Big Boxing Week With Gans Nelson Showdown At Colma
A busy week ahead in boxing features the Gans versus Nelson bout at Colma on Saturday with a 45 round plan and odds favoring Gans. Also in California the Welsh versus McFarland 25 round clash at Vernon follows their Milwaukee skirmish, the winner poised for a title shot. Other announced fights include Frayne vs Dorman in New York and Feltz versus Swailham in Chicora, with numerous regional bouts framed across the country Friday through Saturday.
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Nelson
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Jack Dorman
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Sailor Burke
Tommy Feltz
Billy Swailham
Chicora
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Jim (Porky) Flynn
Bar Harbor
Joe Gans
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Packy McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Stanley Ketchell
Tony Caponi
Grand Rapids
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Eureka
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Rock Springs
Wyo
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Through the Fence a Baseball Fan's Quiet Question
A memory poem recalls a boy peering through a fence to watch a baseball game and dreams of future tickets. The scene shifts as years passe and the reader is asked if the boy was you or me.
Sweitzer Out With Charley Horse For St. Louis
Al Sweitzer former O P star now with St Louis is sidelined after a charley horse. He played 28 games this season and has boosted his batting average 15 points to .319 placing him third among American League hitters.
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al Sweitzer
St. Louis
Charley Horse
Italian Twilight League to Elect Permanent Officers
A meeting of the Italian Twilight League is scheduled for next Sunday afternoon to consider important business. Among items on the agenda is the election of permanent officers, replacing the current temporary leadership.
Pirates Beat Tigers In Italian Twilight League
In a close afternoon game the Pirates defeated the Tigers 6 to 4 with two runs first inning and three more in the third. Cubs forfeited to Tigers 9 to 0 after disputing an umpire’s call. Umpire Punio officiated. Batteries George Ballono Challello Mecerello.
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Boston Americans win pennants without signs says Tannehill
Pitcher Jesse Tannehill, traded to Washington, tells a Washington Post reporter that Boston under Jimmy Collins won two pennants without signs. He notes catchers signaling pitchers but rejects hit and run signals, arguing fewer signs help players focus and win.
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Boston
Washington
Washington Post
Collins
Boston Americans
Jimmy Collins
New York
Baseball Gossip From Sharon Area And Pro Baseball Moves
The Sharon manager Patterson signs catcher Hanlon after a close 1 to 0 loss to Canton. Pittsburg beats McKeesport 7 to 3 in an exhibition. Roach resigns as Sharon captain. Cullen named as new captain. Cleveland leads the standings as fans follow big matchups in Pittsburg and Chicago. Dick Nallin signs as Tri-state umpire. Wahoo released by Canton. Davis slated for New York management. Canton cuts Farmer Brown. Bobby Spade helps Cincinnati to top. East Liverpool beats Youngstown 2 to 1 in a large crowd at Rock Springs park. Giants pay record sums for Marquardt 11000 and Myers 6000 amid rising interest in top pitchers.
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Sharon
Hanlon
Canton
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Roach
Cullen
Cleveland
New Castle
Chicago
Dick Nallin
Akron
Youngstown
Wahoo
George Davis
Chicago White Sox
New York
Old Farmer Brown
Brown
Murphy
Bobby Spade
Chicago Inneecay
Spade
Cincinnati
Cubs
Ralston Leaves New Castle for Wheeling Club
Outfielder Ralston has gone to join the Wheeling club. New Castle loses left fielder Ralston after a telegram from Manager Fleming. He left last night for Wheeling. McCreight may shift to left field briefly. Ralston was a fast fielder and third in batting, a popular figure in the city.
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Wheeling Club
New Castle
Doc” Ralston
Fleming
Wheeling
McCreight
Lawyers Scrib es Game Still in Doubt
The ball park dispute between newspaper men and lawyers may require police and Detective Logan to determine the winner. Lawyers claim 10 to 8, scribes 9 to 8, with a rematch likely. Attorney Harvey Martin loses as a result, and his desk lock incident caused hours of delay.
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Police Department
Logan
Harvey Martin
Wanted Tony Ross for Labor Day Fight
Jimmie Dime manager of Tony Ross received a letter from J F Daugherty match maker of the Standard A C of Providence proposing a bout between Ross and Sandy Ferguson for Labor Day at that place The offer was declined by Dime It is too early to fix Labor Day arrangements and he believes a better match can be found for Ross before then.
