Pacific Coast Has Boy Pitcher Who Is Wonder
San Francisco reports Howard Ehmke a 19 year old left handed pitcher from Los Angeles. He has seven straight Coast League victories and has started many games, allowing thirteen runs in his early season. Ehmke trained with manager McGraw in New York but was rejected for youth before coming west.
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Bob Fitzsimmons Accused of Grueltry in New Jersey Case
New York report cites Mrs John Meek as Fitzsimmons' manager detailing alleged abuse. Jury hears claim of protective concern for Rosalie age fifteen and Martin age fourteen. Indirect references indicate high earnings up to six hundred dollars weekly.
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Bob” Fitzsimmons
New Brunswick
Eemblon Wasseru
FEDS SEEK INJUNCTION FOR BLANDING
Chicago June 5 The Kansas City federal league club served notice on pitcher Blanding to appear before Judge Poell in superior court next Monday seeking a temporary injunction preventing him from playing for any club other than the City Federals. The case hinges on a contract and $2,500 advance, with Blanding having returned to Cleveland. The reserve rule and prior Johnson case are factors in the suit.
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Kansas City Federal League
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Kansas City Club
Johnson
Cincinnati Nationals
Kansas’ City Club
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Blanfing
Cleveland
Gilmore
Baseball Gossip Sparks National League Buzz
A jittery mix of baseball gossip from Chicago to Cincinnati highlights manager friction and star comebacks. Ty Cobb nears return, Tigers brace for impact while Reds fans push a $25,000 fund to back a pennant push. Giants visit Utica to showcase leading betsman Burns as federal talk with players stalls. A burglar, George Coppinger, pleads guilty in New York. Players, managers, and fans shape a volatile early season.
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Detroit
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Utica
George Burns
Giants
Chicago
Gunboat Smith Holds Big Reception in London
London June 5 Gunboat Smith who fights Georges Carpentier July 16 held a reception in the Waldorf ball room yesterday afternoon with London society well represented. The event drew serious attention from the press and photographers and was under the patronage of Dick Burge. Smith said he expected a tough bout but felt in peak condition amid the gala gathering.
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Gunboat
Jones of New Britain Seeks Back Pay From Montreal
Outfielder Jones of the New Britain club asks President O Rourke to collect back salary from Montreal for May 18 to May 26. He was sent to Springfield but not released, threatened to appeal to the national board, and was suspended. He later offered to settle for 330, but Jones intends to press the claim.
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O'Rourke
Montreal
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Prize committee reports strong support for league prizes
Mr. Cowan, chairman of the prize committee, notes success in collecting trophies and cups. Donations from George Godfrey, Powhatan Spring Water Co., D. A. Parker, G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Howland Co. and others show rapid town interest. Prizes come from Betts & Co. and many merchants. more prizes expected for all departments. Managers call for President Meyer’s attendance to boost morale and support.
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Adelphian Lodge
William T. Meyer
Marsans May Join Federals
Chicago June 5 The Federal League says contracts with a ten day clause are iniquitous and will negotiate with any player under such terms President Gilmore responded to Cincinnati about Marsans the outfielder who gave ten days notice he would leave the club Gilmore said he did not know all details in Marsans case
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Benny Kaufman climbs toward world class lightweight status
Benny Kaufman the Philadelphia featherweight has stabilized his rise in Columbus. His manager Nick Albanese seeks a match with any foe up to 124 pounds. A notable test came against K O Mars in Cincinnati, a bout Columbus papers view as a good draw though Mars edged Kaufman in reports. Also, Remington Yost hosts Harvey Hubbell Sunday at 3:30 with Tom McCann umpiring. Amherst’s Johnson faces Robacker on the mound for the Yosts.
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Tom McCann
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Hubbell
Robacker
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$30,000 for Langford and Johnson boat
London reports six thousand sovereigns about $30,000 deposited to secure a glove fight between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford. Gerard Austin, representing the promoter, turned over the cash with a bodyguard. The sum covers Johnson’s share regardless of the match result and a London date in October or September was discussed.
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Sportsman
Jack” Johnson
Sam” Laneford
Gerard Austin
Johnson
Austin
Distinctive Rights Highlight Eugene Corri Selection Referee
Discussion centers on the referee choice by promoters in a European boxing context. Eugene Corri is praised as Europe’s leading referee, with debate over the match’s financial prospects and whether promoters overpaid. The piece hints at potential guarantees and audience expectations, noting perceived risks if receipts underperform. It also briefly mentions a medical advertisement for Cathartic tablets from Hindie’s Drug Stores.
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Corrin
Europe
Weis
England
Ill Health Made White A Great Boxer Told By Life
Charley White a Chicago light weight rose to pugilistic prominence by outboxing Willie Ritchie in Milwaukee after early hardship. Born in Liverpool March 25 1891 he worked at a printing shop earning five dollars weekly and undermined his health until a Chicago gym reshaped him into a clever hard hitting fighter. He boxed Abe Attell to a draw in 1910 and earned a reputation as a top contender with a string of victories and lessons from skilled trainers.
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Chicago
Willie Ritchie
Milwaukee
Toll Health
White
Charles Anchowitz
Liverpool
England
Not Richie's Fault In Welsh Bout Dispute
A London promoter says Emile Thiery refused to post Ritchie's forfeit, but the clash centered on a neutral party to hold the stake. Thiery argued Pollock's friends would bias the process, and demanded a neutral stakeholder before proceeding.
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Cochrane
London
Emile Thiery
Ritchie
Thiery
Pollock
Pugilistic Annals 1882 Nelson and Battling Matthew Welch profile
Summary of boxing figures from 1882 to 1911. Oscar Battling Matthew Welch, former lightweight champion born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Nelson Arteras rising through early years with notable defeats. competing bouts include Eddie Hanl Aurelio Herrera Young Corben Britt Gans and 1908-10 title contests. mentions Nelson’s career earnings and several 1909-1911 match results including Bronson defeating Bloom in Indianapolis.
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Adie Santly
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Joe Gans
Spet
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Tommy Lanedan
Philarm
Ray Bronson
Alorris Bloom
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