Europe’s Boxing Boom Sparks Big London Paris Bouts
Promoters in Europe shower cash on prospects as six heavyweight showdowns loom in Paris and London this summer. Moran vs Johnson in Paris, Wells vs Bell in London, and Ritchie vs Welsh headline a week of major fights building toward a global boxing banquet. Johnson vows to reclaim world title, Moran trains hard in Butoy as Carpentier referees Moran vs Johnson in Paris.
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George F. Allison
London
Europe
Wil- Me Ritchie
Freddie Welsh
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
Gunboat Smith
Georges Carpentier
Colin Bell
Bombardier Wells
America
Paris
Bomb. Wells
Colin Ball
Willie Ritchie
Fred Welsh
Georges Carter
E Johnson-Moran
France
Atlantic
Moran
Tony Ross
Butoy
Tom Kennedy
Willie Lewis
England
Johnson
Richard Klegin
Chip’s Training Like Real Bouts Before Muray Fight
George Chip the Pennsylvania middleweight prepared for a July 4 ten round clash with Billy Murray. He boxed six fast rounds in San Rafael before San Francisco Oakland fight fans, making the training bouts look like real fights under James W Coffroth’s invitation.
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San Francisco
George Chip
Billy Murray
Oakland
San Rafael
James W. Coffroth
Chip
Johnson Moran Heavyweight Title Bout Aims At Paris
Paris crowds buzz over the Velodrome d Hiver title fight between Jack Johnson and Frank Moran. Moran boasts he will be champion by midnight, while Johnson vows a decisive victory. Betting shifts from 3 to 1 to 3 to 2 as wagers pile up and promoters expect about 100000 dollars to Johnson and Moran shares.
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France
Moran
Johnson
Jefferies
Reno
Paris
Lil Artha
Frank Moran
Jack Johnson
Herbert Temple
D’ Hiver
Daniel Reid
Jeffries
Jack
Francis
Francois
Frank
Courtney Picked Columbia To Win
A Hudson river rowing practice scene ends with Columbia defeating Cornell at Poughkeepsie. Frank G. Menke notes pundits doubted Columbia but coach Courtney had predicted high speed completing four miles mattered most as Columbia edged the field including Cornell, Pennsylvania, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Washington.
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International News Service
Frank G. Menke
New York
Hudson River
Columbia
Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Courtney
Cornell Falls
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Washington
Columbia Celebrants Clash With Police After Victory
Jubilant Columbia University students celebrate the varsity eight’s first Hudson win in 19 years. Police and fire units clash with the crowd as hose lines drenched the revelers while a blaze damaged a Southfield fence on campus.
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New York
Hudson
Columbia University
New York City
Southfield
New Castle Printers Dominate Mercantile Team at Cascade Park
The New Castle Printers defeated Mercantile and New Castle Dry Goods in a Cascade Park game last night. Williams pitched seven innings allowing three hits while Frank struggled with limited support. Fox relieved but several runs scored before McCracken finished. The Printers prepare for a Tuesday clash with the Barbers who promise a tougher effort.
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Mercantile
New Castle Dry Goods
Cascade Park
Printers
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Williams
Frank
New Castle
Barbers
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across The League
American League results show Boston and New York each taking losses in tight games while Detroit and Chicago split a doubleheader. Philadelphia won the first game against Washington by forfeit and Cleveland blanked St Louis 5 아닙니다.
Strange Neglect in a Garden Spot State Claim
A Chicago Record-Herald quote sets a wary tone as a stranger questions locals about whether the area truly is the garden spot of the state. The exchange with the old settler hints at hidden flaws behind a praised landscape.
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Tler
Chicago Record-Herald
Baseball scores and results from major league games
Baseball results list several daily scores from games in St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston New York Boston Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis. Highlights include two NY games against Boston with doubledigits runs and multiple early season matchups noted along with batter and pitcher pairings.
Federal League Yesterday's Results and Today's Schedule
In Buffalo Pittsburg won 7 1 over Buffalo 4 with Knetzer Berry Krapp and Blair on the mound. In Baltimore Brooklyn fell 6 to 4 as Juul Land Quinn Russell held. Today Pittsburg visits Buffalo while Kansas City visits Indianapolis Brooklyn goes to Baltimore and Chicago travels to St. Louis.
