Boston College track squad shows development under Fowler
Prospects for BC track this season are limited as 1917 scorers serve. Coach Bob Fowler has 15 likely runners, with Simmons as captain possibly not competing. Barry leads the quarter and is joined by Dolan Ave nue and others. Hannon anchors the middle distances while Dempsey and sprinters Growboski Douglas Mahan Kennedy diversify events. McNamara improves in throws. Harrington Kelly Harkins train for two miles.
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Fowler
Bob Fowler
Eddie Hannon
Mulligan
Hannon
Cummings
Bill Dempsey
Dempsey
Mowler
Growboski
Douglas, Mahan
St. John’s
Kennedy
Boston Latin
McNamara
Harrington
Kelly
Harkins
All Star Boxing Tourney Promises Evening Action
The Unity Cycle A. C. of Lawrence hosts an all-star boxing card tonight with three 10 rounders. St Patrick's T A Society Brockton runs an amateur tournament April 17. Notable bouts include Willie Jackson vs Patsy Cline in New Haven on April 29 and a controversial 135 pound final where Thomas O Malley beat Sam Mosberg.
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St. Patrick's T. A. Society of Brockton
Boston
New Haven
Willie Jackson
Patsy Cline
Thomas O’malley
Philadelphia
Sam Mosberg
New York
Mechanics’ Building
Mosberg
Liberty bonds to portion of purse in wrestling title bout
In the Yokel-Gardner middleweight world title match at Grand Opera House this evening the winner will receive a major part of his purse in Liberty bonds. Matchmaker George Tuohy pushes bonds for all main-event purses under his direction, with Gardner and Yokel in top form for a best two of three falls. A preliminary features Patsy McCarthy versus Frank Delamantis, a Boston middleweight gaining notice in the Midwest.
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Grand Opera Trouse
Liberty Bonds
George Tuohey
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Fettle
Patsy McCarthy
Frank Delamantis
Boston
Middle West
Camp Devens Baseball Schedule Announced for Spring Season
The Camp Devens baseball schedule lists thirteen games with seven on the camp field against opponents including Harvard Newport Naval Reserves and the Radio School. Home games with New York Hants and other league teams are pending. Brown games set for Providence Memorial Day. Damaged Sunday play restrictions limit Boston games.
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Newport Naval
New York Hants
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Providence
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Fitchburg
Somerville
Fisk Red Tops
Springfield
Naval Radio School
Newport Naval Reserves
Amherst
Marblehead A. C
Marblehead
Boston Braves
Ew Port
Red Sox on Home Stretch
In Chattanooga on April 10 the final game of the Red Sox and Trolley Dodgers series was called off due to cold weather. Snow fell as managers Barrow and Coombs debated playing. Miguel Finn, the local promoter, supported postponement.
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Tenn
Red Sox
Trolley Dodgers
Barrow
Coombs
Miguel Finn
Red Sox Set For Boston Trip After Late Birmingham Arrival
The Boston Red Sox team slated a 10 30 p m departure to Boston via Cincinnati with a three hour stop in Cincinnati if the train runs on time They will reach Boston Friday noon with a three game series against the Yankees looming Meanwhile several players recover from injuries and the club’s form ahead of the trip shows room for improvement after a 7 5 series win over the Robins including a tie game and a lone win by the Sox Yannigans against Brooklyn Yannigans
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Birmingham
Red Sox
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Washington
New York
Yankees
Barrow
Fenway Park
Hoblitzell
Scott
Robins
Sox Yannigans
Brooklyn Yannigans
Sox
Wet Grounds Stop Braves Game in Greensboro
In Greensboro North Carolina on April 10 the Braves game against the New York Highlanders was postponed due to rain. The wet field forced officials to call off the scheduled contest.
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Braves
Greensboro
N. C
New York Highlanders
Governor Boyle weighs in on Willard Fulton fight location
Reno April 10 Governor Boyle says Willard and Fulton cannot fight in Nevada on the Fourth of July or any date. He grants them permission to go to France to fight the Boche whenever ready.
