Assembly Passes State Boxing Commission Bill in New York
The New York Assembly approved Senator Frawley’s bill creating a State Athletic Commission to regulate boxing and sparring with a three member unpaid panel plus a paid secretary. Licenses require bonds and a 6 percent tax on gross receipts. matches capped at ten rounds with eight ounce gloves. penalties include license forfeiture. Gov Dix then decides on the measure. Sam Langford attends the event and boxing bouts feature members like Clabby and O’Rourke Moore Borelli in preliminaries.
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New York
Albany
Assembly
Frawley
Senate
Dix
Mickey Mack Comes Back In Three Round Knockout Night
Mickey Mack returns in a lively show at Sharkey A C with Red O Keefe in a three round bout that thrills the crowd. Mack scores a dramatic late knockouts while O Keefe is not able to continue after a series of powerful uppercuts. Leo Johnson and Kid Smith substitute for the main bout as Lindsay and Farmer are not ready. In the semi final Battling Terry Van knocks out Jack Donahue in one round. Club checks are valid for Saturday night.
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Smith
Clabby
Oixie Kid
Tom O'Rourke
Earl Moore
Joe Borelli
Sam Langford
Mickey Mack
Sharkey A. C
Mickey
Red O’llikeefe
O'Keefe
Mack
Red
Leo Johnson
Kid Smith
Lindsay
Farmer
Johnson
Terry Pvan
Jack Donahue
Frank Moran
Paris
America
Knockout Brown
Tommy Ginty
Stanton
Scranton Baseball Park
Jack Goodman
West Side
Charlie Hepburn
Goodman
Kid Rose
Joe Farmer
Billy Neuman
Long Acre
Henry Meyers
Patty Meehan
Brooklyn
Wil
Young Bretz
Battling Stewart
Frank Ward
Eddie Cain
Frank Markey
Willie Flinn
Young Jap
Battling Mack
Joe Allen
Billy Baker
Young Lapsey
Dick Gallagher
Charlie Lyons
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Tommy Lee
Westchester
California
Packy McFarland
Knockert Brown
Matt Wells
Tommy Murphy
Badger Athletic Club
Milwaukee
Paddy Sullivan
Kid Burns
Brighton Beach Athletic Club
National Bouts Tonight Set With Star Lineup
Boxing card features Jimmy Clabby vs Jeff Smith at National Sporting Club in ten rounds likely ending early. Other highlights include Stein versus Mellody rematch, Moran return, Brown Ginty six rounds, and multiple six and ten round bouts at Long Acre Club and other NYC venues with a busy summer schedule.
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Jimmy Clabby
Jeff Smith
National Sporting Club
Clabby
Morris Flynn Fight May Head To Philadelphia
Kansas City report says if deals can be agreed between Philadelphia promoters and Frank B. Ufer manager of Carl Morris the Morris Flynn bout may move to Philadelphia. Ufer said he would travel to meet promoters soon to discuss terms.
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Kansas City
Philadelphia
Frank B. Ufer
Carl Morris
Jim Flynn
Ufer
Mantell Tops Cortez in Close Longacre Bout
Mantell had the edge over Andy Cortez in six of ten rounds at the Longacre Athletic Association in a keen battle. Cortez led early, but Mantell dominated most later rounds with both fighters standing at the final bell. Prelims included three knockouts Walter Brooks vs Young Green, Kid Stein defeating Gus Ruhlin, and Young Hoffman stopping Kid Casey in the third round.
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Mantell
Andy ” Cortez
Longacre Athletic Association
Cortez
Walter Brooks
Young Green
Kid Stein
Gus Ruhlin
Young Hoffman
Casey
Winds Hamper East Coast College Crew Practice at Hudson
Training at Hudson river yields another discouraging day as wind and waves hindered crews from practicing. Penn teams struggle to reach Columbia float. Syracuse and Wisconsin boats face repeated water disposal. Cornell, Columbia, Penn, Syracuse coaches express disappointment. freshmen show room for improvement.
