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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1914
Page
7
Frank G Menke recalls Dan Morgan praising Knockout Brown for enduring nose punches that forged his career. Brown rose from a novice to wealth through disciplined training, while later succumbing to bad habits like soda and cream puffs that affected his conditioning.
A column humorously critiques Cubs manager Hank Lay and other baseball figures, lampooning management, age rules, and boxing quirks. It notes distrust of officialdom, quips about Ty Cobb and Clark Griffith, and mocks fighters and critics while teasing team fortunes and a Giants condolence over a $100,000 sum.
An Evening Press note quotes Tony’s trainer claiming the fighter is returning to form. The plan is to bring him back into public view soon to challenge about several alleged opponents nationwide.
In a March 25 1914 letter William M Spears of the Lonaconing Athletic Club rebuts Meyersdale claims from a league protest over a Meyersdale Lonaconing game. He accuses Meyersdale manager Philip Reich of bias, defends referee decisions, and notes Lonaconing’s on court dominance and sportsmanlike conduct.
New York report notes record entry list for Piping Rock Association with Frank J. Bryan promising an excellent race program. Queens County Stable revival led by Rene La Montague Jr Maurice Montague and William La Montague aims to restore classic silks black with red sleeves. Jim Corbett trains Jim Coffey as a top white hope, while Pro circuit and purses are outlined for Pittsburg Grand Circuit and notable mares like Polly Parrot join Patchen Wilkes farm lineup.
In Cumberland the K O G team edged Savage Aths Club juniors 25 to 16 on the YMCA floor Saturday night. Keller led K O G with six points while Graham and Mont also scored for the locals, and Nicholson anchored the defense against Savage first team star Lie Graham.
Miss Gladys Ravenscroft of England, the current holder of the American women’s golf title, competes in the United Championship Tournament at Pinehurst, N C. The event began about a day ago with play continuing in steady fashion.
Acme five easily outplayed the Frostburg Boy Scouts to retain the county junior championship. First half ended 14 to 0 as Acme’s team work and ring scoring led the rout. Field goals credited to Dyche Eiler Kline Price Stoaks with four goals for Kline and Preston three. Referee Matulwich.
In a rough local basketball game on Saturday, the Cumberland Boy Scouts beat Allegan County Academy 17 to 9. The match was close through the first half, but the Scouts pulled away late as the Academy weakened.
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