Papke Wins Fight From Jim Sullivan in Ninth Round
Billy Papke of Keewanee Illinois stopped Jim Sullivan the English middleweight champion in the ninth round at the Palladium London. The fight was for the world middleweight title with a $16,000 purse and large side bet. Papke pressured early and dominated with infighting and body blows, while Sullivan fought from range but could not answer the bell for the tenth round.
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Nugget free smoke claim faces skepticism
Local discussion questions whether the Nugget offer is genuine or just marketing. Critics point to lack of concrete details and demand transparency from organizers while supporters cite past successes and community value.
Johnson Trains While On Ocean
On a voyage aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm Jack Johnson heavyweight champion joined ship life late, refusing to be seasick. He later used the gym for training then staged a boxing exhibition for passengers, proving he remained in fighting shape while en route to Galveston.
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Yale Seeks Win Over Princeton In Second Tigertown Game
New Haven notes say Yale baseball aims to beat Princeton in Tigertown for the second game of the annual series after Princeton won the first clash last Saturday. The Elis depart for New York tonight and then proceed to the Jersey college town tomorrow. Boston headlines hail aviators Charley Hamilton and Harry T Atwood as idols after two days of aerial joyrides. Hamilton reached about 80 mph in a late flight. New York reports begin an inquiry by James E Sullivan into amateur athletes possibly receiving illegal expenses at meets around and within New York.
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Bridgeport Wins After Ninth Inning Surge in Holyoke Tie
In a wild game, Bridgeport overturns Holyoke 8 to 4. Litschi drives in the tying run with a left field hit as Hank Gagain scores on the clutch hit. Crooks, Buell, and Kauff collect key hits. Hall debuts for Holyoke with a triple and two singles.
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McPartlin See O Rourke Over Club Manager Pact
Waterbury manager McPartlin, recently fired by Brass City owner Pace, says he has an iron clad contract preventing sale or release. He plans to take the matter to court if needed while Secretary O Rourke hints McPartlin may have the better argument. A baseball authority questions the document’s strength.
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Tuchard Wins Three Tennis Cups In Week
Gustav F. Tuchard, fresh from defense of the Chevy Chase lawn trophy, holds his third cup of the week after winning the Felipe Cup by defeating Walter Merrill Hall in five sets at the New York Club course. The Lincoln Seconds Baseball Team challenges McKinley School to a game, listing the lineup including S. Michael and T. McGrath.
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Women Growing Taller in Paris Reports Height Rise
Paris scientists report French women have gained over an inch in average height in 50 years. Parisiennes are taller by about one inch than French provincial women, while French men have grown shorter.
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Mechanics and league chatter fill Holyoke baseball page
A flood of notes recount late rallies and standout performances. Mechanics shine with powerful hitting despite shaky pitching while Charlie Hofman and Corhan suffer injuries. Charlestown edges Huntington in eleventh, Ping Bodie debuts in New York, and Ed Walsh dominates Hartford foes.
McAleer Struggles With Weak Detroit Ball Club
Washington should have beaten Detroit four straight on their western trip as McAleer laments lacking usable players and costly misfits. He clings to a shaky pitching staff led by Johnson Hughes Groom and Walker while acknowledging the need for stronger outfield options.
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Nationals Lectures After Detroit Series Drive Players Toward Minors
After the Detroit series the Nationals held several talks that showed little respect for some negligent Washington players. McAleer directed them toward the minors and warned of passes if a rapid improvement was not evident.
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Sailor White Knocks Out Al Benedict in Third Round
Sailor White defeated Al Benedict by knockout in the third round of a ten round bout at the National Sporting Club, New York. After a slip and a knockdown during the round, White landed quick rights and lefts, driving Benedict to the ropes as the bell rang. Benedict had led early with two rounds of solid punching before White's late rally sealed the win.
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Overall To Join The Chicago Cubs
Chicago June 9 Orval Overall likely will join the Cubs and pitch for them within the next month. Negotiations are under way to bring the big pitcher back to the club. Overall said he will visit with old teammates and noted he pitched two games for a team at Angels Camp this season. He claimed his arm is better than since last June and his curve ball is breaking as well as ever.
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Mill Reaches Sixty Stamps as Owner Plans Chicago Vacation
The mill now operates sixty stamps and the owner, deeming his presence less essential, plans a vacation to Chicago with Mrs Overs, signaling a quieter period at the plant.
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Yale and Harvard Pige Track Athletes
New Haven June 9 Yale track men prepare for trials to select the team to face Oxford Cambridge in England July. Harvard milers and half milers dominate. Yale will gain both broad jump spots. Kelley Harvard runs 440 yards. either Stewart or Farrar for Yale in that event. High jump and hammer throw trials staged by both. Yale’s Chisholm to be used in hurdles. Rodman Wanamaker adds 1,000,000 to insured total to 4,500,000. Muskogee Creeks protest Secretary Fisher pick Vernon Negro as assistant supervisor of Indian schools.
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Yale four oar may surprise Harvard boat
Yale Crews Training Quarters in Gales Ferry Conn June 9 reports the varsity four in best shape among crews and a confident expectation that Harvard will be surprised on June 30. The varsity eight is also shaping up as camp spirit remains hopeful under Coach Kennedy who focused on form in a four mile row and will shift to speed later.
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