Wolgast Wins Clean Decision Over Memsic in Ninth Round
In Los Angeles at Vernon arena Ad Wolgast defeated George Memsic for the World lightweight title by a ninth round knockout technically a decision. Referee Charles Eyton stopped the bout as Memsic showed signs of collapse amid district attorney interference and a near postponement of the main event.
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Los Angeles
Ad Wolgast
George Memsic
Wolgast
Charles Eyton
Memsic
Vernon Arena
Mat Wells Wins English Lightweight Title From Fred Welsh
On February 25 Mat Wells defeated Fred Welsh to claim the lightweight championship of England and the Lons belt. The upset surprised many as Wells had previously been seen as inferior by top contenders around New York.
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Mat Wells
Fred Welsh
England
Wells
New York
Jeffries couple sail for Europe tour from New York
Jim Jeffries and his wife depart New York on May 4 for a prolonged tour through Europe. The Red Sox beat the San Francisco city team 10 to 4 at Frisco grounds yesterday. Henry Bahn, the wrestler injured by Frank Gotch, is recovering in Chicago and should be none the worse. Brown and Hulen baseball team left for Port Casey this afternoon to play the soldiers tomorrow.
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Jim Jeffries
New York
Europe
Boston Red Sox
San Francisco
Frisco
Chicago
Henry Bahn
Frank Gotch
Opening of British racing season at Lincoln drawn crowds and top horses
London report says the Lincoln meeting on Monday will start a year seen as the most brilliant in British turf history with King George coronation attracting thousands. Top horses from England and America are expected to compete for honors.
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London
Lincoln
Sport
Terf
King George
England
America
Seventy-seven Cure Adverts From New York Stores
An old advertisement touts Humphreys' Seventy-seven medicine with a warning about delaying treatment. It claims quick relief for grip symptoms including aches, pains, cough, sore throat, fever and prostration and mentions 25 cent price and mailing option.
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Humphreys’ Homes, Médicine Co
William and Ann Streets
New York
Boiled Baseball Bulletins and Legends of Spring Training
Baseball scouts debate the 1911 American League pennant chances at Yankee Stadium and review rosters. Arthur Irwin notes players like Jim Callahan, Jiggs Donahue, Grover Land, Nap Lajoie, and Buck Ewing comparisons. Reports cover Joe Jackson, Sam Leever, Wilbur Goode, and Cleveland’s reevaluation after star losses.
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Arthur Irwin
Yankee Park
Arthur
Knockout Ends Spokane Boxer's Title Hopes in Vancouver Bout
In Vancouver Washington March 18 Kid Morrissey of Spokane was decisively knocked out by Bud Anderson in the second round. The 15 round match ended early drawing 2,000 spectators.
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Vancouver
Wash
Kid” Morrissey
Spokane
Anderson
Bud
Franklin Midgets to Host Rainier at Collins Playground
The Franklin Midgets meet Rainier school ball team at Collins playground with lineup featuring Finegold catcher Desty at base Grande second Fils third Drexman short Elmer right field Morris center field London left field Todd to umpire.
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Rainier
Collins Playground
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Grande
Fils
Drexman
Elmer
Feld
Morris
London
Todd
Mahmout the Turk Promises Tough Test for Champion
Mahmout the Turk returns in strong form at Chicago event. Observers say he could challenge Champion Frank Goteh after defeating Pardello last night. Luna Park swimming pools open today, March 18.
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Chicago
Mahmout
Pardello
Frank Goteh
Luna Park
Ex-Yank Pitcher Joins Brown Legs Team
Lake, once a promising American League pitcher with New York, struggles amid internal dissension. Now with Rhody Wallace's Brown Legs, he hopes to rebound. His peak included a sharp overhand delivery and fast speed, and he may improve under Wallace.
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Lake
New York
Rhody Wallace
Wallace
Tides at Seattle Plot High Low Levels
Tides for Seattle show high water at 6:22 am 8:03 pm and 1:09 pm reaching 10.2 feet while low water is not specified beyond the listed times and measurements.
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Seattle
Girls Indoor Meet Promises 200 Competitors Today
The university gym hosts an indoor track meet with 200 girls competing starting at two o'clock. Fourteen grammar schools enter teams, with officials headed by Referee A. G. Doughitt and Starter Chas Best.
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A. G. Doughitt
Chas Best
Marshal
George F. Ruswell
C. W. Saunders
A. J. Halliet
J. H. Stine
Frank Moran
F. J
Night smokers entertain at Fagies hall in Seattle
Seattle residents attended a lively smoker at Fagies hall. Local pupils of Lauine Austin performed entertaining acts during a test night event with members of the nerle of Bagies present.
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Seattle
Nerle
Bagies
Fagies’ Hall
Launie Austin
Track Meet Sparks Fresh Talent After Noon
High school athletes competed in a post noon track meet as Coach Alien evaluated promising performers. Al Hall noted several standout efforts and praised new material across events.
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Alien
Baller Bert Bowers Emerges in Dreamland Bout
In San Francisco Bert Bowers defeated Rufus Williams in the second round of a four round middleweight bout at Dreamland. The result positions Bowers as a potential championship contender amid strong signals from local observers.
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Cal
Baller
Bert Bowers
Rufus Williams
Dreamland
Bowers
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