Blair Beats White in Local Velodrome Show Final
Teddy Meyers edged Johnny O'Donnell in six rounds for the final while Marty White defeated Kil Blair in a disputed decision. Blair outfought White early with a sharp left jab and right cross, then White pressed with a whirlwind fifth round. The gallery booed as White won on points, with Blair receiving the crowd’s loud support. Joy Mandal beat Leo Patterson, Kid Black triumphed over Beony Ross, Wrady and Welgran drew, Stakes and Kid also drew, and Tracey beat Lew McFarland in a telegraphic card of fast, close boxing action.
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May
Teddy Meyers
Johnny O'Donnell
Philadelphia
Tregdway Auditorium
Marty White
Kil Blair
Syracuse
Danny Brown
Blair
White
Miles
Sehirhvind
Claft
Harry
Joy Mandal
Leo Patterson
New York
Kid Black
Welter
Beony Ross
Youn Wrady
Art Welgrant
Milsing
Tony Stakeway
Disie Kid
Bobby Tracey
Lew McFarland
Bobbi
McFarland
Quaker City
Wright of Blues Leads American Association Batting Race
Chicago May 15 Wright of Kansas City tops the American Association batting with 442. Smith of Toledo slides to second as Brie Holds third. Lamar of Toledo and Terr are near the lead. Combs of Louisville not far behind. Strong pitching by Brower and Callan from Louisville noted in the report.
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Wright
Kansas City
Smith
Toledo
Lamar
Terr
Combs
Louisville
Aheee
Gearia
Nileauker
Flearminite
Brower
Larisville
Amoor
Baiter Punches Pitcher Suspended for Season
Report from Fort Smith Ark describes an incident where a batter struck a pitcher, leading to a season suspension. The shortened text indicates disciplinary action by league officials and references a February competition at an indoor venue with local coverage by Tad.
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Baiter
Fort Smith
Ark
Nay
Hk Voneked
Erie
Tynan Nees Tre
O Rourke’s Bold Quest Fails To Find England’s Tough Boxers
Frank G. Menee notes Tex O Rourke travels to England to win the heavyweight title and return as champion. He faces massive, powerful opponents and doubts arise about turning raw energy into world class greatness. Analysts warn that even skilled aspirants struggle on development and display.
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Frank G. Menee
Tex O'Rourke
England
Jack Dempsey
O'Rourke
Honer
British Empire
O Rourke
James J. Johnson
Loring
Tur
Linz Veatores Syceis
State Fair Harness Race Entries Break Grand Circuit Record
The State Fair Grand Circuit reports nine early closing events with 316 total entries, a new record. Commissioner Cahill and Race Secretary Fletcher spearheaded a strong Syracuse program attracting participants from New York, New England, Ohio, and Ontario, with 33 entries in both the Empire State stake and Lieutenant Governor’s pace. Notables include Edward Geers returning to Grand Circuit competition and a robust lineup across 2:08, 2:12, and 2:16 classes.
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HWE
John AW. Catil
Racine
Cleveland
Columbus
Toledo
Readville
Hartford
Cahill
Claude BD. Fletcher
Syracuse
Sinkt
New York State
T. W. Murphy
Walter R. Cox
Goshen
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
New Jersey
Hingis
Pennsylvania
Providence
Ontario
Canada
Edward F. Geers
Mémphis
Tenn
Grand Circuit Teloiment
Middle West
Tilek Me.Mahon
Libertyville
Charley Valentine
Empire State
Shere
Slass
Czar Worthy
Forthy
Scott
Lexiox
Worthy
Periscope
Great Britton
Jane the Great
Jeanette Rankin
Peter the Brewer
Hollyrood Wildy
Fred
Western Horseman
Walter Cox Solis Granite State Park Track Sold
In Goshen on March 15 Walter Tet Cox sold his Granite State Park track in Dover New Hampshire to Fred Langley of New Market Illinois. Langley represents a corporation formed to preserve the track’s training and harness racing operations. The sale requires the facility be kept in good repair and available for Langley to resume training if he returns to New England.
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Goshen
Walter Tet Cox
Granite State Park Track
Dover
N. WW
Fred Langley
Newmarket
X.il
New England
Laurel Ua Farm
Indiananglis
Lieut Austin Sets New Speed Mark in Flying Boat
New speed record for flying boats set by Lieutenant Charles S. Austin U.S. Navy piloting a Loening flying yacht from New York to Hampton Roads covering 310 miles at 720 miles per hour. The May 15 Universal Service report cites the achievement aboard the advanced craft.
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New York
Eieut. Charles 5
Austin
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Hampton Roads
Final Home Hill Game Saturday for Orange Baseball
The 1923 Orange baseball team closes its home season Saturday at Archbold Stadium with Colgate after three home dates begun tomorrow against Clarkson Tech. Coach Lew Carr plans strong pitching with likely starters Grapal against Colgate and Winne and Tho n on Clarkson and St Lawrence. Tickets for the afternoon game are available and Carr’s pitching depth is a concern after last week’s cancellations.
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Colgate
Archbold Stadium
Lew Carr
Clarkson Tech
S Lawrence
Maroons
Seryom
Carr'si
Bainas
Co Grapal
Winne
Thuon
Clarkson
St Lawrence
No Luck in Baseball Says Jac Fournier
Jacques Fournier argues luck plays little role in baseball and credits batter skill for outcomes. He cites a ball that eludes a fielder as a result of ability rather than chance, noting that errors by others can create baserunners. He warns that the word luck is overused in the game.
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Jac” Fournier
Jacques Fou
Bhreach
Luc
Cotumans
England
Ouimet
Willis
Ansious
Francis
Guimet
Jos
Ford
Golfers Begin Annual Sweepstakes on City Courses
City golf sweepstakes open this weekend across four courses with municipal Burnet Park hosting the first tournaments. Private clubs Onondaga Bellevue and Lafayette feature member-only events while Lafayette’s new Jamestown course draws players. weather affected openings but crowds persisted. Francis Ouimet’s rising popularity draws praise from England and American observers as the sport gains widespread following.
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Syracuse
Onondaga
Bellevue
Lafayette
Burnet Park
Jameville
Backspin and dead stop mashie approach guide
A reader asks how to execute a backspin or dead stop mashie approach from near the pin. The reply emphasizes stance, weight, and precise timing, noting the shot is complex and best used for short approaches under about seventy five feet.
National body urged for collegiate tennis growth
The piece notes Yale star Lucien Williams and strong Princeton, Harvard, and Yale teams. It argues for a national organization to govern collegiate lawn tennis, fearing New York led count worsened by local associations while highlighting upcoming intercollegiate tournaments and Yale’s title chances.
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Teoma
Winjor
New York States
United ‘Tennis Association
Uruide
Lucien Willams
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Williams
Jones
Ingraham
Whitey
Sues la Haverford
Central Yanquis Triumph Over Rivals In League Debut
Central Yanquis High routed Smith Junior High in the newly formed Interscholastic League. Junden alone won a set for Edward Smith, beating Merriat 6-4 as Merghtn claimed the other Central wins.
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Central High
Coward Smith
Ightepts
Weu
Junden
Edward Smith
Merriat
Fea
Marverada
Hill Cubs Triumph Over Manlius in Six to Four Victory
Hill Cubs defeat Manlius by 6 to 4 as Orange freshmen excel with key plays. Cadets contribute, but Hill Cubs capitalize on decisive moments to secure the win.
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