Berg Faces Weight Struggle Before World Middleweight Bout
Berg makes weight at 168 pounds after a long training day and sweating in a Turkish bath while Anderson weighs 166.5. The match for the Lord Lonsdale belt locks Berg against Sam Anderson tonight at Beethoven Hall, with Berg seeking to overcome heavier rivals.
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Berg in Weight Cut Faces Andersen in Title Match
Berg must shed seven pounds from 174 to reach 167 for the belt clash with Andersen. Fans expect Berg to stay fast and strong despite the lighter weight, while Andersen questions Berg’s chances at the reduced weight. Two preliminaries feature Young Bruning versus Kid McCoy and Little Sandow versus John Hagger.
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Navy schedule lists Harvard Dartmouth debuts in track
The Navy announces its 1911 intercollegiate track schedule with meets on April 15 against Dartmouth and April 22 against Harvard. May 6 brings Johns Hopkins and May 18 the University of Pennsylvania. Navy will face Harvard and Dartmouth for the first time in this sport.
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Texas Defeats St Edward's In Opener 4 To 2
University of Texas baseball opens the season with a 4 to 2 win over St Edward's college. Five fielding miscues by Texas and two by St Edward's helped shape the game, as Cruz for St Edward's and Baldwin and J Moore for Texas led with two-base hits.
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All-American Football Guard Hamlin Andrus Engaged
Announcement from New York reports Hamlin F. Andrus of Yonkers son of Congressman John E. Andrus to Miss Mary F. Hotchkiss of New York. The wedding is set for March 21 at the bride’s home. Andrus is famed as an All-American guard for 1908 and played three years on Yale’s varsity team.
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Yale
Milam Girls Win Season Opener At Harris School
The Milam stret girls basketball team defeated Harris school 15 to 10 in yesterday afternoon play. Milam lineup includes captain Miss Fae Lountane Agatha Shields Gwee Kelly Ruth Nance Frankie Sweeney and Edith Johnson.
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Quick Action Against Baseball Pooling
National Baseball Commission plans to meet in Cincinnati to thwart gamblers organizing a future book on baseball. Chairman Herrmann calls gambling the game’s most serious menace and says action must be taken swiftly to stop the scheme from spreading.
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Bank Clerks Rally To Tie West Texas In Close Ball Game
The Bank Clerks defeated West Texas M A 6 to 5 at Y M C A park in a tight contest. Hummel pitched for the losers and O Conners Murphy and Worthington homered for the Cadets cadets. Rooke started for West Texas and A Sheron finished. Lortz umpire.
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Biggest Chicken Fight Since the Civil War
Augusta Ga March 3 The biggest cock fight in the south since the Civil War occurred near Augusta with a championship bout between Mississippi and North Carolina for a main purse of 1000 dollars and 100 dollars for each preceding fight. About 1500 spectators from a dozen states attended.
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Reds Edge Blues In Tight 8-7 Victory
Arsenal Reds defeated South Flores Street Blues 8 to 7 in a close afternoon ball game. Wesing and Frey sparked the Reds while Carrijo starred for the Blues. McCormick faded late after a strong start. McCarthy pitched well for the Blues but received little support.
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Wakefield and Broncho Back Tup Arrive. New Texas League Addition
Howard Wakefield, the Broncho catcher secured by Owner Block from Indianapolis, arrived here and joined Manager Leidy and Shortstop Wallace. At 24, 190 pounds, over six feet, he played for Cleveland late last season after a year and a half with Indianapolis in the American Association. Wakefield, home in Cleveland, is reported in good form with a strong arm and speed on the bases, expected to be a Texas League sensation this year.
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Brown May Be New Champion In Lightweight Bout
New York March 3 The coronation of a new lightweight champion may occur tonight as Adolph Wolgast defends against Val entine Brown at the National Sporting Club in a ten round bout. Brown can win by knockout or via a foul disqualification. The fighters meet at 135 pounds ringside after a Philadelphia six round affair three weeks earlier where Brown pushed Wolgast hard. Wolgast enters as slight favorite after Brown’s poorer recent form against One Round Hogan.
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New Events Mark Olympia Program in Stockholm
The fifth Olympiad program for Stockholm includes unfamiliar events and new rules for the javelin throw and shot put. A left and right hand throws alternation will be tested alongside the traditional free throw. The marathon is set for July 15, over 26 miles 385 yards, with competition beginning June 30.
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Tennis Cup challenges received from three nations
The South African Tennis Association has challenged for the Dwight F. Davis international lawn tennis cup. Challenges had already come from the Lawn Tennis Association of Great Britain and the United States National Lawn Tennis Association.
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Wagner Excused From Jury Duty for Two Weeks
Pittsburg shortstop Honus Wagner was discharged from jury duty for two weeks starting March 6 after promising to sign his contract with the club join the southern trip and give his best on the diamond. Judge Evans formally released Wagner following the court ultimatum.
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Davis
Honus” Wagner
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Japanese wrestling champ Hitachi Yama defeated by unknown challenger
Victoria B C March 3 News arrived on the steamer Tambu Maru reporting Hitachi Yama longtime champion wrestler of Japan was beaten by a young and previously unknown opponent. Hitachi once toured the United States.
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The only Rathskellar in San Antonio opens for lunch
The Rathskellar in San Antonio offers good service and a selection of delicatessen and short orders with the Elite Cafe as a noted reference.
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Phillies In Practice in Birmingham Ahead of Spring Start
The Philadelphia Nationals held a spring practice session in Birmingham Alabama yesterday as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Detroit Tigers Keen For Spring Game With Cubs
Detroit president Navin proposed a three game interleague series with the Chicago Cubs to be held in Monroe Louisiana during spring. Manager Chance opposes interleague contests and likely will not consent despite Monroe fans urging the plan.
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Johnson By Remark Almost Gets A Jail Sentence On Coast
San Francisco March 3 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion was fined 100 for speeding his car in police court and appealed to higher courts. A jocular remark nearly earned him jail time as well.
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