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New York Times
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Columbia
Pennsy
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Vail
Cornell
Courtney
Rice
the Oaks
Pennsylvania
Harvard Varsity Eight Competes With Balch Out of Boat
Harvard varsity eight paddled against a downstream mile and return without bow G H Balch who sprained his right knee playing tennis. Doctors say return uncertain for days. Von L Meyer moved to eight, Trumbull to first four, Converse to replace Trumbull as the fours trained separately.
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Red Top
Conn
Harvard
G. H. Balch
Bow
Ladd
Balch
von L. Meyer, S Jr
Yale Varsity Wins Two Mile Downstream Practice
Yale varsity crew won by three lengths in 10 minutes 8 seconds on a favorable downstream course at Gales Ferry. Freshman Crayne started in place of injured Elwell with Ives stepping in from the second varsity. alumni discussed a possible gentlemen’s eight race against Harvard the day before the varsity event.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale
Varsity
Elwell
Bow
Bonle
Ives
Crayne
New Haven
Harvard
New York Yacht Club Spring Cups Begin at Glen Cove
Noon start from Station 10 at Glen Cove marks the NYYC Spring cups with two divisions A and B and seven and eight classes respectively. Division A races include A B C G H J K while Division B features D E F L M N P and the NYYC thirties. A staggered start follows with Division A at noon and subsequent groups at five minute intervals.
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Glen Cove
New York Yacht Club
Meadow Brook's Close Call Beats Magpies in Polo Thriller
Meadow Brook defeats the Magpies 16 to 15 in a dramatic opening cup contest. Key players include Rene La Montagne, the Waterbury brothers, and Harold Phipps, with notable defense by Cheever Cowdin and Grace. The match, held at Meadow Brook, lacked several top stars but delivered a thrilling, decisive finish.
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Meadow Brook
Magpies
Harry Payne Whitney
Devereux Milburn
Larry
Monte Waterbury
Rene la Montagne
Harold C. Phipps
Waterburys
Hugenes S. Reynal
Raymond Belmont
Joseph P. Grace
Cheever Cowdip
Reynal
Grace
Phipps
Country Club of Westchester Freebooters
New Havens
Meadow Brook I
Meadow BR
R. la Montagne
J. M. Waterbury, Jr
L. Waterbury
R. Belmont
H. C. Phipps
Cheever Cowdin
Otel
Cadeésaeep
J. P. Grace
la Montagne
J. M. Waterbury
H. C
Harry H. Holmes
P. Fitzpatrick
New York Boston Terrier Club Show At Bronxville Estate
Lovers of the Boston terrier can see top dogs at Mrs. George H. Pell’s Bronxville estate as the New York Boston Terrier Club holds its specialty show. 247 prizes are offered including President’s Plate and Champion Sister Carrie’s Trophy. Over $200 in money prizes accompany the event. Judging begins at 10 30.
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George H. Pell
Bronxville
New York
Boston Terrier Club
Arthur Williams
George F. Parker
Carrie
G. J. Minturn
Coach trips and racing at rowhead with guests
Morris E Howlett rode the Magnet train to Ar rowhead Inn as J W Ryan of Atlantic City and party visited. Walter Lee drove the Meteor in the run to Brighton Beach Casino Coney Island with J Quinn and party aboard.
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Morris E. Howlett
Arrowhead Inn
J W. Ryan
Atlantic City
Walter Lee
Brighton Beach
Coney Island
J. Quinn
Farley Seeks Grafting Athletes in Local Sports Probes
The Registration Committee led by Terence Farley seeks names of athletes believed to have taken appearance money at events run by the Bricklayers and Masons' Union in June at Celtic Park. John Gill, manager of the games, is pressed to cooperate, amid rumors and a push to enforce amateur rules and suspensions.
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Terence Arley
John Gill
Celtic Park
Bricklayers and Masons’ International Union No. 37
Farley
Gill
James E. Sullivan
Association
Sullivan
French Team Wins King Edward VII Cup At Olympia
At the International Horse Show in London the King Edward VII Cup for jumpers goes to a French team with Russia second and England third. The American trio included Lieut. Gordon Johnston on Ottawa Lieut. E F Graham on Quandary and Capt. George Vidmer with Roustabout.
