Leonard Beats Dundee In Bare Knuckle Lightweight Bout
In New York Scotty Montieth protested Benny Leonard’s bandages before the fight. Leonard outboxed and outmaneuvered Dundee, scoring knockdowns in the fifth eighth and tenth rounds. Dundee fought furiously, landing harder body punches but failed to overturn the early deficit as Leonard won the lightweight bout. Dundee weighed 129 pounds to Leonard’s 131½.
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New York
Scotty Montreth
Dundee
Benny Leonard
Hearden &c
Johnny
Dundes
Leonard
Fenna
Fenny
Benny
Henny
Jem Dris
Scotty Montieth
Scotty
Syracuse
Laconard
Johhny
the Press Publishing Co
MacDonald Captains Five For Business
Hut MacDonald was elected captain of the Business basketball team for the next season after serving as substitute center. He also played tackle on the football team and is a popular athlete. A lengthy baseball schedule with twenty one games is planned, featuring matches against Gonzaga Briarley Hall Army and Navy Freshmen Episcopal High G U Prep Magsanitten Harrisonburg Staunton Fishburne Western Tech and Central, among others, with championship games at Monument Grounds and American League Park.
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Hut’ MacDonald
MacDonald
Hinta
Business
Buck Wise
Gonzaga
Briarley Hall
Fooleysvilla
Army and Navy Urep
Magsanitten
Woodstock
Harrisonburg High
Harrisonburg
Staunton Military
Staunton
Fishburne Military
Fishburne
Western
American League Park
Tech
Monument Grounds
Park
Central
Thirty-ffth
Wisconsin Avenue
First
M Streets
Eastern
Rosadals
Black gut racket stringing sparks questions in Frankfort
A new black gut stringing method prompts debate on expert racket stringers authority. The color, treated to resist moisture, suits damp days. In Frankfort Kentucky on March 9 a bill to legalize 15 round bouts passed the house, with supporters predicting Senate passage and a three member board of control appointed by the governor.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
House
Friends of the
Senate
Board of Control
Fights Bet Debate on Moran Willard Clash
New York March 9 Several bets on the Moran Willard fight were made today. One wager of 500 to 350 bets Willard will win the majority of the morning newspaper declarations. Another 500 to 100 wager predicts the bout will last the full ten rounds.
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New York
Willard
New leaders emerge in American Bowling Congress tourney
Toledo reports new leaders in minor events. P Brunnett of Cleveland wins singles with 660, while W Spickett and E Kavanaugh of Carrott claim doubles with 1,168. Brunnett posted a seven strike middle game and opened with a double, aiding a 158 effort despite an error. Kavanaugh added 622 for Detroit’s early lead.
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Toledo
Ohio
P. Brunnett
Cleveland
W. Spickett
E. Kavanaugh
Carrott
Kavanaugh
Detroit
Harvard Star May Coach at Wisconsin
Cambridge March 9 Captain Joseph Gliman of the Harvard football team, dropped for studies, is offered an assistant coaching post at Wisconsin. W J Boles, a backfield star and pitcher, weighing a baseball club offer. Also note George K Matthews of Richmond elected captain of Tome School track after earning a broad jumping letter.
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Cambridge
Mass
Joseph Gliman
Harvard
University of Wisconsin
W. J. Boles
Boston
Washington Port
Port Deposit
George K. Matthews
Richmond, Va
Tome School
Two Men Short of Full Squad Train at Grapple Start
Stanley T. Milliken details Griffiths spring camp for the Washington Nationals. Key figures include Walter Johnson, Clyde Milan, Joe Judge, Isidore Rondeau, and Bert Gallia. The article notes 28 players in camp, with Jim Shaw wounded, and missing Schwab and Sawyer, as Griffith fields a split schedule and tests multiple lineups at Lambeth Field and University of Virginia diamond.
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Stanley T. Milliken
Charlottesville
Griffith
Canto Muskrat
Jim Shaw
Schwab
Sawyer
Rattler
Fox
Walter Johnson
Henry
Williams
Jamieson
Moeller
McBride
Judge
Rondeau
Shanks
Bert Gallia
Jong
Griff
Parks
Atlanta
Eddie Foster
Fredericksburg
Clyde Milan
Clarkesville
Tex
Uavel
Johnson
Sleepy Hollow
Lambeth Field
University of Virginia
Grifith
Size Not All in Ring Says Morals of the Fight
A column arguing that size seldom decides boxing outcomes. It cites Jeffries Choynski, Ketchel, Dillon, Budd Ryan and Moran era stars to show that skill, heart, and punch beat bigger opponents. The writer emphasizes Willard Moran rivalry and Duff Coffey as examples, concluding size means nothing without advantage in technique and grit.
