Feminine Fight Fans Sit Block Reserved For Bridgeport Bout
June 20 report from Ebbets Field details Louis Bogash stopping Jim Montgomery in the ninth round with a right uppercut and Montgomery taking a nine count earlier. Bogash prepares for a bout with Bartfield in Bridgeport while Bartfield reports his hand injury is mended. A large female seating block is planned for a big local crowd at the Y M H gym. Steady Steadman and Bud Weafer resume training for their postponed match, with Kid Lewis versus Harvey Kelly on the original card.
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Bartheld
State Street Arena
Louis Bogash
Jim Montgomery
Husky
Brooklyn Welter
Ebbets’ Field Arena
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Wogash
Trim
Partfield
George Dwyer
Bartfiel
Sulivan
Bartfield
Bridgeport
Y. M. HA
Dwyer
Bridgeport A. A
Connie Lewis
Steady Steadman
Bud Weafer
Norwalk Battler
Kid Lewis
Jim Hones
Harvey Kelly
Kelly
Joe Vatranco
Tones
Fones
Brown Derbies Defeat Indians in New Haven Tilt
Brown Derbies mounted a 10 to 3 victory over the Worcester penace readers, then prepare to face the Pittsfield Willies at Newfield Park. Ed Stauffer pitched superbly, backed by fielding by Bish and Loftus, who had a standout day with a triple, double and single in five trips. Stauffer also collected a safe hit, while Buck Tarrot steadyed defense. Three big innings—third, fourth and fifth—sealed the win as Tat, Martin, and Emrich produced key runs and Rodriguez added a scoring highlight.
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Worcester Penaace
Brown
Haven
Chief Bender
Indians
Newfield Park
Pittsfield Willies
Jocals
New Haven
McCann Tribe
Loftus
Cincinnati
Boyce
Tat
Martin
Murray
Emrich
Rodriguez
Rabbia
Mclaughlin
Kingdon
Loftus Leads Senators to Narrow Win Over Pittfield
Loftus tied the score and delivered the winning run for the Senators against Pittfield. Ralph Head of Hartford recorded his fourth win of the season over Wally Hammond. Carlson debuted with New Haven defeating the Ponies 3 to 2. Rex Cox, Phil Neher, and Pat Little Phil Neher contributed four hits between them as Hartford's ex Detroit star Neher paced Albany's lineup in a brisk day of baseball.
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Pittfield
Ralph Head
Hartford
Ism
Jonah
Wally Hammond
Rex Cox
Phil
Pat Little
Phil Neher
Famous Corbett and Fitz Battle at Carson City Ring Debut
The 1897 heavyweight title fight between Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett at Carson City Nevada marked the first moving picture record of a boxing match and the start of women's spectator presence in ring sports. Fitzsimmons, 167 pounds, defeated Corbett, 183, with a decisive finish in the final round amid a 4000-seat crowd including Mrs Fussimmons.
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Fitz
Carson
St. Patrick's Day
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Carson City
Nevada
Pete
Corbett
Odds on Dempsey Carpentier Bout Surge with Bets
Wall Street betting on the Dempsey Carpentier title fight grew lively on June 8 with large wagers and shifted odds. Dempsey supporters offered 2 1 2 to 1 while Carpentier moved to 3 to 1, and wagers reached 6 000 against 5 000 on a Dempsey knockout at 1 to 19. English and French money dominated the commissions.
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New York
Wall Street
Dempsey
Prenchman
Carpentier
W. S. Darnell
Broad Street
England
France
James W. Ball & Co
Darnell
Dempsey Diet Limits Size Before Title Fight
Atlantic City June 8 Jack Dempsey on a restricted diet with only two meals daily as he aims to shed weight for the looming bout after a referee stoppage tied to a cut left eye. Bernard Dempsey notes their mother Cecila, 61, avid fight fan, keeps old clippings and knows heavyweight history. Georges Carpentier, training in Manhasset, predicts he can drop heavy opponents in sparring and plans a swift, aggressive strategy against Dempsey while protecting against the champion’s left.
