All Star Boxing Show Features Two Accidents and Poor Decision
Two accidents and a controversial decision marked the B. A. A. Co. all star card at State Street Arena. Comfrey dislocated a shoulder and Similar won by technical knockout after a fall. Steadman broke a hand but fought on against Kelly. McAuliffe’s draw decision and crowd reactions dominated the show as McCabe dominated Weber in ten rounds.
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Comfrey
Steady Steadman
Simler
G. ©. Hawman
State Street
Frankie Comfrey
Chick Simlar
Jimmy Kelly
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Eddie Fitzsimmons
Simlar
McAuliffe
Sacre HC
Mack
Jimmie Kelly
Bronx
Young McAuliffe
Jack McGee
Steadman
Boxing Commission
Tf Steadman
New Yorker
Kelly
Bogash
Perry
Latzo
Joe Weber
Bayonne
N. J
Mike McCabe
Weber
Meness
Mike
McCabe
Arena Gossip Mix of Fights and Fans at the Arena
Landlord may raise rent as boxing fans pack the arena with 20 to 30 Annie Oakleys watching a windy night. Harlem Jimmy Kelley dazes Steadman while Red Allen and Mike McCabe post their nineteenth straight win. Frankie Confrey injures a shoulder in round five and Spider Roach draws a tasty crowd remark.
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Steadman
Nick
Harlem Jimmy Kelley
Frankie Confrey
Simler
Grashoes
Louis Bogash
Jack McGee
Jack Britton
West End
Red
Allen
Mike McCabe
Joe Weber
Bayonne
Sam
Weber
Mike
Mac
Kelly-Steadman
Day’s Thrills Highlight Baseball Action Across Cities
A day of exciting baseball featured Babe Ruth’s 38th homer in Chicago, Rinch delivering for Cleveland with Burns driving in two as Washington was limited to two runs in the game. The Browns rallied past Washington in St Louis, Detroit won with Flagstead delivering a ninth inning double, Worcester’s late defense stifling Pittsfield, and Joe Lynch scoring a 12th round knockdown at Jersey City.
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Rinch
Cleveland
George Burns
Chapman
Speaker
Washington
St. Louis
Browns
Flagstead
Dettroit
Pittsfield
Worcester
Bennett
Bish
Ledoux
Joe Lynch
Jersey City
Roger Hornsby
Marquard
Brooklyn
Cravath
Philadelphia
Chicago
Lynch scores over Ledoux in Jersey City bout
Joe Lynch of the West Side defeated Charlie Ledoux bantamweight champion of Europe in a 12 round match at the Armory A. A. in Jersey City last night. Ledoux fought well but Lynch held the edge in most rounds and punished him, drawing blood without any knockdowns.
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Joe Lynch
West Side
Charlie Ledoux
Europe
Armory A
Popular idol of baseball is ill
Christy Mathewson, famed baseball figure, is in a Saranac Lake sanitarium undergoing tuberculosis treatment. He is confined to his room and receives no visitors. His condition is not reported as alarming.
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Christy Mathewson
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Mathewson
Long Ones Home Runs and Key Hits Across Teams
Summary of notable baseball mentions includes Babe Ruth and Ward for New York, Griffin and Jackson with various clubs, and three-base hits by Roush of the Reds. Names like Hornsby with St. Louis, Powell, Holke with the Braves, Hargraves in Waterbury, and players Shannon, Dykes with the Athletics are listed among the day’s notable performances.
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Babe Ruth
Ward
New York
House
Bridgeport
Rousch
Reds
Hornsby
St. Louis
Griffith
Brooklyn
Pick
Powell
Holke
Braves
Hargraves
Waterbury
Jackson
White Sox
Shannon
Dykes Athletics
Sir Barton Sets New Track Record at Saratoga Handicap
Sir Barton won the Saratoga Handicap at a mile and a quarter, clocking a new track record of 2:01 4-5. The victory came before a large inaugural crowd at Saratoga, as Commander J. K. L. Ross's star added to last season’s earnings, surpassing Roamer's former mark of 2:02 1-5 from 1918.
