Boxing notes and ring returns from the arena
Edward Columa Gleason impresses in a four round bout against Ed Campi while a clash with Eddie Bickman looms as a premier. The piece also recalls the 1908 Merkle incident and the Cubs and Giants pennant chase. Jim Coffey defeats Carl Morris, praising York’s punch, with notes on boxing promoters and local views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gleason
Edtie Campi
Tan
Gleason
Eddie Bickman
Gibbons
Jim Coffey
Carl Morris
York
Lizzie
Coffey
Morris
Anderson Wins Coast Snooker Title at Hotel Frye
Johnny Anderson defeats Bob Lind bloom 750 to 567 to claim the Pacific coast snooker championship at the Hotel Frye billiard parlors. Lind bloom trail noted, title secured by Anderson in a decisive final score.
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Johnny Anderson
Bob Lindbloom
Kid Herman Draws With Champ Peter
PEORIA April 28 Kid Herman earns a draw with Champion Pete Herman after a hard 10 round bout last night.
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Kid Herman
Peter
Peoria
Pete Herman
Speaker Leads With .419 Mark In Batting Averages
Tris Speaker, batting champion, again tops the circuit with a .419 average while Ty Cobb sits at .300. Tommy Griffith nears .500 in the National League leaders, and Geo Burns follows at .442. The Athletics and Senators boast multiple .300 hitters as undefeated pitchers rise in both leagues.
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United
New York
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Speaker
Cobb
Tommy Griffith
Geo. Burns
Hal Chase
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Athletics
Strcking
Washington
McInnes
Strunk
Rodle
EB. Foster
Judge
Milan
Senators
Babe Ruth
Red Sox
Anderson
Giants
Schupp
Glanta
Doak
Cardinals
Barnes
Braves
Benny Leonard Enlists to Become Aviator in U S Army
New York April 25 Benny Leonard one of boxing's great lightweights will join the aviation corps within days becoming the first major pro to answer the call to colors His enlistment is described as patriotic noting he could earn thousands monthly in boxing but chooses service over purse size The piece likens his decision to Johnny Wilde's persistence in joining the British army and suggests more boxers might follow
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Moff Bronson
Flannigan
San Francisco
Sol Levinson
Willie Meehan
New York
Benny Leonard
Sam
Leonard
Aviation Corps
Johnny Wilde
Wildes
Carpentiers
Leonardo
Real Thrills At University of Pennsylvania Carnival Meet
Philadelphia April 28 The 23rd carnival at Franklin Field today features top national stars. After yesterday's eliminations most high schools are out and only a few preparatory schools remain this afternoon at 3. The 120 yard hurdles open the day with major college relays taking center stage. Illinois favored in the one mile, Notre Dame a long shot in the two mile, and Bob Simpson of Missouri to run the 120 yard hurdles.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Illinois
Notre Dame
Bob Simpson
Missouri Univerality
Heilman Eclipse Sam Crawford In Detroit Baseball
The piece notes Sam Crawford nearing retirement as Hugh Jennings fills his shoes. It highlights Harry Hellman as a promising successor from the Northwestern league and credits Heisman with a strong 282 batting average last season as a versatile outfielder and first baseman.
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Gam
Hugh Jennings
Crawford
Harry Hellman
Gront
Detroit
Wahoo Sam
Jennings
Heisman
Giants Lose to Seattle 4 3 at Dug's Battlements
Seattle edged the Giants 4 to 3 despite 12 hits for Seattle and ten for the Giants. Key miscues on the bases and wild pitching by Eddie Klein plus a poor throw by Bill Cunningham at the plate doomed the visitors. Acosta and Cadman batted for Tacoma with Peterson and Stevens as the battery.
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Seattle
Giants
Eddie Klein
Bill Cunningham
Vancouver
Tacoma
Acosta
Cadman
Peterson
Stevens
Fans Boo Decision In Four Round Bout
In San Francisco last night Frankie Malone defeated Harry Pelsinger in a four round bout. Fans booed the judges and disputed the outcome believing Pelsinger won all four rounds.
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San Francisco
Frankie Malone
Harry Pelsinger
Pelsinger
Johnston Beats Schermer in Close Three-Cushion Set
Walter Johnston defeated Joe Schermer 35 to 4 in a three-cushion billiards match at the Brown and Helen parlors with a tight score late in the night.
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Walter Johnston
Joe Schermer
Brown & Helen
Dan Telling What Eddie Campi Can Do
Caruso Dan Salt the local promoter and manager of Eddie Campi featherweight boxer is sending out post cards describing what his protégé can do to any welter in the country.
