Langford Beats Jeanette in 15 Round Chelsea Card
Sam Langford of Cambridge defeated Joe Jeanette of New York by decision after 15 rounds at the Lincoln Club of Chelsea last night. The crowd packed the venue despite warnings against two colored boxers. Jeanette, heavier by at least 30 pounds, had moments of success in rounds four eight and fourteen, but Langford dominated early and late, finishing strong to win two to one on the final score.
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Sam Langford
Cambridge
Joe Jeanette
New York
Lincoln Club
Chelsea
Boston
Jeanette
Langford
New Yorker
Jack Johnson
Jack Sheehan
Charley Dwyer
Young Nelson
Lawrence
Nelson
Dwyer
Jerry Gaines
Joe Geary
Geary
Gaines
Farnsworth of Cambridge Picked to Win B A A Marathon
Cambridgeport gym hosts runners for Patriots' Day event with E S Farnsworth favored to win. Bob Fowler backs Farnsworth noting his danger in a 25 mile race. Farnsworth trained with Fowler and hails from New Brunswick.
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Farnsworth
Cambridge
Cambridgeport
E. S. Farnsworth
Lorz
Bob Fowler
Athens
Fowler
New Brunswick
St. Philip’s A. A
South End
Frank Falkner
New England
Tom Sullivan
Tom Hunt
John Lacey
Jack Leadbetter
Patrick Cronin
George W. Brown
Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association
Boston Athletic Association
Boxing crowd improves on second night at Mechanics Pavilion
The national amateur boxing tournament at Mechanics Pavilion sees stronger bouts as Harry Baker of the Olympic Club defeats Thomas F. Rawson of the Boston Athletic Club in 115 pounds. McKinnon of Boston A. C. beats Matt Granfield of the Olympic Club in the 145-pound division after four rounds.
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Ban Francisco
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Harry Baker
Olympic Club
Thomas F. Rawson
Boston Athletic Club
McKinnon
Boston A. C
Matt Granfield
Boxing Gossip Spurs Talk of Murphys Rivalry and Matty Baldwin
The piece reports on Tommy Murphy and Matty Baldwin with Oliver’s bold winner take all threat and Baldwin’s rising reputation. It also notes upcoming amateur and professional bouts, New York and Boston boxers, matches at the B A A Riverside and Philadelphia events, plus a list of scheduled pairs and future match prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Murphy
New York
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
Boston
Post
Murphy
Gotham
Bermuda
Johnny Oliver
Baldwin
Tommy
Oliver
Matty
Tom Andrews
Andrews
Crescent A. C
Riverside
George Y. Brown
Tommy Hagan
Angus McDougall
Eddie Daniels
Togo Stanger
Fred Bradley
Joe Hanlon
al Bates
John Stanton
William Kirkland
John Wilson
San Francisco
Tommy Rawson
Coleman McGowan
Hugh McKinnon
Rawson
Philadelphia
Amby McGarry
Willie Hosey
Albany
Jimmy Walsh
Willie Moody
Tommy O'Toole
Kloby
Lawrence
Foresters Of America Court Ethan Allen Meeting At Sherwood Hall
A large attendance filled Sherwood Hall for Court Ethan Allen No 134 Foresters of America last evening. Deputy Chief Ranger P. R and Sub Chief Ranger S. B. Cohen delivered addresses to attendees.
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Ethan Allen
Foresters of America
Sherwood Hall
P. R
S. B. Cohen
Continuance of Low Rates on Boston to New York Toy Line
No advance in fare. Winter rate of 1.75 dollars remains for Boston to New York via rail to Providence and steam or direct steam. Weekday sailings Providence to New York at 6 30 p m from Point Street Wharf Providence. Old Dominion steamer from Congress Street Boston Wednesdays at 8 p m. Tickets and info at 214 Washington Street.
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Toy Line
Boston
New York
Providence
Point Street Wharf
Old Dominion
Wharf
Congress Street
Uptown
Washington Street
Hoppe May Yet Enter International Balkline Tourney
Unofficial word says Willie Hoppe may join the 18 inch balkline international billiard tournament. Albert Froescher states the Brunswick offer of 1000 dollars stands but can be withdrawn. Hoppe demanded 7000 dollars, which the company refused to raise. Hoppe Sr. will let Willie play to consider the boy’s future and public demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willie Hoppe
Albert Froescher
Brunswick-Balke-Callender Company
Hoppe
Hoppe, Sr
Willie
Sands and Gould to meet for tennis title
New York April 5 Charles F Sands will face Jay Gould in the final of the national court tennis championship. Sands defeated George R Fearing of the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club by scores of 6 3 6 5 6 4 to reach the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. Sands
Jay Gould
Sands
George R. Fearing
Boston Tennis and
AshburtonCaught Again in Winter Resort Arrest
Police claim Lord Ashburton a prolific confidence man arrested by Inspectors Burke and Sayward. Wanted for a $1400 forged check from a Back Bay man, he supposedly operated in China Japan England and elsewhere. Age 63, born 1848 Totnes England, reputed alias rich with forgery Banco games, long criminal record.