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R.H.E
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Krapp and Blair
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R.H. E
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Juul and Land
Quinn and
Russell
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
W. L. Pet
Buffalo Can Ve
St Louis
Heavyweight Title Duel Johnson Moran Set in Paris
Johnson defends the world heavyweight title against Frank Moran at the Velo d Hiver in Paris. The bout is scheduled for 20 rounds of three minutes between 10 and 11 pm Paris time, 4 and 5 am New York time. Referee Georges Carpentier oversees the match with a purse of 35000 for Johnson and 5000 for Moran, with estimated receipts around 100000.
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Butoy
The
Oise
Johnson
Luna Park
the Bois
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
D’ Hiver
Paris
New York
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Columbus 3 Cleveland 11 inning baseball clash
In Cleveland the American Association game ended 3 to 3 after 11 innings with Davis Smith and Devoght combining for the Batteries. Earlier in Kansas City Minneapolis won 11 to 8 with Patterson Lake and Rondeau Morgan Richie Allison and Moore cited as pitchers. Other games were postponed due to rain with Detroit at Chicago Washington at Philadelphia and Cleveland at St Louis Boston at New York on the schedule.
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New York
Coumbe
Cady
Fisher
Numaker
Chicago
R.H.E. Detroit
Dubuc
Stanage
Zaber
Mayer
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Shawkey
Schang
Philadelphia
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Rondeau
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Moore
West Pittsburg Dominates Moravia A. C. 15 to 2
West Pittsburg defeated Moravia A. C. 15 to 2 last night in a lopsided game. West Pittsburg hitters L. Gwin and W. Gwin powered the attack, Moravia used three pitchers unsuccessfully, Baumgartel finished the game, and Moravia catcher Hutie provided the lone bright spot for the visitors.
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Moravia
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Smith
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Boxing Clergyman to Referee British Heavyweight Title
London on June 30 will see Rev. D Edward Digby, a vicar from an East End parish, officiate the Wells Bell heavyweight championship bout. Digby has long been active in amateur boxing and becomes the first clergyman to referee a major title match.
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D. Eward Digby
Colin Bell
Digby
East End
Moran Poised for Upset Bid in Pittsburg Paris Bout
Promoter chatter hails Frank Moran of Pittsburgh as a rising heavyweight eyeing a possible upset against John Arthur Johnson in a densely read Paris bout. Johnson, four years the champion, faces Moran in a planned twenty rounds, with Johnson still seen as the favorite though Moran has momentum and ambition. About 8,000 fans expected, locals optimistic about a dramatic upset at the Velodrome de Hiver.
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Frank Moran
Li'l Arthur
Francis
Velodrome de Hiver
Moran
Pittsburg
Africa
Black Diamond
John Arthur Johnson
Li'l
Arthur
Pittsburger
Pennsylvania White Hope
Johnson
Epworth MLE Wins Entry in Church League
Epworth M E secures a league franchise after the Reformed Presbyterian team severs ties over a cautious position. Epworth M E has endured eight losses and one win, seeking to climb from last place against Central Presbyterians as they hope to lift pennant spirits.
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Church League
Epworth M. E
Central Presbyterians
Epworthians
Good Tennis And Golf For Today
Rain or shine the country club hosts a busy afternoon with tennis matches in the pursuit race and a golf ball match. The Merrill-Duff tennis affair was halted in the third set by rain after each had won a set, and will be replayed. Rev Merrill, who beat W J Uber earlier in the week, looks strong to climb the standings if his form persists.
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Merrill-Duff
Duff
Merrill
Croton Is Taken Over By Baptists
The Baptists defeated Croton M. E. 10 to 1 last evening in a church league game. Rev allowed six hits while eight errors hurt Croton. Schetrom hit a lone eighth inning run, but it wasn’t enough to avert a shutout.
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Church League
Croton M. E
Rev
Schetrom
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P. Crowe
Peter
Eveesoeed
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Ee Wane
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Aey
Summer church league schedule announced
June 29 Baptist versus Second U P runs. June 30 First U P faces Croton M E. July 2 Epworth M E meets Central. July 3 Central Pres clashes with First U P.
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Central
Baptist
Croton M. E
Reformed
Second
U. P
First
Epworth M. E
Central Pres
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