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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
AID WOLGAST WILL
BOX OWEN MORAN
ON JULY FOURTH
Jim Coffroth G~A- tire Match for
'Frisco-Bout VIII Go TWEEN.
ty Rounds-Champion to Meet
Burns, ~Too-Michigan Lad
Stops Memsie in Ninth Round.
LOS ANGELES. Cal. March "a.

LIZ AANsEA]I6s 0dLs mafCn ID
DRoaoTER JAMES ". coFF-
ROTH, OF San Francisco. has
matched Ad Woleast 70 meet
owen Moran In a battle for the worlds
lightweight championship, scheduled 20
go twenty rounds, In San Francisco
July 4. For this match wolsast lie 70
receive / 2,5e0.
Coffroth also signed woigast TO meet
Frank Burns In San Francisco In a 20
round bout the last week In May. For
the Burns battle Wolgast receives a
guarantee OF $500.
In both matches Woigast has the
privilege Of taking 20 per cent. OF the
gross receipts.
After battling like a demon for I'VE
rounds George Mensic finally sue
curnbed to the blows of Ad wolgast.
and before the ninth round was half
finished the referee jumped between the
boys and saved Aemsic the disgrace
Of being knocked out at Los Angeles
yesterday.
Wolgast was slow to get along. but
once he struck his stride II was ali
over. He pounded Memsie on the
body until the latter was forced to
CiliCu ana nOid on
For five rounds II was MP ana tuck.
Memsic surprised the big crowd by
carrying the fight to wolgast, and
more than once It looked like there
was going 10 be a new lightweight
champion.
Wolgast, as usual, began glow and
appeared to be outciassed in the early
stages. Memsic jabbed and landed On
him at will, but once the champion got
warmed up he made q show of his op-
ponent
Wolsast fought a hes5y fight He
started slow and hel6 that pace until
be saw Memsic beginning to tire. Then
he sailed in, and like a hungry tiger
~scenting q meal went after Merneic,
and with solid blows to the stomach
and Jaw soon had his opponent weak
and hanging On.
In every n OF the first FIVE rounds
Memsic a a lead. He danced around
Woigast. jabbing him on the nose 81
snai ring his head back with short
choppy lefts. Wolgast took these
blows without a murrnur, knowing full
well that his time would come.
It came in the ninth round when
after sparring a few seconds. Woigast
struck out with his LETT n caught
Memsic full on the mouth. The blow
sent Mernsic back q step, and before
he could recover Wolgasf, with tbs
agility of q cat, sprang forward and
smashed him full on the Jaw with hts
right. Memsic was about 20 fan and
Woigast poised himself fs- the final
punch. but before he couid desiver II
Referee Eyton grabbed him and mo-
toned to Memsic's seconds TO ger il
the ring and take their man away.
Promoter Thomas ]. McCarey was ar
rested shortly after 6 O'Clock last night
by representatives of District Attorney
Fredericks. He is said 4 be charged
with violating the State law agairsf
prize-hxhting.
Memsic, Wolgast and Charles Eyton,
the referee In yesterdays battle, wert
also arrested by detectives from the
district attorneys office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
OF PENN. BOY
MAKES i,OOO-YD. RECORD.

ATLANTIC CITY. March ls.-Bod-
ley. OF the University OF Pennsylvania.
clipped ten seconds from the A. A. u.
i.ooo-yard indoor running record OF the
Middle Atlantic A. A. U. at h cham
pionships held here last light on the
Million Dollar Pier. Gallagher, the
Brown PREP" School athlete. OF Phil
adeiphia. pressed him all the way. but
lost by nve yards at the finish. The
time was I'm. % 2-5s.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
BOXING AND WRESTLING
AT NEWARK ACADEMY.

