Old Cy to Face Big Six in South End Fight Week
The article previews a busy boxing week with several 10 round bouts. Ad Wolgast against Packey McFarland headlines a lightweight title clash Friday night, while Carl Morris meets Jim Flynn in New York the same evening. Morris vs Flynn draws attention as a test for Morris as a potential Johnson challenger.
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Ad Wolgast
Packey McFarland
Carl Morris
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
New York
Morris-Flynn
Morris
Flynn
Jack Johnson
Indoor athletic meet at Wood Island Park draws high interest
The Unicorn indoor meet draws East wide attention as the B A A plans a set of invitation games at Wood Island Park this Saturday. Riley advocates five two minute rounds per bout and some local officials sympathize though major change seems unlikely. Yale’s Johny Mack and Princeton’s Keane Fitspatrick have divided attention with football training delaying cross country focus.
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Riley
Wood Island Park
East
Johny Mack
Yale
Keane Fitspatrick
Princeton
Cy Young to Face Mathewson in Today’s Duel
The article previews a pitching duel between Cy Young and Christy Mathewson set for today at 1:30 pm. It notes a postponed plan to use Young twice but suggests he may return to the mound with short rest if today’s start goes well. Boston management faced a setback from the postponement.
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Cy Young
Mathewson
Boston
Young
Butt
New York at Boston Two-Game Series
National baseball schedule lists a two game set between New York and Boston, followed by Chicago visiting Cincinnati and Brooklyn traveling to Philadelphia.
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New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
P.C
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklin
Weather Postpones Game, Delivers Afternoon Treat
Weather again cancels the scheduled contest at the South End grounds in Boston. Fans will find an unexpected pleasure this afternoon as the postponement provides a new entertainment option beyond the original bill.
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South End Grounds
Boston
Bills
Cy Young to oppose Christy Mathewson in historic double header
Rain brings a rare clash as Cy Young and Christy Mathewson are slated to pitch in a two game set. Tenney plans to start Young with Perdue while McGraw aims to run Mathewson and Marquard against the Boston club. Boston fans look to see contrasts in styles and the fast sharp play and scarce runs.
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Tenney
Cy Young
Perdue
McGraw
Mathewson
Marquard
Boston
Young
Matthewson
PAD Boston Garter advertisement promotes durable all year wear
An advertorial for the PAD Boston Garter touts long lasting rubber construction with a frictionless leg fit. It claims metal free design, a snug resting shape, and a moulded rubber button clasp that releases only when needed. Sold by dealers everywhere.
Wolgast McFarland Fight Defied by Milwaukee Sheriff
Milwaukee authorities clash over a boxing event featuring Lightweight Champion Ad Wolgast and Packy McFarland set for Friday night. Sheriff Arnold vows to block the bout, while promoter Frank Mulkern argues Wisconsin bans prize fighting has long been enforced only against results.
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Milwaukee
Ad Wolgast
Packy McFarland
Frank Mulkern
Sheriff Arnold
Wolgast
Mcfarland
Governor McGovern undecided on Milwaukee bout plans
Governor Francis E. McGovern of Wisconsin said he would not interfere with plans for the Wolgast-McFarland fight in Milwaukee next Friday night. He had no information to act on, did not issue instructions to Milwaukee officials, and could not decide whether the event would be a boxing match or a prize fight.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Francis E. McGovern
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Phillies Win First Game From Brooklyn
Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 3 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Pitching kept hits low until the eighth when Knahe Paskett Beck and Lobert drove in the runs with a sacrifice. Brooklyn avoided a shutout in the ninth as Hummel scored on Coulson's double and an out.
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Brooklyn
Knahe
Paskett
Beck
Lobert
Hummel
Coulson
R. Om TB. PO
Beide
Ans
Pankett
Wegscae
Magee
F . Ae
Mook
Taiderus
Tee Thee
Doolan
Ss . Fear
Carter
Wees
Certin
Sesc
AB PO
R Tooley
Daubert
Smith
Davidson
Erwin
Ste
Schardt
Seeee
Knabe
Cubs Edge Reds in Pitchers Battle 2-0
Chicago defeated Cincinnati 2 to 0 in a pitchers duel at Cincinnati. Reulbach limited the Reds to little offense while Fromme scattered Chicago hits. Boyd closed with seven pitches, and timely hitting by Schulte and Sheckard provided the decisive runs.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Reulbach
Fromme
Boyd
Iowa
Schulte
Sheckard
AB R
Ott
O'Day
Emalie
Grand Opening Dance at Navillus Hall Dorchester
The first grand opening dance of the season will be held at Navillus Hall in Dorchester on September 16. The event promises a full evening of music and dancing to kick off the autumn social calendar.
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Navillus Hall
Dorcheste
Saturda
British Doubles Pair Triumph in Davis Cup Trial Clash
C P Dixon and A E Beamish of the British Isles defeated T C Bundy and Raymond D Little in straight sets 6-3 7-5 6-4 at West Side Tennis Club New York. The British Isles lead 2 1 in the inter national series with singles tomorrow featuring W A Larned A H Lowe and M F McLaughlin A P Dixon as Britain seeks a Davis Cup path to Australia.
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New York
C. P. Dixon
A. E. Beamish
British Isles
T. C. Bundy
California
Raymond D. Little
West Side Tennis Club
Australia
Dixon
Beamish
Bundy
Little
Atlantic Leading In Cape May Race
The Cape May challenge cup sailed by Karina and Atlantic from Ambrose Channel Light to Five Fathom Light vessel and return. At noon Atlantic led by four minutes, by 1:53 abeam Galilee with about seven minutes advantage as light southerly winds continued and progress reached eight miles.
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New York
Karina
Robert E. Tod
Wilson Marshall
Atlantic
Ambrose Channel
Cape May
Galilee
Dr Bowler Heading To Hanover For Dartmouth Football
Dartmouth trainer Dr John W Bowler is due in Hanover with the team preparing under a hot sun. The 18 man squad practiced lightly to build conditioning while Barends the prior fullback arrived and will be on the field tomorrow. Cheney and Winship were new players reported.
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Hanover
N. H
John W. Bowler
Dartmouth
Cavanaugh
Barends
Cheney
Winship
Giants Aim for Pennant as McGraw Predicts Victory
Manager Jawn McGraw exudes confidence as the Giants prepare for a doubleheader against the Hops at South End Park. He plans to start Mathewson and Marquard, cites strong team health, and expects a clean sweep before the Western trip. Herzog shines, while Ames Crandall and Wiltie back the infield and outfield.
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McGraw
Mathewson
Marquard
Tenneyites
Giants
Answers to Queries on Athletes and Events
The notes discuss Battling Nelson and Tommy Raweon queries, list mid distance and sprinting figures such as Jack Moakley Cornell Johnny Mack Pooch Donovan Mike Murphy Keane Fitzpatrick Tommy Keane, mention Taunton Batter out and a non counting run. The B A A games invitation contests are announced with conditions, and fistic painter Wells is named British lightweight champion with his decision over Freddy Welsh in England.
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Battling Nelson
Tommy Raweon
Jack Moakley
Cornell
Johnny Mack
Pooch Donovan
Mike Murphy
Keane Fitzpatrick
Tommy Keane
Taunton
B. A. A. Athletic Committee
Fistic
Jiatt Wells
Freddy Welsh
England
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