Morris Outpoints Kennedy In Slow Heavyweight Bout At Empire
Carl Morris of Oklahoma outpointed Tom Kennedy over eight rounds in New York, a ten round scheduled bout. Spectators called both fighters slow and unimpressive with Kennedy showing a bleeding nose and Morris taking punishment but pressing the attack throughout.
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Associated Press
New York
Carl Morris
Supulpa
Olka
Tom Kennedy
Empire Athletic Club
Jack Johnson
Oklahoma
Kennedy
Slow
New Yorker
Dan Tome
Fast game promised as Twenty second infantry vs Independents in San Antonio
At 8 o clock tonight the Twenty second infantry Texas champions face the Independents on the army post court. Independent players include Schramm Elmendorf James Bee Kettler Stevenson Cunningham with reserves. Twenty second infantry lists Martin Swartz Ericson Ratsmussen Downing Buff McEachin with reserves.
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San Antonio
Army Post Court
Twenty-second Infantry
Schramm
Elmendorf
James
Bee
Kettler
Bargains in Automobiles at San Antonio Motor Car Co
The San Antonio Motor Car Co offers 5 and 7 passenger Oldsmobiles at unusually low prices to clear stock before new models arrive. Trade in your old car and upgrade to a high grade, fully equipped vehicle with features including Warner Speedometer and Prestolite tank. See Frederick Murphey, Lawyer, Hicks Building.
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San Antonio Motor Car Co
Idle Groundskeeper recalls baseball gossip and spring plans
The idle groundkeeper recounts rumors on the Cincinnati Reds spring training in San Antonio and Hot Wells, including Frank Bancroft and Hank O'Day, and owner Block’s park offer. He notes Herman Schaefer’s list of greats, Martyn O Toole’s purchase, and Rube Waddell joining a touring troupe, amid stage jokes.
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Cincinnati Reds
I. G
Frank Bancroft
Reds
Porkopolis
Hank O'Day
San Antonio
Hot Wells
Block
Banny
Morris Block
Brush
Coombs
Watson
New Mark Established for Five Mile Race
W J Kramer of the Long Island A C set a new five mile AAU championship record at Madison Square Garden with 25 minutes 12.45 seconds defeating rivals after leading from two miles. The senior events also saw records equalled in the 150 yard and 600 yard races, with T J Collins finishing second in the five mile.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Amateur Athletic Union
W. J. Kramer
Long Island A. C
Kramer
T. J. Collins
Moran Returns to Challenge Ad Wolgast in Lightweight
English fighter Owen Moran arrives in New York vowing to fight Ad Wolgast and any other champion in the 133 pound class. He plans to prove himself by facing rivals in Wolgast's weight class and will consider giving away weight as he seeks a title bout. The St Anthony hotel hosts a society souper de luxe on Saturday December 30 at 10 30 p m.
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Associated Press
New York
Owen Moran
England
Ad Wolgast
Moran
Wolgast
St. Anthony Hotel
Delivuk to meet Chief Montour in Beethoven hall bout
Delivuk the Austrian heavyweight champion arrives in San Antonio this afternoon and vows to defeat Chief Montour the last Indian grappler. Montour is in top form and ready for the fight of his life. Promoter Seeger says Hussane will meet the San Antonio winner if he defeats Delivuk. A second engagement with Charlie White may follow for January 5 or 7 at Beethoven hall.
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Montour-Delivar
San Antonio
Hussane
Charlie White
Beethoven Hall
Flynn Stops Caponi in Third Round in Salt Lake City
Jim Flynn of Pueblo knocked out Tony Caponi in the third round of a ten round bout in Salt Lake City. Flynn dominated with steam and brutal punches until a decisive shot ended the fight. The bout occurred as news reached ringside that Morris defeated Kennedy in New York.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Tony Caponi
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Flynn
Caponi
Shay
Colorado
Morris
Kennedy
New York
Gotch Might Retire After Easy Win Over Monro
In Kansas City Frank Gotch, world wrestling champion, defeated Alec Monro in two falls and announced this could be his last appearance. He described the bout as easy and said he and his wife would depart for a tour of Cuba and the West Indies.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Alec Monro
Monro
Meeting Postponed by Texas State Amateur Athletics Union
The Texas State Association of the Amateur Athletic Union postpones its meeting until after the holidays to await returns of school leaders to San Antonio. President Storms praises the San Antonio YMCA for requiring opponent team registration and predicts wider adoption of the policy as a step to elevate amateur athletics. Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service. 221 E. Com. Phone 341.
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Texas State Association of the Amateur Athletic Union
Storms
San Antonio
Riebe Undertaking Co
Favorites Fared Poorly at Juarez Downs Racing Card
At Juarez on December 28 the day’s results show Meddling Hannah as the sole first choice to win. Yankee Pop led the first race in 1 40 3-5 with Barney Oldfield second. Frank G Hogan captured the second race in 1:06 4-5. Manesse won the third in 1:12 3-5. Lack Rose took the fourth in 1:12. Meddling Hannah led the fifth in 1:05 3-5. Gelico won the sixth in 2:34 with several others in the places.
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Regards
Frank G. Hogan
Carter
Waner
Selden
Serenade
Guy
Mike Mollette
Sabado
Billy Mayhue
Manesse
Imes
Lone Star
Molesworth
Calisse
Nanie McDee
Yanker
Lack Rose
Borel
Roy Junior
Estep
Ed Keck
Hildreth Tops 1911 Jockey Club Prize List
New York December 28 S C Hildreth leads the jockey club prize list for 1911 with total earnings of 12755 dollars. Richard T Wilson ranks second with 11655 dollars and August Belmont chairman of the club, has 11550 dollars.
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Tudwendy
Rita Baw
Phabwitusek
New York
S. C. Hildreth
Jockey Club
Hildreth
Richard T. Wilson
August Belmont
Eight-Club Circuit Forms for Michigan Elis League
The Associated Press reports plans for a new Elks state baseball league to start next summer with eight clubs. Possible members include Saginaw Bay City Detroit Kalamazoo Manistee Traverse City Grand Rapids and Muskegon. Expected schedule calls for at least one game weekly in each city. Local likely figures include pitcher Paul Grimes Police Chief Andrew Dowd Sheriff P Fred Nelson and Congressmen James and John A McLaughlin.
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Muskegon
Mich
Elks State Baseball League
Saginaw
Bay City
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Manistee
Traverse City
Grand Rapids
Paul Grimes
Andrew Dowd
P. Fred Nelson
James McLaughlin
John A. McLaughlin
Westergaard Defeats Zbyszko In Pro Wrestling Match
Jo Westergaard won a closely contested bout with Polish wrestler Zbyszko in Knoxville. Westergaard pressured Zbyszko for most of the sixty minute match, holding him in dangerous positions late, and remained on top as time expired.
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Pytmi Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Jo Westergaard
Zbyszko
Westergaar
Tim Westergaard
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