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Reno
Nev
Willard
Fulton
Boyle
Nevada
France
Governor Lindsey Blocks Willard Fulton Fight in New Mexico
In Santa Fe on April 10 Governor Lindsey said the Willard Fulton bout cannot be held in the state while he is in office. He stated he would oppose permission for the July 4 fight if requested. The comment underscores political resistance to the planned boxing event.
Captain-elect Cy Spencer Reinstated at English High
Captain-elect Cy Spencer of the English High School football eleven is reinstated after a temporary expulsion over trouble with the faculty. The move restores Spencer to squad status as the team prepares for upcoming games.
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Cy"’ Spencer
English High 1918
English
Spencer
School crews out Monday for rowing spring work
The Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association will begin crew practice next Monday morning and continue through the entire spring vacation next week, with all eligible members invited to participate.
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Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association
Detroit Americans Top Cincinnati Nationals In Lively Tilt
In Little Rock on April 10, Detroit Americans 5-11-1 faced Cincinnati Nationals 8-7-2 in a competitive matchup. The result highlighted strong pitching from Detroit and solid hitting from Cincinnati, with late innings producing the decisive runs.
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Little Rock
Ark
Detroit Americans
Cincinnati Nationals
Pat Moore Edges Ertle In 15 Round Baltimore Bout
Pat Moore from Memphis won the referee's decision over Johnny Ertle of St. Paul in a 15 round fight held in Baltimore tonight.
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Baltimore
Pat Moore
Memphis
Johnny Ertle
St. Paul
Washington Americans beat Philadelphia Nationals in ninth inning rush
Greenville reports a baseball game where Washington Americans improved to 5 11 3 and Philadelphia Nationals dropped to 10 2 after the end of the ninth, with a late call to catch the train.
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Greenville
Washington Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia Americans Defeat Pittsburgh Nationals in Split Tilt
Spartanburg South Carolina April 10 Philadelphia Americans record 4 9 1 and Pittsburgh Nationals at 2 7 b. The scoreboard shows the Americans prevailing over the Nationals in the event with the visiting club posting the better season mark in the overall standings.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Philadelphia Americans
Pittsburg
Milton Academy Falls to Cambridge High in Baseball
Cambridge High and Latin defeated Milton Academy 9 to 0 at Milton. Sullivan and Scott starred for Cambridge Cantabs, while Bolton carried Milton’s offense and defense making key plays for the home nine.
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Milton Academy
Cambridge High
Milton
Sullivan
Scott
Bolton
Milton Coach Sonders Named Brookline High Head Coach
Martin W. Sonders, after two seasons directing Milton High School, is appointed coach for Brookline High. The move places Sonders at the Brookline helm, bringing new leadership to the program.
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Martin W. Sonders
Milton High School
Brookline High
Middlesex Defeats English High in Easy Baseball Victory
Concord April 10 The Middlesex School baseball team easily defeated the Boston English High School nine 7 to 1. Boston A team was weakened by scholastic deficiencies, with several players unavailable.
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Concord
Middlesex School
Boston English High School
Boston Nine
Concord Private School Defeats Middlesex in Low-Scoring Game
Knowlton pitched six scoreless innings for Concord before Romaine allowed the lone English run. Middlesex collected eight hits off Kragg but could not overcome Concord’s early two runs and late insurance runs in the seventh and eighth. Gale and Tee turned in a key double play as Knowlton and Romaine combined for the win.
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Terensy
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Navy Game Is Protested At New Haven
The Boston naval station nine under Jack Barry faces a challenge from James Collins owner of New Haven Eastern league team who argues former pro players cannot enter his district despite army or navy service. Collins appeals to Association president Farrell as the test case pits Navy versus Colonials with a decision looming before the next Sunday game.
