Boxing and baseball notes from a famed athlete profile
Sporting comment on Ian Corbett and a boxing career overview contrasts with baseball batting philosophy. Discusses Corbett as a fast, clever fighter who rose from amateur ranks to professional, noting his strength versus skill. Also comments on hitting strategy, base running value, and the appeal of long drives in baseball.
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Geles ‘Toller
I Fm
Ian Corbett
Ant Lecam
Corett Howkser
Stength
Corhett
Corbett
Cortett
Police Break Up Empire City Marathon Fizzles
Robert Fowler of Cambridge crossed the tape three minutes ahead of J J Daly of the Irish American Athletic Club but the finish was declared off after Yonkers police intervened. The race started at Getty Square Yonkers with about twenty runners on track. Officials protested as crowds clashed and a minor riot erupted before the course was halted. Fowler remained the winner on the books as Daly faded and Sidney Hatch of Chicago finished third.
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Robert Fowler
Cambridge
J.J. Daly
Washington Post
New York
Yonkers
Wolff
Empire City
Bartow S Weeks
New York Athletic Club
A L Jones
New York City
James E Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
Mercury Athletic Club
Eal ‘Yonkers
Meller
Land
Ref- Veres
John J Daly
Sidney Hatch
Chicago
Tito Bika
Eddie Carr
Xavier Athletic Association
Getty Square
American Amateur Athlete Union
Fleming the winner of 10 mile cross country run
Fleming of George Washington University won the 10 mile cross country race held under the Y M C A yesterday morning. He finished in 61.30 defeating Johns Hopkins standout Griffith who ran from scratch and placed second. Connors of Washington High School finished strong for third as Hopkins won the team banner with 33 points, ahead of the Young Men's Christian Association. A large crowd gathered with many George Washington students present.
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P Fleming
George Washington University
Young Men’s Christian Association
Feld
M Griffith
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
M J Fraile
Mval Young Men's Christian Association
Finien
Johns Hopkins
Young Men 3 Christian Association
George Washington
Connors
Washington High School
Tom
Griffth
Breser
Connos
Connora
Fleming
Boyne
J V Cannon
Fraile
M.C
Bolac
Fleming Connors
Griffith
Monument Grounds
Beckett
Caledonians Defeated In Fast Soccer Match
The Sons of St George of Baltimore defeated the Caledonian Club at Brightwood Driving Park 3 to 1 in a fast, evenly matched contest played in two-minute halves. Goals by Skerr and Perr for the visitors came after Lauder opened for the locals. Downing added the final tally for Baltimore. Both sides showed clever plays amid slippery conditions and several fouls, with a lively, appreciative crowd in attendance.
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Sons of St George
Baltimore
Caledoniman
Bightwood Drivitg Park
Ot Lauder
Caledonians
Skerr
Deve
Camtron
Warhams
Perr
Ino Leane
Ait Nuit
Tuc
Washington Posiuion
Altin Ore
Staphenson
Caain'se
Spener It
Spener It Lawsen | Irwin la Hawaa
Montgomery LE Iekie
Beall
Kerr Black Lu Quinn
Cameron Er Downing
Aravind 5
Walliams
Cywan Vt Tempes Fifer
IL Lauder
Petre
Guthrie
Goale
Cameron Tempest
Kerr
Jones Bests Jgane In Thirteenth Round Bout
Willie Jones of Baltimore defeated Hughey McGann of Philadelphia in the thirteenth round at Monumental Athletic Club. Referee Leary drew boos for the decision amid fouling accusations as Jones used elbow jabs on breaks. The knockout blow was debated as possibly solar plexus and a Washington crowd witnessed a hard fought, controversial finish.
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Washington
Quaker City
McGann
Championship dispute ends in free for all at American League Park
A football match yesterday between the Vigilant and Warwick athletic clubs to decide the north west city title ended in a melee over a disputed finish. One timer claimed time up while another said two minutes remained. players clashed and Cross refused to continue the game. Warwick led with a touchdown and a goal but left the field, forfeiting the contest. The score remained in doubt as neither side gained consistency. Umpire Clemane and university officials were involved in the dispute.
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American League Park
Warwick Athletic
North
Warwicks
Havng
Aleast
Cross
Barsicks
Poston Vreisnts Miller le Mokende
EI Wolmey Lo Fes
Herlan Log Alle
Herman c . Dougher Dugan
RG Frumbres, Smith RT Schire Martin Rot de Morris
Mares Cross
Warsi Athletic Club
Teuehdosn
Hu Hin
Smith
Bale
Bout with Jeff Syecmal Sparks High Stakes Pugilist Talks
A garbled report records promises of a $25,000 wager on Jeff Syecmal in a Washington bout. Mentions Frank Chitpiaages, Jol Wo Gates, and potential financial backing from Biris of the Los Angeles club to aid a pugilist. Jeter reportedly avoids increased sums while Vernacular notes firm stances.
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Angels
Frank Chitpiaages
Carlos
JD Jeffres
Jick Tohnson
Biris
Los Angele Club
Pat Ant
Jeter
Princeton Five Rout Norfolk with Easy Walkover
Princeton five defeated Brambleton Athletic Association in a lop sided contest. The team displayed strong teamwork and control, sealing a decisive victory as the rivals faced a one sided game.
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Princeton
Norfolk
Brambleton Athletic Association
Akerman Wins Wrestling Bout in Columbus Action
Akerman defeated Demon Bart in a wrestling match in straight falls at Columbus on January 1 1941. The report notes Akerman pinned his opponent using hammerlock and leg scissors while Gemmines claimed second fall amid intense action and crowd tension.
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Akerman
Columbna SC
Akerma
Demon Bart
Shorst
Gemmines
Hammerjock
Ledy
Ely Bart
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