Flynn Bets $7,000 On Himself In Boxing Row
Jim Flynn, famed heavyweight contender, wagers seven thousand dollars that he will beat Patsy Hafey backed by promoter Jim Curley amid debates over referees and boxing decisions under the Frawley law. The Garden Athletic Club eyes international bouts this summer with hopes to lure European champions like Carpentier and Kilbane, while New York promoters seek upcoming clashes involving Coulon, Digger Stanley, and Ad Wolgast.
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James J. Corbett
New York
Patsy Hafey
National Sporting Club
Jim Stewart
Duke
Stewart
Boxiational Sporting Club
Mer O'Neill
Major Dixon
Messrs
O'Neill and
Dixon
Twa Tve
Propptea
Flynn
Curley
Tom O'Rourke
Jim
Surrey
Garden Athletic Club
Europe
Carpentier
George
Johnny Kilbane
Jem Driscoll
England
Abe Attell
Jem
Poesy
Johnny Coulon
Digger Stanley
Pugilistic Annals On This Date 1907 1911
A compact record of boxing history noting key bouts on this date across years. Highlights include Ad Wolgast stopping Kid Morris in Milwaukee in 1907 and 1911 draws between Twin Sullivan and Porky Flynn in Milwaukee, Johnny Conlon versus Johnny Daly in Fort Wayne, and other era bouts in Boston Savannah and Columbus.
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Ad Wolgast
Kid Morris
Milwaukee
Freddie Welsh
Phil Brock
Boston
Ray Bronson
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Columbus
Jack Britto
Tommy Devlin
Savannah
Brown
Tommy Murphy
New York
Twin Sullivan
Porky Flynn
Johnny Conlon
Johnny Daly
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cy Young quits baseball and leaves Boston
Pittsburg May 25 It is reported here that Cy Young has voluntarily left the Boston team and declared himself out of professional baseball. Known as the grand old man of baseball he leaves the big leagues with regret. After a Cleveland release last year he joined Boston and pitched well late in the season but has not regained form this year.
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Pittsburg
Cy” Young
Boston
Cleveland
Young
American Olympic Team Elimination Race Today
Newark is hosting the final elimination race for 100 miles to select the American Olympic cycling team. About 25 top amateur road riders compete with entries from New York and other cities including Buffalo Providence Boston Chicago Louie Cleveland and Kansas City.
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Newark
New York
City
Provi
Buffalo
St. Dence
Boston
Chicago
lLouie
Cleveland
Kansas City
Griffis Confident After Washington Win Streak Returns
Clark Griffith arrives with the Washingtons brimming with humor and confidence after a winner’s stretch. He praises Walter Johnson as the league’s best pitcher, lauds his catching duo Ainsmith and Henry, notes Foster’s improvement at third, and Moeller’s potential. He predicts a top division finish and big gates as fans flock to see the team.
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New York Sun
Clark Griffith
Washingtons
Griffig
Cincinnati
Fox
Washington
Walter Johnson
Matty
Ed Walsh
Street
Ainsmith
Henry
Foster
Moeller
Rochester
Highlanders
Murphy Won't Transfer Spuds to Waterbury
Hartford May 25 A Connecticut league managers meeting at Otel Garde led by President James H. O Rourke concluded with no action on transferring New Britain franchise owner James J Murphy of Plainville to Waterbury Murphy opposed the move and the case was dropped Most managers favored the transfer to allow Sunday baseball in Waterbury and the Brass City New Britain will play Sunday baseball at New Haven and Bridgeport when schedules adjust later this season
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Hartford
Connecticut League
Otel Garde
James H. O'Rourke
New Britain
James J. Murphy
Plainville
Waterbury
Murphy
Brass City
O'Rourke
New Haven
Bridgeport
Old Players Just as Clever as Modern Stars
Boston owner John M. Ward argues modern baseball shows no real speed or intricacy gains over 25 years ago. He notes inside ball methods persist, pitching and batting remain similar, and new minor leaguers must be taught to meet standards. Ward reveals the challenge of running a major league team, the sleepless nights, and a plan with a dozen scouts while keeping their names secret.
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Pye
John M. Ward
Boston
Holy Cross Defeats Amherst Aggies 8 to 0 at Fitton Field
Worcester Mass May 25 Amherst Aggies fell to Holy Cross star team on Fitton Field due to poor hitting. Holy Cross jumped to a 5 run fifth inning after scoring first in the fourth. Voll delivered a long homer to center, sealing the 8 to 0 victory for Holy Cross.
