Ritchie Outboxes Wolgast In Ten Round Bout
The Associated Press reports Willie Ritchie defeated Ad Wolgast in a ten round lightweight bout in Milwaukee. Receipts totaled 39806 with Ritchie at 40 percent share and Wolgast at 30 percent under the contract. The break favored Ritchie, who earned a little over 16 thousand dollars while Wolgast took about 11.9 thousand. The state boxing commission received 1990.
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Wolgast
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Cwillie
Mpion
Ad Wolgast
Bynning Vaughn
Conorers
Vaughn
Baseball and boxing notes mix of rosters and bout verdicts
Manager Bobby Gilks says five weeks is enough to prepare for the season. Lists players and positions for Mont, including Cage Nelson Pruitt Black Pratt Ively Schulz Buscher Kleinow Gribbens Baker Daly Majors Showers. In boxing, Ritchie defeats Wolgast in a hard-fought ten round war with multiple rounds close and a visible nose bleed on Wolgast.
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Je Nelson
Pruitt
Black
Pratt
Ively
Schulz
Buscher
Kleinow
Gribbens
Baker
Daly
Phillies plan third Western League team manager move
The report notes Maddox formerly with the Pi ss to manage a third Western League team next season. Jennings may pick Heskie and Cavet for side work with three left handers in Tigers training. Walsh vows to quit baseball if Ed cannot return this year and rookie Naps struggle as Pit
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The
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Tigers
Jennings
Heskie and
Cavet
Wils
Walsh
White ‘Sox
Philadelphia Baseball Party Sails to Wilmington Training Grounds
A party of Philadelphia National League baseball officials and stockholders left the city on a special train for Wilmington North Carolina to view the club’s training grounds. Third baseman John B. Lobert, a World Tour participant, accompanied them, with Gov. John K. Tener and secretary Walter Gaither planned to join in Washington.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia National League Baseball Club
Wilmington
N. c
John B. Lobert
World Tourists
John K. Tener
National League
Walter Gaither
Washington
Five backstops under Robinson for big league team
Manager Robinson has five backstops to select from making the club well equipped in catching and defense. The statement notes the team's readiness compared with others in the league.
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Robinson
Moeller Shanks Acosta Eye Permanent Jobs with Old Fox
Moeller Shanks Acosta and four other outfielders seek permanent positions with the Old Fox. It is likely the trio will be kept to handle flies sent their way.
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Moeller
Shanks
Acosta
Old Fox
Eddie Foster Trials Return After Off Season Shape
Eddie Foster returns to action after a long layoff and declares himself fit for a demanding season. The veteran player emphasizes his conditioning and readiness for a strenuous campaign.
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Eddie Foster
Eddie
He All But Put the Old Boy Out
A dramatic decision sparks mid cheer and shouting as a key bout ends in near triumph. The crowd reacts to a decisive moment that nearly seals the outcome for the favored participant.
War Department Recognizes Amateur Fencers League of America
The War Department officially recognizes the Amateur Fencers League of America. Two army divisions will stage foil duelling sword and sabre contests for officers at posts nationwide with temporary headquarters in Galveston Texas and West Point New York. The move aims to increase swordsmanship practice following a meeting of league executives led by Dr. Graeme M Hammond.
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Associated Press
New York
The
United
Amateur
Galveston
Tex
West Point
N.Y
War Department
Graeme M. Hammond
John Allaire
Duta Werein
W. Scott O'Connor
Fencers’ Club
Ree Or En
Work on Wanamaker Airship Commenced
NEW YORK March 12 Work on the construction of Rodman Wanamaker's airship which aims for a transatlantic flight this summer was begun at Hammondsport New York. A telegram from the builders said the 200 horsepower motor built as a trial engine had operated successfully.
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Associated Press
New York
Rodman Wanamaker
Vanderbilt Will Filed in New York Probate Court
The will of George W. Vanderbilt was filed in New York probate yesterday. It estimates the estate value at about $20,000,000 and names heirs and executors as specified in the document.
