Sports Highlights From De Paul Scott High and More
De Paul Academy and Scott High played strong football with Scott High defending versus Haverhill High and De Paul falling to Somerville. Cross country features Jimmy Henigan’s easy win and Kyronen’s national title as BaA showcases indoor potential. Cochrane’s boxing call in the West favored Wallace over Shannon, and Cornell exits hockey season due to facility gaps. Musings on Willard Georges Carpentier, Les D Arcy, and Joe Stecher add to the lineup of combat sport talk.
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de Paul Academy
Scott ‘High
New England
Scott High
Haverhill High
de Paul
Somerville
Jimmy Henigan
Jimmy
Villir Kyronen
Finnlander
Hannes Kolehmainen
New York
Kolehmainen
Johnny Overton
Kyronen
Finn
Tex Rickard
Les D’arcy
Australia
Cowboy
Clubs Have Taken Profits From Pros in Golf
A discussion on how golf clubs usurp professional profits by controlling sales of golf balls and equipment. It argues the pro should sell balls in his shop and criticizes other club purchases that reduce the pro’s income. It also examines lesson length and optimal times, noting price ranges in New York and the South and stressing results over cost.
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Golf
Untitled Sports Questions and Old Bout Claim In Paris
Questions on last season batting average for Bill Cartigan and whether Frank Klaus decisively beat Carpentier. Accounts of Klaus vs Carpentier in Dieppe June 24 1912 claim Klaus led until a foul controversy. Also asks if Pittsburg is an Eastern or Western football power and notes Glen Warner's team as top Eastern contender.
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Frank Klaus
Carpentier
Klaus
Paris
Dieppe
France
Kiaus
Pittsburg
Glen Warner
German wrestler Hockmann to challenge Stecher at Grand Opera House
Franz Hockmann the big German to wrestle Joe Stecher in a finish match at the Grand Opera House next Thursday night. Hockmann’s past opponents include Waldek Zbyszko and Aberg, showing strong skill. Stecher as overwhelming favorite but Hockmann may test him with weight and strength. Two finish matches and motion pictures of a jiu jitsu contest complete the program.
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Franz Hockmann
Joe Stecher
Grand Opera House
Hockmann
Waldek Zbyszko
Aberg
Stecher
All Star Card Set for Fairview A C Event Thursday
Southbridge reports an all star boxing program at Fairview A C with three 10 round bouts. Matty Baldwin will serve as third man in the ring. Local interest centers on Frankie Rodman of Webster versus Tommy McFarland of Boston. Also scheduled are Gene Moriarity of Syracuse vs Chick West of Holyoke and Billie Meyers of New York against Billie Kramer of Philadelphia.
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Southbridge
Fairview A. C
Matty Baldwin
Frankie Rodman
Webster
Tommy McFarland
Boston
Gene Moriarity
Syracuse
Chick West
Holyoke
Billie Meyers
New York
Billie Kramer
Philadelphia
Lincoln Hockey Club challenges Concord High School seven
The Lincoln Hockey Club formed by Concord High School alumni has issued a winter challenge to the newly formed Concord High School ice hockey team. Lincoln comes off two undefeated seasons as the clubs prepare for a potential winter matchup.
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Lincoln
Concord High School
Somerville High Football Team to Be Honored with Banquet
The Somerville High School football eleven will be feted at a banquet Tuesday evening December 19 in the high school auditorium. Hosted by the Somerville Board of Trade, with the school faculty assisting, the event plans to open the gallery to the girls. Board committee members include Harry Van Iderstine chairman Thomas M Nolan secretary and Ray R Rideout treasurer.
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Somerville
Somerville Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Harry van Iderstine
Thomas M. Nolan
Ray R. Rideout
Fagan to Face Tough Opponent in Grand Opera House Night
Joe Eagan fights Jeff Smith of Bayonne in a 12 round bout at the Grand Opera House. Mickey Donnelly meets Finney Boyle in the other 12 round match. Smith is known for a knockout of Les D Arcey and will weigh in at 158 pounds after a forfeit.
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Joe Eagan
Grand Opera House
Jeff Smith
Bayonne
N. J
Armory
A. A
Mickey Donnelly
New York
Finney Boyle
Lowell
Les D’arcey
Australia
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeff
Eagan
Yale to Consider Fred Rocque as Coach for Hockey
Yale hock ey interests may be directed by Fred Rocque former Dartmouth varsity and Boston Arena Hockey Club coach. Rocque is to meet Captain Murray and Yale athletic committee members in New Haven tomorrow and is expected to accept the Elis terms.
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New Haven
Yale
Fred Rocque
Dartmouth
Boston Arena
Rocque
Murray
Elis
Middlesex School Names Captain for 1917 Ice Team
Jabish Holmes Jr of New York City, member of the 1917 class, has been elected captain of Middlesex School ice hockey seven of Concord for the 1917 season.
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Middlesex School
Concord
Jabish Holmes, Jr
New York City
Walter Johnson and Bush duel in Tigers Hall of Fame pitch duel
The 1916 account recalls Donie Bush facing Walter Johnson as Johnson overwhelms the Detroit Tigers. Bush fouled off three fast ones before Johnson struck him out. Johnson dominates eight of nine batters, Cobb pressures him at the plate, and Oldring, Gedeon, and other stars provide colorful commentary on speed and curves.
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Donie” Bush
Detroit Tigers
Walter Johnson
Bush
Walter
Johnson
Tiger Star
Cobb
Tyrus
Johnson Walter
Rube Oldring
Rube
Oldring
Mack School
New York
Yankees
Washington
Joe Gedeon
Gedeon
Joe
Bill
W. G. Evans
Dartmouth Harriers Name Smith Captain for Next Fall
At a Dartmouth squad meeting R. W. Smith of Keene New Hampshire was chosen to lead the cross country team next fall. He was the second highest point winner for the Green last season and is noted as a consistent barrier in college competition. He belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
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Hanover
N. H
R. W. Smith
Keene
Dartmouth
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Pons
RED Sox
Stecker
Jeol
Arthur
Duffeys
Charley Dickermann
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Eddie Shannon
Eddie Wallace
Cochrane
Shannon
Wallace
Cornell
Unicorn
Cornellians
Cyclone Burns
Buffalo
Burns
John G. Anderson
New York State
Bill Cartigan
Walter Knox
Canada
Jim Thorpe
Cedar Brook
Bond
F. W. Hunt & CO
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Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co
Washington St
Cor
Cornhill
Brockton
Clark Hall Ward ST
Burnwood
Perfection In Whiskey Co
Berry & Coo., Bostes
Fagan
Billy Evans
Ruth
Cicotte
Chicago
Coveleskie
Detroit
Wolfgang
Faber
Coombe
Cleveland
Benz
Cullop
Weisman
St. Louis
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Moerridge
New
Gould Cleveland
Koob
St Louis
Groom
Bagby
Cleveland -Shaw
Shocker
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Shore
Scott Chicago
Cunningham
Gallia
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Williams
Morton
Lambeth
Roebling
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Cleve
Dubuc
Caldwell
Gregg
Foster
Dumont
Keating
Hamilton
Det
Loudermilk
Fisher
Russell
Davis
Shee
Danforth
Nabors
Myers
James
Sheehan
Mitchell Cleve
Boland
Ayres
Cene
Markle
Love
Ave
Ings
E. Gaines
Peerless
Richardson
U.S
Beach ST
H. Hollander & Co
Green St
North Station
Dartmouth Harriers
Smith
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