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Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Course
J. K. L. Ross
Sir Barton
Star Shoot
Roamer
Whisk Broom
Belmont Park
Cardinals Sign Bay City Pitcher Reverre for 3000
The St. Louis Cardinals purchased pitcher Reverre from a Texas independent team in Bay City and he will report next spring. The $3,000 signing fee was announced by the club. Also noted, Beckett may face Melchoir in a possible London bout if he agrees. Boston adds Neilake and Pittinger from London club. report says they join Red Sox after Michigan Ontario season.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Texas
Reverre
Bay City
Tex
Cardinals
Chicago
Aus
Joe Beckett
Tony Melchoir
John Cochran
Beckett
London
Barney Lichtenstein
Milwaukee
Boston
Neilake
Pittinger
Wetzel
Red Sox
Cleveland Sells Myers to Red Sox in Waiver Trade
Cleveland announces pitcher Elmer Myers has been turned over to the Boston Americans for the waiver price after Cleveland asked for waivers. The sale completes a waiver exchange between the American League clubs.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Elmer Myers
Boston Americans
Red Sox
Boxing3 Boxing notes and boxers in a busy circuit
An undated column highlights earnings at Yonkers across twelve racing days with gate receipts up to 60000 on peak days and expenses over 5000 daily. It notes Willie Jackson’s sharp boxing income, Louis looming title prospects, Toby Owens in silk shirt, pitcher Clayton as a 6'7" 215 lb rookie, ex-AEF boxing stars like Bob Martin, and Chicago Ruth’s latest win with Bridgeport and Walshers standings in fifth.
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Yonkers
New Players Join Americans Today Baseball Score Feature
Hartford defeats Bridgeport 3 1 as new players/draw join the Americans. Scouts and team officials discuss Eastern league prospects with Dillon Hummer expected in Hartford. Marty Walsh hurled for Hartford with strong defense backing and two costly walks.
Baseball and boxing notes from recent city and national games
Crisp Binges Emerick of Bridgeport was recalled home by his ill mother and missed yesterday's game. Ralph Head expected to start for Hartford versus Bridgeport. Giants pitcher Nehf held the champions to five hits as New York won. Babe Ruth hit his 38th homer in Chicago with 30 000 fans. Donahue scored Albany’s lone run on a wild throw. Johnny Cooney pitched a no hitter for Willimantic.
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Bob Martin
Ray Smith
New York
Gene Tunney
Bob
Ruth
Chicago
Bridgeport Times
A. F. Maher
Hartford
Bridgeport
Po. E Bailey
Murphy
Harber
Kane
Sen "Sherman
Nebr
Ssa Damm
Pennington
R. Tb
A. Irouse
E. Walsh
Brackett
R. Grimes
Bonaguera
Sherwood
K. Grimes
M. Walsh
House
FE. Walsh
Ray Grimes
Hannifan
Brown
Emerick
Jese Hartford
Larry Doyle
Brooklyn
Johnny — Wilson
Steve Choynski
Buffalo
Ralph “Head
Nehf
Giants
Donahue
Albany
Babe Ruth
Ruths Home Run Surge Threatens Record Pace
Ruth continues to torment White Sox pitching as he ties and extends his season long home run spree. He hit his ninth round tripper against Lefty Williams, all three three home runs off southpaws Williams Kerr and Pennock, with Boston and Detroit staff stats noted. Cleveland anticipates big crowds as officials expand stands by six hundred seats during pennant push.
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Gabe Ruth
White Sox
Babe
Lefty Willams
Chicago
Kid
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Ruth
Williams
Kerr
Pennock
E. S. Barnard
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Old Jack Britter
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Park City
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Messrs. Sister
Boy Mountain
Philmont
Ed ‘Walsh
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Andy Coakley
Bailey
Pickup
Sherman Neher
Damn
Bonagara
Walsh
Hanifan and
Hummer
Skyrock A. C
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Springfield
Coakley
Pitcher House
Marty Walsh
Marty
Martford
Ment
O Murphy
Ssoe Pickup
Ber Kane
Ae. Sherman
Neher
Beige Damn
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Norfolk
Johnny Cooney
Jimmy Cooney
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