Summers in demand asWelsh foes loom in boxing state
London reports Johnny Summers, theEnglish boxer, is in demand for a return bout with Jimmy Britt and a likely match with Freddia Welch and Harry Marks of Cardiff. Welch’s backer posted a $500 forfeit. Marks says Welch will travel as soon as Myers clears the forfeit. Langford could meet Burns in England later, while April 26 brings Otto of the United States versus Young Joseph of Aldgate at Wonderland.
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National Sporting Club
Sam Langford
Australia
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Wonderland
Young Otto
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Aldgate
Chance's Cubs to Play Two Base Ball Bouts at Washington Park
Today's schedule features Mr Murphy's Cubs facing the A A Champions at Washington Park with two games in prospect. After a recent 2 0 win over Fort Wayne the Cubs prepare for a real baseball exhibition tomorrow and discuss reserved seating for opening day April 14 with box prices and sale details.
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Ketchel Attends Six Round Boxing Card in Philadelphia
Ralph Erne of Port Richmond defeated Kid Gelb in a six round wind up at Broadway Athletic Club before a large crowd. Stanley Ketchel attended the bout enjoyed a reception and delivered a brief speech.
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Port Richmond
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Beell Teaches Turk Seghents of the Toe Hold
Chicago April 9 Bulgan Yusif Mahmout trains under Fred Beell at the C A A gym. Beell emphasizes the toe hold used by Frank Gotch and his own head lock to counter Gotch’s finish. Gotch drills with Farmer Burns and other heavies as referee talks delay.
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Britt Willing to Match Ketchel Paris Bout Plans
Wirlie Britt offers 9000 to prove Kaufman cannot KO Stanley Ketchel in ten rounds. Kid McCoy backs Paris venture with talk of sparring foes while Ketchel headlines at Bijou Philadelphia. Britt and McCoy hint at future fights and travel between New York and Paris as plans unfold.
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Willus Britt
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Yale Invites Princeton Crew To Yale Spring Regatta
New York April 9 Yale invites Princeton to send their newly organized varsity crew to the Yale Spring regatta. Princeton likely accepts marking their first away race since rowing began at the New Jersey institution.
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Yankeeinflicted with smallpox hal chase outbreak in Virginia
In Lynchburg on April 9 the Yankees were ordered to report to the hotel for medical exams after Stallings received a health board directive. All players were checked and only Hal Chase was found to have smallpox, with others cleared for the trip to Richmond though officials there may curb a stop. Stallings pressed on toward Richmond despite the illness.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Express
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Pitcher Jots May Never Rise From Paralysis
Walter Justis, local pitcher who signed with the St. Louis Browns, was brought home in fragile condition after a head injury during playful wrestling with teammates. Once a star for Lancaster Ohio in the Ohio State League, he previously played for Kansas City in the American Association and had a stint with the Detroit Tigers.
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Moran and Overall Showed Up Chance and Landed Jobs
Moran and Overall joined the Cubs after showing up for tryouts. Moran caught for Boston while Chance aimed to break into a better club as manager. The tale weaves a comic ballpark scene with a manager, a daring base runner, and an exuberant president, Charles Murphy, recalling a vest tale and a red bird law.
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Harry Pulliam
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Pulliam
Upp Pitched Well as Columbus Fights Boston 4 to 3
Columbus battled the Boston Americans in a tight, rapid game. George Upp pitched five solid innings in his season debut, allowing two singles by McConnell and keeping Boston scoreless until a late rally.
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Devlin Makes Good in Memphis Bout
Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia surprised spectators in Memphis by forcing the fighting in most rounds of his eight round bout with Young Donahoe of Boston. Cubs were in Little Rock.
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