Moran Driscoll Featherweight Title Reaction in England
England hosts Owen Moran versus Jem Driscoll with high expecta tion for a world featherweight title clash. The bout at the National Sporting Club in London carries a $7500 purse, winner to take $5000 and a $1000 side stake, while Kilbane potential future match is teased.
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Criscollh
Owen Moran
National Sporting Club of
London
Driscoll
Nelson
Nho
Attell
America
Freddie Welsh
Welch
Kilbane
Murphy on Bresnahan How he joined the Cubs tale
Charles Webb Murphy reports how Roger Bresnahan moved from the St Louis Cardinals to the Chicago Cubs. He notes praise from John J. McGraw and explains Bresnahan chose Chicago over Pittsburgh or Cincinnati. Murphy cites Bresnahan’s ambitions and potential role with the Cubs amid trades involving Byers, Mitchell, and others.
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Charles Webb Murphy
Cubs
Bresnahan
Louis Cardinals
Murphy
John J. McGraw
Giants
Roger
Chicago
Pittsturch
Cincinnati
Byers
Mitchell
Phelan
Humphreys
Tinker
Chapman
Loudermilk
Arthur Phelan
Bony
Mike Mitchell
Mitchall
Cardinals
Corridon
Ones
Evers
Ritchie Defeats Porter On Train in Noted Spree
Willie Feltchie, travelling on a Pullman car, played referee-like in a late night disturbance. He intervened after a negro porter boisterously rolled ivory cubes and ranted, delivering a series of hooks and swings. Passengers awoke to the commotion. afterward the porter, learning his assailant’s identity, declined further complaint and seemed pleased.
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Willie Feltchie
Ham
Ritchie
Boxing Chronology Retell: 1900s to 1910s bouts noted
This date in pugilistic annals records multiple boxing results across cities from 1900s to 1910s. Notable bouts include Kaufman defeating Barry in Los Angeles, Bronson stopping Grant in Peoria, Hayes outpointing Smith in Philadelphia, Bronson stopping Stein in Atlanta, and Smith defeating Thompson in Sydney. Other items list draws and point decisions in Albany, Newark, New Orleans, London, and Wilkes Barre, with various opponents and round counts.
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Ife
al Kaufman
Dave Barry
Los Angeles
Ray Bronson
Tommy Grant
Peoria
Grover Hayes
Howard Smith
Philadelhia
Kid Stein
Atlanta
Young O'Leary
Joe Coster
Albany
wil—Charley Goldman
Cane Bunn
Newark
Dave Smith
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Sydney
Australia
Isva
Cal McCarthy
Tom Callaghan
New Orlean
Jon Jeannette
Jim Jerrords
New York
Frankie Burns
Diggeree
ne—Youns Joseph
Curly Watson
London
Hogan
Mickey Oapos
Ey Gannon
Smith
Neenes
Phildelphia
Amy
Bo Donnell
Wilkesbarre
Wolverton Disciplinary Record Questioned by Herzog
Giants third baseman Karley Herzog says Harry Wolverton lacked discipline as Yankees manager. He cites a Williamsport game where Wolverton allowed a smoker on the bench, undermining strict anti smoking rules. Herzog recalls Wolverton quitting Giants in 1909 after conflicts with McGraw and Tenney, noting a later change in attitude.
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Harry Wolverton
Yankees
Karley Herzog
Giants
Gients Herzog
Wolverton
Williamsport
Bemeée
Herzog
McGraw
Fred Ténney
Boston
Athletics to play in Brooklyn in spring practice series
Philadelphia January 27Manager Connie Mack and Charles H Ebets of the Brooklyn club discussed a spring practice series between the Athletics and the Dodgers. Ebets suggested using his support to help open the new million dollar park in Brooklyn. Mack indicated willingness and dates were being set likely bringing the A’s to Brooklyn around April 5 to meet the Superbas in the new park.
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Philadelphia
Tie Mack
The
Athletics
Charles H Ebbets
Brooklyn
Epbers
Mack
Lkely
Oklyn
Superbas
McCarty Seen as Future Heavyweight Champion
The piece extols Luther McCarty as a near finished boxer with quick learning, a formidable left hand, and potential to dominate for years. It compares him to Sullivan and Jeffries, credits Billy McCarney for management, and notes his rapid rise through boxing education. A call for want ads follows.
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Luther McCarty
Carl Morris
Jim Fiynniyi al Palser
McCarty
Sullivan
Jeffries
Corbett
Billy McCarney
Jack Johnson
Flynn
Palzer
Ike
Mike Gibbons
Packey McFarland
Springfield To Have Fine Baseball Team This Year
Bill Carey owner of the Springfield team announces a competitive roster for the coming season. Key moves include release of Matt Waters, with Waters likely to secure a berth. infield players Young from Haverhill and Corey Miller at third. Other notables are Edie Swander recommending Goodrich, and veteran outfielders Eddie Swander Waite Dell Genest. Second base remains unsettled as Carey seeks the right man.
