Harvard Crew Strikes Over Food Quality at Club
Harvard varsity crew members, unhappy with dining hall food at the Harvard Varsity Club, walked out and resumed meals elsewhere. Captain Abelee and Coach Wrey warned the team will not return to training tables until conditions improve. The Crimson reports the Athletic Association bears blame for recent reverses and alleged food economizing.
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Dillon and Klaus Set for Wear Championship Bout
Hoosier middleweight Jack Dillon to face Frank Iwelaus of Pittsburgh in Indianapolis at 3 o clock over 19 rounds. The winner may meet Jimmy Clabby or Béais McGoorty for the American title while weight disputes and international scales cloud the prospects.
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Bell Atlantic? Or Athletic Club Card Mixed Postings
Semi weekly advance bulletin lists boxing bouts across multiple clubs including St Nich eles Athletic Club East New York Atlantic City and Irving A C May 21 to June 7. Notable matchups feature Abe Attell Phil Bloom Battling Mantell Kid Bermah and numerous welter and bantamweight fights with several bouts canceled.
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Slugging Game Won by McCann Team at Newfield
In a high scoring ball affair at Newfield the McCann squad, led by Ed McGamwell, crushed Pittafield 14 to 5. Evans pitched for Pittafield while McGamwell and Bowman collected multiple hits including a triple and several two baggers as Bridgeport Rockets past Pittafield. Silzer made a sensational one handed catch in the eighth.
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Zbyszko Edges Cazeaux for Straight-Fall Wrestling Victory
Stanslaus Zbyszko and Raymondo Cazeaux provided a technical bout at Madi-Brat with Zbyszko winning in two straight falls. The Polish champion earned the first fall in 14 minutes 33 seconds with an arm and half Nelson. the second fall came after 20 minutes of grappling with a falling body hold. Cazeaux had several escapes before being pinned as fans watched the dramatic bout.
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Harvard Defeats Penn in Pitching Duel at Franklin Field
In a featured game of the Pennsylvania Athletic Association’s anniversary events Harvard defeated Penn 3 to 1 after taking the lead in the ninth inning. Sam Felton pitched for Harvard while Penn’s Imlay held firm until late. George Gordon, Penn’s catcher, left with a fractured hand after a foul tip, Schwert replacing him behind the plate.
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Tigers chase Springfield outfielder Waite in bid
Detroit Tigers show interest in Chet Waite, Springfield slugger, with scout Fred Lake praising his speed. Pirates’ Billy Murray also evaluating Waite as trade rumors swirl. News notes include umpires’ movements in Hartford, manager cautioning officials, and late-season calls.
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Australian tennis team to practice with American stars
The Australian team led by Captain Stanley M. Doubs arrives in Boston for 10 days of practice at Longwood Cricket Club alongside an American group including Maurice E. McLoughlin and R. Norris Williams. Exhibitions are planned as both sides prepare for the Davis Cup preliminaries.
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Mandot Favored Over Anderson In 20 Round Bout
Joel Mandot enters tonight's 20 round fight at Vernon Arena as a narrow favorite over Bud Anderson despite Anderson money at odds. Mandot weighs 130 pounds while Anderson hits 133, with rumors that Anderson may be stale and Mandot's ring experience cited as factors in the betting.
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Willie Lewis Celebrates 29th Birthday in Paris Ring
Thirteen years in the ring define Willie Lewis the New York middleweight who now lives in Paris and runs a third parlor in the City of Light. Revered as a boxing pioneer in France, he remains a storied figure despite younger French talent emerging and a February twenty-round loss to Adrian Dupouy.
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Willie Lewis and the Hibernian Hero Hogan Rivalry
The article reviews Willie Lewis, known as Hogan, and mentions his earlier pupil run as a Hibernian moniker. It details his rise from New York born May 21 1834 to welter and middleweight fame, notable victims and defeats, and a callout to his Parisian following. It notes his 43 knockout wins and lists opponents including Jewey Smith Sailor Burke Honey Mellody Jack Costello Curley Watson and Jett Thorne with defeats by Carpentier Lang Kraus Ketchel and Lilly Papke.
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Frank Kraus
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Lilly Papke
Harry Lewis
Mike Gibbons
Pugilistic Dates From 1898 To 1912 Highlight Historic Fights
A digest of boxing results lists Kid McCoy outpointing Gus Ruhlin in 20 rounds at Syracuse in 1898 and several other bouts through 1912. Also notes amateur challenges with Prospect school team inviting Sacred Heart for a three game series at Seaside Park and St Mary Juniors challenging St Augustine's at Yellow Mill Park.
