Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
KAY JAY
SPORT
CHAT

veteran OIL ItlTG0 wars ina
colors of Uncle Sam and hero Of over
a hundred battles in the squared
circle, Billy Bradeen, boxer OF a
generation ago dropped in for a little
chat with us last night and in HIS un-
assuming way spilled a thumbnail
sketch of his career as soldier-boxer.
Billy confesscs to 81 milestones ana
pride in the fact that he first saw
the light of day in New Sharon, Me.
AS a youth his days were passed
in this state but with mans estate
the army game called him and he
saw active service in the Indian
wars and was with the troops tina;
hunted down Sitting Bull. Later he
took part in our somewhat one
sided argument with Spain. Far
from being stated with war he did his
bit in the trouble along the Mexican
border.
While in the service he became in.
tereSted in the boxing game anG
when stationed in California made
name for himself in tho light.
weight division. 1t was while there
he engaged in the most notable battle
of his career, winning over Battling
Brly McCIrty after % hectic cantos
by the zen route. he himself being
forced to kiss the canvass a score CT
times but finally administering the
poppy pill to McCarty. This battle
took place in San Diego on the same
date of the Nelson Cans fight in
! Goldfield, Nevada.
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from the sunset angle and is beset
by many ills incident TO his activities
in tho service of Unc.e sam and in
the ring. His doctors mandate is
that he hit the trail for the sunny
cline of California. Many local fans
who recall the career of Billy are
planning to stage u farewell benefit
for Billy which will be held in Au-
gusta City Hall within a week or TWO
1t will he a series OF boxing bouts
with several Maine boys volunteering
their services. Billy Is at present
living or a small farm in Chelsea
and would be pleased to see or hear
from any of his old friends.
Augusta sport followers will watch
with interest today the result OF the
i''NupAAI II NSltAS ia Nllti
race with Hebron Academy. Bowdoin
defeated the strong Portland high
team, last Saturday by a score Of ca
81 and there seems to lie bit OF
speculation as to which team will
immergo the winner today. Frank
harrington, Augusta own star ath.
lete. who ran to such good advan-
tage in the Portland meet is expected
to repeat his excellent work today.
Besides being the high scorer at last
Saturdays meet. Frank broke the
three hundred yard record, hcsiGes
scoring two firsts. one SECOND ana
one third. Coach Magec has entered
him in the following events: 30 yard
dash. 300 yard run, 45 yard hurdles,
running broad jump, and the /?
pound shot put. Buker. another first
year man has shown great ability IN
the shot put line and he is out today
TO break his record Of last Saturday
Tonight at the Y. NJ. G.. A. ut s
O'Clock Augusta basketball fans Will
have an opportunity of seeing the
fast Halloweil High quintet In az
ton. when they play the Nickcry &
Hill boys on the Y court. Halo
well High seconds will play the Y
Comets. This game promises to be
tull OF action. as the Hallowell bows
have felt the sting of defeat from
the boys earlier in the season aud
are planning to even things UP TO-.
night The Nickery & Hill five are
runners up in the City League this
year and have developed fine pass
ing game. This is the nearest TO o
Cony-Hallowell High game Augusta
fans will see this season as three
members of the Vickery & Hill team
are former Cony stars-C. Prime,
forward; G. Hall and Mccall. guards
The center and other forward are
Bechard, forward, T.. Prime, center
College hockey is at an end Fcbru-
airy proved to be the most gentle
month, far too much so for hockey,
Tor the recent thaw has ruined every
rink in the State. Bowdoin was to
nave played n game with Bates on the
brunswick rink but the condition OF
the rink made IT necessary to cancel
the game. Bowdoin has also called
off Its scheduled game with 81. Doms
at Lewiston and the team has dis
banded. SO has the Bates, Colby
and Maine outfits. Bates finished the
season indicated in college ranks.
Colby scored one on Bates; the only
college to hold that distinction. Bow
dom and Maine tied for second place
in the Maine series and Colby trails
in the cellar.