Buenos Aires to stage grand boxing carnival in July and August
Promoters in Buenos Aires plan a major boxing carnival to mark the city’s centennial. Estimated spending ranges from 125000 to 150000 for bouts as American fighters sail for Argentina. Potential matches include Langford Jeannette Wills McVey and Lewis Baoud with numerous boxers and officials aboard for the event.
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Jack Johnson
Dusky Warner
Sam Langd
Joe Jeannette
Sam McVeyor
Wills
Manhattan
Tex Kelly
Augie Ratner
Tommy Robinson
Welters
Eddie Kelly
Billy Hecker
Billy Gibson
Billy Joh
Jimmy Davenport
Gibson
Ted
Kid) Lewis
Albert Badoud
Bob Devere
Mike Mazie
Pat Bradley
Sam Langford
Harvy Wills
Sam McVey
Lewis
Ba@oud
Langford
Jeannette
McVey
Terrace A C to Clash with Tellings at Cascade Park
The Terrace A C faces Tellings of Youngstown Saturday afternoon at Cascade Park in a weather influenced matchup. Officials hope rain holds off after a wet season with many games postponed. Both teams are fast and evenly matched.
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Sam Lewis
Terrace A. C
Bill Donovan Given Three Days To Think
Detroit reports Bill Donovan of the Yankees will have three days to consider his action after sassing umpire Chill on Monday. Ban Johnson dismissed him, amid talk of discipline. The item appears in a broader note string from International News Service.
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International News Service
Detroit
Bill Donovan
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Ban Johnson
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Westminster Students and Alumni Seek Athletics Reform
Westminster college alumni and students plan an inquiry into athletic finances and coaching. A committee will examine funds from athletic fees and seek a track coach, to restore strength after a poor baseball season and limited student input.
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New Wilmington
Alumni Association of
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Meade J. Liniger
Sharon
W. B. McCrory
Pittsburg
James Ferguson
R. K. Aiken
New Castle
W. H. McPeak
Baseball results and upcoming games brief
Yesterday's scores include Philadelphia 3 over Pittsburg 2 in 12 innings and Boston 4 over Cincinnati 3 in 12 innings. Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 5 to 4 and Chicago beat New York 4 to 0. Today matchups: Pittsburg at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Brooklyn.
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Cincinnati
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Baseball Scores Across American League Note
In yesterday’s games Detroit beat New York 6 to 2 while Chicago defeated Washington 4 to 1. St Louis defeated Boston 8 to 5 with Philadelphia and Cleveland not scheduled.
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New York
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Atop the Diamond: Baseball Matchups Highlight New Schedule
A set of five MLB showdowns unfolds across major cities with Boston visiting Chicago, Washington traveling to St. Louis, New York visiting Cleveland, and Philadelphia confronting Detroit. The slate spotlights intercity rivalries and league standings edges.
Epworth M. E. Rout Over First Baptist On Forfeit
Epworth M. E. won 9 to 0 against First Baptist by forfeit in church league play. Tonight timetabled match features Epworth M. E. versus Central Pres.
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L Pet Central
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First Christian
First Baptist
Rudy "Boer" Unholz Dies Of Consumption
Rudy "Boer" Unholz a former lightweight star has died in Los Angeles at age 34 from tuberculosis. His death marks the end of a noted boxing career once active a few years ago.
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Rudy “Boer” Unholz
International News Service
Los Angeles
Liggetts Turn In Fine Golf Scores
Thomas Liggett Jr and his father Thomas Liggett Sr of Sewickley posted 86 in the 18 hole best ball four ball event at Allegheny Country Club as the tournament preliminaries opened. Cr oe and W C Fownes Jr posted 67 for the low score. Tomorrow the 36 hole qualifying round begins with medals awarded to the top club and individual scorers.
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Allegheny Club
Thomas Liggett
Sewickley
Allegheny Country Club
Liggetts
G. A. Croe
W. C. Fownes, Jr
Ed Holley’s Wife Files Divorce Claim in Chicago
Ed Holley formerly with the Pittsburg Feds and now with Mobile in the Southern league is described as a rough citizen in a divorce filing by his wife. She alleges abuse and that he took 1200 dollars of her money which remains unrecovered.