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Tad
New York
Willard
Moran
Jeff
Joe
McDonald
Choynski
Jim
Dillon
Tom Cowler
Man Mountain
Cumberland
Jack Dillon
Tom
Jack
Joe Walcott
Dan Creedon
George Gardner
Jem Driscoll
Leach Cross
Leach
Abe Attell
Buddy Ryan
Buddy
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Carl Morris
Garden
Morris
Carl
Hecho
Ketchel
Stanley Ketchel
Michigan
Boston
Porky Flynn
Porky
Avil
Jim Coffey
Frank
Morana
Coffey
Commission Invites Critic To Inspect Sports Records
New York March. In response to a criticism by State Senator John J. Dunnigan, Chairman Frederick C. Wenck of the State athletic commission invited Dunnigan to inspect all records on file regarding the Willard Moran bout. The show, staged under Show Corporation at Madison Square Garden, faces Dunnigan’s bill restricting boxing to venues used exclusively for the sport. Wenck offered full access to commission rules and records, noting no objection to boxing in mixed-use venues if regulations are followed. The Dunnigan bill and resolution were tabled pending Wenck’s explanation and access offer.
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New York
State Athletic Commission
John J. Dunnigan
Senate
Frederick C. Wenck
Commission
Dunnigan
Willard-Moran
Wenck
Show Corporation
Madison Square Garden
Judiciary Committee
Griffith Divides His Forces For Nationals Team Selections
Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville outlines Griffiths plan for the Nationals with a first team and a second team list at multiple positions. McBride is named as shortstop on the first team, sparking speculation over the position. Last season injuries limited Rondeau and batsmen Altrock and Berber report fatigue. The Nationals open the season against Virginia, with Griffith delaying final selections and addressing Ehrman’s amateur status amid Virginia controversy.
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Bert Gallia
Howdy
Nick Altrock
Bert
Virginia
Gallia
Texas
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Griffith
Nationsls
Judge
Morgan
McBride
Foster
Rondeau
C. Milan
Barber
Antebera
Henry
Willama
Johnson
Ayers
Bockling
Shaw
Harper
dSawyer
Parkes
Shanks
Schwab
Jameson
H. Milan
Moeller
Ight
Gharrity
Dahien
Gittings
Hice
Sionn
Humphries
Bentley
Dumont
George McBride
Nationals
University of Virginia
Stops Barnstorming By All Major Clubs
Cincinnati Ohio March The national baseball commission today issued a notice approving legislation by the two major leagues abolishing barnstorming trips. It says penalties will be imposed on major league players engaging in games not conducted by their clubs. The action cites abuse of sportsmanship and player injuries. It also notes recalls under optional agreements may be increased to five returning players.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
King George V Presents Anmer Stallion for Army Remounts
The Jockey Club reports King George V has given Canada the stallion Anmer for breeding army remounts. Anmer, by Floritel II, tied to Persimmon and Diamond Jubilee lineages, sold to Argentina for 150000 dollars. His dam Guine Hen is by Gal linale, tracing to Pretty Polly Santry and other top English racehorses. Anmer is years old.
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New York
The
Jockey Club
King George V
Hia
Anmer
Army
Floritel II
Persimmon
Diamond Jubilee
Darby
St. Legar
King Edward
Argentine Republic
Gallinale
Atre
Pretty Polly Santry
Anmér
Willard Near Real Fighting Shape After Workouts
heavyweight champion Jess Willard, after a strenuous Pioneer Athletic Club session, says he only needs to shed five pounds to be in real fighting condition. Moran expects to earn 23750 from the Willard bout, recalling past purses and asserting confidence to win.
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New York
Pioneer Athletic Club
Jess Willard
Y Prepares for Meet at Terminal Railroad Gym
Arrangements are under way for the third annual Indoor meet of the Terminal Railroad M. C. to be held in the association gymnasium on Saturday evening March 25. Ten events are listed including sprints, a standing broad jump, shot put, rope climb, and a 1 mile relay. Entries close March 22, with bronze pins awarded to event winners and point trophies for the top three scorers.
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Terminal Railroad ¥. M. C
Association
Local fair sex wins from Baltimoreans
Washington's champion lady bowlers Mrs Iseman and Mrs Vogelsburger defeated Baltimore's two top female bowlers in two of three matches. Iseman beat Miss Daisy Selby 267 to 230. Vogelsburger lost to Miss Mary Hartsell by one pin after a clutch double in the final third game. In doubles, Washington won one, tied one, and lost one, but carried the match by 23 pins on total.
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Baltimore
Washington
Iseman
Mra Vogelsburger
Daisy Selby
Vowelsburger
Mary Hartsell
Behr decries lob as weakly tossed in tennis remark
Behr says despite vast court experience he is weak to a lob the high toss he dislikes most in lawn tennis. Cornell hosts Princeton in a college basketball game at Ithaca on March 9 with Princeton beating Cornell 22 to 19 to tie Penn for first in the league.
