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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1916

Page

27

Willard Defeats Moran In Ten Round Indoor Bout

Jess Willard outpointed Frank Moran in a ten round match at Madison Square Garden before 12 000 fans the largest indoor crowd in New York state. Willard broke his right hand in round three but remained the aggressor and used power to edge Moran despite Moran forcing the action most of the bout. Sullivan and Corbett both favored Moran and Willard respectively.

Frank G. Menke Madison Square Garden New York Jess Willard Frank Moran New York State Moran Willard Gong Tex Rickard Davis Lewinson Chicago Joe Humphries Joe Wilson Mizner Bob Vernon Harry Payne Whitney James J. O'Brien James P. Gallaghan Frank McKee George W. Loft R. E. Maxwell Leon Hart E. F. Hutton George B. Ellis John Green Arthur McCain William Vanderbeck Irvin Cobb Cobb Eddie Ryan New Orleans Adolph Zukor al Kaufman Hugh Ford Donald Crisp Owen Moore Clifford Gray John O’brien Charles Bauman B. A McCracken America John IL. Sullivan Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Corbett Freddie Welsh Willie Ritchie United States Johnny Kilbane Jack Dillon Phil Jacobrean Kid McCoy Nat Jackson Oklahoma City Peter Slaight Jackson Young Marquard Red Mack Newark Claude Tibbets Marquard Jimmie Murray Charlie Treybell Murray Friars Club George M. Cohan Sam H. Harris Irving Berlin Jack Welsh Chauncey Olcott Jim Winfield Mr. Dunlap George St. Fall Danny Sullivan The White Rats William A. Brady John L. Sullivan Tom Jones Jones Humphreys Sullivan

Moran and Willard Exchange Heavy Rounds In Bout

Moran lands a left to the abdomen and two body blows as Willard counters with jabs and a sharp right to the body. Willard presses Moran to the ropes, trading power shots until the bell ends the round with both men trading inside.

Moran and Willard Trade Blows in Fierce Round

Moran and Willard exchange heavy punches as Moran targets Willard's head and body. Willard replies with jabs and rights, trading clinches and shoulder hits before Moran finishes the round with a flurry to Willard’s stomach.

Moran and Willard In Brutal Round Three Exchange

Moran and Willard trade body shots and blows to the head in a tense round three. Moran lands multiple body shots while Willard answers with rights and a sharp uppercut, ending with a wild jaw swing as the round closes.

Willard Moran Boxing Exchange Presses Front Center

The report details a mid bout sequence where Willard lands a strong left to Moran’s abdomen followed by a hard right to the body. Moran replies with a sharp left and a right to Willard’s jaw as both fighters trade jabs in the square center. Moran pushes to the ropes, then unleashes a stomach shot and Willard answers with uppercuts before separation.

Willard Moran

Moran's Eye Gash Opens Above Eye in Bout

Moran suffers a gash above the eye with blood streaming after a clash in the fight. Willard's round proceeds as the match moves forward.

Moran Willard

Moran and Willard Exchange Fierce Punches to Standstill

In a tight exchange at ringside Moran and Willard trade lefts and rights. Moran drives Willard to the ropes and lands repeated body and head blows while the champion absorbs punishment. The pair clash center ring with both landing solid shots and Moran widening a cut on Moran’s eye as the round ends even.

Willard Moran

Willard Wins Round After Tight Exchange With Moran

In a tense exchange both fighters clashed from the opening bell. Willard landed a body punch and a right to Moran’s eye while Moran responded with body shots and a strong swing that missed. Moran’s glove broke but was not replaced as the referee allowed the bout to continue.

Willard Mo- Tan Moran White

Willard Presses Moran In Brutal First Round Exchange

Willard burst out with a furious rush and pounded Moran with fifteen blows as Moran staggered. Moran answered with body shots and a chin smash, trading heavy exchanges until Moran surged to life and driven Willard into the ropes before the bell.