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Lord
William
New Jersey
Busher
Finn
Fred Blanding
Fumpus Minker
Cleveland Naps
George Kahler
Vanderbilt
Associated Press
New York
George W. Vanderbilt
Switzerland Enters International Balloon Race
Switzerland has entered the international balloon race to start from Kansas City next October. Germany France Austria Belgium and the United States already filed thirteen entries. Italy may send three balloons and Russia perhaps one or more. Ralph H. Upson, last prize winner, will be one of the three American pilots with the other two to be named from July’s national race in Portland, Oregon.
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Switzerland
Kansas City
Germany
France
Austria
Belgium
United States
Italy
Russia
Ralph H. Upson
Portland
Ore
Cubs Beat Athletics In Ten Inning Tampa Game
In Tampa on March 13 the Philadelphia Athletics were defeated by the Chicago Cubs 3 to 2 after ten innings. Both clubs played good baseball with Humphreys Pierce and Archer for Chicago and Pennock Plank Baldwin and Schang contributing for Philadelphia.
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Athletics
Tampa
Associated Press
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Chicago
R. H. E. Chicago
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Archer
Pennock
Plank
Baldwin
Schang
Houston Texans Heavy Hit New York Americans
The Houston Texas League club defeated the New York Americans 6 to 4 in a slugging mid season clash. Houston standout players Ray Ware and others sparked the effort, while New York’s Regulars showed early pressure before faltering in late innings.
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Associated Press
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Texas
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En Ray
Ware
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Jack Johnson Forced to Leave Sweden Amid Hostile Demonstrations
Stockholm March 13 Jack Johnson the American Negro pugilist was to wrestle with Jess Pedersen and others in Gothenburg but has been forced to depart Sweden due to hostile demonstrations against him.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Jack” Johnson
Jess Pedersen
Gothenburg
Sweden
Pittsburg Federal League Club Heads to Lynchburg Spring Camp
Eleven players from the Pittsburg Federal League team left for Lynchburg Virginia for spring training with Manager H H Gessler and Business Manager William McCullough guiding the departure. Remaining players will travel from home bases to join the camp.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
H. H. Gessler
William McCullough
Lynchburg
De Oro Defeats Eames to Defend Three Cushion Title
Alfredo De Oro, holder of the world champion three cushion billiard title, defeated Fred Eames of Denver 50 to 43 in 96 innings to defend his title. The three night totals were De Oro 150, Eames 107.
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Associated Press
New York
Alfredo de Oro
Fred Eames
Denver
de Oro
Hames
Brooklyn Feds Off For Southern Games Tour
A Brooklyn Federal League squad departed for Columbia University and the South arranged by treasurer Walter S. Ward and manager Bill Bradley. The team will play against professional and college clubs during the trip.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn Federal League
Columbia
U S. C
Walter S. Ward
Bill” Bradley
South
Gardner Beats Heddon In National Amateur Billiard Tourney
In New York on March 13 Edward W. Gardner of the Arion Society defeated Charles Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan by a margin of .400 in Thursday’s continued play of the National amateur championship billiard tournament.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward W. Gardner
Arion Society
Charles Heddon
Dowagiac
Mich
Donnelly V Costello Wrestle Tonight at Lyric Theatre
Promoters expect a sellout as Donnelly and Costello clash in a big wrestling bout at the Lyric Theatre tonight. Both fighters train hard with plans for a new hold, while Birmingham athletes and Mobile matches sharpen their conditioning. The undercard promises strong preliminaries starting at 8 30.
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Lyric Theatre
Donnelly
Costello
Birmingham
Birmingham Athletic Club
Mobile
Chapman to Leave for Cleveland for Injury Examination
Athens Ga March 13 Ray Chapman Cleveland shortstop fractured bone in right leg during spring practice will depart for Cleveland for thorough examination. He is not expected to play for at least a month.
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Associated Press
Athens
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Chapman
Local Baseball Camp Increases to Fifteen Men in Training
Montgomery Alabama March 13 Pitcher Buscher acquired from St Joe of the Western League joined the local club. The squad now numbers fifteen in training, nearly all of them battery men.
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Montgomery
Ala
Buscher
St. Joe
Buffalo Feds Leave For Danville Spring Camp
The Buffalo Federal league club departed last night for a spring training camp in Danville Virginia, signaling the start of their season preparations.
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Buffalo
Danville
Associated Press
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