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Lord Ashburton
Winter Place
Burke
Sayward
Watts
Back Bay
England
China
Japan
Eton
Cambridge
San Francisco
London
New York
William Griffis
Totnes
Devonshire County
BU coeds host Philadelphia visitor dinner at Hotel Bellevue
Phi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Boston University held a dinner at the Hotel Bellevue in honor of Miss M M Griffith of Philadelphia, grand secretary. Toastmistress Mrs Bertha Y Thompson introduced speakers including Mrs Anna Christy Fall and Miss Emily Bright Burnham. Several alumnae attended among them Miss Sara Cone Bryant and Miss Grace Norton.
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Phi Chapter
Kappa Kappa Gamma Society
Boston University
Hotel Bellevue
M. M. Griffith
Philadelphia
Bertha Y. Thompson
Winchester
Anna Christy Fall
Malden
Emily Bright Burnham
Newton Centre
Bertha Richmond Chevalier
Boston
E. Francesca Skerry
Salem
Eva Sirrell
Plymouth
Marlon Butterworth
Revere
Sara Cone Bryant
McClure’s Magazine
Grace Norton
Ethel Spenser
West Somerville
Ruth Jennison
Gertrude Butterworth
Nellie Simpson
Charlestown
Mary Nelson
Roxbury
Esther Hodge
Cambridge
Notre Dame Court to Initiate Six Candidates on April 12
Notre Dame Court in South Boston will initiate six candidates on April 12. The visitors include Deputy Mrs. Margaret J. Patterson, high chief ranger Daniel A. Cronin, high secretary-treasurer John J. Leonard, and Mrs. Margaret T. Callanan, past chief ranger of Martha Washington Court of Lynn.
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Notre Dame Court
South Boston
Margaret J. Patterson
Daniel A. Cronin
John J. Leonard
Margaret T. Callanan
Martha Washington Court
Lynn
Stabat Mater to Grace Palm Sunday Service at St Marys
Rossini's Stabat Mater will feature in Sunday evening service at St Marys Church North End. Rev Joseph A Gorman rector. The largely augmented chorus includes Grace Gibbons soprano Claramond Thompson alto Michael A Finn tenor Thomas M Dundon bass. Direction by Mary A Barr organist.
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Rossini
St. Mary’s Church
North End
Joseph A. Gorman
S. J
Grace Gibbons
Claramond Thompson
Michael A. Finn
Thomas M. Dundon
Mary A. Barr
Engineer George W Kittridge Named Chief Engineer
George W Kittridge of North Andover Massachusetts and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate is appointed chief engineer of the New York Central proper and West Shore railroad. He succeeds William G Wilguss who was recently elevated to vice president. Kittridge previously held the role of chief engineer at the Cleveland Chicago and St Louis line.
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New York
George W. Kittredge
North Andover
Mass
Massachusetts Technology
New York Central Proper
West Shore Railroad
William G. Wilguss
Cleveland, Chicago & St. Louis
Max Newman Speaks on Marriage and Divorce
Over 100 attendees heard Max Henry Newman at the Seminole Club in Canton Street discuss marriage and divorce. He argued divorce is a great evil that destroys the home and harms children, weakening future national strength and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole Club
Canton Street
Max Henry Newman
Newman
Jeffries Ready to Return If Fight Incentives Arrive
James J. Jeffries, former world heavyweight champion, says he did not retire willingly but because no challenger could beat him in public opinion. He would return to defend the title if strong financial inducements are offered and could draw Burns, O'Brien or others into a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Jeff
Burns
O’brien
How Swift Was Watched Watch Swift Trial Day Two
The second day of Timothy J. Swift’s trial centered on cross examination of Robert T. Bourne who testified he gave Swift 120 dollars to procure a 750 contract. Bourne described delivering the marked money to Swift via post office inspectors. A brisk exchange occurred as defense counsel pressed to admit testimony over objections from Federal Atty W H Lewis. The court adjourned the case to tomorrow morning.
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Timothy J. Swift
Robert T. Bourne
Templeton
Swift
Bourne
Post Office
John H. Casey
United
Tunnel Station Opens Quietly at Foot of State Street
The new tunnel station at the foot of State Street opened with a quiet first day. Early morning crowds filled the inbound side, but later periods were sparsely used with more riders exiting than entering. Fares drew some complaints as 75 passengers paid nickels by 2 PM. Elevator speeds slowed after initial trips due to the long 65 foot ride.