Willard and Moran Engage in Aggressive Round Eight

In round eight Willard lands a right to Moran's face and body after Moran trades body blows. Moran answers with two body shots and a long left to Willard's head but fails to land. Willard backs Moran with a right to the body and jab combination as Moran misses a jaw swing and a sharp overhand right from Moran tests Willard's chin.

Willard Moran

Moran and Willard Exchange Brutal Boxing Blows

Moran speeds from the corner meeting Willard as he advances. Frank lands a mix of body and head punches while Willard fires jabs and a long right. Moran counters with a right to the jaw as both fighters push hard. Willard misses a head lift then connects with a sharp uppercut.

Moran Willard Frank

Willard Opens Round With Early Leads In Bout

Willard lands two lefts to Moran's face and a body shot early as Moran circles and tests a right to the jaw. Moran answers with three punches in a brief clinch before exchanges continue with body blows and staggered swings. The round ends with Moran missing a left to the body as the fight closes.

Willard Moran Frank

Historic Madison Square Garden Fight Draws Huge Indoor Crowd

Ten thousand fans packed Madison Square Garden for Jess Willard versus Frank Moran in a ten round bout. Doors opened late amid unruly scenes and clashes as police and ushers managed the mass, while carpenters’ delays prompted the crowding. Dr George H Muth timed the event as fighters finally appeared.

Madison Square Garden New York Jess Willard Frank Moran Madison Square District George H. Muth

Moran and Willard Fight Night At Madison Square Garden

The crowd packs 12,500 at the Moran Willard bout as Tex Rickard reports receipts near 175000 with $110000 in expenses. Notables including Sullivan Fitzsimmons Corbett and McCoy attend amid heavy smoke as the main event nears under airlight photography and police oversight.

Cycle riders sign on to Federation tracks in Newark

In Newark on March 25 the Cycle Racing Men's Union announced a pact to ride on Federation of American Cyclers tracks in the Bronx Brooklyn and Newark. Harry Pollok Billy Gibson and Jack Curley will run races twice weekly on local tracks. Notable signers include Alfred Goullet Alf Grenda Iver Lawson Harry Kaiser George Cameron Edward Madden and Ray Eaton. Frank Kramer could not sign due to current allegiance with a rival group.

Newark N. J National Cycle Racing Association Cycle Racing Men's Union Federation of American Cyclers Bronx Brooklyn Harry Pollok Billy Gibson Jack Curley Alfred Goullet Alf Grenda Iver Lawson Harry Kaiser George Cameron Edward Madden Ray Eaton Frank Kramer

Sore arms dominate Ellis Hardy's Waco camp

Ellis Hardy faces weary arms among Navs players as spring practice opens in Waco Texas. Outfield trio James Coyle and Bittle hits well while infield looks solid with Wohlleben Conwell Malmquist Tanner and Grubb or Clemens. Reilly fixes catcher and Toland battles for corner roles as Detroit Colts and Giants prospects visit Katy Park. 1916 pennant dreams linger.

Waco Tex Ellis Hardy James, Coyle Bittle Dutch Wohlleben Irish Conwell Malmquist Buddy” Tanner Harvey Grubb Ward Clemens Hardy March Detroit McGraw Navs Benny Kauff Hardyites Baylor University Detroit Colts George Sage Zinn Naylor Causey Hill Donalds Reilly Tom Toland Katy Park

Cornell Lacrosse Team Begins Practice For Southern Trip

Ithaca March 25 The Cornell lacrosse squad started daily practices for a southern trip during the Easter recess. Seven players from last year’s team report, with Coach Hunter yet to select a lineup. Notable returnees include Collins Cooper Kent Shock Spiegelberg and Van Arman. Newcomers showing promise are Cool Wart Quinn Tavilor and Drescher. The squad will face Navy Mount Washington Johns Hopkins Swarthmore and Lehigh before opening the intercollegiate season against Hobart on April 22.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Hunter C. P. Collins J. A. Cooper R. T. Kent A. P. Shock Frederick Spiegelberg W. D. van Arman W. C. Cool R. Wart J. J. Quinn Jr RK. C. Tavilor H. C. Drescher

Nags Take Ninth In Exhibition Thriller At League Park

The Bronchos rallied in the ninth to edge Ahrens & Ott 9 8 in an exhibition at League Park. Baggan started the ninth with a triple and scored the tying run after a misplay by Brown. Delcambrie's throw on a steal attempt sparked the winning run as Balenti slid home. Warner led Ahrens & Ott with key hits, while Hicks endured costly errors in support.

