Grillo reflects on boxing prospects and baseball hits
Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo discusses Ian Corbett’s boxing career and potential as a champion, alongside observations on batters who focus on making contact and getting on base. The piece weighs strength versus cleverness, noting Corbett’s early start, speed, and strategic approach.
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Ian Corbett
Ant Lecam
Corett Howkser
Stength
Corhett
Corbett
Cortett
Police Stop Yonkers Marathon Riot Interfered Finishers Robbed
In New York the Empire City Marathon was halted by Yonkers police led by Chief Wolff after a clash near the track. Robert Fowler of Cambridge crossed first in 2 hours 2 minutes 43.6 seconds, about three minutes ahead of John J Daly of the Irish American Athletic Club. The finish was disputed and protest filed, with several notable clubs and officials present.
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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
Weeks
Jones
Wattsfold
Suilyan
Simon
Meller
Mercury Athletic Club
Eal ‘Yonkers
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 at Cross Country Meet
Fleming of George Washington University won the 10 mile cross country race under YMCA auspices, finishing 61.30 after a muddy course. Johns Hopkins took the team banner with 33 points, Griffith finishing second and Fraile third. Connors battled hard, while Bolac faded late and finished out of the medals.
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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
Connora
Fleming
Boyne
J V Cannon
Fraile
M.C
Bolac
Fleming Connors
Griffith
Monument Grounds
Beckett
Caledonians Defeated By Sons Of St George In Fast Soccer Contests
Final score 3 to 1 in Baltimore as the Sons of St George beat the Caledonians at Brightwood Driving Park. Two minute halves, slippery turf, and swift plays produced a lively, closely fought match with multiple goals scored by Lauder, Perr kiked, Cameron, and Downing among others. Referee Lew of Washington officiated. crowd included notable players and local officials.
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Ot Lauder
Caledonians
Skerr
Deve
Camtron
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Ino Leane
Ait Nuit
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Goale
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Jones Bests JGANE in Thirteenth Round at Monumental Club
Willie Jones of Baltimore defeated Hughey McGann of Philadelphia in the thirteenth round at the Monumental Athletic Club. Referee Leary drew boos for his ruling asJones fouled repeatedly and many ringside observers questioned the finishing blow deemed to the solar plexus.
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Washington
Quaker City
McGann
Championship In Dispute Between Vigilants and Warwicks
A late afternoon football match at American League Park between the Vigilants and Warwick athletic clubs ended in a free for all over a time dispute. Warwick led 6 points on a touchdown and goal but left the field and forfeited, complicating the championship claim for the north West city section.
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Warwick Athletic
North
Warwicks
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Aleast
Cross
Barsicks
Poston Vreisnts Miller le Mokende
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RG Frumbres, Smith RT Schire Martin Rot de Morris
Mares Cross
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Unclear boxing betting plans mention Jeff and Johnson
A fragmented report notes attempts to wager twenty five thousand dollars on Jeff Syecmal to beat Jack Johnson. Los Angeles club officials seek funds to back a pugilist, with calls for greater backing to finance the claim, while Jeffres reportedly refuses further terms.
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Angels
Frank Chitpiaages
Carlos
JD Jeffres
Jick Tohnson
Biris
Los Angele Club
Pat Ant
Jeter
Princeton Five Dominates Norfolk in Easy Walkover
The Princeton five overwhelmed Norfolk with a decisive 3 0 final score, showcasing teamwork as Brambleton Athletic Association Hawksball faced a one sided defeat. Strong display from Princeton forces sealed the win against rivals.
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Princeton
Norfolk
Brambleton Athletic Association
Akerman Wins Wrestling Bout in Columbus
Akerman defeated Demon Bart in straight falls in a wrestling bout in Columbus scoring decisive pins. The match featured a hammerlock and leg scissors maneuvers with Akerman gaining a strong advantage in the opening fall and sealing victory in the second.
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Columbna SC
Akerma
Demon Bart
Shorst
Gemmines
Hammerjock
Ledy
Ely Bart
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