The finals Of the boxing and wres-
Ting tournament of Newark Academy
were decided at the gymnasium yester-
day afternoon. All the bou were In.
teresting and furnished keen sport to
the large crowd that was present. The
wrestling bout between Malcolm and
Edmiston was exciting. 1t was only
after the hardest kind Of a struggle
that Malcolm finally pinned his OPP
ponent to the mat. The best boxing
bout Of the afternoon was that be-
tween winters and Brooke. The former
got tn. decision after a hard fight
School. refereed to wrestling matches.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
BIG SOCCER CARD
SCHEDULED FOR
FANS TOMORROW

g OCCER enthusiasts will have q
- chance to witness some well
matched games tomorrow after
noon. Several good contests are carded
and all should attract large crowds.
West Hudsons vs.. Jerseys.
What appears to be one of the best
contests scheduled for tomorrow after
moor will take place at West Hudson
Athletic Field between the West Hud
sons n the Jersey A. C. Though 1t
is only an exhibition game, 1t is at
tracing much attention and a record
crowd Is anticipated. The winner will
take the entire gate receipts. Each Is
eager therefore to capture the battle.
Though the "Joiseys'' have taken the
measure of the Hudsons twice In league
games this season, the latter Is conf
dent of turning the tables.
Rangers va. Brooklyn.
The Paterson Rangers will have the
Brooklyn r. c. as their opponents In a
National League game at Olympic
Park, in Paterson, tomorrow afternoon.
This is one of the most important
games for the Rangers, and a large
turnout of fans will no doubt be on
tldttQ W nAtAlC6o lnC SllOf -. <AS LIN
Passaic county eleven is fighting hari
for first place, a victory Will mean
much, while on the other hand a lose
will be quite damaging. With both
clubs playing their best men, there p
sure to be q hot contest from whistle
to whistle. The kickoff will be at ;
O'Clock.
Blue VS.. vlIberforce
Willard Park, Paterson, Will no doubt
be the objective point for lovers OF
soccer football tomorrow afternoon.
when the True Blues and the WILDER
force eleven. both of Paterson, will
come together in a National League
contest. The fact that both are Pater-
son clubs only adds to the interest Of
the game. These two teams are friend
ly rivals, and every game between
them has been a hummer" Both
elcvens are in fine fettle for the con-
test. The True Blues have been work.
ing hard to be in shape for the game,
while the "Wilbers" showed class last
Sunday when they trounced h local
Scottish Americans, z goals 10 l. 1t IL
reported that the Blues will have sew
eral new men In their lineup. The
kickoff will be at 3 o'clock.
"scots- VS.. Newark.
One of the best soccer attractions on
the card for tomorrow afternoon will
take place 1T Morris Park between the
Scottish-Americans and the Newark r.
c.. two local elevens. 1t will be a Ma
tional League contest. and as both are
keen rivals an exciting contest is an
ticipated.
shefneIds vs.. Kingsley.
At Heidelberg Park tomorrow after
noon the Sheffields and Kingsley elev-
n will clash in a St. George League
game.
Eurekas VI. McLeans.
The Eureka A A. OF Kearny, win
play the McLeans, OF Passaic, on River
side Oval tomorrow morning.
Washington to Play. .
The Washington A. c.. OF West New
York. will have the A~nglo-Saxon Club.
of Brooklyn, to contend with at Monl-
tor Park, in West New York. tomorrow
afternoon.
Sons Of 81. George Game.
A Sons Of st. George League game
between the Birmingham f. c., OF this
city and the Hawthornes. Of Elizabeth.
on the iatter's grounds, will take place
tomorrow afternoon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
CLINE RUNS OUT 800
TO AL CUTTERS los.

Harry Cline and Albert Cutler played
their exhibition match at 1872 baik-line
billiards at Helilas & Haller's Mdt.o-
poiitan Billiard Academy, In Mon c If
last night. Cline ran out the 300 points
which decided the match with a r~H
OF "a In the sixteenth inning. His high
runs were rs. 81. IS. 40. SO. n he
averaged IS points through the game
Cutler was left in a difficult pos t OF
invariably. the balls rolling very poorly
for him. and his two best runs wers
90 and 40. His average was III. He
got only los to Cline's 800.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
New Gray MAN Once Tfxer.

