Welsh and Packy McFarland Eye England Bout
United Prep reports Packy McFarland and Freddie Welsh may reconcile to fight for heavyweight honors. A Mountain Ash club in Wales offers 10 000 pounds and the National Sporting Club of London 16 000 pounds for the bout. Welsh faces criticism over his methods but now debates facing McFarland to restore popularity. Packy may stay in England until negotiations close on the 16th.
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Freddie Welch
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Lajoie to Play First Base as Stovall Moves Infield
Manager McGuire reshuffles positions as Napoleon Lajoie shifts to first base for Cleveland while Georges Stovall takes over at third or short. The move follows Ter ry Turner’s arm concerns and signals McGuire’s belief in Lajoie as a keystone contributor.
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Cleveland
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Hal Chase
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The Fighting Game history series opens glowingly
The Star announces a forthcoming series The Fighting Game tracing boxing from Greek and Roman times to modern days. It promises readers a concise history from ancient cestus to bare knuckle eras, leading to the Jeffrica Johnson bout, with installments beginning Monday.
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Langford Plans Rest Before Flynn Bout on St Patrick’s Day
Sam Langford the Boston star plans a short rest before polishing his training ahead of a March St Patrick’s Day bout with Flynn at Vernon. Langford, lighter after recent work, aims to reverse a prior ten round decision loss to Flynn, while Flynn trains at Boyle’s camp in Vernon and vows renewed pace.
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Ketchel Langford Showdown Targeted for July 2
San Francisco dispatch says promoter Jim Griffin plans a July card with Sam Langford set to meet Stanley on July 2, the Saturday before the Jeffries Johnson bout. Langford may accept Ketchel if convinced by offers, contingent on defeating Jim Flynn in Los Angeles on St Patrick's Day and Griffin awaiting word from both fighters.
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San Francisco
Jim Griffin
North Sead
Sam Langford
Stanley
Jeffries Johnson
Langford
Ketchel
Jim Flynn
Los Angeles
St. Patrick’s Day
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Ban Johnson Seeks Strong Coast Baseball League
Ban Johnson leaves San Francisco for Chicago as the American league season nears. He advocates ending continuous play in small West Coast cities and proposes a larger Coast league with Seattle Spokane and northern centers joining, including Los Angeles Oakland San Francisco and Sacramento.
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Ban Johnson
Chicago
Johnston
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Los Angeles
Portland
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Sinker Curve Aims To Dethrone Spitball In Pitchers Arm
From Marlin Texas New York Giants trainer Keiber unveils a new pitch called the sinker Keiber is praised by McGraw for a ball that rises briefly then plunges to the belt height promising to sharpen Keiber s reputation in the majors if refinement continues the output notes the ball s abrupt sink.
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Mysterious Low Ball Pitch Noted in Yesterday’s Game
A peculiar low ball pitch was described as effective and capable of catching batters off guard as McGraw reportedly struck out against it yesterday.
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Willis Fights Boer to Highlight of Career Weight Hike
The article notes Billy Willis best remembered bout against Rudolph Anhels the Boer who once outpointed Batting Nelson. Willis later moved up in weight into light heavyweight and welterweight ranks and fought at a weight around 140 pounds.
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Jeffries Promises New Blows for Johnson Fight
March 11 report that James J. Jeffries has developed a five punch series after training with a bag. He claims the moves will surprise Jack Johnson and could win the bet, with the new blows designed for rapid targeting in the July 4 bout.
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United Press
Lob
Angela
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Bette
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Johnson Preparing Team for San Francisco Camp
Chicago March 12 Jack Johnson plans to assemble his corps of trainers before leaving for San Francisco. He will likely stay at the Seal Rock House on the ocean beach where he trained for the Ketchel fight. Johnson weighs about 225 pounds and has engaged Kid Cuttler and trainer Waite to oversee the camp.
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Waite
Remembering Barnes and the day the game changed
Jas O Rourke recalls Ross Barnes, famed for whip swift throws from second and hitting prowess that sparked changes to foul rules. He notes Barnes unique line drives and fielding limits, compares past batting eras, and discusses how rule shifts aimed to boost activity and attendance.
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Pitching Gun to Train Middies at Naval Academy
The Neval academy baseball squad will practice with a pitching gun by R H Lake now stationed at Annapolis. The new machine uses compressed air, with a powerful compressor, and can reach high speeds. It can curve the ball up to eight feet in any direction via breech regulation. Grand Western circuit offers $200 to top driver this year. Hugh Jennings to assist Cornell baseball candidates.
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Neval Academy
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Burns to Meet Barry in Ringrider Title Clash
Promoter Louis Biot announces a heavyweight bout between Jack Burns and Jim Barry at Ringrider. The fight, signed for twenty rounds, will award 50 percent of gate receipts split 75 to Burns and 25 to Barry. Langford’s withdrawal noted. spectacle aimed at strong gate amid Bay Area interest.
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Will Colored Stars Play in the Majors
Louis A. Dougher discusses Andy Laween planning a United States baseball league with colored players. He argues that success could push organized baseball to recruit black talents and challenge segregation, noting Cuban and American examples and urging major leagues to consider equal opportunity for skilled players. The piece questions whether color will block advancement or spur change.
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New York March billiards championship setup
In New York the March world billiards event is planned with players Button and Witte in a 18.1 balk line match. Fred Fames and Thomas will play in Denver while Jerome Keogh joins a three night pool series. Charles Westes will be in Rochester beginning Monday in March.
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University of Washington Baseball Schedule Released
University of Washington announces the 1919 baseball schedule with dates for high school and college opponents. The list includes games at the U campus, Dugdale's park, and venues in Tacoma, Tacoma’s Whitworth College, and Oregon State events through May. Players and venues vary by date.
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Nelson Fumes at Corbett over San Francisco bout remarks
Battling Nelson replies to Jim Corbett about his San Francisco critique of the Nelson Wolgast fight. He defends his corner and contends he never gives up, recounting past battles at Goldfield and Hanlon and asserting he wants the referee to finish the count if defeated.
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Varsity Victory Beats Queen Anne In Wide Baseball Margin
In yesterday’s game Queen Anne high scored first but the varsity broke through with strong hit and run plays, winning 14 to 1. Meany Azurela and Mutch Norford pitched, Hemenway caught, while Queen Anne’s Dean Pilver and Hamna were trotted out. The teams showed solid fielding and practice as both squads prepared for upcoming summer amateur play with the Ancient Order of Hibernians joining the AAU after a six year gap.
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Azurela
Southpaw
Mutch Norford
Hemenway
Lincoln High
Queen Anne
Dean
Pilver
Hamna
Wall
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Lawrences outfielder Joe Harter signs with Doves
Joe Harter of Lawrences Massachusetts has been signed by manager Fred Lake to join the Doves as an outfielder.
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