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N. J
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Cecila Dempsey
Bernard Dempsey
Jack
Bernard
Manhassett
Grorsex Carpentier
Jeanette
Paul Journee
Reales
Journee
Gorges
Carpentier
Georges
Dempeor
Balan
Visiting Ball Players Dined Before Departure
After Newfield Park engagements the Worcester Roosters and Brown Derbies were hosted to a complimentary dinner at Nonpareil A. C. headquarters. About 25 attendees included manager Jack Mack and local fan Bob Donahue supervising. Vocal solos were performed by Mack Andy Meyers jack and Bobby Murray.
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Jack Mack
Worcester Roosters
Newfield Park
Brown Derbies
A. C
Bob” Donahue
Mack
Andy Meyerjack
Bobby Murray
Dode Paskert Leaves Major Leagues For Minors
Dode Paskert has agreed to terms with the Kansas City American Association club ending his long major league career. The veteran outfielder, praised as one of the best fliers and timely hitters, is moving to the minors after years of service. Cincinnati officials note he was informally told of his release and will likely secure a berth elsewhere under MLB rules granting free release after ten years.
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Dode Vouwran
Leagne
Paskert
Sull
Cincinnati
Dede” Paskert
Learces
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Nationals
Barry
College Boxing Board Named
Annapolis June 8 a central board of officials for intercollegiate boxing is being formed with branches planned in Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other large cities. Dr Francis C Grant of the University of Pennsylvania named secretary treasurer and head referee and chairman of the central board secures officials nationwide for intercollegiate matches.
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William J. Richardson
U.S. Nu
Intercollegiate Boxing Association of America
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cer
Francis C. Grant
The
Universty of Pennsylvania
Central Board
Nickalls Quit Mentions Mendell Says No More
Yale crew coach Guy Nickalls resigns, with Clarence Mendell, Yale Athletic Board chair, stating the matter is closed. The report comes from Poughkeepsie on June 3, noting Nickalls’ denial of resignation. The text also mentions Bennett School girls defeating fathers 15 to 12 in Millbrook.
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Guy Nickalls
Clarence W. Mendell
Yale Athletic Board of Control
Yale Crew
Poughkeepsie, N
Bennett School
Millbrook
Marel Banks
Barbara Richardson
Umpire Salaries Adopted in Eastern League Plan
The Eastern League adopts major league style salaries for umpires this season, moving from per game stipends of 12 dollars to regular salaries with no salary cap. Umpires of merit could earn more than the previous 15 dollars per game, and the change is seen as likely permanent after questions from officials. Muldoon Reinstated as Boxing Commission Head Prominent trainer William Muldoon returns to the ring sport leadership with George K. Morris and Frank Dwyer, promising growth for boxing under their oversight.
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Muldoon
William MuLdoon
New New York State Boxing Commission
John L. Sullivan
John L
Westchester County
George K. Morris
Frank Dwyer
Devine Defies Local Competitors in Smoker Card Challenge
Micky Devine issues a challenge issued by Lee Southward manager of Micky Devine dubbed the 11 percent pound Nutmeg champion. Southward targets Leo Johnson or Billy Prince and claims Devine has a sock sword none possessed by others in Devine's class. He hopes to feature Devine at the Acora A. C smoker organized by Archie Cameron challenging the next card.
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Lee Southward
Micky Devine
Leo Johnson
Billy Prince
Southward
DeVine
Acora A. C
Archie Cameron
Letters For Track Stars Ready For B And A Honors
Coach Al Anderson will award track letters to red and black squad members who reach 10 points. The list for Bs includes Captain Shane, Fitzpatrick, Amsel, Ryder, Jepson, Lee, Hopkins, Whelan, Adams, Saul, Griffin, Lyon, Nicholson and Manager McKeever. Earning 20 points this year are Shane, Whelan, Fitzpatrick, Amsel, Ryder and Saur.
