Packey McFarland Outpoints Leach Cross in Poor Fight
New York March 24 Packey McFarland outpointed Leach Cross in a ten round bout at the Fairmont club. Cross showed slowness and caution while McFarland stayed composed and jabbed. No knockdowns occurred as Cross bled from the forehead, eye and nose, and Doyle was released by manager Carr, with mixed results for the team.
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Ed Curley’s Selections at Garland and Los Angeles
A racing card lists selections at Garland and Los Angeles with horse names and riders. The guide names Most Probable Winner Donau at Garland and La Gloria at Los Angeles.
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Giovanna Baler
Old Settler
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Gilbert Rose
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Stanley Fay
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High Private
St. Avon
Coppers
Donau
Los Angeles
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Sir Angus
Evadas
Kiora
Jack Dennerson
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Free Knight the Bear
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Paladini
Tim O’toole
Aden
St. Ilario
John Louis
O'd
E. Ben Race
Chaplet
Agnes Virginia
Iamond Nose
McGovern Defeats Gibbs in Douglas Athletic Club Bout
Philadelphia report says Phil McGovern youngest brother of ex featherweight champion Terry McGovern won the wind up at the Douglas Athletic Club last night defeating Willie Gibbs in a likely decisive bout.
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Philadelphia
Phil McGovern
Terry McGovern
Willie Gibbs
Douglas Athletic Club
Fielder Jones Likely to Rejoin White Sox
Speculation runs high that Fielder Jones may return as manager of the White Sox. Three fourths of the team doubted a comeback after his Chicago departure, but since Comiskey’s visit opinions shift toward Jones resuming base paths leadership. Tomorrow’s message from the Sox owner will reveal the outcome.
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Yannigans
Chicago
Comiskey
Tinother
Sox
Olson Vows Pin If Bar Hammerlock Works On Mahmout
Olson, Swedish champion, bets he can pin Mahmout the Turk in a bar hammerlock if properly applied despite Mahmout beating Jensen Beell and Olsen in finish matches. He recalls a prior near fall in Chicago and cites improved shoulder strength and weight gain for the April 14 world title bout. The Olson Mahmout clash at Tomlinson Hall draws interest with preliminaries planned.
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Jenkins
Beell
Olsen
Mahmout
Gotch
Chicago
Olson
Fred Beell
Tomlinson Hall
Water Company floods Taggarts in three games
The Water Companys in the Commercial league swept three straight from the Taggarts Tuesday night. Central Unions dropped two to the Browns and multiple teams posted high scores, with Water Company posting 939 in their last effort and Co. U.s second with 95.7 in the second game. Kirkwood led the Kingans with 255, Johnson of Central Unions had 237. The Monkeys took three straight from the Lambs in the German House league, posting 849 in the first game.
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Bon Hag to Rest After Indoor Record Run
New York report says George Bon Hag, the winged distance king, has set multiple indoor records in recent weeks for six, seven, and other mile distances and will take a lengthy rest after upcoming Saturday night, delaying return until outdoor season.
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New York
George Bonhag
Moran Beats Murphy In 12 Round Armory Bout
Owen Moran won a decision over Tommy Murphy in a closely contested main event at the Armory A. A. in Boston Massachusetts lasting the full 12 rounds. Morans earlier edge over Murphy in New York was echoed as Murphy tried to rally but Moran held the advantage to the end.
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Owen Moran
Tommy Murphy
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New York
Americus Beats The Terrible Turk In Boxing Clash
In Baltimore at the Lyric Yousiffi Marmout, known as the terrible Turk, faced Americus the light heavyweight champion. Marmout attempted two throws within an hour but failed to pin Americus, who outweighed him by 25 pounds yet used superior cleverness to retain the title.
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Americus
Attell Defeats Frankie Neil In Rough Queens Bout
Abe Attell beat Frankie Neil at Bedford A C in Queens under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Referee Charley White saw both fighters bloodied, with Neil delivering a strong left to hurt Attell, and Neil earning a standout display despite the brutal exchange.
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Frankie Neil
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Charley White
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Abe
Neil
Olmstead May Quit to Seek City Clerk Post
Henry Olmstead, regarded as the top upper Michigan pitcher, who played with the Denver team last year, is likely to abandon baseball for the season to pursue the Es canaba city clerk nomination as reported from Marquette Michigan on March 24.
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Henry Olmstead
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Denver
Escanaba
Cold Cure Ad Highlights Bromo Quinined Remedy
Vintage ad claims a worldwide cold and grip remedy removes the cause. Promotes full name signature E. W. Grove and asks readers to call for details. Ends with price 25 cents.
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Denison Hotel Promotes Dining and Music Offerings
Denison hotel advertises American plan rooms with dining room service and a specialty in "Aunting Ginners" a music offering.
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Denison
Boxing Show Postponed After Julius Stein Fitness Check
The Auditorium bout was canceled after Julius Stein failed a pre fight medical and was deemed unfit for competition against Freddie Cole. Show postponement to next Wednesday followed, with refunds to ticket buyers at Walker's and no replacement fighter engaged locally. Stel’s fitness was confirmed by last night’s medical tip. A suitable opponent will be secured for Cole for the rescheduled night.
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Freddie Cole
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Lew Meyer Stops Lou Sheppard in Second Round Bout
In New York on March 24 Lew Meyer defeated Lou Sheppard in the second round of a ten round scheduled bout at the Longacre A C venue.
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Lew Meyer
Lou Sheppard
Longacre.a. C
Auto Parade Postponed Ahead of Busy Show Week
Rain pushes back the Auto Parade from Wednesday 2 pm to Thursday, with all city cars and local factory commercial models invited to join. Contests on N Capitol Ave drew a big crowd, Edgar Apperson won the demountable rim race in 43 seconds, others placed in clincher and quick detachable events, egg races won by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson in a Buick.
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Welsh Will Post Forfeit To Meet Battling Nelson
New York report states Freddie Welsh plans to post 5900 dollars in New Orleans to fight Battling Nelson on Nelsons terms. If Nelson refuses, Welsh says he will forfeit the title by default.
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Tad
Freddie Welsh
New Orleans
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Britt
Speedway 10 Be Queene Of Auto Tests
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be ready for the great race meet in June as factories nationwide prepare to use the speedway for testing stunts. A five mile protected roadway will be fenced for top speed runs attracting tourists and manufacturers from Buffalo to Chicago to test cars without interference.
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Lightweight Wrestlers to Decide America Champion
Chicago March 24 Lightweight wrestlers will settle arguments in a national tournament to crown an America champion. Directed by Mike Dwyer of the Illinois Athletic Club, bouts start April 16 two days after the Gotch Mahmout match and continue until a champion is named. Invites go to all American lightweights and Indianapolis entrants.
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America
Mike Dwyer
Imstructer
Illinois Athletic Club
Indianapolis
Donovan After Smith in Local Boxing Comeback
Rochester report states Mike Donovan returned home from Dubois Pennsylvania after knocking out England’s Tommy Heveron in three rounds. Donovan seeks a rematch with Ed Smith of Columbus and will post a side bet.
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N. Y
Mike Donovan
Dubois
Tommy Heveron
England
Donovan
Ed Smith
Columbus
McClevey Wins Board of Trade Billiard Handicap
McClevey defeated Nusbaum on Tuesday night in the Board of Trade handicap billiard tournament by a score of 175 to 168.
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Nusbaum
Board of Trade
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