Governor Holcomb bars Willard Fulton fight in Connecticut
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb refused to permit the Willard Fulton boxing match to be held in Connecticut. J P Mulvihill of New Haven sought state sanction, but the governor stated prize fights are prohibited by statute and carry fines and imprisonment for principals and seconds, making such permission impossible.
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Turner Faces Greb as Casino Card Highlights Action
Turner has not fought since a decisive win over Chip Turner. The card at the Casino next Wednesday features Harry Greb vs Turner in a fifteen round main event, Frankie Confrey vs Louis Bogash in a lightweight semi, Joe Currie vs Jimmy Kane in the 125 pound prelim, with a 135 pound semi windup. Greb may also fight Soldier Bartfield in a potential Pittsburgh matchup while Greb trains with naval reserves and boxes exhibition bouts in New York.
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Publicity bid over heavyweight thhamble mocked as farce
In New Haven a spectacle alleged as publicity shows Willard and Fulton named as promoters. Authorities doubt the scheme, comparing it to Kaiser Willie and Yale Bowl bets. Miller claims Mulvihill offered 280000 seeds via telegram and then withheld payment, souring the promoter.
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Doubt Trotting Merger Stirs New York Meeting
In New York May a doubt was expressed whether the National and American Trotting associations will merge at their Terre Haute meeting. Welty, president of the National, said the National could not surrender its charter and questioned if the American would accept becoming subordinate to the National.
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Cubs slam hard and take game in Pittsburgh
Chicago beat Pittsburgh 8 to 1 in today’s game after dropping the first two of the series. Pittsburgh tallied in the ninth on a double by Stengel, a steal of third by Bigbee who scored, and a sacrifice fly by Cutshaw.
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Giants 3 2 Win Over Phillies in New York
New York defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2 as the Phillies suffered their eighth straight loss and the Giants their eighth straight win. Umpire Moran fought with Philly players after a ninth inning play near the plate. Burns and Moran exchanged blows before teammates separated them. Meusel was called out in the seventh that would have tied the score.
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Reds Win Game In Fatal Ninth
Reds turn the tables on St. Louis to day scoring all runs in the ninth for a 4 to 0 victory. Cincinnati bats to snatch the win as the fatal ninth decides the game in St Louis.
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Manager May Bring Players to Bridgeport Team
Eastern League manager Paul Wrichell is expected back from New York today to resume preparing the local ball club and hopefuls gathered around the Bridgeport era banner for the season. He seeks unsigned and undrafted players not in the majors or International League who can contribute to the league. Directors plan a New Haven meeting tomorrow to set roster directions with Clark P. Jaane likely as club president.
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Red Sox Fall In Washington As Senators Triumph
Washington overwhelmed Boston 9 4 in five and six innings, knocking out Bush and Mays and sending Boston to its fifth straight defeat. The report notes a large scoring inning and lists players involved, with game details and team names.
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Browns Defeat Detroit Again In Close Game
Detroit was limited to three hits as Browns hitters, led by James and Finneran, produced a strong offensive showing. St. Louis won 2 to 1 in a tight contest.
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Rookies Save Day as Vet Is Bumped by Bushier Pitch
Chicago rallies behind a rookie as the veteran starter is bumped from the game. Bushier moves to the mound but the rookie preserves the win with key plays, keeping Chicago in contention.
Braves rally to beat Brooklyn in ninth 4 to 3
Boston notes Toston sparked a dramatic comeback, overcoming three deficits to defeat Brooklyn 4 to 3 in the ninth inning. The Braves showed resilience with timely hits and steady defense to seize the win.
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Catcher's Homer Beats Yankees in Key Game Title
Athletics backstop Perkins responsible for every one of Macksaicnu's five tallies in a decisive win over the Yankees.
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Promoters plan open air boxing with Red Allen bouts
Bridgeport officials of the Laksea Club announce a mid June boxing card in Avon Park Stratford featuring Red Allen against Battling Kunz of South Norwalk or Chic Brown of New Haven with a $500 side bet to attract a 125 pound weigh in and a possible 15 to 20 round main event. Club president Ralph Brown says profits would fund a pavilion project. Allen confirms willingness to fight Kunz and Brown at 145 pounds and 3 pm, while calling out Kunz for a rematch and criticizing promoters’ tactics.
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How They Stand Yesterday's Baseball Scores
Yesterday's games show St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 6 to 3 while Boston beat Brooklyn 4 to 3. New York routed Philadelphia 8 to 2. Pittsburgh edged Chicago 1 to 0 in a tight contest.
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