Leonard Beats Joe Welsh in Final Ring Appearance Before Navy
Benny Leonard, the lightweight champion, toyed with Joe Welsh in six rounds at Olympia A A last night before enlisting in the Navy. Leonard dominated with sharp boxing and defense, dropping Welsh near the end as 6,000 fans watched.
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Nelson the Lightweight Champion and His Ring Career
Oscar Battling Nelson born in Copenhagen in 1582 began boxing early and faced two defeats in his first four contests. He earned about $350000 during his career and defeated Aurelio Herrera and Joe Head. lost to Jimmy Britt and Wolgast. later faced weaker challengers and remained a noted figure in the sport.
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Lefty High Wins for Yankees by Hit with 2 Out
New York fans saw a late ninth inning rally as the Yankees overcome a two-run Detroit lead at the Polo Grounds. Bill Donovan alerted Captain Huston in the press box, and Lefty High delivered a game winning single after a tense sequence.
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Big Ed Walsh May Join New York Giants
The former White Sox star, under McGraw, is under care of a specialist at the Polo Grounds workout. If his arm heals McGraw will try the famous boxman later in the season. Walsh, in good health, showed speed during a workout and drew attention from spectators.
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Mauliffe Fights Gamely But Cannot Best Eggers in Ring
In a crowded arena Eggers defeats Mauliffe in twelve rounds after a battle where Eggers dominates after a third round knockdown. Mauliffe fights valiantly and avoids stalling, earning praise from fans for his persistence. Semi finals see Otto show uneven form against Johnny Martin, while Bogash stops Gainor and Shugrue defeats Kelly.
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Wagner Likely to Return to Pirates This Season
New York June 5 A late Pittsburgh report says talks between Hans Wagner and Barney Dreyfuss indicate a possible return of the veteran to the Pirates. Fans blame salary cuts for his absence, while owners discuss private subscriptions to fund equipment for play "anywhere in France." Comiskey proposes a ten percent Red Cross donation from White Sox home receipts, potentially followed by the other eight clubs, potentially boosting wartime relief funds.
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American League to Equip Army Players for Training
Secretary of War Baker endorses baseball as ideal for recruits in training. The game provides relaxation during intervals of drill and combat, proven effective since American baseball’s spread in Europe by Canadian volunteers. President Johnson plans the American League to lead in supplying equipment.
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Plot to scalp World Series tickets denied in Cleveland
Forest City police deny any plot to scalp World Series tickets this fall, stating no verification is needed. The column muses on rain as a limiting factor for winning teams and notes Cincinnati’s current strong showing could boost its standing as a premier American League city.
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Giants hammer Cards twirlers in easy win
The New York Giants defeated the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 3 in Missouri. George Burns homered, while Fletcher Holke and Herzog starred in the field with sharp doubles and key plays. Cards threatened in the late innings but Giants held on after a tense stretch.
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American Boxer Clabby Wins Australian Middleweight Title
Jimmy Clabby of the United States defeats Tommy Uren at Sydney Stadium to claim the Australian middleweight championship. The April 28 bout produced a close, aggressive contest with Clabby's defense and pressure earning the decision after twenty rounds.
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Record of No Hit Games Sets Season Pace in 1917
Four no hit games in April and May 1917 mark a new record pace. Cicotte and Mogridge pitched for the Chicago and New York Americans against St Louis and Boston. Toney and Groom added another, with Kopf breaking a key string for Chicago. The 1908 mark stood at six combined. 1917 could surpass it as schedule continues. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS JOHN RECK & SON
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New London Adds Fortune and McCandless as Title Run Looms
New London strengthens the Eastern league bid with pitcher Garry Fortune ready to start and outfielder McCandless signed from the Fed and Texas leagues. Becker may depart, while Reiger Martin Crum and Craig show promise as the club eyes a stretch run against New Haven.
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National League Results and Schedule
Yesterday New York defeated St Louis 5 to 2 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 4 to 2 Boston won 5 to 2 over Cincinnati and Pittsburgh routed Philadelphia 5 to 1. Today New York visits Cincinnati Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh Boston travels to St Louis and Philadelphia meets Chicago.
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Baseball scores and matchups from the American League
New York edged Detroit 6 to 5 and Boston defeated Cleveland 2 to 1. Chicago beat Philadelphia 4 to 2 and Washington topped St. Louis 7 to 4. Detroit played in New York, Chicago in Philadelphia, and Louis in Washington while Cleveland visited Boston.
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Eastern League Night Results and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday Portland defeated Worcester 7 to 5 and New London beat Hartford 3 to 1. Today Bridgeport plays Lawrence and New London hosts Springfield. Hartford visits Worcester and New Haven travels to Portland.
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Liberty Bond Week at Polis Theatre Brings War Effort to Stage
Polis theatre opens Liberty Bond week with a vaudeville and film bill a bid to aid Uncle Sam. Clara Kimball Young stars in a seven part silent drama The Easiest Way White's Circus and Tudor Cameron act bring laughs while Elm City Four and Emmie Effie Elliott entertain. Hearst-Pathe News shows Front and other world events.
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Lyric Stock Company Delivers Admirable Sappho Production
The Lyric last night staged Sap pho to a good sized audience with a well cast company. Warda Howard as Sappho earns credit for a strong interpretation. An opulent ballroom opening scene impressed, with Lauretta Brown earning applause for dance. Harvey Hayes and Luella Morey delivered strong comedy, and Walter Marshall and George Goulden pleased in their roles. Stage Director Edwards receives notable credit for overall production quality. The performance should please both new and returning audiences.
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Lauretta Brown
Harvey Hayes
Luella Morey
Walter Marshall
George Goulden
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Plaza presents Womanhood the Glory of the Nation
The Plaza opened the patriotic play Womanhood the Glory of the Nation with festive decor. It imagines invasion scenarios and national unpreparedness, aiming to stir sentiment for readiness though opinions vary on its accuracy.
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Morris Defeats Moran In Slow Uneven Contest
New York June 5 Carl Morris of Oklahoma and Frank Moran of Pittsburgh fought a ten round bout at the Harlem Sporting club. The bout was not an elevating display of boxing with Moran slow and ineffective while Morris pressed and landed frequent up cuts. Moran showed courage but failed to threaten the bout as Morris dominated including a swelling left eye and nose abrasion by the sixth round. Moran appealed to the referee during rough exchanges and was unable to mount a sustained offense.
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Scouts and Botched Messages Highlight Baseball Scouting
A Cincinnati scout’s failed Pacific coast visit yielded no report and a misdirected telegram asking who to draft. The tale echoes a previous Pittsburgh purchase of Hooks Warner after a scout’s bungled inquiry about his left handed hitting.
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War film with heroic sacrifice and star lineup
A vivid production portrays New York as a war arsenal with mothers and lovers bearing burdens of catastrophe. Alice, Joyce, and Harry Morey star alongside Naomi Childers and Peggy Hyland in eight acts, with crowd-pleasing comedy to follow.
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