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Tony Ross
J. F. Daugherty
Standard A. C
Providence
Ross
Sandy Ferguson
Mr. Dime
Labor Day
Porter Improves But Still Hopes to Return Friday
Manager Pete Porter of the Necks shows rapid improvement and expects to be at the game Friday afternoon. He remains confined to his home on Phillips place and, per his physician, should be able to be about shortly though still weak and possibly out for some time.
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Carsey to Meet Phil Brock in Los Angeles Bout
Frank Carsey the Italian boxer long based in the city has been matched to meet Phil Brock of Cleveland in Los Angeles soon. Local friends expect the visitor to win and Carsey already impressed Los Angeles fans after a 25 round win over Kid Dalton at the Jefferson A. C. on the coast.
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Phil Brock
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Carsey
Kid Dalton
Jefferson A. C
Nocks Look Ahead to New Castle and Youngstown
The article notes McKeesport's upcoming games with Youngstown and New Castle as contenders. It highlights Camnitz ready for a pitching turn, mentions Tacks Latimore joining McKeesport, and reflects fan anticipation of a pennant push and potential first division status by July 4.
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Camnitz
Youngstown
Latimore
McCay
Tubers
New Castle
Highland A C triples up Standard Steel Car works loss
Highland A C defeated Standard Steel Car works 7 to 1 on Highland avenue grounds. The losers barely avoided a shutout and a rematch seems likely soon.
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Standard Steel Car Works
Highland A. C
Highland Avenue
Jim Barry to Meet Jim Flynn in Pueblo Boxing Match
Boxers Jim Barry and Jim Flynn of Pueblo are paired for a 20 round bout on July 8. Barry, known in New Castle, previously fought Tony Ross and was knocked out by Sam Langford. Flynn had won over Ross in a disputed Pueblo decision that sparked protests.
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Jim Barry
New Castle
Tony Ross
Sam Langford
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Flynn
Ross
Evans Playing With Atlantic City Club
Pitcher Roy Evans, formerly with New Castle, is pitching for the Atlantic City club and praised by local papers for his work. After a brief stay he will join the team for exhibition games in Utica and Rochester, N Y, with a Southern league offer likely after the trip. He prefers to avoid the heat and previously played in the South where New Castle secured him.
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Roy Evans
New Castle
Atlantic City
Utica
Rochester
N. Y
Evans
New York
Ross Ferguson Bout Declared Off and Likely Rescheduled
The heavyweight clash between Tony Ross and Sandy Ferguson was canceled after Ferguson fell ill with ulcerated gums. Promoter Bill Elmer plans to reschedule the bout at New York’s Coliseum within a month and may pair Ross with Jimmie Dunn in the same venue.
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Tony Ross
New York Coliseum
Bill Elmer
Ferguson
Elmer
New York
Ross
Jimmie Dunn
Barry
Tony
Vision of Nelson Gans Fight Sparks Fitz Bold Claim
Black boxer Nelson reportedly received a vivid dream predicting a 14th round knockout of Gans in the upcoming coast bout. Fitz, who resists dreams, says the vision may hint at a surprising outcome though he still doubts certainty. He plans to reassess after the fight.
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Gans- Nelson
Nelson
Gans
Ross
Mrs Roy Evans Reunites With Husband After Reports
Mrs. Roy Evans, wife of the former ball player, said she received daily letters from her husband who is playing in Atlantic City. She denies abandonment and says money was sent to her. George Upp left Sandusky to join the Columbus club.
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Erie
News
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Atlantic City
George Upp
Sandusky
Columbus Club
Where O. & P. Clubs Play This Week
Friday July 3 McKeesport visits New Castle Akron plays Sharon East Liverpool goes to Youngstown Canton faces Erie. Saturday July 4 a m Youngstown hosts New Castle McKeesport meets East Liverpool Sharon visits Akron. Saturday July 4 p m New Castle plays Youngstown.
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Sharon
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Youngstown
Canton
Erie
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Chicago at Pittsburg two game summary
Chicago and Pittsburg split a two game set while Cincinnati visits St Louis and Philadelphia heads to New York to face the Knicks, with Brooklyn traveling to Boston for a separate matchup.
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Eee
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Washington
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