New Orleans Boxing Scene Lights Up Tonight
Frankie Brown and Kid Coster, top featherweights from the East, meet in a 20 round bout at Dominick Tortorich's New Orleans club. Both are in superb shape and Coster is the favorite. Another key card features Bartley Madden vs Eddie McMahon at the Olympic Club in New York. Br itton returns to Buffalo ring to face Solider Bartfield in a 70 round showdown.
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Billy Grupp
Femnasium
Big Town
Tex McCarthy
Pittsfield
Eddie McMahon
Jack Britton
Chicago
Buffalo
Jack
Quensbury A. C
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Brooklyn
Britton
Boxing Calendar for This Week
Boxing cards listed across cities with multiple pro and amateur bouts including Frankie Brown versus Kid Corter in New Orleans and Willie Jackson against Low Tendler in Philadelphia. Also noted are amateur events in Boston and matches featuring Jobe Magan, Bryan Downey, and other matchups in Milwaukee Joplin Manchester and New York venues.
Lord Shows His Old Time Skill at Third Base
Veterans of the Eastern league praise Wearry Lord’s 1913 Portland third baseman play comparing favorably to his 1911 AL star with the White Sox. The veteran’s fielding improved past seasons, posting better than ever range and reliability at the hot corner for Portland.
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Portland
Beiter
Chicago White Sox
Bulfata Feds
Jack Flynn
Bill Hinchman
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Hinchman
Keystone
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Abolition of Spitball Could Aid 1917 Baseball
Historical notes discuss the proposed ban on the spitball and akin deliveries. It argues the change might improve offense and defense by reducing fouls and errors tied to slippery pitches while citing past high one hit games and pitchers like Mays and Scott. The piece also references rule opposition, injury concerns, and the impact on fielders across leagues.
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Leni
Cold Wave Delays Boxing Card In Chicopee
Rab Williams bouts postponed as cold wave disrupts schedule in Chicopee. Williams and rival fighters were to headline at Skiptown gym tomorrow but fans may not attend due to travel difficulties. Management plans resched for later in season. two local fighters Nickers and Strona may still appear when the club reopens.
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Anedali
Phoeran
Chicopee
Skiptown
Tim Coll
Dal Orgimatch
Harry Williamas
Dridgeport
Con
Movedlankine
Springfield
Lyammer
Nicker
Toc Winted
Young Strona
Williams
Hawkins
Altion Ting
Dirk Moblitzer Passes Army Physical After Operation
A remark notes Dirk Moblitzer spent three weeks in bed following an operation that will enable him to pass the army physical examination.
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Dirk Moblitzer
Eee club withdraws from the Clul bowling circuit
Secretary Charles Mahoney states the club may withdraw if other circuit clubs do not post entrance fees. The Fairmounts threaten to quit without police oversight. A league meeting is planned for Tuesday night to settle the matter.
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Clul
Bowling Teague
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Fairmounts
Puebdas
Tremington Bowling League Opens At Paris City Alleys
The Tremington bowling league begins its season at Paris City alleys with three matches tonight. Jerry Connors is president, Pop secretary, and Hugo Meo treasurer. Six teams are represented, led by Sper Callahan Wishing nee rats bour and Smith. Matches occur every Monday with tonight’s schedule including teams No. 2 vs No. 6 and No. 4 vs No. 1. The league’s night features a mix of veteran and new bowlers as competition heats up.
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Yaam No. Lows
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Stratford Bowlers in Fast Games Feature Local Talent
Stratford bowlers vie in fast games as Mort Lindsey of Otis City leads with strong play. Reported results show close matches and upcoming rounds with notable performances from local participants.
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Mort Lindsey
Otis City
Accere LR
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Iin
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Viel
N L Hurlers Lead In Official Pitching Averages
The piece details National League pitchers led by Alexander, Perritt, and Schupp with earned run averages and win loss records. It explains grouping of pitchers by games and outlines how earned run average reflects overall effectiveness, noting standout performances and no hit game by Noney and Vaughn.
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Schneider
Cincinnati
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Douglas
Phil Douglas
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Boston
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Saltee
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Oney
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Doak
Swhen Foney
Naney
Natiignals
Eastern Leaguers Meet in Elm City Next Week
Bridgeport’s Blue Ribbons headline a Connecticut State league season opener with Norwalk. emphasis on Ashmeade substitution and foreign teams from Ansonia, Danbury, and Norwalk. Expect tough early matchups and a four-visit format proposal for the season runoff.
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Elm City
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Ansonia
Danbury
Merger Men Tackle Western League Baseball Future
Hartford reports from Springfield and Wartford that Western League owners plan a New Haven meeting next week to decide on next season. Majors' possible resumption may keep the sport alive, with Providence weighing a move to enter the Eastern League if the International League drops out. Flynn, Hinchman, and Schreiber highlighted strong fielding in the Eastern circuit, while Industrial League games shift to Colonial hall with UMC leading Remington Arms by narrow margins.
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O'Neil
Danny
Providence Era
Grays
Melrose Park
Jack Flynn
Lawrence
Jack
Tom de Neville
New London
Gross
Worcester
Doc Durgin
Moose Miller
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Miller
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St. John's Hall
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Remington Arms
U. M. Cis
Inter-Club Billiardists Resume Play This Week
The two clubs Seaside and Idgewort prepare for the upcoming inter club billiards tournament. Players have trained hard in recent practices aiming to secure positions. A Seaside venue changes and pool entries are noted with anticipated standings and prize mentions.
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