Frank McDermitt. the new third
sacker OF the Providence club. once
wore q Newark uniform. He played
with the Washington club of the outlaw
Union League, and was sent to New
ark by Scout Arthur Irwin. who was
working for George Stailings. McDer-
NIT did not make good and was sent
West. He was drafted from the Fort
Wayne club OF the Central League by
Providence.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

Tom O'Rourke. manager Of the Ma
ttonaI Sporting Club, today completed
arrangements with Jimmy De Forest
for Pal Moore to meet Freddy Welsh
on April s.
AID. woigast. the lightweight cham
pien, was signed up for another fight
IN California today. He will meet
Anton Lagrave, the California fighter,
In a twenty-round bout before the
Metropolitan A. c., Of San Francisco.
on the night OF March 81. Woigast is
to receive 1880 for his services whether
no wins. loses or a draw. La
grave Is TO get $1,000 for his end. They
boz at iss pounds weigh in at the ring
ride.
willie Lewis sailed for Paris today.
He was accompanied by his manager.
Dan McKetrick and Frank Moran. Of
pittsburg, the big heavyweight who
has been doing considerable fighting at
the local clubs during the last six
months Lewis will meet George Gun
Their. the Philadelphia fighter, in his
f3rst light on the other side. The bout
will be for twenty rounds and will take
place on April 8.
Tom McMahon. tho Western middle
weight, who has won many fights since
the beginning Of the year. is to take
part In another scrap tonight. He will
exchange wallops with Jim Smith, Of
Weetchester. in a six-round bout at
the National A. c., of Philadelphia.
Smith will have to fight as he never
did before, as Mcmahon is a rushing,
Sian bang fighter. WITH q terrific punch.
Fighting Joe Hyland defeated Tom
my Ginty, OF Scranton. in their ten
round bout before the Prestone A. C.
last night. The bout went the limit.
but Ginty was outclassed all the way.
white Moody and Johnny Wilietts
boxed six fast rounds TO a draw in
philadelphia last night st the Nonpa-
yetI Hall. Moody forced the milling IN
most Of the rounds, but he always
found WiIletts a walking member. and
every round p brtmfui OF hard
Swings and rough scrimmages.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

DALPH KING, the Irvington boy,
X who has been attracting attention
on the sandlots In this vicinity
as an infelder, will be given a chance
to make good with the Newark Tigers
on the training trip at Lakewood. IL
he runs true to form he will be signed
by the Newark Club.
King is 22 years old and played with
the South I~rvinston County League
team last year. which also boosted
Pitcher Timbrook, who will get a chance
to make good with Altoona He Is a
finished fielder and a fair hitter. He
is anxious to make good and has many
friends pulling for him to make 1t a
success.
King has beer playing on local lots
since he was knee-high to a grass-hop-
per, and Is a great lover Of h game.
If he makes good 1t will be the third
contribution that Camptown has made
to professional baseball In the last few
years.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
HOLMES SENDS
SIGNED CONTRACT
TO TIGER CLUB
VIII Report at Lakewood Next
Week-Benny Meyer Is Also
Heard From-Mascot With
Long Pedigree Seeks Job.
Red Mann Has Already Signed
Up.

D oBERT HOLMES, the southpaw
X singer from the wiids Of Waco,
Texaa q come into the fold.
His signed contract wa received at
the Offices Of the Newark Club today.
and he wtlk report right-side up on
time. He wifi probably make the trip
to Newark In company with A. Rankin
Johnson, the new Newark pitcher. who
halls from the Lone Star State also.
Holmes viii have to leave Texas early
next week to get here in time 20 make
the trip to Lakewood with the rest Of
the boys. With the advantage In the
way OF climate that these two pitchers
enjoyed. II is expected that they will
rer ort In better shape than the rest OF
the hurting corps and the pair ought
to make things hum right of the real.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Doc scs.ion Holding Out.

Doc Scanlon has not agreed to sign
a contract with Brooklyn. but will
work out at Hot Springs on his own
hook for three weeks, at the end of
which time an amicable agreement viii
doubtlessls have been arranged betweea
the "holdOut" and President Eboe,ts,
OF the Brooklyn Club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

James O'Connor, OF IS Wheeler street.
u'-st Orange. has applied for the POSI-
"a OF mascot for the Tigers this year.
JConnor is still In his teens, but has
served In the same capacity for sew
erai teams. He served year with
the Oakland team, two years in Salt
Lake City, one with the 81. louis
Americans and two with Kansas CITY.
Red Mann has already signed his "1n-
tract, as vas exclusively announced In
the Evening STAR weeks ago, and win
not be replaced. He has been heavily
fined. however. for breaking a set rule
In giving an interview to a newspaper
an objectionable error in the code II
rules governing the management Of q
baseball club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

