Jacksons Dundee bout eyed in Jersey ring tonight
New York dispatch reports Johnny Dundee, asserting he is the country’s top weight, will fight Willie Jackson at Arena A. C. in New Jersey. The winner could challenge Benny Leonard. Dundee seeks a decisive win to prove his claim.
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Johnny Dundee
Willie Jackson
Arena A. C
New Jersey
Johnny
Jackson
Dundee
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Teokwon
le@onari
Fie Jackson
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Imardee
Smokers At Armory A A Feature Local Boxing Card
Elly Hogan promotes a monthly smoker at the Armory A A on Main street with Bud Palmer vs Eddie O'Brien in the star bout. Al Ketchel meets Young Angelo in a four round semi final. Packey Hannon faces Jack Reynolds in the prelim. O'Brien replaces Red Allen from New Haven bout. Palmer slated to fight Ketchel ten rounds at Casino.
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Elly Hogan
Armory
Young O'Leary
Young Mack
Hartford
Packey Hannon
Our Fair City
Jack Reynolds
Elm City
Bud Palmr
Eddie O'Brien
New Haven
Billy Hogan
Red Allen
Allen
Bud Palmer
Hogan
Palmer
al Ketchel
Louis Bosash
Ketchel
Angelo
Bressler and Gerner Poised to Lead Reds Pitching in 1912
Manager Pat Moran anticipates Eddie Gerner and Rube Bressler to star for Cincinnati next season after both signed contracts. Gerner appeared in one game last year securing a win against the Pirates, while Bressler shifts from outfield to likely a mound role. Ruether and Filer remain unsigned.
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Pat Moran
Eddie Gerner
Rube Bressler
Reds
Gerner
Cincinnati
Pirates
Bressler
Ruether
Filer
Belcher Wins 1798 Ring Bout at Hanham Eng
Jem Belcher defeats Bob Britton in a 30 minute ring match at Hanham England on this day in 1798. Belcher, 16, earns early fame as a future champion and famed public figure in boxing. Britton, veteran pugilist, had interrupted an earlier bout and faced the youngster in a belted challenge.
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Jem Belcher
Bob Britton
Hanham
Eng
England
Jem
Britton
Belcher
Bob
Foreign Epigrams from Persta
A collection of maxims on patience learning and virtue. It urges avoiding condemnation and treating others with respect, comparing wisdom to a tree and a building slowly built from pieces. It warns against complacency and highlights consequences of compassionate restraint and steady effort.
Hagen Beats Barnes In Big Golf Match In New Orleans
New Orleans on March 8 saw Walter Hagen defend his national open title by defeating James Barnes 1 up in 37 holes at the Country Club course. The exhibition aimed to settle who is the premier golfer on the American continent with Hagen appearing to hold the edge despite Barnes’ local familiarity.
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New Orleans
Walter Hagen
Jam Barnes
Hagen
Barhes
Toj
James
Umpire Klem to Train NL Pitchers on New Rules
National League president Heydler directs Umpire William Klem to visit Southern training camps to explain the new freak delivery restrictions. Spitball pitchers may use moist finger until season end, but must eliminate shiners and trick balls as April 14 NL season opens. Klem's itinerary includes Reds, Braves, Phillies, Pirates, Cardinals, Giants, with Cubs delayed until Chicago return.
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New York
March
Heydler
National League
William Klem
South
Klein
Cincinnati Reds
Miami
Brooklyns
Jacksonville
Braves
Columbus
Phillies
Birmingham
Pirates
Hot Springs
Ark
Cardinals
Brownsville
Tex
Giants
San Antonio
Cubs
Pasadena
Kiem
Chicago
Walsh Fears Cold May Injure Bridgeport Pitching Arm
Manager Ed Walsh of the Bridgeport club fears a lingering cold could affect his pitching arm this season. He plans to pitch sparingly early and hopes illness passes before opening day. Walsh attends the Eastern league meeting in Springfield and may discuss trades while continuing deputy sheriff duties in New Haven County.
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Ed Walsh
Bridgeport Baseball Club
Bridgeport
Walsh
Springfield
New Haven
New Haven Court House
Empire City Stakes field swells for summer meet
Nearly 1 000 entries for the Empire City season at Yonkers are in, with 105 nominators setting a new course record. Top contenders include Man o War, John P Grier, Donnacona, On Watch, and 57 entries in the Empire City Derby for three year olds and fillies.
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March
Empire City
Yonkers Course
James Butler
H. P. Whitney
W. R Coe
G Hildreth
J. K. T. Ross
Quincy Stable
W. J. Salmon
G. W. Loft
Lawrence Waterbury
G. D. Widener
Man O’ War
Purchase
Lacullite
Mad Hatter
Thunderclap
Donnaconn
On Watch
Eternal
Auna-There
David Harem
Exterminator
Audacious
Pontypridd
Hobey Baker
John P. Grier
Damask
Hannibal
Nataraliet
New Use for a Quarantine Sign
During an epidemic in a Southern town each infected house bore a quarantine sign. After the disease was checked an elderly woman objected to removing the sign, saying the house had not been collecting dill since the sign went up and to leave it alone.
Magee Demands Proof of Blacklist From Baseball
Lee Magee, ex Federal League and Cubs outfielder, protests blacklist claims over alleged betting. He says Cubs offered 1920 rights under NL option, while other majors and minor leagues balance him for big league return. He plans legal action to test the release and option rights.
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Lee Magee
Magee
Chicago Cubs
Veeck
Chicago Club
Chicago
Cubs
Boxing Growing in Popular Favor Now
Report on New York State boxing shows 115 licensed clubs in 1914 with receipts of 775597. Greater New York had 48 licensed clubs, prompting calls for stricter licensing by the next commission amid rising interest and potential future big fights.
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Boxing Commission
New York State
State Athletic Commission
New York
Aspensing
Babe Ruth Swings Heavy 54 Ounce Bat To Power Hitting
The column notes Babe Ruth favors an exceptionally heavy bat around 54 ounces, heavier than most players use. It argues that bat weight contributes to his speed, power, and home run ability, distinguishing Ruth from other top hitters of recent years.
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Jacksonville
March
Babe Ruth
Bunbe
Faith
Ruth
Doctor in Shaving Request prompts a bill inquiry
A caller asks to see the doctor to adjust a bill for shaving services. The maid confirms the doctor is upstairs and agrees to take the bill up for review. The exchange suggests a minor billing dispute over grooming charges.
Many Cubans to Play Baseball on U S Clubs
Havana reports a wave of Cuban players traveling to join major and minor league teams in the United States as the baseball training season opens. Names include Miguel Gonzales, Adolfo Luque, Baldomero Acosta, Joe Rodrigues, Joe Acosta, Eusebio Gonzales, Ramon Gonzales, Armando Marsan, Oscar Tuero, Jack Calvo, Manuel Cueto, and Angel Arango with moves to clubs in San Antonio, Cincinnati, Louisville, Rochester, Syracuse, Akron, Springfield, Detroit and Franklin PA.
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Havana
United States
Miguel Gonzales
San Antonio
Tex
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati
Baldomero Acosta
Louisville
Joe Rodrigues
Joe Acosta
Rochester
Eusebio Gonzales
Syracuse
Akron
Jack Calvo
San Francisco Pacific Coast League
Franklin (Pa
Manuel Cueto
Angel Arango
Detroit
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