Packey McFarland the Wizard of the Ring
Packey McFarland earns the title wizard of the ring for his mysterious display and crowd illusions. He avoids hard hits by keeping a loose fist, creating the impression of speed while landing decisive points without heavy blows.
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Packey McFarland
Wisard
McFarland
MacFarland
Stageernee
Wea Rand
Scorm
Packey
Jack Britton
Alent
Iia" Bale
Maher Among The Earliest Eccentric Pugilists
Peter Maher, historic rival of Bob Fitzsimmons, born in Dublin and rooted in Irish boxing, earned a reputation as one of boxing’s quirkiest figures. He trained in a brewery while rising from Irish amateur champion to international challenger, once debating a promoter over a share of receipts in a New York bout.
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Peter Maher
Bob Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
Peter
Dublin
Ireland
Billy Madden
England
Madden
John L
Maher
Fussimmons
Olympic A. C
Crescent City
Bob
Pite
Texas
New York
Jim Kennedy
Mayer
Kennedy
Glenbrooks Defeat Brooklawn 23 to 1 at Brooklawn Rink
Glenbrooks of Stamford defeated the Brooklawn basketball team 23 to 1 last night at the Brooklawn rink. Pat Hurley scored nine goals for Brooklawn while Matthews and G Tyler shone for Glenbrooks. small crowd in attendance. Lineup lists Glenbrooks 23 and Brooklawn 20 with players including Hurley and Graham.
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Brooklawn
Glenbrooks
Stamford
Pat Hurley
Brooklawns
Matthews
Graham Rg
Ludwig
Brown If
Shea
Aurillo Is
Hurley
Yankees Beat Jersey City Skeeters In Bermuda Showdown
Hamilton Bermuda March 12 The Jersey City Skeeters surrendered to the Highlanders 0 to 7 as New York pounded runs in the fourth and fifth frames. Pitchers Schulz Hoff and Wiebahn held the Skeeters to three hits while Midkiff, Young and Chance praised for sharp fielding and timely hits. Midkiff led infield with four plays and two hits including a double while Young collected three hits and solid support at both ends of the game.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Jersey City Skeeters
Highlanders
Schlafly
al Schulz
Chester Hoff
Kithogues
New York
Wiebahn
Skeeter Flinger
Schulz
Hoff
Skeeters
Ford
Russaleo
Count Midkiff
San Antonio
Chance
Midkiff
Pep” Young
Harrieburg
Red Sox anxious to secure Wallace
St Louis March 12 Boston Red Sox president James R. Mc Aleer met Browns president Bov Hedges in St. Louis en route to Hot Springs where the world champions train. Mc Aleer floated a Wallace bid while Hedges insisted Wallace is a Browns fixture unless a youngster proves ready. He suggested a trade if Walsh or Balenti excel.
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St. Louis
James R. McAleer
Boston Red Sox
Hot Springs
Sunny Jim
Bov Hedges
Browns
Bobby Wallace
McAleer
Hedges
Mike Balenti
Deer Walsh
Wallace
Balenti
Walsh
Boston
Yale Team Ready for Big Eastern Trip
Yale prepares for an Easter trip with a large 20 man squad to the new cage for practice. Two squads work on infield play batting and baserunning as the longest Yale trip in history approaches. Six pitchers are listed: Scott Gile Dyer Brown Pendleton Sherman and Ripley among others. Pendleton lauded as top left-hander. Ripley shown as standout freshman with a no hit game last season.
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Yale Baseball
Yale
Princeton
Brown
Scott
Gile
Dyer
Pendleton
Sherman
Hartford
Ripley
Bridgeport Club Pool Sharks Eat Victory Banquet
The Bridgeport club pool team Blues beat Reds after a hard match, earning the right to host a victory banquet for about 150 guests tonight. F H Christie led the Blues with T E Varin directing the Reds. An orchestra and vaudeville act will entertain as members and friends gather. reservations should be made today if possible.