just as GOOD boxers, many OF them,
but they do not have to iook to that
game for a livelihood. 1t 10 only ma
tural that q poor boy. being proficient
in the art, should earn his salt by
sighting. because he can make more
o at this game than In any other
walk Of life.
II our young college boys would take
up the game II would make 1t far more
popular and Immediately the prejudice
against Il In certain quarters would be
dispelled-
After no tight IN which I have ever
engaged. no matter how gruelling. have
/ suffered the slightest nl-effects that
/ can remember. They say that fight
ing brings back the brutal primitive
instincts OF a but that is not go. A
man must learn to use his brain to
think, to be clever before he can
amount to anything. and you must
have brains to be a good boxer.
Boxing IL a gooS exercise. and I
recommend a moderate course in the
manly art Of seif-defense TO every boy
in the country.
IN many cases II Is the fault OF the
seconds when q man is hurt. A second
should watch the condition of his man
and not hesitate to throw up the sponge
when the right time comes round l
believe that In that Wolgast
1ght d year ago Washington's Birth
day the sponge should have been
thrown up by Nelson's hackers long
before the bout was stopped.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Rysn,s Good Hope~

Tom Downey. OF Cincinnati. at short,
and either Roach or Gardner, OF the
Yanks, for second, is Jack Ry ans dope
this e Harry Camnitz, brother OF
Howard Camnitz, has been turned back
to the Pittsburg club by Jersey City.
Mercer and Moore. two youngsters,
were returned to Fred Clarke in the
same consignment.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
w..h,.xto. Grana.t.ud. Burned.

Fire yesterday destroyed the grand
stand at Washington. plumbers who
were at work starting the flame. The
Washington club was about to erect q
new steel stand, anyhow. The loss was
about $50, 900, two-thirds OF that amount
being covered by insurance. The only
way that Washington could ever set
the league on IRE.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

A semi-pro catcher named Geiger,
from Bayonne, and a personal friend
OF Jack Dunn's, is working out with
the Orioles.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
0OTcH STILL AT IT.

LINCOLN, Neb.. March I9.-Cham-
pion Frank Gotch last night def, ated
Charles Cutler, OF Chicago. in straight
falls, the first In 80 minutes, the second
In 90 seconds. Cutler wrenched his
ankle in the FIRST bout.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
nison. nd -Miuedrevsl1e.

The Bisons are now at Miiiedgeville,
Ca. the future Buffalo players meeting
at Washington yesterday and making
the trip TO the StaIlings plantation to-
gether from the capital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

The Tiger B. B. of Newark would
like to challenge all S-9-year-old teams
during April or May on their grounds.
All challenges should be sent to Man
ager Joseph Garrisan. 1 Mulberry
street. Newark. N. J.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

To celebrate st. Patrick's Day the
Giants played an exhibition game with
a high school nine of Marlin. and de-
feated the youngsters by a score OF
z3 to 4, 30 far as accurate results could
be obtained. Reports OF the caias-
trophe are meagre- The high school
boys declare that they were beaten be-
they were ~outnumbered, Genera
McGraw using thirty prtyates in has
battle with the enemy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Tooiey q Regular.

The regular lineup IN the exhibition
games Of the Brooklyn club W II be as
follows, according to a selection Bill
Dahlen made yesterday: Davidson. Z.
t. Aeoley S. WhtAt. |. T.: Daubert
h.: Hummeli. 3D.; Myers. r. T.; 1hn-
norman, 3b.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
IN MAJOR LEAGUE
TRAINING CAMPS
EARLY In SEASON
Tooley and Zimmerman Max.
ing Jobs Solid in
Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn squad. tw~enty-four
strong, reached Memphis yesterday.
Nine pitchers. two cstchers. seven in
felders and six outfeiders comprise the
Dahlen battalion ASS s9
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Ford to Bridgeport.

Manager Camel contempiates letting
Pitcher Walter Ford go 10 Bridgeport
and turning back Pitcher Miller to
Brooklyn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
AMERICAN H0cKEYTSTs LOSE.

CHICAGO. March ls.-fn the second
game OF the series the Berlin Hockey
Club, OF Berlin. Canada, defeated the
1 -Chicasoh last night. I to ..
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
mhs yictoriou. Asstn.

