Jenkins Aims to Defeat Cazeaux at Madison Square Garden
Tom Jenkins trains rigorously for Monday's bout with Cazeaux the French champion at Madison Square Garden and plans a rematch strategy. He hopes victory over Cazeaux leads to forcing Frank Gotch into a title bout to decide the top American wrestler and who should face Hackenschmidt for the world championship. Jenkins says he is in better shape than in a decade and confident, noting past win over Gotoh and claiming he has the Indian sign on him.
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New York
Crandall A Comer Young Twirler Shines For Giants
Otis Crandall, the young pitcher acquired by Manager McGraw from Cedar Rapids, has impressed in two April appearances. He allowed six hits in eight innings against Brooklyn and later faced Heston, showing power at the plate with one home run and two hits in three at bats, boosting his early promise.
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Wade Gains Control of Meriden Baseball Club
Meriden dated May 8 announces that James Fitzpatrick of this city completed takeover of Charles Smart’s holdings in the Meriden baseball club of the Connecticut league. Brennan and Duffy have been released and Wade of New Haven has been signed. Smart’s health is reportedly not good.
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Baseball Talk Highlights Offseason Moves in New England
Springfield’s Parker appears to have much, while O’Neil touts a rising ratting aggregation in the hot town. Wallace of Hartford promises to be a heavy hitter as the season ends, with Burke the big outfielder moving between Hartford and Binghamton. Dowd of Hartford faces Holyoke rights dispute over Burke, arbitration needed by the national board. Lepine back from illness in Holyoke as Hartford eye state league success. Holyoke sells Hannafan and Barbour to New Bedford and Meriden amid Cuban dope chatter and manager Humphries’ remarks.
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Bridgeport
Torrington Wrestler Swanson Forfeit Still Unpaid
Still after Swanson, Torrington welterweight champion, no payment is posted. Kelley, a Naugatuck grappler, posted a $25 forfeit and plans for a catch-as-catch-can, best two of three falls bout. An option on the opera house for Friday evening May 99 holds the event pending Swanson’s forfeit posting.
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Wolgast Defeats Frankie Neil in Ten Rounds to Stand Ready
Kid Wolgast, Milwaukee's fast featherweight idol, beat Frankie Neil decisively over ten rounds. Neil showed gameness but was outboxed and outfought throughout, bleeding and weakened yet clinging to the fight with his left hook. Packy McFarland signed for a ten-round bout with Battling Nelson in the city between May 25 and May 30, with weigh-in at 133 pounds and $250 forfeit to guarantee weight and appearance, sharing 60 percent of gross receipts.
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Milwaukee
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New Haven High to Duel Derby High in Track Meet
New Haven high school track team departs tomorrow for a dual meet at Derby high. A select group of candidates will run against Derby, a smaller school, yet expected to field a strong squad to challenge the Derby sprinters. Captain dams leads faithful practice as the locals aim to replicate recent Naval meet success.
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Connecticut League Postpones All Games Due to Rain
All games in the Connecticut League were postponed yesterday because of rain. No makeup dates were announced, and teams will resume play when conditions improve.
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