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Willard Faces Gunboat Smith In San Francisco Title Bid
In San Francisco on May 20, Jesse Willard and Gunboat Smith meet in a 20 round heavyweight bout as contenders for the crown once held by Luther McCarty. Smith, favored by bettors, carries a weight advantage of roughly 50 pounds, while Willard seeks his first Bay Area appearance. Referee is Ben Selle. the bout is billed as SF’s biggest heavyweight showdown since 1907.
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National League Yesterday's Results Highlight Scores
Yesterday in the National League New York defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 2 Brooklyn beat St. Louis 2 to 1 Philadelphia won over Chicago 10 to 4 Cincinnati defeated Boston 9 to 8 Games today list St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston
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Baseball Scores and Today’s Games
Results show New York 6 over St Louis, Detroit 9 over Philadelphia 3, Boston 10 over Chicago 1, Cleveland 4 over Washington 1. Today’s schedule features New York at St Louis, Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit, and Boston at Chicago.
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Rochester Beats Newark 10 to 2 in International League
Rochester defeated Newark 10 to 2 in an International League game played in Newark. Jersey City hosted Montreal as Montreal versus Jersey City was postponed due to rain.
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Bridgeport and Harmony councils confer Junior O U A M degrees
A large class of candidates received the degrees of the Junior O U A M at Bridgeport and Harmony councils in Bridgeport. The ceremony drew candidates from New Haven Shelton and Bridgeport, followed by a social session and refreshments.
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Don t Wear A Torture Truss For Comfort Truss Patent
An advertisement touts a newly patented truss that avoids understraps and hip pressure and can be worn in the bath. It promotes a 30 day trial from the Comfort Truss Office at 203 Warner Building, with hours 10 to 12 am and 5 to 7 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.
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Briscoe Lord Record-Holder Returns to Athletics Triumphs
Boston May 20 Briscoe Lord formerly of Baltimore now a tags man earns note as one of Connie Mack's few players to return to the Athletics after stints with the White Elephants and Cleveland. He helped Philadelphia to another American League pennant and world championship before later trades. Lord, 28, 180 pounds, cleanly maintained fielding and hitting across leagues.
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Michigan to Meet Minnesota on Gridiron After Lapse
St Paul Minn May 20 Negotiations close soon for a football clash next season between Michigan and Minnesota elevens. Bartelme Michigan and Alan McBean Minnesota act on terms and dates for a game at Ann Arbor or Minneapolis.
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Novel Excuse From Almeida After Bad Play
Baseball manager Joe Tinker cites Cincinnati's bright players as a problem and recounts Almeida's strange in game change. Almeida hesitated on hitting, prompting a run lost as Egan was thrown out at second. Tinker suggests the Reds need players who think ahead.
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Aged Woman Recovers After Ladder Fall
Mrs. Mary Campion aged 72 of 18 Pierrepont Street suffered a broken leg in a fall from a step ladder. At Bridgeport Hospital she is reported with strong vitality and is expected to recover and be about soon.
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Menken 18 Mending after self-inflicted gunshot wound
Edward Menken, an 18 year old striker, remains at St Vincent's hospital after shooting himself in the heart region during a despondent moment Saturday. An X-ray shows the bullet near the vital organ, but doctors have not removed it and signs of improvement appear, though danger remains as sunshot poisoning is not yet past.
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Trouble in camp of Chicago Cubs grows tense
Philadelphia May 20 The Chicago Cubs clash with disorganization as manager Evers faces a dressing room revolt led by Hebe Zimmerman who refuses to play and vows to challenge Evers amid threats of suspension and a clubhouse showdown after a heated exchange with umpires and players at the beach aftermath.
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Major League Baseball Notes and Player Updates
A collage of baseball items reports on players and teams. It mentions Jackson of the Gaston Nations and Perris of Minneapolis, with eight pitchers on the Chicago White Sox roster and catcher Ray Gohalle excelling behind the plate. Dutmic of Detroit is praised as both clever and handy, while Madison shows a tally in every game. Brooklyn’s performance against the Giants and attendance figures are noted, along with Gohuls’ struggles and a young standout leading a collar aggregation. McGinnity’s struggles and potential release loom over the Northwestern League.
Hike by schoolboys linked to June athletic contests
The article describes a 800 mile schoolboy hike tied to regional athletic events in June, with plans for a relay race from the national capital to a park stadium. It notes involvement of TAC school-boys, a superintendent, and automobile clubs across municipalities, plus remarks on a one mile amateur record and opening ceremonies near the White House.
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