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Caruso
Dan Salt
Eddie Campi
Nick Williams Cuts Recruits Off Lists
Spokane boss Nick Williams cuts recruits Harrison from Republic Adams and Weard as pitchers and outfielders from the list.
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Nick Williams
Harrison
Republic
Adams
Weard
Spokane
Three Cushion Billiards Lesson On High Cue English
Second lesson by Charles Hulen explains a common three cushion shot. Signal uses high cueing, full English, light strike on first object ball, and cushions as shown in the diagram.
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Charles Hulen
Brown Seeks New Moundman After Beavers Loss
Brown, skipper of the Vancouver Beavers, hunts for a pitcher to replace Charley Schmutz who failed to report. He targets one of the Oakland moundsmen to fill the vacancy.
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Bob Brown
Vancouver
Charley Schmutz
Beavers
Oakland Moundsmen
Spokane Loses at Spokane 6 10 2 Butte 7 7 1
Spokane suffers a loss at home as Butte improves to 7 7 1 while players Webb Zweifel Baldwin La fayette Hunt Hydorn and Kafora are listed among participants.
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Spokane
Butte
Webb
Zweifel
Baldwin
Lafayette
Hunt
Hydorn
Kafora
Georges Carpentier Fears For Family
Georges Carpentier, convalescing in a Nice hospital, arrived in Paris from the war front. He is very worried about his mother and elder brother at Lens during the German occupation, fearing they may have been killed.
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Georges Carpentier
Nice
Paris
Carpentier
Lens
Duke Will Swim at Summer Meet
Honolulu April 28 The famed Duke Kahanamoku promises participation in the mid summer swimming carnival planned here Entry of Kahanamoku is hoped to make the aquatic meet the most spectacular yet with many noted men and mermaids expected The course will reuse the site where Lady Langer and Perry McGillivray set Mid Pacific records and runs inside government slips offering a 100 yard stretch of protected water Norman Ross Olympic club sprinter who recently sparred with Kahanamoku in Honolulu says he believes Kahanamoku can break the 60 second mark in the 100 yard swim
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Honolulu
Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku
Lady Langer
Perry McGillivray
Iti
Norman Ross
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Ross
Market Report: Wholesale Prices for Produce Poultry and Feed
A garbled market list shows prices for apples peaches and winesap varieties along with poultry items like spring chickens turkeys and roosters. It lists dairy products butter and cheese from various creameries and notes prices for alfalfa meals feeds and corn products across multiple regions.
Campi Defeats Henry Gleason In Elks Gym Card
Ed Campi outpointed former national amateur 125 pound champion Henry Gleason in a lively boxing card at the Elks’ gym. Campi used his tricks but Gleason pressed throughout. Semi windup saw Dick Wells knock out Harry Bishop in the third. Frankie Rogers stopped Eddie Murray in the opener. George Ross defeated Frankie Sanders with a strong finish. Jimmy Cole fell to Charley Allen. All bouts slated four rounds.
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Altho
Henry Gleason
Elks
Eddie Campi
Caruso
Dan Salt
Campi
Gleason
Frankie Rogers
Eddie Murray
Ad Schacht
George Ross
Vancouver
Frankie Sanders
New York
Sanders
Ross’ Commonndings
Jimmy Cole
Charley Allen
Auburn
Trapshots Bring Washington State Championship to Green Lake
Trapshooters gather for a three day Washington state championship at Green Lake club. The 100 third event opens this afternoon with practice, while Sunday features the P. I. trophy event as entrants from the Northwest arrive. Secretary G A Conklin notes a large crowd is expected.
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Woods
Washington
G. A. Conklin
Seattle Needs Pitching and Power Hitters After Two Games
A verbose recap notes Seattle's need for another strong pitcher and a confident outfielder. Hap Morse was picked off on a long fly, while Rube Gardner proves his batting punch. Eddie Klein walked eight, Danforth balked on a throw, and Cleveland chased a brief rally led by Speaker's hitless night. George Davis shone for the Tigers, while Cobb contributed a single, two steals, and two put-outs.
Gibbons Brothers In Top Form After Gym workout
Mike and Tom Gibbons of St. Paul, middleweight and light heavyweight, trained before a large audience at the Austin and Salt gym. Both reported good condition after three rounds with Charley Hulen, stressing daily workouts.
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Mike
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Austin & Salt Gymnasium
Brother
Charley Hulen
Dick Egan Retires From Baseball Plans California Ranch Life
The article notes infielder Dick Egan will not sign with the Braves and has retired from baseball. It mentions his careful saving has funded a California ranch purchase, with plans to make his future home there.
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Dick Egan
Braves
California
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