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International News Service
Chicago
Ed Holley
Pittsburg Feds
Mobile
Southern League
Giants slump as 12 inning loss at hands of Braves
Frank G. Menke notes the Giants struggle with only one hit in 12 innings as the Reds and Braves win in extra innings. The Pirates fall to the Phillies after a long game, while the Tigers crush the Yankees and the White Sox blank the Browns rally. Dodgers also drop one to the Cardinals and face the Cubs next.
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Phillies
Charley White Plans Lightweight Campaign Opening Bout
Charley White of Chicago abandons hopes for a bout with Fred Welsh and shifts focus to a nationwide lightweight push. His first fight will be a ten round match against Johnny Griffiths in Canton, Ohio on July 4.
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International News Service
Chicago
Freddie Welsh
Charley White
Johnny Griffiths
Canton
Courtney Stay Gut: Cornell Crew Coach Won't Resign
Coach Courtney declares he has not resigned as Cornell rowing coach and has no intention to resign. His contract runs to October 1, with active duties ending after next Saturday's race, and he offers future advisory help if health permits.
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Charles E. Courtney
Cornell
Courtney
Money And Jewelry Found In Farm Stump Near Dover
In Wilmington Delaware on June 15 a group of colored workers on Gen Benson’s Dover area farm unearthed a cache of suspected stolen goods around a large stump. They found four watches two gold three women’s rings a gold fob and several gold coins. The find spurs further digging as officials theorize the jewelry and money were buried years ago by thieves and hidden in a wilderness area of the farm.
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Del
A. R. Benson
Dover
Gen. Benson
Brannigan Heads to Baltimore for Chaney Bout
Patsy Brannigan leaves for Baltimore to face Young Chaney in a 15 round bout Friday. The little sorrel top is fit and confident he can stop Chaney in two rounds. He travels alone after plans with Tom McMahon and Jimmy Dime fell through due to a postponed match. McMahon will depart Sunday night for Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Young Chaney
Chaney
Brannigan
Tom McMahon
Jimmy Dime
McMahon
Terry Kellar
Maryland
Langdon Chosen to Lead Pitt 1917 Ball Team
Eddie Langdon star pitcher for Pitt was unanimously chosen to pilot the 1917 Panthers team. His best recent performance came against Navy, holding the Middies without a hit in nine innings, though errors behind him cost a 1 to 0 defeat.
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Pittsburg
Eddie Langdon
Pitt
Panthers
Langdon
Navy
Middies
Annapolis
Hasleton Barns Defeat New Castle M S 3 to 2 at Cascade Park
Hasleton Barns of the Trolley league edged New Castle M S 3 to 2 at Cascade Park yesterday. New Castle made five errors and had only four hits while Dart and Potter led the visitors with two hits apiece, including a two bagger by Dart.
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New Castle M. & S
Cascade Park
New Castle
Dart
Potter
Haselton Barns vs Two baggers details and pitching line
Haselton Barns 002 001 000 2. Two baggers 010 010 000 2. Pitchers R Hoover and C Hoovers. Hit by pitch R Hoover and Phillips. Walks: Kearns 1, T McCullough 2. Strikeouts: Kearns 11, T McCullough 14, W McCullough 6. Stolen bases R Hoover and Wilkison. Umpire Myland.
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C. Hoover
T. McCullough
Dart
R. Hoover
Phillips
Kearns
W. McCullough
Wilkison
Myland
First Baptist Forfeits Game Over Poor Attendance
First Baptist failed to appear for a game against Epworth M. E. Tuesday, forfeiting the match 9 to 0. After the forfeit Epworthians used a picked-up team and won 6 to 5 in six innings, drawing spectator interest.
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First Baptist
Epworth M. E
Epworthians
Rev Richards to Speak at Farrell Memorial Service
The Rev George Richards of the First Congregational church will preach the memorial sermon Sunday evening at the Knights of Pythias lodge annual memorial services in Farrell.
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George Richards
First Congregational Church
Farrell
Knights of Pythias Lodge
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