Leonard Next Lightweight Champion? In Morning Boxing Talk
Boxing writer Tommy Clark evaluates Benny Leonard as the rising star likely to claim the world lightweight title. The piece contrasts Leonard’s speed, timing, and ring intelligence with Freddie Welsh’s defense and endurance, predicting Leonard will win by decision if a title bout occurs.
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Tommy Clark
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Almont
Ben Strier
Mr. Liner
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Benny Leon
Freddie
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Bey
Teonard
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Joe Mandot
Phil Bloom
Shamus O’brien
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Bloom
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Tideport
Charlie White
Billy Gibson
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Welsh
Freddie Welsh
Athletes Among Leaders Play Hero Roles
An exploration of how smaller athletes have risen to fame alongside heavyweights. The article notes history shows even lesser-known competitors can achieve world renown through skill, perseverance, and pivotal moments that define their era.
Graney Playing Fine the Game For Cleveland
A historical sports piece notes Graney's solid form for Cleveland, crediting Tris Speaker for food and support while praising Graney’s early campaign performance amid broader athletic and military parallels. It contrasts college training with athletic prowess through figures like Major General Funston and Charley Daly, highlighting endurance and strategic play from Harvard and Yale alumni in earlier football eras.
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United States Army
Frederick Punston
United States
Mexico
Funston
University of Kansas
Jayhawker Institution
Willard
Gotch
General Funston
Charley Daly
Harvard
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Crimson
Frank Hinkey
Yale
Blue
Light-Weight Players Prove Worth in Big College Varsity Football
The article highlights several smaller players from major universities who excelled in the rough game era. Boss Weeks of Michigan, Joo iter of Northwestern, Clyde Williams of Iowa, Clyde Matthews of Illinois, Gordon Clarke and Jimmy Sheldon of Chicago demonstrate that lighter athletes can endure hard hits, outplay heftier rivals, and earn spots on college teams.
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Boss Weeks
University of Chicago
Jimmy Sheldon
Many Federals Return to Big Leagues
A survey shows fifty three former Federal League players signed with major league clubs and thirty five with minor leagues. Five became managers at Cubs Browne and others. John Ganzel Fred Falkenberg and Otto Knabe await placements. National League clubs absorbed thirty seven. American League clubs fewer, with St. Louis and New York as notable rosters including former Federal players.
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Joe Tinker
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Fielder Jones
the Browne
Harry Lord
Lowell
Rebel Oakes
Denver
Bill Jackson
Peoria
John Ganzel
Fred Falkenberg
Otto Knabe
St. Louis
New York
Giant six foot five hopeful to pitch for Connie Mack
At the National League meeting Pat Moran recounted a tale from a Massachusetts ice fishing camp where he met a towering man named Bemis who claimed to be bound for Connie Mack in Philadelphia to pitch next spring. The story also notes 2697 tournament players listed by the USLTA for 1916 and 1847 Harvard students in athletics this season, up 375.
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New York
Pat Moran
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Big
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Bemis
Philadelphia
Walter J. Travis Endures as Golf's Grand Old Man
Walter J. Travis, veteran golfer at fifty four, reflects on golf’s rise in the United States. He notes the sport’s growing popularity, the shift from older to younger players, and its accessibility for both youth and seniors. He praises women’s involvement and cites crowded clubs and long wait lists as evidence of demand.
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Walter J. Travis
Travis
United States
Union
Jerry Travers
Johnny Evers Plans to Keep Off Umpires This Season
Johnny Evers, Boston Braves second baseman and captain, vows to avoid umpires all season. He has made several bets with friends that he will not be put out of a game by an umpire.
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Boston Braves
Hans Wagner Shines Early Season Despite Uncertain Future
The report notes Hans Wagner, still seen as a key player, running bases with intensity and hitting with strength. He plays sensationally at shortstop and has shown ground coverage rivaling his peak years. Hanus hints this could be Wagner’s final season, hoping for fond memories if he retires after this year.
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Honus
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Hts
Bright Future for American Horse Racing Leaders
Belmont, president of the Westchester Racing Association, predicts a bright future for horse racing in the United States as turf interest grows. He notes many new friends for the sport, increased foreign horses, and stronger international competition shaping a new era and broader breeding cooperation.
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Westchester Racing Association
United States
Mexico
Joe Patchen Seeks Track Comeback In Detroit Stakes
Joe Patchen II once a pacing star of 2.03% form is lined up for a comeback in the $5,000 Chamber of Commerce stake at the Detroit grand circuit meeting. Trainer Billy Fleming backs Patchen to contend, with Billy Dale a top rival and several others like Young Todd Peter Farren The Problem and White Sox challenging in a crowded field.
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Joe
Chamber of Commerce
Billy Fleming
Commerce
Jos Patchen
Fleming
Detroit
Billy Dale
Ohio
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Gedno
Montreal
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Hartford
Tom Murphy
Peter Farren
Murphy
Alexander Aims for Record Season with Phillies
Cleveland reports Phillies star pitcher Alexander is in top form and eyeing at least sixty appearances this season. He logged forty nine games last year and asked manager Pet Moreh to use him frequently this year.
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Cleveland
Alex Aiter
Phillies
Irene
Pet Moreh
Alexander
Coast Club Forms Eight Oared Rowing Crew
The Olympic club of San Brancieco adds rowing to its activities forming an eight oared crew. It will include former star performers from university crews and Pete may row with the Pacific coast crew, Elena also noted.
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Ite
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Peete Mey
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