Bartfield Dominates Barbeau In Arena Ring Show
Soldier Bartfield pressured Frank Barbeau from round two, winning a clear welterweight bout. Bud Ridley outboxed Georgie California in a late showdown, Madden stopped Hartford after a tense exchange, and the preliminaries featured Valencourt and Kid Peter with mixed results.
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Johnson’s Mexico Life Rumor Draws Attention
Reports claim former boxing champion Jack Johnson now lives easily in Mexico City. He supposedly works as a bull fighter, doctor, and creator of a nervousness cure, amid influential local figures and plans for a private club.
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Weiser Dell Triumphs In Low Scoring Rainiers Clash
In a tight Vernon Tigers at Rainiers game at Seattle yesterday afternoon the visitors edged Seattle 3 to 2. Edington doubled in the fifth to spark Vernon’s offense while Fabrique Walsh and Compton produced early runs for Seattle before Dell delivered the decisive bunt and Chadbourne doubled in the eighth to seal the win.
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Angels tack win as Solons fall 4 to 1 in Sacramento
April 30 report says the Angels defeated the Solons 4 to 1 in Sacramento. Pidred led hitters with three hits including two triples. Other contributors included players such as Murray Brown Lapan Schaefer and Welker.
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American Giant Charis Freeman Fights and Fights
The article recounts Charis Freeman known as the American Giant and American Atlas. Born January 1820 in Michigan he was a circus performer and notable as a twohorse rider and weight lifter. Freeman challenged English fighters tipping off a long era of bareknuckle boxing fame.
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Locals Lose Thults by Poor Base Running
Base running miscues cost Seattle in three straight losses at home against Oakland and Vernon. Pickoffs, a hidden ball trick, and poor decisions on the bases erased scoring chances as Clymer coached at first and players failed to touch bags.
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Oaks Take First Game in Portland
In Portland yesterday the Oaks won the opening game 8 to 4 after a tenth inning rally three runs on two hits and three errors. Krause, Burnett, and Muse pitched for Oakland with Cooper and Baker catching.
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Letty Schorr Leads Salt Lake City To 5-1 Win
In San Francisco on April 20 Letty Schorr pitched for Salt Lake City guiding the visitors to a 5 to 1 victory over San in the opening game of the series. The game was fair with Salt Lake City taking the lead and holding on.
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Gleichmann Slip-Up Sparks Melee in Friday Contest
The report notes Gleichmann's miscue during a Friday clash with Oakland, with emphasis on baserunning errors that halted scoring after runners reached first. The crowd cheers for faster, cleaner plays and Bill urges focus on base running.
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Atlanta Squad Is Real War Outfit
President Manager Charles Frank of the Atlanta Crackers Dixie pennant club, stationed at Camp Gordon, leads a war era squad with every member having military service. Captain Mayer and Mayer’s athletic director role highlight a broad roster across infantry artillery gas flame navy aviation and welfare units.
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Columbia and Cornell Face Ivy Rivals In Spring Regatta Schedule
Columbia plans its sole varsity eight race against Pennsylvania and Princeton at Carnegie Lake in Princeton on May 17. Cornell's lone test is with Princeton at Cayuga Lake in Ithaca on May 24. Syracuse meets Navy at Seven Rivera in Annapolis on May 3.
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California Promoter Aims for Fights Across Coast
Angled notes from a boxing page show promoter Austin heading to California this coming month. Partners Dan Salt plans to join in the South soon, with Bartfield slated to fight Herman in Portland possibly, and a Tacoma matchup with Wright for May.
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Cornell Eyes Bid For Eastern Track Championship
Cornell considers hosting the Eastern collegiate track and field championships next year using the new Schoelkopf field. The decision hinges on campus facilities and regional logistics.
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Sports Notes From National League Openers and Olympics History
Partial excerpts show team lineups and managers for Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and Boston New York games with weather postponement notes. The piece also notes Yale naming its varsity coach John Mack and a brief history of Olympic revivals mentioning Stockholm Paris St Louis London and Athens across years.
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