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London
Olympia
Moore
Russia
England
America
Gordon Johnston
Fort Frey
Ottawa
E. F. Graham
Tenth Cavalry
George Vidmer
Eleventh Cavalry
National Amateur Union Juniors and Seniors to Compete at Forbes Field
Pittsburg hosts the 1911 National Amateur Athletic Union junior and senior championships at Forbes Field June 30 to July 1. Entry lists show top national athletes including seven from Seattle Athletic Club and a strong Cleveland Athletic Club contingent. Mayor Magee and Governor Tener will join a prominent Committee of One Hundred to welcome competitors and spectators to a prestigious event.
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Pittsburg
Penn
National Amateur Athletic Union
Forbes Field
United States
Seattle Athletic Club
M. Inglish
Amateur Athletic Union
Seattle
George A. Schneider
Cleveland Athletic Club
Cleveland
A. C
William A. Magee
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Carpe Diem Wins Auteuil Grand Course in France
Olly Roederer’s Carpe Diem claimed victory in the Grande Course de Hatel d Auteuil in Auteuil France. The three miles and one furlong race worth 14400 dollars drew a large society turnout including many Americans with no American entries. The event stood as one of the season’s smartest races.
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Auteuil
France
Hatel
Olly Roederer
French aviation team named for Gordon Bennett Trophy
Alfred Leblanc will lead France in the Gordon Bennett Aviation Trophy with Bleriot and Nieuport aircraft. Nieuport ace Emile Aubrun is reserve. Elimination trials were held in Bouy as the race moves to England after Claude Grahame-White’s Belmont Park win last year.
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Bouy
France
Alfred Leblanc
Nieuport and
Chevalier
Nieuport
Claude Grahame-White
Belmont Park
Long Island
England
Emile Aubrun
Sheepshead Bay Water Carnival Opens July 1
Stars from England and America join the big divers at Sheepshead Bay with events across July 1 to July 9. Intercollegiate and Amateur Athletic Union dives feature top names like Emyrk Lee Mullen McAleenan and Ruddy of the NYAC. Volunteers Life Saving Corps hosts schoolboy diving in multiple events. Entries are coordinated by Paterson and McHugh with Otto Wahle listed for AAU divers.
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Sheepshead Bay
Manhattan Beach
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Emyrk
England
Lee
Mullen
McAleenan
Ruddy
New York Athletic Club
Abso
Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Mr. Paterson
Otto Wahle
Johnny " McHugh
Louis Disbrow Goes Free Lance For Races This Season
Louis A Disbrow plans a freelance driving career to race more this season. He is considering offers to pilot fast cars at Elgin and may drive for multiple companies. His recent record-breaking work has built a wide reputation, and he will drive the same car for future engagements with the entering company.
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Ralph de Palma
Louis A. Disbrow
Elgin
Hes
Coast swim suit blends one and two piece features
A new Coast bathing suit combines the look of a two piece with the comfort of a one piece. The trunks are attached inside the shirt preventing sagging or riding up and no surf belt is needed. Navy blue worsted or dark Oxford with white stripes priced at $4 and $4.50 respectively. Other fast color bathing suits are available.
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Pacific
California
Summer sack suits revised prices for youths
Prices revised on all your Summer sack suits of mixture fabrics. Youths sizes range from 32 to 35 chest.
Rogers Peet & Company Stores in New York City
Rogers Peet & Company operates three Broadway stores located at Warren Street, 43rd Street, and 34th Street in New York City. The OCR notes highlight the firm’s retail presence across major midtown and downtown avenues.
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Sharkey’s
Bill Brown
Brown Nasium
A. A
Joe Stein
Bronx
Honey Mellody
Stein
Johnny Ost
Larry Kay
Tommy Houck
Young Dyson
Olympic Athletic Club
Young Sammy Smith
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
New England
Murphy
Wells
Morris-Flynn
Im East
Longacre A. A
Hudson
Lansden
Aitken
Hearn
Macy’s
Lansdens
Abraham and Straus
the Lansden Co
High St
Newark, N. J
Sten Sins
Steinway
Polo
Sheepshead
Louis Disbrow
Rogers Peet & Company
Warren St
Phaeton
Berline
Peerless
Peerless Motor Car Company of
Broadway
57Th Street
Newark
Halsey Street
Bedford Avenue
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