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Boston Naval Station
Jack Barry
Lighthouse Point
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Colonials
Two School Games Today In Bronx Area Baseball
Afternoon doubleheader features minor league style matchups at University Heights and Claflin Field Newton High vs Wellesley High and Boston College High vs South Boston High are on the slate Boston College Trigh leads the Old Gold and Maroon backstop Green and coach Leo Daley aim to tighten defense Newton High impressed by 15 runs against Needham Tuesday and is favored over Wellesley. In New York a Bronx based team in the new International league seeks territorial rights waivers from Harry Hempstead after a citizen committee led by Cyrus Miller filed formal requests.
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Boston College Trigh
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Wellesley High
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Boston College High
Green
Leo Daley
Lovely
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McCabe
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Bronx
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Cyrus P. Miller
Hempstead
Giants
New York Americana
Harvard Baseball Practices Amid Cold Weather Delays
Harvard's baseball practice was canceled yesterday due to severe cold. a practice game versus the 1921 squad was postponed with plans to resume today if weather allows. Final spring workouts are set for Soldiers Field tomorrow. players must return to Cambridge April 11 to prepare for the April 27 opener against Princeton. Coach Duffy focuses on the pitching staff with Johnson and O'Keefe leading the race for first-string duties.
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Soldiers Wield
Cambridge
Princeton
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Johnson
O'Keefe
Concord High School Crushes Maynard High 18 to 6
Concord High School baseball defeated Maynard High 18 to 6 in an error free game on the school playground. The teams combined for 28 hits with one homer, and Concord scored six runs in the eighth inning while Reed allowed four Maynard runs in the third before settling.
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Concord High School
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Freshmen Lead As Tech Crews Train For Spring Races
Tech crews finish final stretch training along the Charles ahead of the interclass races on April 18. Freshmen hold the edge to date in the early standings.
Wolf of Berlin Hindered as War Bond Drive Reaches Deep
The piece satirically notes Berlin’s unsteady stance when Uncle Sam launches new war loan drives. It urges readers to support Liberty Bond purchases to freeze out German influence and bolster Allied finance during wartime.
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Berlin
Uncle Sam
38 Rounds At Boston Club Card Promises Several Bouts
An all star card arranged by the Commercial A. C. features three 10 rounders and one eight rounder totaling 38 sessions. Billy Woods of Manchester faces Johnny Downes of South Boston in a rematch after a 12 round hearing. Dave Powers fights Young Goula, Joe Demaries meets Joe Rivers, and Jack Mansfield meets Charles De Angeles in the opening eight rounds.
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Billy Woods
Manchester
N. H
Johnny Downes
South Boston
Mills
Young Bushier
Woonsocket
Downes
Young Rector
Pittsfield
Dave Powers
Young Goula
Malden
Powers
Joe Demaries
Franklin
Pat Reed
Joe Rivers
Gloucester
Jack Mansfield
Lawrence
Charles de Angeles
Revere
E. H. S. Tennis Team Works Out Daily at Jarvis Field
English High's tennis squad practices daily on Jarvis Field under Captain Sidney Biddell. Only veterans Louie Sulkin and Biddell remain, while many promising players compete for spots. Howard McHugh, Wilbur Hartehorn, and Bob Cooney are the leading newcomers. The High School of Commerce is the only other Boston high school with a tennis team this spring.
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English High
Jarvis Field
Sidney Biddell
Louie Sulkin
Biddell
Howard McHugh
Wilbur Hartehorn
Bob Cooney
The
High School of Commerce
Boston
Liberty bonds urged as path to victory through sacrifice
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy Liberty bonds, presenting the purchase as a civic duty and key step toward victory. The message emphasizes individual sacrifice and collective effort to support national finances during the conflict.
Downey Captures Decision Over Robson in City Bout
Tommy Robson of Malden lost to Bryan Downey of Columbus Ohio after 12 rounds at the Grand Opera House. Downey controlled the action with a straight left early and peppered Robson throughout. The undercard included Paddy Sullivan stopping in the second round, Bill Casey winning with a right uppercut, and Frank Toronto defeating Freddie Webb in a six round opener. April 15 plans announced for Tendler to face Frankie Britt replacing ill Johnny Dundee in New York.
