Luther McCarty Not Yet Champion in Eye of Public
James J. Corbett notes Luther McCarty plans return to boxing with bouts against Jim Flynn Frank Moran Carl Morris and Tommy Burns as potential steps toward a white heavyweight title claim The piece discusses Willard and Smith as rivals and assesses McCarty's standing and public sentiment ahead of a summer schedule
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Pittsburgh
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Kansas City
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Tommy Burns
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Keating Puts Six Strikes Over Boss Chance In Bermuda
Ray Keating, a 19 year old 210 pound pitcher, earns praise from New York Americans manager Chance after a sparking Bermuda trial where Keating fired six spitballs past Chance. Chance commends the young hurler for courage and potential stardom as he trains to win a regular spot in the season.
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New York Americans
New York Sun
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Holy Cross Defeats Lehigh in Shutout Game
Bethlehem Pennsylvania March 23 Lehigh opened its season with a 2 to 0 loss to Holy Cross. Holy Cross pitcher Shellenberger struck out eight and allowed two hits while Holy Cross scored in the first inning on errors. Lehigh kept the game tight but made costly mistakes and weak defense, while Murray was hit for five clean hits. Batteries Murray and Carol for Holy Cross Shellenberger and Wright for Lehigh.
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Reuben and Blossom Spark a Satirical Row Comic
R B Lardner quips about press space and fame with Reuben Marquard in a playful exchange. Blossom mocks acting careers and stage life while praising the pitcher. The pair joke about advertising, dough, and even getting arrested to fuel more columns.
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Tigers weigh first base options as Powell leads battle
Detroit scribes ponder a repeat of earlier Gainer Ness intrigue over first base as Powell outplays Hugh High in the spring shuffle. The Times notes doubts about High lasting on the Navin payroll while Powell shows stronger hitting and past form, suggesting High may be dropped when Detroit heads home.
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Canadian Pollet Shocks Fans With First Round KO
French-Canadian Antoine Pollet debuts at the New Polo A. A. in New York by stopping Jack Fenbrook in the opening round. Pollet, a tall 167-pound fighter backed by Leachie Cross, impressed as a rising East Side boxing idol.
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Skeeters Readying New York Castoffs in Bermuda
In Bermuda on March 23 Peerless Leader Chance of the High landers conducted a thorough infield drill with regulars Chance Chase Derrick and Hartzell. Paddy Green worked to improve control while Lelivelt may fill in if Walter and Harry are unavailable at season start. The Skeeters depart on the Orotava as Chance considers talent cuts and potential acquisitions including Hoff Schlafly and Jackie Martin.
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Holyoke
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Jigs Donohue Dies in Insane Asylum Near Columbus
Chicago baseball fans learned of the death of John Jigs Donohue, famed Chicago American League first baseman and 1906 World Series figure, who died in an asylum near Columbus, Ohio, five weeks ago. Renowned for fielding, he mentored pitcher Ed Walsh and once set a first baseman record for fielding chances. Donohue, from a nine brother baseball family, earned the nickname from clog dancing.
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John “Jigs” Donohue
Comiskey
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New York
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James J Corbett's Semi Weekly Advance Boxing Cards
Boxing schedule lists ten round bouts for March 29 to April 11 at multiple clubs. Notable matches include Sailor White vs Jack Connors heavyweight at National A C and Peters vs Ghetto lightweight at Olympic A C with other welterweight, bantamweight, and featherweight bouts across Atlantic Garden Athletic Club Gowanus Brown's Queensboro St Nicholas and more. Farmer Want Ads noted at one cent a word.
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Jack Connors
National A. C
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Soldier Delaney
Atlantic Garden
Jack Denning
Sam Clutrin
Athletic Club
Willie Adams
Joe Fox
Paddy Sullivan
Young Mitchell
Liberal A. C
Tom Crook to Play with Albany in State League
First baseman Tom Crook will cover the initial bag for Albany of the New York State League this season after Bridgeport sold him to Albany. The sale followed Crook’s failed bid to buy his release from Bridgeport, with manager McCann unavailable for comment.
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Tom Crook
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Washington, D. C
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Crook
Bill Yale
Effort to Bring Jim Jeffries Back Should Be Frowned Upon
A writer argues against reviving Jim Jeffries for a comeback. He recalls the 1910 fiasco with Jack Johnson, notes Jeffries would not consent, and blames promoters and managers rather than the boxer. At 38, Jeffries’ health and dedication pale beside demands of a ring return.
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T. S. Andrews
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California
England Aims to Win Auto Race with Sunbeam
England plans a bold challenge at the Indianapolis sweepstake auto race on May 30. The Sunbeam car, six cylinders and 20 horsepower with 380.3 cubic inches displacement, will be piloted by Albert Guyot. Guyot, a renowned driver, has won multiple major events and will practice at Brooklands before sailing to the United States.
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Park City Opens Season With Practice Game Versus Housatonic Nines
Park City baseball starts the season with a practice game against the Housatonic nine at Hair's lot. The lineup features Callahan at third, Linley at left, Lennon catching, Dowling short, McCarthy first, Murphy at third, Wilk in right, Butler catching, Walsh pitching. The first regular game is scheduled for Saturday April 5 against an Industrial League team. officials call it an important contest.
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Walsh
Practice Report Says Sunday at 2:15 for Session
A note states Sunday afternoon at 2 15 is the scheduled practice time. It mentions Butler and Wells as the batteries for Saturday's game.
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Butler and Wells
Local boys on Lawrence squad for tryouts in NE League
Three local players from Crane and area head to report for Lawrence Club tryouts in the New England League. Moshier aims for catcher, with a .300 plus career Industrial League average and recent top batter trophy. Christy proves infield skill with .238 last season in Industrial and .400 in City League. Laubscher, signed in 1913, has a chance to win an infield spot as Lawrence leans to a youthful lineup. Reports due April 6.
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Wants To Rent For Sale Ctc One Cent A Word
Classified line notes a Farmer Want column item offering space to list needs or sales at one cent per word. Readers are invited to place short notices on renting or selling items, with pricing based on word count. The brief public notice reflects typical small town classifieds.
This Date in Pugilistic Annals 1971 Milwaukee KO
On this date in boxing history Wolgast stopped Kid Brady in the first round in Milwaukee. Other bouts include Sam Langford stopping Morris Barris in Brooklyn in 1909 and Frank Klaus knocking out ee Manteil in ninth in Boston in 1910.
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Ee Manteil
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San Francisco
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al Hubiak
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Cornell Coach Backs Summer Baseball for College Players
Ithaca March 29 Cornell baseball coach Albert H Sharpe says college players should be allowed to play baseball in summer vacation as long as college rules are followed He notes no difference between using baseball skills in vacation and selling goods and mentions some players could benefit financially He also highlights players competing in indoor winter ball.
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Cornell
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