Heavies Predict Short Go Tonight in Chicago Bout
Otto Von Porat the Norwegian paralyzer and Sailor Jack Gagnon meet in Chicago Stadium for a ten round finale they claim will end within four. Both boast power, with Von Porat favored after a prior four round win. Gagnon seeks an upset while Griffiths looms as a potential obstacle in the bout.
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King
Slattery Latzo Bout Ends In No Contest At Boston Garden
Jimmy Slattery, recent light heavyweight champion, drew boos as Pete Latzo boxed in a seven round no contest in Boston with about 4600 watching. Referee halted the bout after both fighters failed to improve their slow, defense heavy styles.
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Johnny Brass
McGraw Still Seeks Lead as Braves Rally Past Giants
Story notes John J. McGraw no longer leaves early after a three run cushion. Boston Braves scored six in the ninth to beat the Giants 10 to 7, leaving McGraw staring at the paper and plotting ways to hold the late inning punch. Observers blame livelier balls, tougher pitching, and stronger hitters growing all around the league.
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Qualifying Trials End This Evening at Indianapolis
The qualifying trials for the 300 mile automobile race began Friday and run until 7 PM. Fifteen cars were to prove or fail in practice before the limit, with top drivers including Baroni Borzacchini Letteri Cuccinetta and Ciocca. Baroni posted 95.213 mph in a 16 cylinder car. Cucinetta’s eight cylinder averaged 81.5 mph.
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Minnesota to Play Stanford on the Coast
Minnesota’s shareall team will meet Stanford in California marking the second game of a two year home and home agreement. The announcement came via telegram from Gopher coach H O Crisler.
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Shade Sure To Meet Mickey Walker Again
Shade from Concord California, veteran welterweight, was believed to be set for another bout with Mickey Walker after his victory over Ace Hudkins. The pairing would renew a long standing rivalry in a high profile middleweight showdown.
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Fights Last Night In Various Cities Reported
In Los Angeles Dave Shade outpointed Ace Hudkins. Boston saw Jimmy Slattery and Pete Latzo declare no contest. Chicago reports Jackie Brady outpointed Al Wolgast and Jimmy Lundy defeated Breenny Duke in lengthy bouts.
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al Wolgast
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Questioning the Rise of Underdogs in Sports
The piece ponders whether underdogs like Oscar Upstart or Diana Fishwick can overturn big shot reputations. It recalls surprising upsets such as Glenna Coilell losing to a younger rival, Johnny Goodman defeating Bobby Jones, and unlikely league leads for the Dodgers and Senators, pondering drift in sports.
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Glenna Coilell
Diana Fishiwick
Johnny Goodman
Bobby Jones
Brooklyn Dodgers
Washington Senators
Yale
Senators
Baseball Talk and Odds On 1917 Sports Figures
A collage of sports gossip and bold claims about teams and players. Mentions Irving Hadley and George Earnshaw, Ad Liska, Lefty Grove, Luke Sewell, Ty Cobb lookalikes in Texas league, and Earl Sande. Comments on umpiring balk rulings and Cubs crowds in Chicago. Includes speculation on Bobby Jones for golf and an ironic note about Senators vs Athletics in 1917.
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George Earnshaw
Ad Liska
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Joe Gans
Lefty Grove
Luke Sewell
Cleveland
Barnard
Ty Cobbs
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New Orleans
Joe Goodman
Earl Sande
Rudo Walberg
Lloyd
Brown
Lipton Backed Dream for Notre Dame Title Game
Sir Thomas Lipton bets on Mill Sap College to defeat Notre Dame for the national football title in a night game at Poughkeepsie next season amid optimistic early hints of a strong year.
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Thomas Wing
Millsap College
Notre Dame
Poughkeepsie
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