Leonard Beats Ritchie In Final Round Narrow Escape
In Newark on April 28 AP reports Benny Leonard the lightweight champion halted Willie Ritchie with forty seconds left in the eighth round. Ritchie fell behind early but battled back, bloodied nose, and survived the stoppage as Leonard dominated most rounds with sharp combinations and steady aggression.
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Newark
N. J
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Benny Leonard
Ritchie
Leonard
Ritchie Climbs, Leonard Beefs Up Finale in Bout
In a tense round two, Ritchie goes down for nine again before rising. Leonard charges with sharp rights and lefts seeking a finishing blow as Ritchie clings to the ropes and the referee steps in before the final bell.
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Leonard
Ritchie
Miske Outlasts Brennan In 15 Round Heavyweight Bout
Billy Miske defeated Bill Brennan by a late surge in round fourteen to clinch a 15 round decision in Tulsa. Earlier, Frank Mason outpointed Johnny Ertle over ten rounds in South Bend with Mason dominating every exchange.
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Frisco
Boy
Miske
Brennan
Mason
Ertle
Tulsa
Okla
Billy Miske
Bill Brennan
South Bend
Ind
Frankie Mason
Johnny Ertle
Gibbons Outclasses Captain Roper In Ten Round Taping
Tom Gibbons completely outclased Captain Bob Roper in a ten round bout here in Ta April 28. Gibbons dominated with sharper punches and consistent pressure to win decisively.
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Waterloo
Tom Gibbons
Bob Roper
Welterweights Rinderle and Schuster draw after 19 rounds
Grand Rapids report notes Hd Rinderle of Milwaukee and Harry Schuster of San Francisco fencing 19 rounds to a draw in a fast paced welterweight bout Schuster led most of the action with Rinderle mounting late pressure in a high tempo encounter in midwestern city boxing scene
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Grand Rapids
Mid
Hd Rinderle
Milwaukee
Harry Schuster
San Francisco
Schuster
Baseball scores from a southern game night
The report lists results with Atlanta beating Mobile 6 to 3 and Nashville routing Little Rock 5 to 0. Birmingham toppled New Orleans 8 to 4 in ten innings while Memphis defeated Chattanooga 2 to 1.
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Atlanta
Mobile
Memphis
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Nashville
Birmingham
New Orleans
Zbyszko Wins In Bout With Lewis In Chicago
Wladek Zbyszko the Pole defeated Strangler Lewis of Kentucky in a two hour and 14 minute wrestling match. Zbyszko pinned Lewis with a side roll and body scissors for the fall. Lewis pressed early with head locks but Zbyszko ultimately won and claimed the world’s heavyweight wrestling title. A separate boxing report notes US Army fighter knockout Kid Gleason in Corpus Christi. Four would be robbers failed at the box office.
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Chicago
Wladek Zbyszko
Pole
Ld (Strangler) Lewis
Kentucky
Zbyszko
Lewis
Jewis
Zbhyvszko
Zloszko
Earl Caddock
Caddock
France
Coast League scores from April with varied results
In Los Angeles local play Salt Lake was shut out as Fittery allowed three hits. Portland defeated Vernon 4 to 0 behind Vernon’s pitching. Seattle beat Oakland 9 to 8 after a reversed hits tally. Batteries included Willet, Lapan, Cook, Oldham, Baker, Caldwell, LeHiott, Bowman, Cole, and Ritchie.
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Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Fittery
Willet and
Avter
Eittery and Lapan
Seattle
Phookland
Ogkle
Oe Erere
Caldwell
leHiott
Bowman
Cole
Ritchie
Track Star Tom Matthews Named Idaho Track Coach
Moscow Idaho April 27 Tom Matthews former star of the cinder path at the University of Idaho has been named coach of the track and field men at the university for this season Idaho will enter the intercollegiate conference meet at Washington State college Pullman in May.
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Moscow
Tdaho
Tom Matthews
University of
Washington State College
Pullman
Ludenberg KOed in Round One in El Paso
Johnny Ludenberg, middleweight champion of the southern department of the United... was knocked out in the first round in El Paso Texas on April 28 as reports state. The bout drew little crowd and officials investigated the outcome.
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EL Paso
Tex
Johnny Ludenberg
Well Trained Ballplayers Back Supports South Idaho League
Report from a meeting of outside team magnates shows strong enthusiasm for the South Idaho baseball league. Returning service men boost interest as Buhl and Paul join, new president L C Haines elected, bonds required, season opens May 11 with 20 games and a split schedule leading to a world series.
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ARMY
South Idaho Baseball League
Association
Buhl
Paul
H. G. Reilly
A. W. Geddes
Frank Adams
James Davis
Ashdown
Burley
L. C. Haines
Rupert
Twin’ Falls
Filer
Twin
Falls
Brooklyn Holds Winning Streak Continues
Brooklyn extended its nine game winning streak by defeating Philadelphia 10 to 1 in the opening game of the series. Leadoff hitting early put Brooklyn ahead, with two runs in the first and second innings, forcing Prendergast from the mound. Baird homered to prevent a shutout for Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Baird
Washington
Johnson
Boston
Mays
Chicago St Louis game postponed on wet grounds
Chicago and St Louis scheduled game postponed due to wet grounds. Officials halted play as field conditions slowed action and rain hindered preparation.
Postponed Pittsburg Cincinnati Game Due to Rain
Rain forces postponement of the Pittsburg at Cincinnati game on April 28 in Cincinnati. Weather delays lead to rescheduling uncertainty for fans and teams.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New York Triumphs in 12 Innings Over Philadelphia
New York defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2 in 12 innings to win its first game of the season. The Mets bolstered by Vick who hit a pivotal triple in the eighth, turning the tide as Philadelphia extended its early season extra inning streak.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Vick
Warns Against Kidney Trouble and Urinary Disorders
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Jad Salts to cleanse and stimulate kidneys suffering from uric acid buildup. It warns of dull back pain, cloudy urine, nocturnal relief needs, headaches, and rheumatic discomfort, claiming Jad Salts neutralizes acids and prevents irritation.
Chicago Detroit Game Postponed by Wet Ground
Detroit April 28 report: Chicago and Detroit baseball game postponed due to wet ground conditions, causing delay and rescheduling considerations.
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Detroit
Mich
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Ed States Army
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Corpus Christi
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Vernon
Deronime and Cook
Oldham and Baker
Matthews
Sion
Twin Falls
Morcey
BAS
NSN
Brooklyn
Drive Prendergast
Burns
Braves
Pfeffer and
Krueger
Prendergist
Woodward and
Adaties
Burns Witting
Nean
Toston
Woolson
Doston
Benton
Iisey
Causey
McCarty
Rudolph
Wilson
Neers
L’eckingpaugh
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Ruel
Mays and Schang
Johny Son and
Ticineh
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