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Bridgeport
Blues
Reds
F. H. Christie
T. E. Varin
New York Trainer Praises Ray Keating On Team Prospects
New York Americans trainer Charles Barrett writes to the Worcester Post praising Ray Keating as a rising pitcher likely to become a fixture on the team. The Bridgeport club confirms Yale’s April 12 game here with the Eli squad, while Waterbury whispers claim New Haven has rented a barn for visiting players near Reidville.
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Wagner
Charles Barrett
New York Americans
Worcester Post
Ray Keating
Bridgeport
Yale
Eli
Waterbury-American
New Haven
Reidville Grounds
Waterbury
Sam Kennedy
Thorpe and Matty Homer Spark Giant Win
Marlin Tex March 12 The Giants regulars defeated the second team 9 to 3 as Mathewson pitched six innings after Goulait’s three. Thorpe hit a long homer off Matty amid lively umpiring by McGraw Evers and Herzog. Doyle and Murray produced two hits each for the Giants while Shafer Robertson and Herzog stood out in defense.
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Marlin
Tex
McGraw
Evers
Herzog
Monkey Shines
Giant
Kirby
Doyle
Baggere
Murray
Goulait
Mathewson
Matty
Willie
James Thorpe
Tennrs Court
Thorpe
Robertson
Shafer
Boxing Joe Shea Takes Over Mulligan's Restaurant
Waterbury March 12 Joe Kid Shea once idol of boxing fans will enter the restaurant business taking over Mulligan's former Hub location. George Mulligan will handle the business portion while Shea stays close to the man who discovered him. Shea says he is glad to leave boxing and aims for success in this new venture with his ring earnings.
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Waterbury
Joe Kid Shea
Four Basketball Games At Boys' Club Event
Four basketball games were played at the Boys' Club gym last night. The Boys' Club Jrs. beat New Milford High by 44 to 11, the Crescents defeated All-Trades 34 to 20, and the regular Boys' Club five defeated the Defenders 46 to 20. The Bridgeports topped the Boys' Club maidens 3 to 0 in the girls game.
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Jrs
New Milford High School
Crescents
Bridgeports
Boye’ Club
Middleweight tourney urged to crown a champ
A reader argues a single elimination middleweight tournament is the only sure path to a real champion. He cites Eddie McGoorty and Jack Dillton among top names, praises Tommy McCarthy's rising record, and notes potential contenders like Klaus Papke and George Chip.
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Tom
Andrews
Dhant Tse
Carl. Marsist
Omaha
Marfisi
Stanley Ketchel
Wisconsin
Eddie .McGoorty
Klaus
Papker
Dillon
Eddie
Dave Smith
Jack Harrison
Great Britain
McGoorty
Frank Klaus
Eddie McGoorty
Jack Dilton
Jimmy Clakby
George Chip
Gus Christie
Billy Papke
Jack Fitzgerald
Tommy McCarthy
Montana Jack Sullivan
Grand Island
Nebraska
McCarthy
Sullivan
Wildman in Baseball A Storied Wildness in Pitching
The article chronicles famed wild pitchers and their impact on baseball history. It highlights Bentley Seymour and Cy, describes George Van Haltren’s early wildness, and recounts Edward Crane’s attempt to pitch with extraordinary speed, noting the dramatic, uncontrollable throws that defined their reputations and shaped the sport.
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Seymour
Ora
George van Haltren
Chicago
Boston
George
Van
Edward Crane
New York Giants
Worcester
Washington
Crane
Marquard to Marry Blossom in March Romance
The article reports on baseball pitcher Christy Marquard rumored to marry Blossom Marquard in March. It mentions romantic and legal entanglements, a vaudeville tour, and intrigue surrounding his engagement amid prior legal actions and public attention. A New York camp move and return plans are noted as context for the anticipated wedding.
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Rice
Meryguard
Seeley
Joseph Calenm
Atlentic City
Marqmert Mt
Merequard
Rying
Marquard
Ma&r
New York
Pete Kidney Pills Ad From Strath Avenue
Many a suffering woman drags herself daily from backache headache misery and sleeplessness due to kidney trouble. Pete Kidney Pills offer quick relief from pain and a return to health and strength. Adv. 16s from Strath Ave and Sixth St.
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Brill
Strath Ave
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