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Amherst Aggies
Holy Cross
Fitton Field
Mount St. James
Williams
Voll
Bob Chambers At Forty Seven A Champion Skater
Robert William Chambers the world champion skater on thin ice celebrates his forty seventh birthday in New York. The Brooklyn born novelist is famed for high serial rights earnings and frequent sport inspired plots though his novels seldom thrill, with Valerie West and other figures cited as examples of his literary world.
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Robert William Chambers
Bob
Brooklyn
Kipling
Doyle
Chambers
Valerie West
Charles Dana Gibson
Miss West
New York
Valerie
United States
Canada
Europe
R. Kipling
Julien Academy
Paris
Salon
America
Life,Truth
Ellangowan
Ada Rehan
Daly's Theatre
Wolgast to box Brock in six rounds at 133
Pittsburgh May 25 Ad Wolgast will box Phil Brock six rounds here on June 4. The boys will weigh in at 133 pounds ringside.
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Pittsburgh
Ad Wolgast
Phil Brock
New Britain Beats Bridgeport In Eleven Inning Thriller
New Britain defeated Bridgeport 3 2 in 11 innings in Ith by rallying from a 2 1 deficit in the ninth. Leclair impressed in his Bridgeport debut, allowing nine hits with six strikeouts. Gygli starred for New Britain, stealing bases and driving in the winning run as Cabrera and Hoey provided key hits. The win showcased tight defense and late offense amid a crowded Hartford crowd.
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New Britain
Bridgeport
Leclair
Montreal
Sam McLean
Puz i
Norris
Eley
O'Rourke
Capt
Crook
Gygli Nat
Jack Hoey
Gygli
Cabrera
Stow
Bridges
Gyell
Murray Parker
McLean
Warner
Frank O'Rourke
P.o. A
Tagner
Gygll
Hoey
Glennon
Ryan
Lemieux
P.o. Eley
O’rourke
Miller
Foran
Modocs challenge 12-13 year olds as Atlantics vie for city teens
Amateur baseball notes spotlight the Atlantics led by Look-out and Corbett aiming to clean up any 15 year old club in the city. New joiner Leveen fills first base with Loeffler hoping to handle the ball. Batty McBride deserts White Sox Jrs to join Atlantics. Modocs edge St Charles 4 in a game featuring Davis and Dennis. Modocs signings bolster lineup as they dare any younger team to challenge.
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Corbett
Leveen
Myrtle Avenue
Loeffler
Batty McBride
White Sox Jrs
Modocs
St. Charles
Davis
Dennis
Kenney
Farrell
Marshall
Garrigan
Boxing Club License Revoked in Supreme Court Action
The Supreme Court upheld a boxing club's license revocation by the commission. Referee Patsy Haley, who issued the decision and had her license revoked, awaits court review.
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Cision
Supreme Court
Aeferee
Patsy. Haley
Baseball Gossips Weigh 1912 Season Prospects
Amid shifts in the American League several teams show instability as May games unfold. Old George Mullin thrives with Detroit, Boston struggles on the road, and Al Bridwell may miss the Braves for another month. Rumors hint Hal Chase to Boston, St Louis Browns may see Sto vall in charge, and managerial changes sweep Indianapolis and Boston squads. Cy Young retires after leaving Boston, while teams desert Washington in the United States League.
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Hal Chase
Boston Red Sox
George Stovall
St. Louis Browns
Eastern Olympic meet booked for Boston June 8
Boston figures the Cambridge Harvard Stadium event on Saturday June 8 will rival Stockholm in prestige says Charles H. Carter of the Boston Athletic Association. He predicts a record setting meet with 200 plus top East South and West athletes competing. Tickets sale strong with 1000 reserved to date 1500 sold in one branch.
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Cambridge
Stockholm
Charles H. Carter
Boston Athletic Association
Carter
Olympic Committee
Boston
New England
New York
Boston A. A
Jury Decides For Wall Paper Men In Sherman Suit
Cleveland May 25 A jury found eight wall paper manufacturers and dealers did not conspire to shut out low priced 10 cent store sellers under the Sherman anti trust law. The defendants were freed after a three hour deliberation yielding a not guilty verdict. In New York Daniel Walsh arrested for stealing a ride on a freight train claimed he was heading to work and was released with railroad fare.
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Cleveland
Wall Paper Trust
New York
Danel Walsh
Kernochan
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