Manager Frank Chances Cubs stung
the New Orleans team by a 6-to-2 score
yesterday. The feature of the game
was the pitching OF Tony. n of the
Cubs recruits, who famed six men In
foul innings and allowed but hit
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

At Georgetown, Tex. the Chicago
White sox defeated the Southwestern
University team by q s TO 3 score In
a fast game. The White Sox break
training today. one team going to Fort
Worth and the other to Dallas for the
first or the exhibition games to be
played on the homeward Journey.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
scbm,d, a Coach.

Charlie Schmidt, the oriole flrst-
sacker. is coaching a college team In
Baltimore.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
COLUMBIA FENcERS AHEAD.

PRINCETON. N. J., March fs.-Co
lumbia defeated Princeton al fencing
here last night by this score Of 81
bouts to "a.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Meyer en- Rosse.

Another county heard fromi Ben
jamin Meyer. Of Hematite. Mo-, will
consult the compass and head for Chi
cago or Monday, where he viii lay
over a few days to transact some busi-
ness. and then he will spread his sails
for Newark. All this information was
received In q letter unloaded with this
mornings mail at the offices Of the
Newark Club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
BOXING IS LIKE CROQUET
COMPARED TO FOOTBALL
CCTbett Declares He Never Knew OF T0p-no.Ch
Fighter Permanently Injured in Bout
Sentiment Against Game Is Ease.
SO-CALLED LOWER CLASS RULES CALLING
EELiUSE BlXkG FURNISHES A LIVING
BY N ].

xxHo you think that boxing is de-
I'll basing, and that It has a de-
moraiizing effect on communi-
ties Ia which prize fights are allowed ?"
That question has been put to me time
n again by men prominent IL many
professions. In answer ] could write a
book almos on the subject. and per-
haps SONS day / will try that stunt.
Boxing is a good. manly exercise and
, never harmed anyone. II he were In
proper condition. I never knew Of a
top-notcher or any fighter at ali prom
tnent In class who was ever In any
way fncapacitated permanently through
. hght. Why. boxing is like croQuet
compared TO the American game of
football. Boxing has been frowned
upon by some people because they be-
Heve 1t Is brutal. Football Is played
for only a few weeks every fall, yet
the fatalities and accidents outnuniber
those that occur in boxing two to one.
Many of the fatalities In pugilism are
due to lack of prorer appliances in the
ring, such ans padding on the potts and
canvass on the floor.
There are many cases when q boxer
is knocked down that his head strikes
the hard floor or against an unprotect-
ed post.
Many accidents would have been
avoided II, In Just such cases, the
proper caution had beer observed. Then
again. the physical condition OF the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

II was an unpleasant st. Patrick's
Day In the Philiy camp for the Sons
of Erin. They were beaten by a picked
team known as the Dutch TO the
tune OF 5 to J.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

At Mobile, Ala. the Detroit Tigers
we're taken into camp by a score of 3
to 2. Ty Cobb had a homer and walked
once. He famed In a pinch with two
on base.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Zimmerman r-mproviax Win stick.

An exchange says: Zimmerman IL
showing improvement every day with
the stick, and there never was any
doubt about him having the third-sack
job cinched because Of his ability as a
fielder for the Brooklyn Club"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18
Entries

The Belmar Juniors. under the nan
agement of Joe Barrett. and the Star
A. c., managed by John j. Clancy,
will be represented In the big opening
~H~ pageant
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

ny Talks Abou Harrison Case.
Take, for instance, the cae IN Harrison where this boy "Futer"d died
>Alter a bout This boy. am told, was subject to epnepic ats and should
neve hav entered tn boxing game. This is an instance why son people
are against exhibitions o. he manly art believe that if every youth we're
skilled in b art Of handling himself there would be a general elevation of
= manhood OF the coming generation. In times of peace prepare for war is
the theory. and when m fellow knows that another car handle himself
well he rs naturally a bit cautious about getting into n argument with him.
One argumen hat they use Is hat it is the lower class hat develop h
boxers Why shouldn't II be? The wealthy young men In the colleges are
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

Once again the Yankee Colts
triuInphed over the Regulars. this
time by q score OF 8 to 8. Ford pitched
four innings for the Colts, and was
effective. Walsh, one OF the recruits,
shone with the stick, slamming out a
triple and two doubles. The game went
eight innings.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-18

Fighting Joe Hyland defeated Tom
my Ginty, Of Scranton. in their ten
round bout before the Prestone A. c.
last night The bout went the limit
but Ginty was o~utciassed all the way.