Luther McCarthy Emerges as Boxing's Latest Rising Star
San Francisco writer details Luther McCarthy as a new boxing sensation after a weightlifting display. Promoters claim he could become champion, with early praise from D. G. Cox who saw his potential in Missouri. McCarthy stands 6 feet 4 inches, about 20 years old, and is described as strong as a bear. The piece contrasts him with Howard Morrow and notes the Palzer Wells bout is delayed.
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W. W. Naughton
San Francisco
Carl Morris
Luther McCarthy
McCarthy
Morris-McCarthy
Luther
Douglas G. Hert
D. G. Cox
Cox
Missouri
Bear
Ketchell
Tommy Ryan
Howard Morrow
Stanley Ketchell
Morrow
Joe Thomas
Bombardier Wells
San Francisco Independence Day Boxing Plans in Doubt
O Rourke and the British heavyweight were slated to fight in San Francisco on July 4 but no word has emerged on the bout or Wells departure. Whispers say the match may be cancelled, leaving San Francisco without a championship event on Independence Day. Meanwhile Ad Wolgast meets Joe Rivers in Los Angeles for the lightweight crown and Johnson fights Flynn for heavyweight supremacy in Las Vegas.
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O’rouke
San Francisco
Wells
England
Golden Gate
Los Angeles
Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Los Vegas
A. A. A. Card Saves Nash On Road Near Crown Point
Duane H. Nash a Millington New Jersey agricultural implement maker recounts a near stranded trip toward Ticonderoga when his rear tire blew on an upgrade near Crown Point. A tiny repair shop and an A A A membership card secured the tire and enabled him to continue efficiently.
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Millington
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Ticonderoga
Crown Point
Nash
New War Time Motocycle X ray Unit
A US medical officer develops a mobile X ray setup for field use. A special motorcycle rear unit carries a complete X ray outfit with a dynamo and coils to power portable X ray exams for injured soldiers on the battlefield.
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United States
Staacke Bros Rubber Fire Tires for Carriages
Staacke Bros offers Kelly Springfield rubber for carriages and buggies. They claim superior performance and durability as the best in the field.
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Staacke Bros
Teams Settle for Hnal Bowling Series
Local tenpin championship concludes with final games in city arena. Teams from several clubs competed for titles as scorers tallied high games and close matchups.
Oakland Climbs to Lead in City Bowling Championship
Lively action in the Grand alleys as six teams battle for the Commercial Tenpin league city title. Oakland rises from fifth to first with six straight wins, while Southwestern Telephone holds second. Highs include Duking 246 single, Oaklands 926 five-man, and 2604 team series. Next games include Oakland vs Saxet and Household Furniture vs Saxers before the season finale.
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Duking
Oaklands
Southwestern Telephone Company
Postoffice Boys and Eagles
Saxet Club
Oakland and
Saxet
Household Furniture Company
Saxers
Eagle Furniture Company
Postoffice
Household Boys
Target Practice By Cavalry Squads At Fort Sam Houston
A squadron of the Third Cavalry under Major Sedwick Rice returned to Fort Sam Houston Friday after seven weeks at Leon Springs for target practice. The unit includes Troops A B C and D and performed satisfactorily on the government reservation. A second squadron led by Major Daniel L Tate comprising Troops F I K and L left today for the same training lasting a month or more.
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Third Cavalry
Sedwick Rice
Fort Sam Houston
Leon Springs
Daniel L. Tate
Two Leagues Offer Choice Programs This Sunday
Amateur baseball fans may choose between two high class double headers. In Krisch park the Commercial league plays its eighth series starting at 2 oclock while the City league begins at 230 with a second game at 4. Managers Moseley and Higgins lead the Households and City stars in a crowded afternoon of pennant chase action.
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Washer Brothers
Moseley
Chapas
Johnson and Burnett
Higgins and Stowers
Cornell Wins Track Meet Over Princeton
Cornell defeated Princeton by a score of 64 2 1 to 63 1 3 in a track meet held at Princeton. The weather was ideal for the competition.
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Cornell
Princeton
Roundup Set to Challenge Dalkowitz Club Record
The first game starts strong as the Roundups aim to spoil the Dalkowitz club perfect mark. Both clashes are fast paced and likely to attract a large crowd of eager fans.
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Joe Jackson
Cleveland Americans
Ty Cobb
Dalkowitz
Akron Rubber City Tops US for Business Prospects
Akron Ohio ranked among eight cities with the strongest business outlook driven by rubber industry growth and automobile demand. Goodyear Tire and Rubber dominates aeroplane fabric and balloon use while producing rubber soles and heels. Daily tire output set a city record under factory superintendent P W Litchfield.
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Akron
United States
Ohio
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear Company
P. W. Litchfield
McCarty to Meet Reid in 15-Round Joplin Bout
Luther McCarty who defeated Carl Morris in six rounds here weeks ago will face Jack Reid of Toledo in a 15 round Southwest Athletic Club match in Joplin Missouri next Thursday. McCarty trains in Joplin and has a May 30 date with Don Comiskey in Springfield. The bout will be held outdoors.
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Springfield
Luther McCarty
Carl Morris
Jack Reid
Toledo
Joplin
Southwest A. C
McCarty
Don Comiskey
New Scoring Tablet Offered by The San Antonio Light
The San Antonio Light promotes a new scoring tablet for baseball games detailing runs hits outs and scores for Bronchos and visitors. It highlights ease of use avoiding pencils and score cars and sells via the paper office with a coupon and 10 cents. Rifle club members plan a Sunday range shoot on River Avenue with Pfingst Preis and medal events for high scores and memorial significance.
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San Antonio
The
Light
Daily Light
River Avenue
Lobert Begins Crutches After Leg Break
Hans Lobert of the Phillies limps around on crutches ten days after breaking his leg at the Polo Grounds New York. Doctors fear it may be August before he can wear a uniform again.
Who Says Yellow Wagon Is Best
A playful tease claims the yellow wagon is unmatched and coming soon, inviting everyone to seek it out. The message emphasizes anticipation and broad appeal.
Y M C A Plans Free Swim Campaign for Local Boys
The Young Men’s Christian Association in San Antonio will offer four free swimming lessons to boys aged twelve to fifteen at the Y M C A pool starting Monday May 27. Physical Director Tanenbaum leads the program to teach basic swimming and safety, with parental written consent required via a filled application form.
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San Antonio
Tanenbaum
Christian Associa
Annadhy
National Association
Chicago Cubs park plate offer for Frank Schulte
A Chicago restaurant owner erects a large china plate on the centerfield fence at the Cubs park. The placard promises a restaurant worth 10000 dollars if Frank Schulte can hit a ball that breaks the plate.
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Chicago
Cubs
Frank Schulte
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