Bobby Jones and Miss Stirling Shine in Local Golf Clash
In a spirited page from golf history, Bobby Jones known as the boy wonder and Miss Alexa Stirling national ladies champion are praised for how local competitive golf shapes world class players. The author cites Jones's 1916 national amateur display at Marion and likens local play to Perry Adair and Francis Ouimet’s early experiences, arguing that abolishing local competition would hinder development.
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Tarry Sparling
Bobby Jones
Onder
Alexa
Stirling
Hobby, Jr
Aly
Marion
Perry Adair
Georgia
Francis Ouimet
Colonials Invite Junior Team to Matchup on Algol Court
The YMCA Juniors announce a planned game with the Colonials after a Telegram report. Manager Wilko seeks communication at Barnum 4853, Boys' department, by Wednesday. The YMCA team has played nine games, winning eight, aiming to finish strong. The Juniors will field Walko Goyette Oreka J Williams H Williams Helkune Gebel.
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Goyette
Oreka
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Levinsky Willard May Meet in Possible No-Decision Bout
Jacksonville reports indicate promoter from Georgia offered for a Levinsky Willard title bout in April. John L Willard trains in Jacksonville with Battling Levinsky in Bridgeport also active. A no-decision Levinsky Willard bout in Atlanta is likely. Willard may seek warm-up towns before facing Fulton. Britton, Dundee, Doherty and Britton's busy spring schedule also noted with multiple venues across the Southeast and Northeast.
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Jacksonville
It- Junta
Georgia
Jess Willard
Battling Levinsky
Dan Morgan
Danny Morgan
Bridgeport
Jack Britton
Chicago
Willard
Levinsky
Atlanta
Fred Fulton
Battler
Giants' First Batch Bound for South
The New York National League club started its travel to training quarters in Marlin Texas with players George Burns Jack Onslow George Smith Walter Hoyt Mike Hogan and Germany Schafer and traffic manager Jiddie Brownick. A Savoy pool match saw Joe Altieri and Daniel Moth beat I Plaza and B Garrafileto 100 to 81 with Altieri showcasing remarkable shots.
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New York
Jiddie’ Brownick
Traffe
Marlin
Texas
George Burns
Jack Onslow
George Smith
Walter Hoyt
Mike Hogan
Germany
Schafer
Savoy Pool
Savoy
Joe Altieri
Daniel Moth
I. Plazza
B. Garrafielo
J. Altieri
K. Plazza
B. Garrafileto
J. Ancarela
J. Garraficlo
Browns in Camp Ahead of Season in Shreveport
Shreveport date March 14. Mielder and Jones managers of the St Louis Americans arrive with thirteen players. They are expected to stay through training and move tomorrow to the camp site.
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Browns
Shreveport
Industrial All Stars Training for Bridgeport Amateur Title Match
Two picked all star teams from the Industrial league meet Thursday at Colonial ball in Bridgeport for the amateur championship. Captain Chick Anthony leads the first team with Haar captaining the second. The game promises intensity with evenly matched players and a shot at the title and bragging rights.
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Bridgeport
Chick” Anthony
Raund
Colonial
Chick” Agithony
Gladiators
Dan Quilly
Haar
Bablon's Quintet Wins Three Games at Park City Alleys
Two teams from St. James A. and rolled at the Park City alleys last evening. Jack Bablan's crew won two of three games from Jim Jawierce's Indians. High scores were modest as tight foul line play limited scoring. Steve Babian had the high single with 105 and Paul Ujcek led with a 297 total.
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Ribbons to Meet Ansonia in Tonight's Matchup
Ansonia aims for a two game sweep over Bridgeport as backers Clinton Holman Swenson return strengthening the lineup. Ribbons White Harvey Holman Lingey Dowers Clinton Schmelke Ewenson Wossaner Tom Thory will officiate with Walters handling scoring and timing. Alec Gibson, a rookie pitcher drafted by the Senators, has joined the squad as the seventh player to enter the big game.
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Holman
Swenson
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Harvey Holman
Lingey Dowers
Harvey Clinton
Ig Yf
Schmelke Ewenson
Wossaner
Tom "Thory
Walers
Alec Gibson
Younge
Senators
Colors
Boxing column blasts a bunking veteran observer and local stars
Bat Masterson defends boxing integrity while criticising the Veteran Observer for invented dates and bunk. The piece laments Bridgeport’s lack of a local boxing star, notes heavy upcoming races and leagues, and recalls Cravath's corrected surname in a Philadelphia scene.
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Mat
New York Evening
Observer
Cat
Bat
Lis
Hke
Shubert Wins from Burns in Casino Go
Shubert defeats Burns in a ten round welterweight bout with steady aggression and ring control. Burns land several uppercuts and body shots but Shubert’s tactics and defense kept him ahead. Bogash and Eddy fought to a bloody ten round draw, each displaying toughness and pace. O'Brien and Martin produced a disappointing bout as the card closed with overall financial and audience success despite boisterous fans.
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Burns
Pride of
Massachusetts
Frankie
Bogash
Eddy
Eddy’s
Shamus O’brien
New York
Johnny Martin
New Haven
Shamus
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Martin
O’brien
Quieter Efforts Fail to Quiet Rowdies at Club
Authorities note that attempts by quiet neighbors to suppress disturbances around the club failed. The ongoing disruptions threaten the game, and keeping the rowdies away from the venue is deemed essential for better protection of the sport.
Washington weighs letting veteran McBride depart this year
Washington circles a move to release veteran shortstop McBride as Livan joins the Browns. Milwaukee owners, owners of the American Association, seek to sign the player and his manager, signaling a busy off season.
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McLide
Livan
Browns
McBride
Milllwaukes
American Association
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