Fulton Stops Sam Langford In 7th Round
Boston report details Fred Fulton a heavy favorite at Armory A A showing seven round bout against Sam Langford. Fulton’s reach and size dominated Langford who was repeatedly trapped on the ropes and hit to the jaw. Langford struggled to mount offense as the referee stopped the fight after Langford’s seconds signaled surrender.
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Sam Langford
Boston
Fred Fulton
Armory
A. A
Minnesota
Tom Negro
Langford
Onde
Lamsford
Benefit Contest For The Troops Raised 13114 50
New York June 20 Major W H Wiley treasurer of the Military Committee of the United Mugineering Po lities of New York received a check for 13114 50 the amount contributed to the First Reserve Engineer Regiment from the concert aid baseball game between the Yankees and the St Louis Browns at the Polo Grounds last Sunday After expenses the receipts left this amount The special count showed that there were et Fae at the ee Manager Harry Sparrow of the Yankees has suggested that part of these receipts be given to start a fund for the Sixth Regiment Engineers.
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New York
W. H.wiley
Military Committee
United Mugineering Polities
Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Polo Grounds
Harry Sparrow
Sixth “Regiment
Engineers
White Sox may lose pennant from baserunning errors
Tribune writer I. C. Sanderr argues the White Sox threaten the American League pennant not from weak hitting but from baserunning mistakes. He notes defensive gains by the Rowlands and steady pitching despite injuries, yet suggests self-inflicted defeats due to poor baserunning may cost Chicago the title.
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Semmon
White Sox
Cominkey
Beaggute
I. C. Sanderr
Tribune
Rowlands
Scott
Perthere
Pein
Faber
Kagee
Brooklyn Suggested as Ideal AL Home City
Brooklyn is urged as the logical site for an American League club by Ted Wooster in the Brooklyn Times. He argues Brooklyn, a major East Coast city, should host AL activity if Washington is abandoned, noting other candidates like Baltimore Newark Buffalo and Toronto and stressing Ebbets Field price levels. The piece hints at potential objections but expresses strong local support from Ebbets and the McKeevers.
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Brooklyn
Washington
Ted Wooster
Brooklyn Times
Baltimore
Ban Johnson
Newark
Buffalo
Toronto
Ebbets
The
McKeevers
Brooklyn Clubers
Bobby Jones Emerges as Golf Prodigy at Fourteen
Atlanta on June 20 Bobby Jones, the youthful Georgian golfer, displays rare form after winning a sou' golf tournament. Walter J. Travis praises Jones for skill, precise punch, and cool determination, noting he rivals the early feats of Travers and Ouimet and could become one of America’s greatest golfers.
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Atlanta
Bobby? Jones
Jones
Walter J. Travis
Kid Wonder
Georgia
Travis
Young Jones
Travers
Ouimet
America
McGraw Denies TeneR Criticism In League Row
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw told the National League board on June 20 that he did not make or authorize statements criticizing President Tener or the league. Tener, amid questions over suspension and a $500 fine, refused further comment as McGraw’s peace was accepted as a public apology.
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New York
John J. McGrew
New York Giants
Tener
National League
Pittsburgh
Lord Byroy
A. ‘Httle Ananaias Club
National League H
John*k. ‘Tener
Lang
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McGraw
Wellsville
Harry N.ee
Preit Tener
Philadelphia
Sid Mercer
James P. Sinnot
Frank Graham
Joe Borrell Falls From Prominence After Early Ring Promise
Italian American boxer Joe Borrell rose as a rising middleweight contender from 1911 to 1914, knocking out many opponents and drawing attention in New York and Paris. After 1914 he faded from the limelight, with notable fights against Dempsey, Monahan, Grim, Lewis, and Moreau, before gradual decline. The piece also notes unrelated financial and ceremonial items including a large U.S. loan to Britain and a visit by the Duke of Sangro to the New York Stock Exchange.
