Strangler Lewis Dominates Henderson in Quick Bout
New York May 3 Mort Merson billed as the unmasked marvel thrashes Henderson in under 28 minutes at Madison Square Garden. Lewis pins, grounds, and overpowering his foe as the crowd reacts to a dramatic reveal and a fast, decisive clash.
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Eastern League Debates Constitution Changes in New Haven
At a four hour meeting in New Haven local magnates discussed proposed changes to the Hamtern League constitution. Attendees included representatives such as Louis E. by J. P. Sullivan and Jesse Pieper of Portland and Harry J. Cor Clarkin of Bridgeport, with other officials from Hartford Worcester and New Haven. The session focused solely on the proposed amendments with no other business addressed.
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Jesse ‘Pieper
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Hugh Duffey
Serence
Burkett
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Harry J. Cor- Clarkin
Dundee to Meet Benny Leonard in New York Arena
Dundee and Benny Leonard are set for a lightweight bout in New York this month. The agreement was reached by Johnny Monteith, Teinyover, Dundes, and Billy Gibson as organizers. Previous meetings in New York ended in close decisions, with the pair likely to fight outdoors at venues such as Ebbets Field, Washington Park, or Madison Garden depending on arrangements. Leonard has shown progress, but Dundes remains a tough opponent in a ten round clash.
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Moran Stuns No. 1 Contender in Harlem Bout
Vic Moran the New Orleans lightweight fought Shamus O'Brien of Yonkers to a ten round decision at the Harlem Sporting Club. Moran, making his local debut in New York, showed clever boxing but failed to fully dent O'Brien’s defense. Moran pressed in spots, landing solid rights, while O'Brien answered with hard blows, the match ending with Moran slightly ahead on points.
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New Orleans
Shamus O'Brien
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Harlem Sporting Club
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Giants End Slump With Win Over Brooklyn at Polo Grounds
The Giants rebound from eight straight losses to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 to 1 at the Polo Grounds. Tesreau and Pfeffer duel in a pitching gem while Herb Hunter at third stabilizes the infield. Doyle and the defense help power a decisive team performance.
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Polo Grounds
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McGraw
Tesreau
Pfeffer
Flatbush
Tesreaux
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Dodgers
Herb Hunter
Hunter
Larry Doyle
Jetcher
Daubert
Benjamin Michael Kauff
Benjamin
Bennie Kauff Shines for Philadelphia Fans in Spring
Bennie Kauff impresses 18 000 fans with his fielding, throwing, and pepper during the exhibition start. He struggles for a hit but quickly proves his speed and accuracy, drawing praise as a strong addition to McGraw's outfield alongside Burns and Rous.
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Benny Kauff
Philadelphia
Pepper
Mahan Splits Georgetown Test as Harvard Wins 6 to 1
Cambridge May 3 Harvard defeated Georgetown 6 to 1 behind Ned Mahan who dominated on the mound. Georgetown put together only four hits, two in the ninth, while Harvard erupted for three runs in the first inning to seize control on Soldiers Field.
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Anniversary of Ring Battles Highlight Oscar Gardier Career
Oscar Gardier known as the Omaha Kid fought through a decade against top featherweights and defeated several titleholders. He knocked out Eddie Santry in 1900 and later fell twice to Terry McGovern and Young Corbett. Santry became an Illinois legislator after boxing.
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Eddie Santry
Louis Ville
Oscar
Sally Smith
Billy Murphy
Dave Sullivan
Harry Forbes
Omaha
Bridgeport to Add Shortstop in Coming Days
Bridgeport negotiates with Mobile for a shortstop as Shortstoop Smykal falters with telegrams unanswered. Manager Ball aims to bolster the lineup by week’s end while free agent Johnny Reiger contemplates a Bridgeport signing after his release from Lowell. Harvey Russell shines for New London as Bridgeport watchers gauge teams in upcoming series.
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Johnny Reiger
New England
Farrell
National Association
Reiger
Lowell
Roach
Atlantic Hotel
Eppa Jeptha Rixey Elevation and Career Highlights
A portrait of Eppa Jeptha Rixey, Phillies pitcher born May 3 1891 in Culpeper Virginia, detailing his height, Virginia campus career, signing with the Phillies, early signings and seasons 1912 1913 1914 and 1915 with wins losses and batting averages, plus a note on Serbia acquiring Velika destroyer and imminent Allied naval support.
