Shield Trophy Debuts in Tri-School Baseball League
The Roxbury Latin, Noble and Greenough, and Volkmah will compete for a shield trophy in a three team series. Each team plays two games against the others, with an extra game if the series ends even, to crown the champion.
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Roxbury Latin
Noble & Greenough
Volkmah
Heinie
Big Jake
Hugh Bradley
Worcester
Bradley
Pirates
Pittsburg
Hugh
Jake
Gambling Ventures In United States League Open Again
A reader notes that the book on the United States league remains wide open and opportunities for wagering persist despite previous oversights.
Catholic University Defeats Holy Cross in Tight Showdown
Catholic University edged Holy Cross in a hard fought matchup. The win highlighted strong performances from key players and solid defense, clinching the contest in a late rally.
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Catholic University
Holy Cross
Washington
R & B Catholic University
Cisbs
Greene
McDonnell
Gilmartin
Gans
Cold Weather Halts Fourth Spring Baseball Game
Philadelphia April 4 Cold weather again prevented the American and National league clubs from playing the fourth of a series of spring games. The series stands two victories to one in favor of the Nationals.
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Philadelphia
Nationals
Red Sox End Spring Drills in Hot Springs on Stiff Pace
Boston Red Sox conclude spring training at Hot Springs Ark after a two hour workout at Majestic Park and depart for Cincinnati. Manager Jake Stahl plans two games with the Reds in Porkopolis with key players Wagner Bradley Collins and Pape shaping up for the season.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Majestic Park
Red Sox
Jake Stahl
Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
Reds
Porkopolis
Sox
Athletics
Wagner
Boston
Larry Pape
Ray Collins
Nanamaker
Young Thomas
Stahl
Wood
O'Brien
Cicotte
Hall
Bedient
Bushelman
Pape
Hageman
Collins
Leonard
Harvard
Norwood Inn
Wwe
Marathon Critics Eye Festus Madden To Win Uni corn Race
Arthur Laffey notes North Dorchester A A contender Festus Madden as favorite to win the Uni corn Marathon with Clarence DeMar out likely. Madden's recent form and past second place behind DeMar boost hopes for the club, while Saklad could also carry the local grinders’ flag.
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Festus Madden
Dorchester A. A
Clarence DeMar
Freddie Cameron
Amherst
N. S
DeMar
Madden
North Dorchester
Grinders
Saklad
Local rowing hopes rise with Harvard Princeton clash on Charles
The piece notes Harvard and Princeton renewing aquatic relations on the Charles, boosting local rowing interest. It cites coach Jim Wray and Courtney at Cornell as proponents of strong competition to improve the Crimson, Yale's role, and the potential growth of college rowing nationwide.
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Harvard
Princeton
Charles
Tigers
Jim Wray
Courtney
Cornell
Crimson
Yale
Pirates Observe Red Sox Departure in Hot Springs Crowd
In Hot Springs on April 4 the Pirates drew a large crowd to watch the Red Sox depart. Marty O'Toole Eddie Karger Joe Riggert were present. Riggert hurt his hand but is expected to miss a week yet retains his job. Rumors say Karger may rejoin the majors and Cubs may pursue him. Karger appears improved and Pfeister may rejoin the Cubs.
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Hot Springs
Pirate
Red Sox
Marty O’toole
Eddie Karger
Joe Riggert
Joe
St. Paul
Karger
Riggert
Donnie Hoffman
Mike O'Toole
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Chance
Jack Pfeister
Cubs
Marathon Distance History and Local Notices
The piece recalls the original marathon distance of about 25 miles and the 26 miles 385 yards standard from the 1908 London Royal start at Windsor Castle. It notes amateur games for April 19 and lists contact details for entry. It also mentions Bombardier Wells birth, a cancelled Al Palzer match, and a past Moha Papke bout with timing details.
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Peabody
Hbosh
Windsor Castle
J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Cambridgeport
Bombardier Wells
al Palzer
Andy Morris
Bob Moha
Billy Papke
Armory
A. A
Moha
Boston A. A
Exeter Street
Humorists Discuss Germany'fer Comedy Output
The National Association of Humorists raises questions about how Germany'fer can further develop his comedy output in a challenging period.
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National Association of Humorists
Germany
No Sloppy Sentiment in B B Profession Fortunes
A newspaper style note observes that while sentiment exists in the b b profession it is not excessive. It notes that even top grade performers falter and are quickly disciplined back to the chutes.
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Brookline
Powers
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