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Joe Borrell
Borrell
Joe
Miike Dempsey
New York
Miike
Walter Monahan
Altoona
Joe Grim
Philadelphia
Harry Lewis
Bandsman Blake
London
Paris
Marcel Moreau
Duke of Sangro
Nobel
New York Stock Exchange
Carpentier May Come Here to Train Flying Aces
Georges Carpentier said in Paris that he seeks permission to travel to the United States with a French aviator squad to teach Americans how to handle war machines over trenches. If assigned, he also hopes to stage boxing exhibitions in the U S for Red Cross aid, though no definite assurance has been given.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
United States
Atlantic
Red Cross
Darcy
Australia
Les Darcy
United States Aviation Corps
America
Schupp Pitches Giants to Sixth Straight Victory
Boston June 20 The Giants won their sixth straight by defeating the Braves 3 to 1. Ferdinand Schupp earned his eighth win with a spotless record this season, dominating until the eighth when two double plays stifled early rallies. Rudolph faced early trouble, Nehf relieved, then pitched four innings before being pulled for Tragessor to bat.
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Boston
Giants
Braves
Ferdinand Schupp
Stallings
Sever
Schupp
Herzog
Fletcher
Rudolph
Nehf
Tragessor
Phillies Seek Strong Pitching and Power for pennant run
New York June 20 Pat Moran seeks a veteran pitcher to anchor his rotation and improve the Phillies in the pennant race. He recently added Frank Schulte to bolster the outfield and is eyeing minor league talent, with Grover Loudermilk watched as a potential middle to late season addition after previously lacking control in the majors.
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New York
Pat Moran
Phillies
Moran
Giants
Cubs
Frank Schulte
Pirates
Schulte
Grover Loudermilk
Loudermilk
American Association
Cyclone Thompson Ring Fame Boxer Versus Notable Foes
Cyclone Thompson a Ring fame boxer born in 1876 in Ogle county started as a featherweight in 1902 before moving to lightweight where he rose to prominence. He defeated Dick Hyland Rudy Anhols and Billy Papke in Australia, but lost to Packy McFarland Peter Sullivan and others. An American ambulance detachment arrived at a French pose. Bar silver shipments from New York to the Orient are noted. National Guardsmen are barred from public gatherings in New York by Police Commissioner Woods. A French liner reported an encounter with a German submarine on its last eastbound voyage.
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Cyclone
Ogle Countty
Til
Battling Nelson
Kid Williams
Thompson
Jie
Bat Nelson
Dick Hyland
Rudy Anhols
National Guardsmen
New York
Woods
Atlantic
France
McGraw reputations in jeopardy as Brackett spat rumbles on
Local baseball chatter centers on cutting remarks toward McGraw after he repudiated attacks on President Tener. Sports writers Mercer and Crane loom large as potential sources of bias, while Bridgeport manager Krichell vows to back Hank Brackett amid disputed suspensions. Upcoming games at Newfield Park pit Bridgeport against New London with Dungo Smith or Gingras set to pitch.
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McGraw
Fox
National League
Tener
Sid Mercer
New York Globe
Sam Crane
The
Journal
Bracket
Krichell
Bridgeport
Hank Brackett
Springfield
Brackett
Farrell
O’neil
Newfield Park
New London
McCann
Dungo Smith
Gingras
Reiger
Crum Willisabst
Baseball Gossip and Veteran Comebacks Stir Fans Across Leagues
The piece surveys jitters among Giants pitchers and a tepid season for big league clubs. It highlights Joe Wood’s costly Cleveland signing, Hans Wagner’s reinstatement with Pittsburgh, and attendance tests as Washington tries 430 start times. It notes scouts adding Vincent Molyneaux to Philadelphia and Joseph Meyer joining Chicago White Sox, plus notes on Hughie Jennings seeking reliable pitchers and top NL shortstops Maranville Fletcher Bancroft with Darcy’s debated citizenship and possible U S aviation corps service.
Les Darcy Seeks Forgiveness and Return to Australia
A Sydney Sunday story dated May 22 reports Les Darcy, near death, asking for forgiveness and a chance to return home to box in Australia. Snowy Baker received Darcy’s letter via the last mail detailing regrets and a plea to go back, though stigma as a perceived slacker clouds any possibility of a return.