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al Anderson
Shane
Fitzpatrick
Amsel
Ryder
Jepson
Lee
Hopkins
Whelan
Adams
Saul
Eastern League Scores Prompt Doubleheader Notes
Yesterday's games featured Bridgeport beating Worcester 10 to 3 and New Haven tying with Springfield Hartford 3 all. Pittsfield outlasted Albany in twelve innings 2 to 2, while Waterbury defeated Albany 2.
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Pittsfield
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Albany
New Haven
Worcester
Hartford
Springfield
Pittsfeld
Waysides On Top In 12 Inning Victory Over American A A
In a 12 inning game the Waysides defeated the American A. A. 15 to 2. The Waysides broke the tie in the thirteenth with heavy hitting to claim the win. The Evergreens of the North End challenge any 16 18 year old team. Twin Oaks take notice. Send answers to Manager James C Bates Noble 184.
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A. A
Waysides
The
Evergreens
North End
Twin Oaks
James C Bates
Noble
Intercollegiate football game set for Waco October 15
SPORT SNAPSHOTS reports a planned intersectional game between Loxton College and Baylor University in Waco, Texas on October 15. Other items note Yale crew’s 11 minute 9 second two-mile, Harvard tennis captaincy, Princeton baseball’s travel plans, a Lacrosse title decision at Crescent A. C. with Lehigh and Syracuse, Tiger oarsmen naming a captain, the Metropolitan Golf Championship at Garden City, and a Brooklyn judges’ dinner for Judge Lands in Brooklyn on June 21.
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Loxton College
Baylor University
Waco
Tex
Brooklyn
Crescent A. C
Lehigh
Syracuse University
Teddy Hubbs Seeks Prominent Featherweight Bout
Teddy Hubbs, local featherweight, declares readiness to meet any featherweights in Bridgeport or the state. He aims to land summer open-air show engagements and chases promoter George Dwyer. Hubbs taunts John Williams, the New York scrapper who beat Joe Hall and Billy Prine.
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Teddy Hubbs
Bridgeport
Hubbs
George Dwyer
John Williams
New York
Joe Hall
Billy Prine
Billiard Tournament Underway at Wayside Club
A pocket billiard tournament is in progress at Wayside club 210 James street. Holand Ballon and Conky lead the field with a perfect percentage. The winner will receive a handsome silver cup as a token of prowess.
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James Street
Holand
Ballon
Conky
Feld
Colway Tops H S Batters In High School At Bat
Bridgeport High star Colway leads the patting list with a .500 score while Slats Gallagher sits second at .299. The team has 201 at bats with 102 hits and a .391 batting percentage. Gallagher also leads in pitching with seven wins and two losses as the Hilltoppers close the season with a Friday game and possible next opponent.
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Bridgeport High Line
Slats Gallagher
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Gallager
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Maher
Cooney
McCulough
Ryan
Whelan
Shea
Berger
Freeman
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Cadets Trim B H S 4 3 in Bridgeport Meekskill Game
The Bridgeport High nine lost 4 to 3 to Meekskill Military Academy in a tight contest. Bridgeport fielded and hit better though Meekskill held the lead early. A clubhouse rule about a barn ball granted two bases on a rare foul pop that deflected off Weldon’s glove.
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Bridgeport High Nine
Meekskill Military Academy
Hudson Cadets
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Jackson
Baseball Results From Daily Scores Across Leagues
New York defeated Cleveland 9 to 1 while Boston beat St Louis 7 to 6 and Washington won 3 to none. Detroit game extended to 19 innings. Chicago Philadelphia game postponed due to rain.
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Red Sox return Allen Sethron and Cubs rally past Phils
Baseball updates show Allen Sethron being sent back to the Browns after two rough Sox starts. Meusel and Le spark Cubs beat the Phils with homer heavy support. Washington crushes Detroit 23 to 2 as Heis man hits two homers in the eighth. Carda slug three Brooklyn hurlers with five homers led by Hornsby. Orioles extend win streak to twenty with a 7 to 6 win over Jersey City. Groh’s Giants link with Reds and McGraw Herrman discuss the topic.
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Heisman
Carda
Brooklyn
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Mitchell
Rogers Hornsby
Krueger
Grifith
Fournier
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