkmann versus Brookline English. Roxbury Latin versus Boston Latin and DeMerritte.
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Grainey
Donovan
Union Boat Club
Harvard Bridge
John B. Hawes
Harry Wardwell
Fred Wood
Brown & Nichols
Cambridge Latin
Noble & Greenough
Volkmann
Brookline High
English High
Roxbury
Bound to Win Annual Game Dorchester Rivalry
Mechanic Arts aims for a victory in the annual Dorchester game next Saturday despite past misfortunes. Hall may miss this year due to a head injury from last fall, with Cannoh replacing him and Bell and Emery returning in the outfield. All games through June 2 are cancelled as the team trains hard to win.
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Mechanic Arts Nine
Shannahan
Anual Dorchester
Hall
Dorchester
Cannoh
Bell
Emery
American tennis team arrives in London for Davis Cup
The American Davis Cup squad Beals C Wright Holcombe Ward Kreigh Collins and Raymond D Little arrived in London today. Wright's right hand remains in a sling but he hopes to play within five days.
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Beals C. Wright
Holcombe Ward
Kreigh Collins
Raymond D. Little
Wright
Yale Track Names Captain For Next Year
James W. Marshall of New York City was elected captain of the Yale track team for next year at a Yale athletes meeting in Boston after the intercollegiate meet.
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Conn
James W. Marshall
New York City
Yale
Boston
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