National Lawn Tennis Rankings Led by Johnson and Bjurstedt
United States National Lawn Tennis Association executive committee met in secret and accepted the ranking list. William M. Johnson topped the 100 men, and Molla Bjurstedt led the 25 women. The public release is planned for Sunday, with amendments to admit park-based clubs under consideration for February. Resolutions on Anthony F Wilding’s death were proposed to Australia.
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New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
William M. Johnson
San Francisco
Molla Bjurstedt
Sun- Gay
R. D. Wrenn
P. E. Presbrey
Boston
National Association
Anthony F. Wilding
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
Australia
Boston College 1916 Football Captaincy Vote Postponed
The election for captaincy, scheduled for yesterday afternoon, has been postponed to Tuesday. Vin Murray is considering running but is expected to withdraw before the contest.
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Boston College
Vin Murray
Freshmen Voters Decide Letter and Sweater Awards
Rivalry between Maurice Dullea and Charlie Fitz Gerald heats up as freshmen will vote to decide honors. Letters and sweaters will be announced Monday along with election for assistant manager and two second assistants. Boston College faces minimal graduation impact, with Captain Duffy and three seniors leaving. An outdoor track may be formed, pending approval and funding.
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Maurice Dullea
Charlie Fitzgerald
Frank Mahoney
George Holland
Arthur Murphy
Frank Gateley
Boston College
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Leo Daley
Harry Kiley
Steve Fitzgerald
Doc
Flemming
Fordham
Graduate Athletic Board
University Heights
Huntington High School Football Team Banquet
The Huntington High School football team was honored at a banquet last evening at the YMCA building. Over 200 students attended as speakers included Head Master Filinner Directors Speare and Lamb Cadman and Soucy from Harvard and Captain Bill Parks of Tufts.
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Harvard
Bill Parks
Tufts
Freshmen Claim Harvard Interclass Title at Soldiers Field
The Harvard freshmen defeated the juniors 14 to 0 to win the interclass championship yesterday at Soldiers Field. Freshmen scoring came in the second and fourth periods as juniors fumbled away their chance and stalled their only strong rush.
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Harvard
Soldiers Field
Boxing benefits and upcoming bouts across New England
Promoter Sam Fitzpatrick plans a December 17 benefit in New York for former lightweight champion George Kid Lavigne. Boston’s Honey Mellody seeks support for a relief fundraiser. plans target December 15 or 20 with writers' committee guidance. Gloucester features Steve Kennedy in comeback form and Al Thomas in a main 12-round bout. other Gloucester card matches include Joe Rivers vs Karl Herz. Additional notes cite Johnny Dundee vs Mat Wells hype in New Haven and Willard-Fulton negotiations with regional prelims in Portland and biddeford.
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George Kid Lavigne
New York
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al Thomas
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Washington
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George Rodel
Freshmen Triumph Over Juniors 14–0 as Freeman Stars
In the second period the freshmen drove to the three yard line but the juniors blocked punt. Hathaway returned 40 yards for a freshmen threat, Freeman scored from two yards out, and later a 40 yard run set up another touchdown. Final score Freshmen 14 Juniors 0 with Freeman two touchdowns and Crosscup two goal conversions.
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Jeff Smith and Chip at Armory A A A bout looming title claim
The opening Armory A A program features Jeff Smith and George Chip in a 158 pound middleweight bout that could threaten a near middleweight championship as Smith claims the title. Chip previously defeated Frank Klaus twice in hard fought matches.
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Chip
Armory A.A
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Boston Hippodrome
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George Chip
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Dreamland
Smith Beats Top Contenders in Promising Clash
Smith has defeated Jimmy Clabby Eddie McGoorty Les Darcy Mick King and two French champions Adrian Hogan and George Bernard. He knocked out Darcy but later lost on a foul to the Australian. Smith’s 58 fights since March 7 1910 include 20 knockouts. He faces Chip in the inaugural club bout billed as a hard hitting fast battle. Jeff’s 1911 record lists January 2 win over Darcy February 21 win over King May 22 loss to Darcy on a foul with most bouts in Sydney Melbourne events
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Eddie McGoorty
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Chip
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Australia
Wharoki Hardwick
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Sydney
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Eligibility Board Meets To Harmonize Intercollegiate Rules
Representatives from Yale Harvard and Princeton met in New York to draft a common rule covering athletic eligibility for intercollegiate contests. The 20 attendees declined comment as the two and a half hour meeting adjourned to reconvene tomorrow with an expected public announcement. The session, the first among the three in ten years, follows Yale sanctioning five star players for accepting summer baseball fees and aims to resolve longstanding eligibility questions.
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De Oro Sets World Mark in Three Cushion Billiards
Alfred De Oro set a new world record by scoring 50 points in 85 innings in Chicago. He surpassed the previous 50 points in 86 innings by Frank Day of New Orleans. The match with August Kieckhefer of Milwaukee began tonight, with Kieckhefer scoring 36 points in 34 innings and a high run of eight. de Oro led 100 to 63 after two blocks. the final block will be completed tomorrow night.
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de Oro
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Kieckhefer
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