Bronchos Ahrens & Ott League Park Baggan Browning Balenti Dunckel Earl Burke Warner Nags San Antonio Elmer Pott Delcambrie Hicks Moose Mitchell Harding Charles Harding Pott Jack Love Pett Del Garcia Soper Cap” Leidy Hank O'Day Westy Ali Jonas Gray Mannay Ahrens & Otts Leidy Harry Stewart Hatton Ogle Gee Altene Burke Oursaseteaee Vance Icks Lockey Es Gray R. H. O. A. E. Baggan Wotell Westerzil Simmang Bertetti Cook Beper Erecass Delcambre, P Eeeesese Oeeuneveweer Ahrons & Ott Sey Peocess Westerzi Wotel Haggan Hardi Delcambre Yott Hard Watel

Vaughn Named Coach for California Basketball

Pete Vaughn, Purdue University basketball coach for four years, becomes basketball and assistant football coach at the University of California in Berkeley. He departs Crawfordsville after serving in Purdue roles and joins California staff.

Vaughn California Crawfordsville Ind Pete Vaughn Purdue University University of California

Evidently He Had A College Star Facing Parental Doubt

Robert enjoyed a successful college career with a winning touchdown and All American talk. His father, however, questioned his use of time at college. He urged a talk with a professor amid unsatisfactory reports.

Robert Gee Whigt Philadelphia Public Ledger

Buffs Face Texas League Opener Lacking a Pitcher

Houston notes the Buffs need a premier pitcher before the Texas League season opens. Despite a solid exhibition record and strong outfield candidates, doubts center on pitching depth. Frierson Northen and Al Lee could form a 275 batting trio if they play, with Rose likely to carry the staff in long outings, while changes loom as Hickory Dickson awaited and rosters shuffle with Northen, Al Lee, and query considered for catching duties.

Houston Tex Buffs St. Louis New York Cardinals West End Ross Newmann Phohdue Frierson Northen al Lee Henry Garner Criss Rose Edmondson Glenn Buddy Napier Lluggins Hickory Dickson Ross Young Denison Query Alien Jenkins

Horse racing results from Hot Springs Arkansas

Summary of six races held in Hot Springs March 25 with winners and times. Marie Miller won race one. Vachel Worth took race two. Mil ton Roblee led race three. Beverly James won race four. Mars Cassiday won race five. Stanley S. won race six with times listed for each event.

Hot Springs Ark Marie Miller Even Murphy Lobellia Ambrose Dr. Tuck Gentry Verde Jay Thummell Vachel Worth Wild Bear Sterling Blue Wing Obert Vampire Increase Bert Bolgee Era Padwick Milton Roblee Moulton Macin Henry Glomer Lealoba Crofton Toddling Pedro Beverly James Haynes Uncle Jimmie Dodd Osaple Corey Captain Ben Ratina Taper Tip Han Mars Cassiday Greenwood Dr. Carmen Even Murphy Loftus Red Cross For Fair Stanley S W. W. Clark Transport Chad Buford Fort Worth

Austin High Beats San Marcos in Nine Inning Tilt

Austin High School defeated San Marcos Baptist Academy 12 to 6 in a see-saw game. The ninth inning soured by errors as San Marcos capitalized on miscues. Echols led the winners with several hits including a four-base hit, while Hooker added multiple RBIs. Batteries Johnson Faulk Harige and Hooker Cairnes Windsrow. Umpire Oliver.

San Marcos Tex Austin High School San Marcos Baptist Academy Echols Hooker Johnson Faulk Harige Cairnes Windsrow Oliver

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