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Tunnel
State Street
58 Years a Hack Driver Honored by Massachusetts Society
Patrick E. Murray a Roxbury resident and veteran hack driver is among men to be honored by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ceremony will award medals and a $50 gold prize to a selected recipient chosen by fellow honorees.
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Patrick E. Murray
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Mr. Murray
Patrick Henry
Roxbury
Thomas Reavey
Union
B Street
South Boston
Patrick Carney
Grey Street
Charlestown
Jae Garrity
Leverett Street
Boston
William Crowley
Pontiac Street
M. Curran
First Street
East Cambridge
John
Troope
Roseclair Street
Dorchester
William Boyle
Chelsea Street
James Clayton
Fourth Street
Fay
Everett Street
East Beston
James Spikes
Waltham
Patrick Powell
Malden
John Scannell
Medford
A. Silva
Gloucester
C. Daley
State National Red Cross Treasurers Update on Japanese Famine Relief
Treasurer G. M. Lane reports additional famine relief gifts totaling 105 dollars, bringing the cumulative donations to 11 thousand 206 dollars 13 cents. Contributors include J. y. M. Worcester Worces ter donors and anonymous gifts from multiple individuals.
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G. M. Lane
National Red Cross
Union Church
Worcester
John Davis
Edward B. Alford
Missionary Club
Second Advent Church
Cora Townsend
R. M. Washburn
H. C. Brown
C. B. Meggett
W. H. Burnham
C. M
Court frees boxing club officers in Roanoke case
In Municipal Court Judge Ely discharged five Roanoke Social and Athletic Club officers charged with promoting a public sparring exhibition at 2 North Russell Street last Friday night. Nine officers were accused including President John Hoyle James W Good James Trophy John J Hogan and Bernard Mann. The prosecution showed no admission fee was charged as tickets were used. Police warn the ruling could spur more boxing events in Boston and say authorities will remain vigilant to curb such exhibitions.
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Ely
Roanoke
Roanoke Club
Unfilled Racing Dates Leave Four Circuits Vacant
Four weeks in the grand circuit lack announced programmes and stakes with Detroit Providence Cincinnati among the gaps. Horsemen doubt Detroit’s future amid recent transfer and ownership changes at Grosse Point Park.
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Detroit
Providence
Cincinnati
Grosse Point Park
Foresters Hold Requiem Mass for Deceased Members
A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at the Mission Church on Patriots Day April 19 under the auspices of St. Francis Court M C O F for deceased members. The sermon will be given by Rev Charles McCormick CC SS R.
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Mission Church
St. Francis Court
Charles McCormick
Cc. SS. R
Britain to send strong Olympic team to Athens this month
London reports list the British track squad for the Athens Games headed by Cambridge and Oxford runners. Names include Cornwallis Churchill Crabbe Abrahams Horne Carnelly Hawtrey Walters Wilkinson Halswell McGough Anderson and others in 400 to 1500 metre events plus 5 mile and marathon races. An Amateur Fencing Association team is named led by Desborough Howard de Walden Duff Yordon Seligman Newton Robinson and Co k.
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London
Great Britain
Athens
Cambridge
Oxford
Yale
Harvard
K. Cornwallis
Oxford University
A. R. Churchill
Cambridge University
F. M. Edwards
R. P. Crabbe
S. H. Carnelly
Oxford University A. C
H. F E. Hawtrey
London Athletic Club
Thames Hare and Hounds
D. W. Walters
Cardiff A. C
R. E. Wilkinson
Liverpool A. C
Wyn
University of Maine announces 1925 baseball schedule
The University of Maine releases its 1925 baseball slate with games against Harvard Massachusetts Agricultural College Bowdoin Tufts Vermont Bates Colby Wesleyan and others. Key venues include Orono Cambridge Exeter Burlington and Medford with several matches at home and on the road.
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Orono
University of Maine
Harvard
Cambridge
Konsh
Mass. Agricultural College
Amerst
Philips Exeter Academy
Exeter
Norwich University
Norwich
Univ. of Vermont
Burlington
Coburn Classical Institute
Ricker Classical Institute
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Tufts
Medford
Harvard 2d
Wesleyan
Middletown
Maine Wesleyan Seminary
Bates
Lewiston
Colby
Waterville
Amby McGarry Stops Joe Younss in Three Rounds
New York April 5 Amby McGarry defeated Joe Younss of Ballo here tonight in three rounds.
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New York
Aigril
Amby McGarry
Joe Younss
Ballo
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