M Goorty Slump Noted By Corbett In Boxing Column
James J. Corbett critiques the New York boxing scene noting a slump in major attractions, citing promoter failures and waning public interest. He analyzes Wells Smith bout prospects and comments on McGoorty’s recent fatigue after a hard-fought Gibbons match.
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Major League Pitchers and Managers Shakeup In Spring Reports
Detroit names George Moriarty as assistant manager while Cincinnati players begin spring training in Mobile Alabama. Walter Johnson reports fit in Washington as players prepare. Roy Hertzell likely to be kept as utility infielder for the New York Americans. New recruits show promise at third base and infield positions. Frank Chance impressed by Lelivelt and other pitchers. Chicago fans note Callahan shifts and Zeider changes. Mullin claims better form with Jennings predicting a stronger Detroit squad this season.
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Lipton Again Sets New Cup Challenge and Shamrock Plan
Sir Thomas Lipton renews a challenge for the Cup and says he will build another Shamrock. Local management raises Collins salary modestly, not meeting his original demand.
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Marquard to Report March 20 for Giants
Reuben Marquard the Giants pitcher will report to John McGraw in Marlin Texas on or about March 20 after completing a vaudeville tour. He demanded a ten thousand dollar annual salary and may face a reprimand yet no penalty has been announced. McGraw denies direct contact and says Marquard may travel to Marlin after his engagement ends. He will have only a week to report and may not be in ideal shape for the season.
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Ray Collins Signs With Red Sox For Coming Season
Boston March Ray Collins star southpaw of the world champion Red Sox signed to play with Stahl's team next season. Terms not disclosed. Collins was the last holdout to join the fold and had pushed for a substantial raise over last season.
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Yankees Workout Draws Praise From Opposing Manager
In Bermuda at Hamilton, March, the Yankees conducted a strenuous practice from 40 AM to 1 PM under ideal weather. Jersey City manager Larry Schlafly, visiting with a large IL squad, praised Frank Chance’s leadership and the team’s fitness, noting Hartzell’s bruised finger may sideline him a few days. Derrick at short and Williams’s fast throws were highlights, with Williams earning the nickname a second Jimmy Archer for his accuracy.
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Difficult Path To World Middleweight Title Across Boxing Nations
The article analyzes the lack of a recognized American middleweight champion as experts note differing weights used by boxing nations. It covers contenders like McGoorty, Gibbons, Klaus, Papke, Har ory, Dave Smith, Bob Moha, and Jimmy Clabby, detailing bids and shifting limits around 158 to 175 pounds and upcoming bouts in Europe.
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Packey McFarland Outclasses Jack Britton in Ten Round Bout
At Madison Square Garden New York Packey McFarland defeated Jack Britton over ten rounds delivering superior ring craft and defense. Britton fought mainly from the defensive and wilted as Packey pressed with decisive left hooks and relentless pressure. Packey weighed 140 pounds at the weigh in signaling a potential move beyond lightweight limits.
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Beachey Announces Retirement From Flying Career
Chicago report that aviator Lincoln Beachey says he will never fly professionally again. He accepts indirect responsibility for several deaths and cites his bold exploits as influencing年轻 aviators to imitate him. He states he defied death repeatedly over the past two years.
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New Yale field to add multiple baseball diamonds this spring
Yale field additions plan several new diamonds for class teams. More than 12 acres west of Central Avenue have been graded for six separate diamonds, ready after Easter recess, with an additional diamond on the old field for overflow practice.
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McCann Denies Bridgeport Will Lose Boultes
Bridgeport manager McCann denied reports that third baseman Jake Boultes would be lost if outfielder Howard Baker could not reach terms with Lowell. He said the trade with Lowell is new with no stipulation forcing reports or cancellation. The piece notes tampering risks and other player movements across clubs in the circuit.
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