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Bill Carey
Springfield
Matt Waters
Waters
Bridgeport
T Ae
Mics
Sandy Bannister
Jimmie Ball
Carey
Wiegold
Young
Haverhill
Corey Miller
Edie Swander
Goodrich
Portsmouth
Boston Nationals
Eddie Swander
Waite
Dell
Genest
Pittsfield
Holyoke City
Yale Hockey Rooters Face Mild Winter Setback
Yale hockey, once boosted by a new $30,000 rink funded by players’ relatives, saw waning interest as mild weather canceled two prom season games and disrupted the team’s development. The rink’s use stalled for lack of cold weather, threatening poor performance this year.
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Yale
Yale Hockey Association
Billie Barnett
St. Nicholas Rink
New York
New Haven
Hearing on Jim Thorpe case tomorrow in Carlisle
Carlisle Pa Jan 27 Athletic director Glenn Warner left for New York to deliver Thorpe case information to AAU officials. The AAU plans swift action if charges hold, including stripping records and prizes. a hearing in New York is set for tomorrow. Farmington committee to buy parish house for Sarah Porter memorial fund.
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Carlisle
Glenn Warner
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Jim Thorpe
America
Warner
Middle Atlantic
Caroline
Board of Managers
The
Thorpe
James E. Sullivan
United States
Mr. Sullivan
Farmington
Tne
Sarah Porter
Congregational Church
Miss Porter
Bridgeport seals two new players from Binghamton and Ware
Bridgeport manager McCann returns from New York with two additions for the Mechanics. Bowman, a top second baseman from Binghamton, hit .279 in 119 games last season with 20 stolen bases and strong fielding. Paddock, a Massachusetts semi pro sensation, joins as a left handed pitcher. Also moving in are Joe Phillips from Binghamton and reports of connections to Jim Thorpe and other big names swirl amid league talk.
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Waener
McCann
Bridgeport
New York
Mechanics
Bowman
Binghamton
Paddock
Ware
Mass
Otis Johnson
New York American
Rochester
Massachusetts
Patlock
Jake Boultes
Lowell
Pre
Spowites
St. Louis
Tom Connery
Red Hela
Hela
Boultes
Red
Sea Breeze Island
Joe Phillips
Phillips
Waynesboro
Ketchel O Brien Clash Headlines South End Boxing Night
Al Ketchel meets Jack O'Brien in a 10 round 138 pound main event at Eagles hall tonight. Young Corbett returns as referee with Michael F. O'Connor timing. Kid Lewis faces Hank Griffin in a 19 round bout at 150 pounds and Kid Cushing meets Eddie Kelly in a 10 round bout at 116 pounds. Joe Jeanette aids Ketchel in his corner as the evening opens at 8:30.
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Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Jack
al Ketchel
South End
A. C
Eagles’ Hall
O’brien
Ketchel
Kid Lewis
Waterbury
Hank Griffin
Kid Cushing
Springfield
Eddie Kelly
Young Corbett
Michael F. O’connor
Joe Jeannette
al Ketthel
Tommy Leach End of Major League Career Looms
Tommy Leach once shaped by Pirates and Reds fits. waivers filed by Cubs hint at a move to Albany in the New York State League. The veteran star, once a centerpiece with Fred Clarke and Hans Wagner, faces diminished powers and possible retirement after a storied baseball run. Derby insurers workers at Sidney Blumenthal Company with salaries under $2,000 a year.
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Tommy Leach
Tommy
Fred Clarke
Hans Wagner
Barney Dreyfus
Pirates
C. Webb Murphy
Cubs
Barney
Reds
Chicago
Artie Hoffman
Leach
Garry Herrmann
Waivers
Lex
Cub
Albany
Derby
Sidney Blumenthal Company
Praises Young of Highlanders and Other Prospects
Arthur Irwin lauds R. S. Young of the Harrisburg club as a standout for the New York Highlanders, with 1911 stats including 79 runs, 9 hits in 79 games, 51 steals, and a .305 average. Also highlights Douglas Harbison from the Southern League and notes on other boxing and Latin American entries amid scattered reminiscences and story fragments.
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Arthur Irwin
R. S. Young
Harrisbore
New York Highlanders
Young
Pep
Philadelphia
Scranton
Harrisburg
Irwin
Bermuda
Ty Cobb
Douglas Herbison
Atlanta
Harrison
Harbison
Columbia
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Rome Prepares First Boxing Show Tomorrow
A Rome cable dispatch reports the Eternal City will stage its first boxing show tomorrow. Promoter Al Lippe, long involved with American boxers in Paris, leads the Italian pugilistic invasion. The program features three twenty-round bouts to be held on three consecutive nights with Jeff headlining tomorrow.
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Rome
Eternal City
al Lippe
Paris
Ttaly
France
Lippe
Ie Jeff
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