Johnson Moran World Heavyweight Title Bout Preview
Jack Johnson faces Frank Moran in Paris for the world heavyweight title as promoters advertise the 10 30 start time. The pair previously met in Reno in 1910 when Johnson took the crown in 15 rounds, and Johnson also fought Flynn in Las Vegas New Mexico on July 4 2012.
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Frank
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Jim ‘Flynn
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Carpentier Ahearn Bout Prompts Big Bid in England
Frenzied boxing market in England tops $30,000 for a Carpentier versus Ahearn clash. Ahearn, heavier since Gibbons defeat, gains boomed hype though skeptics doubt his heavyweight prospects. Promoters eye European fights as star names, including Gibbons and Vlaerd, plot future overseas bouts amid gold rush.
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Liiely
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Free Passes Give Contest to Bridgeport
Bridgeport defeats New Britain 2 to 0 as free passes and timely hits decide the game. Dug Smith collected 12 walks and struck out ten for New Britain while Lefty Gervais allowed four strikeouts and two wild pitches. Bowman and Stow fielded well for Bridgeport, with Bowman's double igniting a three run first inning. Egan and Heath provided the New Britain debut intrigue, but Bridgeport held the lead from the opening frame.
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Chinese Players Arrive for Remington Yost Series
Tomorrow at Yost field the Chinese team faces the Remington Yost aggregation in a hotly anticipated baseball tilt. They recently defeated college teams including the University of Vermont and will meet South Norwalk on Sunday with a July Fourth rematch in South Norwalk. The winner advances toward the state title as Stamford awaits. Ralph Capron has rejoined Milwaukee after leaving Baltimore, returning to professional ball with the club.
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Feds Try to Get Stars As Dunn Quits Baltimore
Federal league turmoil accelerates as Baltimore manager Jack Dunn quits, citing low crowds. Dunn has two offers, including selling 49 percent to Richmond promoters for 62000 or selling six stars to Chicago White Sox for 60000. Players in demand include Twobley Daniels Cree Derrick Midkiff and Ruth. Brooklyn and other clubs circling as Dunn guards Ruth. Umpire Shamokin Kelly impresses. Brooklawn golfers shine in Hartford event. Chase, Seeley, Waldo post wins in local matches.
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Cree
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Bradley
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Winsted Boy Secured by Connie Mack
Harold White, former Gilbert School pitcher who struck out 21 in a Winsted Meriden game, left for New York to watch the Boston and New York American league teams before reporting to Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. At 19, about 160 pounds, he may be sent to the Tri-State, likely Trenton or Wilmington. White graduated from Gilbert School in 1912 and joined Winsted, had a New Haven tryout in 1913, later served as Lebanon Valley College team pitcher and played in 16 games with 11 wins this spring.
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Jerry Cannell
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Lebanon
Marina Harris Fraternal League Clash Highlights Players
Marine won a Saturday game as Harris and Amstetter excelled. Connor battled for air after two homers by Hart. Buckley debuted for Southnaw Buckley and knocked out Redskins. McFarland pitched for K of C against Moose, but Wells and Mac’s wild pitches doomed them. Wheeler K of C vs K of C becomes a brotherly clash amid a civil war tone.
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Connor
Hart
McFarland
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Moose
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Mac
Wheeler K
Fraternal Support urged for Wheeler baseball team
A local writeup praises Wheeler and its players urging lodges to attend games. It highlights Joe Brown the team's hard working backstop, noting his solid defense at the plate and speed on the bases. The column calls for stronger fraternal turnout to boost the squad.
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Wheeler
Joe
Baseball Gossip and Signings Highlight 1920s mlb chatter
Buck Wood brother of Smoky Joe signs with York in the Tri-State League. Eppa Jeptha Rixey shows tentative form after joining Phi-Hee, with workouts at the college diamond. The Baltimore Federals win their first eight games over the St Louis Feds as Brown achieves a feat others failed. Davy Jones returns to the Pittsboro Federals and joins Rebel Oakes and Bob Coulson in the outfield.
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Smoky Joe
York
Baltimore Federals
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Feds
Ager Brown
Davy Jones
Pittsboro Federals
Jones
Rebel Oakes
Bob Coulson
Rebels
Yanks and Red Sox in Even Break at Polo Grounds
The New York Highlanders and the Boston Red Sox split a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds. The Chancs won 3 to 2 in the first game and lost 4 to 3 in the second. Little Jack Aigben earned his first win of the year for Chance's club while Caldwell and Johnson pitched for their teams.
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Boxing Notes On Jack Johnson to Defend Title in Paris
Boxing notes report Jack Johnson, the colored champion, defends his title in Paris on June 27 against Frank Moran of Pittsburgh, a promising heavyweight. Moran, once weakened by illness in 1911, has since recovered with trainer Dan McKetrick guiding him. Speculation centers on Johnson in peak form versus Moran's chance to claim the whites’ title amid recent surprising champion shifts.
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Jack Johnson
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Frank, Moran
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Moran
France
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New York
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Tyrus Cobb Long Record As Disturber
Tyrus Raymond Cobb had a turbulent career with multiple off field incidents. Reports describe fights, legal issues, suspensions, and disorderly conduct involving hotel rooms, clubs, and crowds. The item notes Cobb’s notoriety and the Detroit club’s expenditure to resolve troubles while mentioning accompanying figures and locations.
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