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Sydney
Australia
Les Darcy
Snowy” Baker
Darcy
Les
Gingras Again Saves Contest for Bridgeport
Long Louie Pieper provoked Hartford fans with a riotous display at Newfield Park as Bridgeport narrowly led 7 4 posting a late spark. Joe Gingras relieved House with two quick strikes and a key hitless stretch to seal the win. Liston started for Hartford, was relieved by Gross in the seventh, while Brackett starred with three hits and four runs driven in six innings. Umpire Connolly called balls and strikes amid the tense rally.
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Wagner
Louie Pieper
Hartford
Newfield Park
Mfe
Pieper
Conoally
Joe Gingras
Bridgeport
Rich
Gingras
House
Deininger
Martin
Liston
Gross
Priest
Brackett
Corcoran
Grimes
Hank
Connolly
Ab. R
Ase Martin
Lise Priest
Ee Brackett
Lear
Deiminger
Briggs
Krichell
Ore House
B.C
New York
Philadelphia
Wees
Jenkin
Pete
Chicago
Purcell
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Low
Boston
Wilson
Brooklyn
Weidel
Pittsboro
O. Skiff
Meee Liston
zHouse
Pur¢ill
Skiff
Gingra
National League Scores Report from St. Louis and New York games
Bold set of NL results shows St Louis beating New York 3 to 1, Boston downed 3 1, Brooklyn routing Philadelphia 12 to 5, Chicago edging Cincinnati 2 to 1, Cincinnati overcoming Chicago 6 to 2 in six innings, and Pittsburg defeating St Louis 7 to 3 in 11 innings.
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St. Louis
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Today’s Baseball Schedule Across Major Cities
Games listed include New York at Boston twice, Brooklyn at Philadelphia twice, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Pittsburg at St Louis. The double matchups indicate a busy slate with multiple contests featuring key clubs in ongoing seasons.
American League Results From Yesterday’s Games
In the American League yesterday Washington failed to score against Detroit, Boston edged New York in a two run contest, Philadelphia defeated Washington, while Cleveland beat Chicago in a close matchup.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Eastern League Scores Relay From Yesterday
Bridgeport beat New London 7 4 Hartford fell to New Haven 7 1 Worcester topped Portland 8 4 Springfield defeated Lawrence 12 6 New Haven over Hartford 7 1 with Bridgeport at New London Worcester at Portland Springfield at Lawrence and New Haven at Hartford results noted for standings and pairings
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Hartford
Lawrence
Springfield
Worcester
Portland
New Haven
New London
P.C. New Haven
Southern Association Results of Yesterday's Games
At Mobile Nashville 2 Batteries Cavet and Marshall Wiley and Griffith. At Atlanta Memphis 6 Atlanta 2 Batteries Priest and Ruel Sheehan and Perkins in 15 innings. At Birmingham Birmingham 5 Little Rock 4 Batteries Hill and Smith North and Kennedy. At New Orleans New Orleans 6 Chattanooga 6 Batteries Robertson and Higgins Knowlson and Peters.
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Mobile
Nashville
Peohiler Gasesey
Seta
Cavet
Marshall
Wiley and Griffith
Atlanta
R. H.E
Memphis
Priest
Ruel
Sheehan
Perkins
Birmingham
Little Rock
Hill_and Smith
North
Kennedy
New Orleans
R. HE
Chattanooga
Benny Leonard Weight Dispute Over Welsh Title Win
New York report cites promoter and Welsh manager disputing Benny Leonard weighing above 187 pounds on the night he beat Freddy Welsh for the lightweight title. A Welsh manager letter details official weigh ins at the Manhattan Athletic Club on May 27, 1917, with Leonard about 133 pounds and Welsh around 136. The letter supports the official weights, while arguing the referee erred in not counting a knockdown. The note also mentions an unrelated escape story from Ellis Island.
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Benny Leonard
Freddy Welsh
Harry Polloksc
Welsh
Benny
Leonard
Letic Commission
Manhattan
Ds Welsh
Besife
silEe
Stopcar
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John Breck
Bobby Jones
Ighn J. McGraw
Board of Directore
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Suez
King Lear
Shanty House
So Rich
Alexander
Philies
Fred Futon
Kid Redg
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Lefty Hight
John "McGraw
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Clevelands
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hans
National Commission
Charley Kelchner
Browns
Fielder Jones
Vincent Molyneaux
Villa Nova College
Joseph Meyer
Notre Dame University
Chicago White Sox
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