Surprise knockout by Jimmie Ray in 145 pound bout
Jimmie Ray, 145 pounds, overpowered Forbes in a Tuesday night boxing show at Clubemaker. Ray recovered a slipping main event when Lennie Austins plea ensured the bout, flooring Forbes five times in the fourth round and signaling potential for future matches in the 145 pound class.
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Ae Forbes
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van Miller
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Lennie Austin
Ray
Marge
Seattle
St Mary's College Trio Highlighted in Baseball Cardnote
Lou Nordykets after Shortstop Fitzsimmons and Second Baseman Galgne of St Mary's College are noted in a local sports recap. The piece emphasizes their positions and roles on the team as part of a roster feature.
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Fitzsimmons
Galgne
St. Mary's College
Young Tacoma Boxer Joe Bonds Sets Ring Dream
Joe Bonds of Tacoma vows to stay out of competition until eleven but trains in amateur bouts. A University of Puget Sound student and Tacoma newspaper circulation worker, he studies first and boxes for recreation under guidance from boxing pioneer Denver Ed Martin. The matchmaker at Tacoma Athletic Club invites inquiries as opponents are scarce.
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Tacoma
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University of Puget Sound
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Simon
Martin
Tacoma Athletic Club
Mr. Bonds
Hogan to Meet One Round Hogan in 20-Round Bout
New York observers condemn One Round Hogan of California after his disqualification against Leach Crowe. Hogan’s style draws criticism for rough tactics and lack of finesse, with promoter Jim Coffroth arranging a 20 round match against champion Ad Wolgast planned via Gil Hoag.
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Hogan
San Francisco
Ad Wolgast
Leach Crowe
Jim Coffroth
Gil Hoag
Eddie Smith to Fight Battling Nelson in Atlanta March 19
Eddie Smith the New York lightweight will meet Battling Nelson in Atlanta on March 19 in a ten round bout. The article notes Smith’s shifty style and expectation that the fight will test Nelson’s abilities. It also mentions boxing safety concerns and recent deaths in 1911, urging promoters to improve safety and regulation.
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New York
Nelson
Atlanta
Two Famous Boxers Down And Out In Workhouse Story
The piece recalls Young Griffo and Martin Costello facing ruin and workhouse separation after storied careers. It notes Griffo’s 26 round draw with George Dison, jail time before bouts, and later matches with Kid Lavigne and Joe Gans. Costello’s 80 round draw with Alex Greagan, Warrants, Canada exile, and eventual disappearance.
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New York
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Joe Gans
Brooklyn
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Coney Island
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N. Y
Middleweights Set For Vernon Bouts In March and April
Frank Mantell signs to meet Jack Herrick in a 20 round title eliminator at Vernon on March 30. Herrick expected to sign tonight. Bert Pagan to face Howard Morrow on April 18. Tommy Ryan’s hope. McCarey to match winners in the championship elimination contest.
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Frank Mantell
Jack Herrick
Vernon
Herrick
Bert Pagan
Herick
Howard Morrow
Tommy Ryan
McCarey
Gotch Fails Handicap Bout in Minneapolis
Champion Frank Gotch failed to throw Henry Ordemann within 20 minutes in a handicap match in Minneapolis. The defeat fuels talk of Gotch's decline as a wrestler and ends without a victory in the scheduled challenge.
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Frank Gotch
Henry Ordemann
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Ordemann
Endurance Dancing Rivalry Halts Marathon Attempt
In Alessandria Piedmont two couples after fourteen hours of dancing were stopped by the judge to prevent possible fatal results as Coney Island remains the rival for the terp sichorean Marathon record.
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Alessandria
Piedmont
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Fight a Draw Between Brown and Erne in Philadelphia
The six round bout at the National Athletic club ended in a draw. Brown of New York and young Erne of Philadelphia fought a fast and hammering duel with Erne leading the early rounds and Brown finishing strong to salvage the tie.
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New York
Young Erne
National Athletic Club
Hogan Loses Ground in Fresno Training Search
Hogan announces a brief schedule for his Tiger Cubs in the Fresno district as Hap Hogan faces a discouraging outlook for steady practice and lowers his colors to the storm king while wandering the wilds of Fresno in search of training grounds.
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Tiger Cubs
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White to Meet Rivers in 20 Round Title Bout
Los Angeles March 14 Joe Rivers has reached 128 pounds for his Saturday bout with Jack White of Chicago. White says he is in good shape and expects to stop Rivers. Fans see White as a strong challenger as Charles Byron will referee the 20 round match in Los Angeles.
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Joe Rivers
Jack White
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White
Fettle
Charles Byron
Hope Fades for Dewey as Bout Is Stopped
New York March 14 Nat Dewey of Memphis was dominating early but Joe Jeanette, the black heavyweight, pummeled the white contender until the referee halted the bout in the seventh round leaving Dewey outclassed from the start as the fight ended abruptly.
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United Press
New York
Nat Dewey
Memphis
Joe Jeannette
Dewey
Kilbane Returns Home After Vaudeville Run
Johnny Kilbane the new featherweight champion returned to his Cleveland home today after a week on the vaudeville circuit in San Francisco. He still plans to return to the ring for subsequent engagements and further boxing duties.
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San Francisco
Johnny Kilbane
Tao
Cleveland
Kilbane
Bronson and Brewer to Box Eight Rounds in St Louis
Ray Bronson of Indianapolis and Harry Brewer of Kansas City, welterweights, are matched to fight eight rounds at St Louis on April 11 under the St Louis Athletic Club.
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Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Harry Brewer
Kansas City
St. Louis Athletic Club
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