Official batting figures for Bridgeport boys in four games
By Wagner Bridgeport players show limited hitting in four games with catcher Smith leading at .333 from two appearances. The list includes Gray .250 Gaudette .235 Ball .200 Byrne .200 Thompson .187 Edwards .187 Moshier .182 Stewart .216 Crook .143. seven two-baggers credited to Moshier Stewart Edwards Gaudette Crook Gray Thompson. Ball has two steals. Edwards Byrne Smith and Moshier each have one.
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Neal Ball
Edwards
Thompson
Moshier
Stewart
Gaudette
Crook
Gray
Ball
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Yankees Back in 3rd Place After Beating Mackmen
Philadelphia May 3 The Yankees routed the Athletics 9 to 4 in the third game of the series, snapping into third place. Bob Shawkey, ex Mack man, won his second win of the season, allowing only one hit through seven innings, as the Yankees piled up nine runs before tiring in the late frames. They had 13 hits and left 12 on base, while Bressler and Morrisette were hit hard after a shaky start. The fielding was sharp behind Shawkey in a near flawless performance.
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Charlie Rigler
Virginia
Lof Yourg Eppa
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Rixey
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Yankees
Athletics
Bob Shawkey
White Elephants
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Shawkey
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Rube Bressler
Eddie Plank
Mack
Bressler
Yanks
Morrisette
Richmond Internationals
Connie
Donovan
Mulford Breaks 24 Hour Record In Mad Dash
New York May 3 Ralph Mulford driving a Hudson super six broke the twenty four hour record at Sheepshead Bay Speedway finishing at 6 p m with 1819 miles, 238 miles over the old Brooklands mark. He started Monday evening at 3 04 and averaged nearly 76 mph. He stopped for fuel and oil about every 150 miles and took light meals during pit stops as fans illuminated the scene all night.
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Ralph Mulford
Sheepshead Bay
Brooklands
England
S. F. Edge
Napier
Mulford
Ormond Beach
National League Games Today Featured Across Cities
National League matchups span Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston Cincinnati at St Louis and Chicago at Pittsburgh with games scheduled in major markets and multiple venues.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
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Portland at New Haven and other campus matchups listed
Rival pairings include Portland versus New Haven, Lowell versus Springfield, Lynn versus New London, Worcester versus Hartford, and Lawrence versus Bridgeport as scheduled fixtures. Matches cover regional teams and cities, signaling a busy sports slate.
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Springfield
Lynn
New London
Worcester
Hartford
Lawrence
Bridgeport
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P.c. Danesteis
Sworcester
Healy Named General Manager at American Chain Co
Michael J. Healy, formerly manager of the Remington Arms football team, is appointed general manager of athletics and supervisor of welfare for the American Chain Co. His first act in this role was representing the company at an industrial league meeting and pledging support for strong athletic programs and the welfare department activities.
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Michael J. Healy
Remington Arms
American Chain Co
Industrial League
American Chair Co
Healey
Breat Trust
Penn and Columbia Tie In Fifteen Innings At Franklin Field
In a famed 15 inning game at Franklin Field Penn tied Columbia 2 to 2. Beck pitched six innings for Columbia before Smith relieved, Spielman went all nine for Penn and solid fielding kept the score even after Penn tied the game in the seventh.
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Franklin Field
U. of Paine
Columbia University
Penn
Beck
Morningside Heights
Smith
Quakers
Spielman
Memorial Day Parade Planned by City Boy Organizations
Nearly two thousand boys from the city will march in the Memorial day parade now being planned. Organizations already agreeing to take part include the Boys' Brigade United States Boy Scouts and the Boy Scouts of America.
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United States Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
American Association Yesterday's Results and Labor Agreement
Yesterday's baseball results show Kansas City edging Indianapolis 1 to 0 while Toledo and St Paul games were postponed by rain and cold. Columbus versus Minneapolis was also postponed, and Louisville hosted Milwaukee with a rain damaged field. A Milwaukee grain plant strike was averted as International Harvester granted a 55 hour work week to its 2,590 employees without pay cuts.
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Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis-Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Fame
International Harvester
Ain't It The Truth You Smoked Only One Brand
A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts childhood family limits with a modern claim of stringent taste by liking only a single cigarette brand. The narrator recalls muddy swimmin holes and chiding from a mother while noting a drastic shift to rigid brand loyalty.
James Ford Missing From YMCA Rooms
Police seek 11 year old James Turd missing since Monday from YMCA living with elder brother Louis Ford a machinist at U M He attended Prospect Street School and was last seen en route to school wearing a gray suit cap gray stockings button shoes white shirt waist and dark hair He was carrying 60 cents when last seen.
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Loui Ford
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Prospect Street School
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