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Karl Behr
Ithaca
Novy
Princeton University
Cornell Five
Penn
Fragmentary Names and Phrases From Miscellany List
A jumble of proper names and nicknames appears, including Edith, Kitty Cheatham, Tiger Bill, Connaught, Milbrey, Magnéting, Yuba, Knight of Pythias, Gordon Hassell, and various places like Flatbush Belfast and Cincinnati Enquirer references. No coherent event or clear narrative emerges from the readable fragments.
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Cloctmnatf
Kitty Cheatham
Alan
Tiger Bill
C W Kennon
Smillog
Maggie Evran
Barsac
General Pickett
Dgmont
Connaught
Miss Edith
McAlan
Bonnie’s Buck
Carondvlet
Leadra
Moller
Morcing Telegraph
Milbrey
Magnéting
Flossie 5
Lenore
Yuba
Oklahoma
Babe
Knight of Pythias
Gordon Hassell
Egmont
Hardy
van Horn
Frances GQ
B. A. Jones
Finnigan
Dusky Deve
Habana
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dancing Star
Uafty
Flatbush
Belfast
Chitra
Taura
Stunner
Greetings
Medea Pordello
Sniffy Allen
Smilax
Jabot
Baby Sister
Cariton G
Morning Telegraph
Unity
Beattieh Knight
Pastor Boy
Ade Anne
Greatinge
Edith Rauntenn
Atunner
Feather Dunster
Lord Wella
Sordello Dabot
Almedia Lawrence
Captain Billott
Terse Sport News From Many Sources
Newspaper wires report multiple signings and transfers across baseball and football from March 9. Cy Barber signs with Memphis. Frank Hart joins Connie Mack’s Athletics. Leo Leary eyed as Harvard football coach. Lee Fohl predicts a fast Cleveland team with Chappelle and Roth in outfield. Pirates ban cigarettes. Hal Chase linked to Giants. Eddie Mahan to UC as assistant coach. McAuley and Sigilin released to Rochester. Jay Kirke signs with Milwaukee AA. Cincinnati boxing rules tighten weight penalties.
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New Orleans
Lee Fohl
Cleveland
Lable
Chappelle and Roth
Race track entries for Sport of Today Juarez meets card
Entries list for Juarez race card with six races detailed. First race 2 year old maidens 4 furlongs led by Jay Thuromet and Kitty Cheat ham. subsequent races show entries headed by Happiness, La Belle Brocade, AirLine, Yesterson, and others with weights and numbers. Multiple horses per race, includingえ names like Jack Harrison, Great Friar, Bat Masterson, Toastmaster, Oklahoma Irish, Barbarita, Lady James, Wild Irish, Knight of Pibbles, Oklahoma Babe, Ferrone, Zenotek, Vested Rights, Dixie Mina, Dusky Dave, Carondelet, Kid Nelson, Star, Caleth Trevery, and Stusher.
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Jay Thuromet
Aaused
Kitty Cheatham
Mubrey
Magnetina
Tuffy
Alan
Happiness
la Belle Brocade Jad
Flossle
Tiger Bill
Jack Harrison
Cauncola
Lenore
Boas
Airline
Yesterson
Ethel Wicks
Ada
C. W Kennon
Great Friar
Bat’ Masterson
Bly Furlonga
Smiling Maggie
Oklahoma Irish
Barbarita
Dorie
Erian
Colander
Knight of Pybbles
Oklahoma Babe
Ferrone
Zenotek
Yuba
Barese
Vested Righta
Hendicep
Mileneral Pickett
Ray Port
Egmont
Gordon Hassell
Connaught
Seline
Lady James
Marie Coghill
Wild Irish
Gilbert Rose
Mins Fletter
Lady Young
Frances G
Tower
Bex Raith
Boonie
Buck
Marshal Tighten
Det
Harry
van Horn
McAlan
Mandadero
Dixie Mina
Dusky Dave
Lesbia
Carondelet
B. A. Jones
Kid Nelson
Pinnigin
Mack B. Eubanks
Moller
Habana
Wrestling deal sets $15,000 bid for Aberg to meet Stecher
Alexander Aberg of Duluth Minn agreed to a $15,000 guarantee to wrestle Jon Stecher of Dodge Neb in Omaha or Chicago after May 1. The negotiation centers on a high-stakes match as both combatants seek marquee exposure and profit from a planned bout.
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Aberg
Sr “Er
Duluth
Minn
Alexander Aberg
Jon Stecher
Dodge
Omaha
Chicago
Wiltse to Manage Albany Club in State League
Albany reports that George Wiltse formerly with the New York Nationals has signed a contract to manage the Albany Club of the New York State League for the upcoming season. The move positions Wiltse to lead the team in its forthcoming schedule in Albany, New York.
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Albany
George Wiltse
New York Nationals
Albany Club
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