Army and Navy Open Boxing Bouts at Mechanics Building
The Army and Navy staged a military boxing event drawing about 2000 fans at Mechanics Building. It featured top amateurs and pro guests like Eddie Shevlin and Tom McFarland, plus Navy and Radio School bouts, with Bat Levinsky and others in exhibition matches and a later pro bout leading to Battling Trevinsky’s tune-up before a Newark bout.
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Army and Navy
Mees
Ser- Sddie
Shevlin
Navy
New England
Y McFarland
Army
Bat Levinsky
Johnny Vito
Commonwealth Pier
Harry Stavarlich
Camp Devens
Vito
Eddie Shevlin
Tommy McFarland
North End
Battling Trevinsky
Bat
Bartley Madden
Newark
Grand Opera House
John Jacobs
Jacobs
Cigar Quality Debate Sparks Public Interest Amid Competition
An old saying about taste is used to illustrate how one brand can gain public favor over 30 years despite competition. The note suggests a reliable record of value for a good cigar, urging attention to quality and tradition.
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Ryac.c.a
Leonard to Meet Brown in New Haven Championship Bout
Benny Leonard arrives in New Haven to face Chic Brown in a 10 round title bout for the New England champion. Matchmaker Ryan guarantees Leonard 300 dollars with 45 percent of receipts likely to yield about 10 000 dollars in gross. Preliminary bouts include Battling Lahn vs Billy Fitzsimmons and Battling Green vs Young Mulligan.
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New Haven
Conn
Benny Leonard
Chic Brown
Ryan Athletic Club
Elm City
Connecticut
Terry McGovern-Young Corbett
Hartford
Ryan
Leonard
Brown
Freddy Walsh
Fingland
Battling, Lahn
Brooklyn
Billy Fitzsimmons
Fair Haven
Battling Green
Young Mulligan
Baseball Week Promises News From Major Leagues
Ban Johnson pushes for government control of baseball as meetings in New York and Chicago promise big moves. Frank Kramer retires after 20 years at the head of the bicycle game. boxing bouts at Mechanics' Hall draw mixed opinions on amateur and professional participation. Battling Levinsky set to face Bartley Madden at the Armory A A tonight. Chicago phenom Joe Loomis returns after a six? stint.
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New York
Chicago
Stove League
Ban Johnson
Ban
Frank Kramer
East Orange
Battling Levinsky
Bartley Madden
Armory
A. A
Bartley
Jim Cofffey
Toscommon
Madden
New England boxing claim eyed for Chick Brown bout
The piece notes Joe Je ys due months as an ambulance driver and his athletic ambitions. New Haven pushes to a boxing hub with Benny Leonard versus Chick Brown this week, while Chick is billed as the New England light weight champion though that claim is doubtful in the college city.
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Joe
New York
New Haven
Benny Leonard
Chick Brown
College City
Chick
New England
Ladies' Kennel Association Meets in Hotel Touraine
A large attendance gathers at the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts December meeting in the Hotel Touraine. Mrs. George A. Whitney of Brookline serves as president. a nominating committee chaired by Mrs. James P. Lewis of Waltham is appointed to prepare the ballot for the January annual meeting.
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Ladies’ Kennel Association of Massachusetts
Hotel Touraine
George A. Whitney
Brookline
James P. Lewis
Waltham
George H. Gibson
Lexington
Frank Rogers
Office letter on Rabbit Maranville and Braves enlistment
A reader asks if Johnny Rawlings of the Braves has enlisted and in which service branch, noting uncertainty. The missive discusses Charlestown navy yard team as a 10 to 7 favorite over Black's team with Newport as a claimed favorite. the writer asks for a decision, concluding Charlestown was the favorite.
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Johnny Rawlings
The
Braves
Charlestown
Navy Yard
Black
Newport
Referee to be picked for Crank Burns bout at Grand Opera House
Officials to choose the referee today for the Crank Burns match at the Grand Opera House. Paddy Hehir pleased both fighters but tends to leave early, risking an incomplete finish. George Bothner unavailable due to the New York tournament, with Jim Barnes of Springfield and Joe Kalory of Laconia among top choices.
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Crank Burns
Grand Opera House
Paddy Hehir
George Bothner
New York
Jim Barnes
Springfield
Joe Kalory
Laconia
N. Y
Fulton Knocks Out Flynn in Second Round
Fred Fulton of Minneapolis knocked out Porky Flynn of Boston in the second round of a 12 round bout in Columbus. Fulton dominated from the start, landing body blows and a decisive left hook that sent Flynn over the ropes after 2 minutes 18 seconds of the round. Flynn failed to mount effective offense as Fulton pressured from the opening bell.
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Joe Welch
Boston
Bob Josephs
Josephs
Oppon
G. H. Scott
Camp
Devens
T. H. Santo
East Boston
Scott
Santo
Fred Madden
Fred Harrington
Brighton
Harrington
Columbus
Fred Fulton
Minneapolis
Porky Flynn
Fulton
Flynn
Waidek Zbyszko and Yusuff Hassane Win
In New York the International wrestling tournament finished with three decisive finishes. Yusuff Hassan defeated Fred Pilakoff in seven minutes and 59 seconds by crotch and head hold. Joseph Rogers threw Harry Stevens in 10 minutes and 26 seconds. Waldek Zbhyszko defeated Pierre Le Belge in seven minutes and 18 seconds with an inside arm and body hold.
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New York
Yusuff Hassan
Balia
Fred Pilakoff
Inland
Joseph Rogers
United States
Harry Stevens
England
Waldek Zbhyszko
Poland
Pierre le Belge
Belgium
Lexington High girls win title with strong early season form
The Lexington High School girls field hockey team, state champions, opened with a 19 goals scored and 11 allowed in five games. Captain Miss Helen Locke led victories over Arlington Winchester and Winthrop while losing once to Arlington. They defeated Sargent School 7 to 1 in an exhibition, and beat Winchester 15 to 1.
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Lexington High School
Helen Locke
Lexington Girls
Arlington High School
Winchester High School
Winthrop High School
Arlington Girls
Sargent School Girls of
Cambridge
Winchester Girls
Bat Levinsky the Favorite in Grand Opera House Match
At the Grand Opera House Bartley Madden battles Bat Levinsky in a heavyweight clash. Madden, known for stopping Jimmy Coffey, faces Levinsky who impressed at a military tourney against Bill Brennan. Shaver O'Brien meets Young LeBoeuff in the semi finals as the program unfolds.
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Bartley Madden
Grand Opera House
Jimmy Coffey
Madden
Bat Levinsky
Bat
Bill Brennan
Battler
Coffey
O’brien
LeBoeuff
New Bedford
Will Alec MacLean and Cass Call at This Office Tonight
Alec MacLean and Cass are asked to call at the office at six o'clock this evening to handle unspecified business or discussions.
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Alec MacLean
Cass
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