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Brockton
Meal Coogan
Newport
Walter Butler
Revere
Farrington A. C
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Coogan
Heywood Briggs
Leo Downey
Roxbury
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Downey
Briggs
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Johnny Wilson
Tommy Robson
Frank Chaney
Beachmont
Bert Jones
Malden
Bryan Downey
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Grand Opera House
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Paddy Sullivan
Portland
Bill Casey
South Boston
Frank Toronto
Freddie Webb
Weymouth
Mike Castle
Lawrence
Tommy Corbiey
Gloucester
Lew ‘Tendler
Frankie Britt
Johnny Dundee
New York
Tendler
Matt Hinkel
Cleveland
Harvard Runners Begin First Year Work Today
Harvard long distance runners start the year with afternoon workouts under Coach Pooch Donovan who will select mile candidates from varsity and freshman squads. Standouts include Captain Burnham Lewis I J Stephenson D J Duggan and HK Lucas with Charlie Page Douglass Cumner and Nally on the freshman side. The loss of Denis F O Connell weakens the 1921 mile lineup.
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Pooch Donovan
Donovan
Burnham Lewis
I. J. Stephenson
D. J. Duggan
HK. ¥. Lucas
Charlie Page
Douglass
Cumner
Nally
Denis F. O'Connell
Middlesex School to Host Allen Military in May Baseball Game
Middlesex School baseball manager Bertram KK Wittle of Concord has arranged a midweek game for Wednesday afternoon May 29. The Middlesex diamond in Concord will host Allen Military School of Newton for a nonleague matchup.
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Bertram KK. Wittle
Middlesex School
Concord
Allen Military School
Newton
Middlesex
Second Teams to Play in Concord Neighborhood Series
Concord High School second baseball team and Middlesex School second nine of Concord start their season Saturday on the Concord playground. The return game at Middlesex field is scheduled for Patriots Day, April 19. Community appeals for bond purchases in support of Liberty and national finance.
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Middlesex School
Concord
Concord Playground
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Writers Kind to Mitchell By Doc Alm
The article defends Charley Mitchell amid clashes over his England titles and boxing legacy. It disputes New York writers claims, cites draw with Jack Burke, Corbett defeat, and disputed British championships. It notes Wall and Hall as champions, and mentions boxing legislation, amateur tournaments, and upcoming Marathon relays at Camp Devens.
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Mitchell
New York
New
Charles Wall
Toff’ Wall
Jem Smith
Wall
England
Jim Hall
Australia
Jack Dempsey
Answers to queries on Cohn bout timing and daylight plan
Queries about Harvey Cohn a Maine college trainer now director at Spartanburg military camp seek his status. Questions on Willard Fulton bout location and timing of Red Sox vs Athletics opening game, daylight saving impact, and schedule changes.
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Maine
Cohn
Spartanburg
Willard-Fulton
Dempsey
Willard
Fulton
Pugilistic History and Mitchell Title Claims
The article discusses Mitchell’s standing as a retired middleweight or heavyweight champion of England and questions the accuracy of such claims. It notes potential losses of titles, and recalls a notable early encounter with John L. Sullivan, including whispers about naming the Sullivan Mitchell fight in France a draw, with a reference to Jack Ashton.
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New York
Mitchell
Jack Burke
Sullivan
Burke
Jim Corbett
Gotham
Jake Kilrain
England
France
John
Jack Ashton
Giants 4 Indians 1 in New Orleans baseball game
The New York Nationals defeated the Cleveland Americans 4 to 1 in a game played in New Orleans on April 10. The Nationals improved to 4-10-2 while the Indians stood at 1-3-4 after the contest.
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New York Nationals
Cleveland Americans
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